Marine Safety

Search and rescue

The Rescue Co-ordination Centre (RCC), division of the Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA), is responsible for co-ordinating Search and Rescue (SAR) for ships at sea. Under the National Search and Rescue Plan, searching for missing recreational craft and fishing vessels is initially the responsibility of State or Northern Territory Police. However, if an incident reaches the point at which police resources are over-extended, the RCC may then be requested to take over rescue co-ordination.

Marine and Fisheries Unit
Northern Territory Police Force
Ph: (08) 8922 0820
Fax: (08) 8922 0810

Australian Search and Rescue (AusSAR)
Australian Maritime Safety Authority
GPO Box 2181
Canberra ACT 20611
Ph: (02) 6230 6811

RCC 24 Hour emergency contact number: 1800 641 792.