Past webinars

Topic: Managing operational stability risks in commercial fishing 
Presenters: Mick Bishop, Ben Corden-McKinley, Rob Maher 
Date: Thursday, 19 February 2026 
Who attended: Commercial fishing vessel owners, operators and crew, maritime industry professionals, national and state fishing and seafood industry associations, state and federal government agencies, industry advisory groups.   

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Read answers to questions about fishing vessel stability asked by industry PDF102.68 KB during the webinar.

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• Vessel stability
• Hook-up response for trawlers
• Stability risk assessment
• A guide to fishing vessel stability booklet
• Fishing vessel stability checklist PDF532.8 KB

Topic: Hazardous gases on domestic commercial vessels
Presenters: Desley Thompson, Anita Markovski, Marco Tesoriero
Date: Thursday, 27 November 2025
Who attended: Vessel owners or operators, seafarers, health and safety representatives, maritime industry professionals, national and state industry associations, state and federal government agencies, industry advisory groups.

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Hazardous gases 
Risk management in the national system 
Safety Management Systems 
How to develop a safety management system 
Focused inspection campaign - hazardous gases.

Topic: Simplified safety management system
Presenters: Mick Bishop, Steve Whitesmith, Desley Thompson
Date: Wednesday, 9 April 2025
Who attended: Vessel owners or operators, seafarers, maritime industry professionals, national and state industry associations, State and Australian Government agencies, industry advisory groups

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Changes to safety management system requirements from 1 June 2025.

Topic: Safety management systems (SMS)
Presenters: Steve Whitesmith, Anita Markovski, Desley Thompson
Date: Wednesday, 19 March 2025
Who attended: Vessel owners or operators, seafarers, maritime industry professionals, national and state industry associations, State and Australian Government agencies, industry advisory groups

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Read answers to questions about new SMS requirements PDF288.71 KB that were asked by industry during the webinar. 

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Changes to safety management system requirements from 1 June 2025.

Topic: Fatigue risk management
Presenters: Steve Whitesmith, Mick Bishop, Desley Thompson
Date: Wednesday, 19 February 2025
Who attended: Vessel owners or operators, seafarers, maritime industry professionals, national and state industry associations, State and Australian Government agencies, industry advisory groups

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Fatigue management guidance
Fatigue checklist PDF266.5 KB
Changes to safety management system requirements from 1 June 2025