Advice to vessel owners and masters for the Focused Inspection Campaign (FIC) on passenger (class 1) vessel tenders in Western Australia and Northern Territory.

Accredited government and private surveyors, and recognised organisations who are qualified to conduct surveys on domestic commercial vessels.

Find out which companies are registered as a private seafarer recruitment and placement service in Australia.

Find local suppliers of fuel oil in New South Wales.

On 19 November 2020, a class 3B fishing vessel grounded on a beach after the master and two deckhands, fell asleep. The investigation identified that there was no clear procedure for standing watch. Fatigue also contributed to the poor decisions made by the crew around who was supposed to be on watch that morning.

A video explaining how to develop a safety management system.

On 21 July 1991 Greek tanker Kirki lost its bow off the coast of Western Australia, resulting in a major pollution incident.

At approximately 5.30 am WA time on Friday 21 August 2009 the Montara Wellhead mobile drilling unit, located 140 miles offshore from the north-west Australian coast, had an uncontrolled release of hydrocarbons from one of the platform wells. Consequently oil escaped to the surface and gaseous hydrocarbons escaped into the atmosphere.

Australia’s first recorded major oil spill occurred on Saturday 28 November 1903 in Port Phillip Bay.

Find local suppliers of fuel oil in Western Australia.

This marine notice advises ship operators and owners of the hazards of transporting battery-powered electric vehicles (BEVs).

The Privacy (Australian Government Agencies — Governance) APP Code 2017 (APP Code) requires all agencies to conduct a privacy impact assessment for all high risk privacy projects.

Apply for acceptance on the oil spill control agents register.

The information you provide in your incident report plays an important part in guiding the way we improve maritime safety for everybody on the water.

How to meet the medical requirements for domestic seafarer certificates

All regulated Australian vessels must have a minimum safe crewing determination (MSCD). Find out how to prepare your crewing arrangement, check qualifications, and submit your application or renewal.

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