Our search and rescue incidents from 2015–16.

We want your feedback on proposed changes to Marine Order 57 (Helicopter operations). The proposed updates will ensure the marine order remains current and gives effect to new international requirements.

The FOI disclosure list describes the documents disclosed under the Freedom of Information Act, and the date of disclosure.

As the national standard is updated, generic equivalent standards (GES) are being superseded.

Dispersants can be effective response tools. Use of dispersants is dependent on many factors including timing, properties of the oil, and logistics.

A charter vessel with passengers was conducting a cruise around Sydney Harbour when it narrowly missed an unlit runabout at night. The vessel ran aground, and two attempts to tow the vessel off the sandbank were unsuccessful. The investigation found that the master did not risk-assess the route and respective conditions. The vessel safety management system provided the master with no clear direction on safe routes to follow. The command, control, and communication with and between the crew in relation to emergency procedures and response was ineffective.

We collect and analyse information from reported marine incidents to improve safety across the maritime industry.

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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. By reporting marine incidents to us, you are also meeting your reporting obligations under Australian laws.

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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. By reporting marine incidents to us, you are also meeting your reporting obligations under Australian laws.

Constructing the hull, decks, superstructures, deckhouses and bulkheads.

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

We are Australia’s national maritime safety regulator for domestic commercial vessels that operate within Australian waters.

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. By reporting marine incidents to us, you are also meeting your reporting obligations under Australian laws.

The purpose of this notice is to remind vessel owners, operators and masters of:

In this edition, we talk about how Surveyor Accreditation Guidance Manual 2 consultation closed, shaft surveys explained and some frequently asked questions related to AMS audits

Alerts the maritime industry to findings of two recent accident investigations conducted by the Australian Transport Safety Bureau and the New Zealand Transport Accident Investigation Commission.

The Maritine Agencies Forum (MAF) provides a forum for collaboration on maritime safety and other issues.

This marine notice advises of the availability of guidance for the recording of operations in the Oil Record Book Part I – machinery space operations (all ships), prepared and issued by the International Maritime Organization (IMO).