The following definitions explain the terms used specifically in the Maritime Training (MT) series documents for Registered training organisations (RTOs)

Contains three charts of uniform waypoints for the Great Barrier Reef—Hydrographers passage.

From 1 July 2018, new survey requirements for domestic commercial vessels apply. This includes changes to marine order 503 to apply the new periodic survey requirements to all vessels required to be in survey—existing, transitional and new vessels.

We are responsible for handling health and safety issues for personnel on prescribed ships that are engaged in trade or commerce on international and domestic voyages.

(1)  The criteria for issue to a person of an unrestricted pilot licence, for a stated pilotage area, are that the person: 

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

Survey modifiers are high risk operations and vessel attributes that change the survey and other requirements that would otherwise apply to the vessel.

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This Marine Notice reminds shipowners, operators, masters, crews, recognised organisations, marine pilots and pilotage providers about their obligation to provide and ensure continued safe pilot transfer arrangements on ships.

A particularly sensitive sea area (PSSA) is given special protection because of its vulnerability to damage from international shipping activities.

The use of Electronic Chart Display and Information Systems (ECDIS) on board ships contributes significantly to the safety of navigation.

This marine notice draws attention to the importance of providing shore leave to seafarers, for ships visiting Australian ports.

This program of regulatory activities was completed during the 2017–2018 financial year.

This edition outlines an upcoming campaign on plan approval documentation and fire safety, initial survey recommendations and more.

Australia can request and receive information on vessels travelling within 1000 nautical miles off its coast.

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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