This five-year outlook of future action covers specific industry issues, international developments, priorities for standards, and legislative expiries.

This marine notice highlights the importance of ensuring navigation bridge visibility on all vessels sailing in Australian waters. Vessel operators, masters and navigational officers should take note of its content.

A lone cray fisher was heading for shelter during poor weather. He had been working for 17 hours without rest. While nearing the planned anchor point, the master fell asleep at the helm and the vessel continued on, running aground on the rocky shoreline.

ECDIS familiarisation ensures that master and navigating officers are familiar with the specific make and model of the ECDIS equipment onboard (including backup) before taking charge of a navigational watch.

Find out about the process of obtaining a near coastal certificate.

A charter fishing vessel proceeding to a fishing spot began experiencing progressively worsening weather conditions and water ingress. Despite the owner’s warning prior to departure and passenger complaints, the master continued to the fishing destination. Strong winds and waves hampered anchoring, with water accumulating on deck through the transom door to the point of flooding. The vessel’s EPIRB was deployed, and a rescue helicopter attended, winching the master and passengers to safety.

We have released some safety guidance for commercial parasailing operators. Parasailing vessels are considered domestic commercial vessels under the National law.

Using an advanced under keel clearance management (UKCM) system will reduce your chances of running aground.

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

Safeguard your vessel and operation with an active maintenance plan.

Download a list of DCVs that hold a certificate of survey or exemption here.

It’s important to maintain your lifejacket according to the manufacturer’s instructions so it works when you need it.

Find out about the search and rescue incidents we attended between July 2019 and June 2020

We have approved these courses if you want to qualify for a certificate under international training conventions.

Feedback from stakeholders about proposed changes to Marine Order 504 (Certificates of operation and operation requirements) 2018 (MO504) relating to safety management systems (SMS).

DCV Safety Alert: 1/2021 aims to raise awareness of recommendations made by the United States, National Transportation Safety Board, following the investigation into the fire and subsequent loss of the passenger vessel Conception.