A safety management system (also referred to as an SMS) is a systematic approach to managing safety.

Transfer, suspend or revoke a certificate or approval for a domestic commercial vessel. You may need to transfer the certificate or approval when you sell or purchase a vessel.

In this edition we talk about Draft instruction for ultrasonic thickness measurement for metallic vessels, Transitional requirements, Proposed changes to SAGM Pt 2 Stability booklets and more

During the COVID-19 pandemic many seafarers have played an essential role.

You can submit your completed Seafarer form 419 or Certificate of competency application form 426 at participating Australia Post retail outlets.

Watch the video of Mark Jacobs who has hung up his snorkel and fins to help save lives across 10 per cent of the Earth’s surface.

Australian legislative requirements preventing pollution from discharge of garbage.

In 2023, the International Maritime Organization (IMO) adopted a revised strategy on reduction of greenhouse gas emissions from ships.

Electronic visual distress signals are not a substitute for conventional pyrotechnic flares.

Knowledge of regulations and duties will help you navigate safely on the seas.

Our search and rescue incidents from 2016–17.

In this edition we talk about recent surveyor audits.

We are the Australian Government agency responsible for implementing the 1 January 2020 low sulphur fuel regulation as set out in the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (MARPOL).

Keeping a radio watch saves lives. Use this guidance to set up your radio watchkeeping process and comply with Marine Order 504.

How to calculate and record your sea service for a near coastal certificate of competency.

Ships registered on the Australian general shipping register have Australian nationality.

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