Become a coastal pilot and contribute to the safety of ships in the Torres Strait and Great Barrier Reef.

A summary of the effects of oil and dispersed oil on temperate sea grasses.

Recent public consultations which are now closed.

A hire vessel capsized after it was beached on a sandbank in a designated no-go area. The incident shows why hirers and participants must follow safety briefings and emergency plans.

The type of EPIRB you need depends on vessel class, length, flotation and operating area.

Common questions about the National Standard for Commercial Vessels, Part C–Design and construction, Section 2, Watertight and weathertight integrity.

Compasses, nautical charts, chart systems, and publications.

Vessels owned and operated by community groups or clubs may or may not be domestic commercial vessels.

Our focus is on delivering better practice regulation so we can support safe vessel operations, and combat marine pollution.

This marine notice informs shipowners, operators, masters and bridge watchkeepers of the availability of maritime safety information when navigating through NAVAREA X and METAREA X.

We have conducted these inspection campaigns in the past, focusing on specific deficiencies and outcomes.

Find out about the special arrangements for vessels which meet the definition of ‘tender’ under the national law.

Find out the requirements you need to fulfill to obtain an international endorsement.

During a private charter a passenger fell down a stairwell and sustained serious injuries. The area around the top of the stairwell had a recess that reduced the floor area slightly and could be missed during movements. The stairs themselves were not found to be contributory to this incident. However, the spiral design proved problematic for providing post-incident medical assistance for the passenger. Any area that may present a safety risk to passengers onboard a vessel should be risk assessed, with appropriate control measures put in place to ensure passenger safety.

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