In this safety lesson, veteran trawl fisher Mark Millward explains what he has learned from involvement in person overboard incidents. Mark has operated in the Queensland East Coast and Torres Strait Prawn Trawl Fisheries for over 40 years.

When a livestock ship, certified with an Australian Certificate for the Carriage of Livestock (ACCL), carries cattle and/or buffalo, cargo hold decks should be washed and cleaned regularly.

Our stance is that shipping containers lost from ships are a cause of pollution in the marine environment.

We contribute to safety in the region by working with our geographic neighbours.

All ships must follow the requirements of MARPOL Annex V when discharging cargo residue.

Your compliance requirements will be affected by the service category of your vessel.

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

The National Law Act, regulations, marine orders, and exemptions set out the detail of the national system.

Toxic gases can quickly build up on board vessels and kill a crew member or passenger in minutes. Identify equipment, appliances and systems that create these gases and reduce the risks.

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.

All domestic commercial vessels must have a certificate of survey unless exempt.

The minimum certification and qualifications required by lecturers to deliver our approved courses for the issue of an AMSA STCW Certificate. These requirements are in accordance with the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping 1978, as amended (STCW).

We are responsible for ensuring there is a consistent approach to the use of AIS on offshore structures and facilities. Find out what we will ask you when you apply.

Outlines the dangers of using weighted heaving lines when transferring mooring lines to tugs and shore linespersons

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

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