On the morning of 24 April 2022, a fishing vessel ran aground on a reef between Bundaberg and Torres Strait. The master and two deck hands had been underway for six days prior to the grounding. The master was fatigued, having had little sleep given the watchkeeping schedule and the competency levels of the two deckhands.

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.

When completing a bunker delivery note, you will need to include specific details.

We are Australia’s national maritime safety regulator for domestic commercial vessels that operate within Australian waters.

Carry the type of lifejacket required for your vessel's highest service category. You can choose self-inflating, manual inflating or foam buoyancy lifejackets.

Radiotelephones, signalling lights, EPIRBs, and satellite communications equipment.

Standards for class 1 fast craft operating in sheltered waters or under 35m in equivalent length.

Our regulatory program is prepared annually and contains details of planned and completed changes to our regulatory instruments.

Details about the Registered training organisation delivered revalidation courses for Masters, Deck and Engineer officers.

We’ve prepared materials to help you understand your requirements and what you need to do.

In this edition we talk about audits and application assessments, compass adjustment requirements, uncrewed barges and more.

This safety alert provides guidance to operators of domestic commercial vessels (DCVs) on risks associated with safety management systems inadequately considering electrical systems and other potential fire hazards.