The 2017 National Plan exercise ‘Exercise Constant Bearing’ was held in Adelaide, South Australia, from 5 to 7 December. A full overview of the exercise including evaluation insights and recommendations, can be found in this report.
To confirm an engine with a power output of greater than 130 kilowatts (kW) is compliant with nitrogen oxide (NOx) emission standards, it must be accompanied by an Engine International Air Pollution Prevention (EIAPP) certificate and supporting Technical File.
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.
Safety of Navigation – 1 August - 8 September 2021 AMSA conducted a Safety of Navigation Focused Inspection Campaign (FIC) over the period 1 August to the 8 September 2021.
This exemption is for owners and accredited marine surveyors of RAVs who want to operate their vessel as a DCV and are required to operate with a certificate of survey (CoS).
The MNL applies to most commercial vessels operating in Australia. It helps fund the cost of operating and maintaining marine aids to navigation systems.
This marine notice outlines AMSA’s expectations for vessel owners and operators when considering appropriate crewing, maintenance of watchkeeping standards and provision of minimum hours of rest, ensuring seafarer fitness for duty.
If you’ve had your float-free Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon (EPIRB) for 2 years or more, it’s time to give it the attention it deserves. Regular maintenance could make all the difference in an emergency situation.