On 3 April 2010, the Shen Neng 1 was traversing a well-known shipping route south of the Douglas Shoal when it ran aground 38 nautical miles east of Great Keppel Island at about 5.30 pm.

Read a transcript of the webinar 'Simplified safety management system' held on 9 April 2025.

In this edition we talk about marine surveyor accreditation renewals, a marine safety incident and a safety recall notice.

The National Law places obligations on maritime operators and other parties to ensure safety of persons and vessels and protection of the marine environment.

Australia is a part of the International Maritime Organization — maritime safety and marine pollution prevention are more effective when carried out internationally.

Australian legislative requirements preventing pollution from discharge of garbage.

You need to revalidate your STCW CoP or CoC every 5 years. The exact requirements depend on your certificate, sea service and training.

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.

If you hold a valid STCW certificate issued by another country and want to work on an Australian-flagged vessel, you need a certificate of recognition (CoR). In some countries this is called a recognition endorsement.

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. 

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

In this edition, learn more about the new NSCV C2 and Marine Order 97.

How to comply with low sulphur fuel requirements.

In this edition we give guidance on managing some of the changes mentioned in Schedule 1 of MO503, explain electrical plan approval requirements, and more.

Why you need a maritime mobile service identity (MMSI), and how to apply for one.

This edition outlines an upcoming campaign on plan approval documentation and fire safety, initial survey recommendations and more.

This Marine Notice reminds shipowners, operators, masters, crews, recognised organisations, marine pilots and pilotage providers about their obligation to provide and ensure continued safe pilot transfer arrangements on ships.

Read a transcript of the webinar 'Fatigue risk management' held 19 February 2025.