Engines, propulsion, fuel, fluid, steering and ancillary systems.

Commonwealth legislation requires a verified gross mass (VGM) be supplied before a container can be loaded onto a ship.

A charter vessel transiting between research sites at night collided with a stationary vessel. The stationary vessel’s master claimed to have an anchor light on, but the crew of the charter vessel stated they did not see any navigation lights. The master of the stationary vessel was preparing food on the vessel at the time and may have obstructed the anchor light view from the charter vessel’s crew. The master of the charter vessel was found to have been operating at high speed given the conditions (night operations). This also rendered the lookout ineffective.

Reminding those who own, operate or are on board Australian ships, about offences under Australian sanction laws. The information has been prepared by the Australian Sanctions Office.

It’s important to maintain your lifejacket according to the manufacturer’s instructions so it works when you need it.

Middleton Kirwasi Gwaday travelled from his home country Papua New Guinea to complete a master's degree in Sweden.

Chemical dispersants are one of the response tools available during oil spill responses.

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

Our search and rescue incidents from 2016–17.

You must read and agree to this policy and rules of conduct before booking your exam.

The mooring snagged on an unseen underwater object and the chain was pulled out of the bow roller and down the side of the vessel. The vessel capsized with no resulting injuries.

Find out what the Maritime Labour Convention 2006 (MLC) covers and how it's implemented in Australia.

Standards for 'fast craft': vessels capable of speeds over 25 knots.

Using an advanced under keel clearance management (UKCM) system will reduce your chances of running aground.

This feedback report summarises submissions on proposed changes to NSCV C1 – Wheelhouse visibility, escape, accommodation and personal safety.

Understand the regulatory requirements under the Marine Safety (Domestic Commercial Vessels) National Law 2012 (National Law) for unpowered barges.

Follow these steps if you want to take a DCV overseas for dry docking, sale or delivery.

From 1 July 2018, new survey requirements for domestic commercial vessels apply. This includes changes to marine order 503 to apply the new periodic survey requirements to all vessels required to be in survey—existing, transitional and new vessels.