You have a responsibility not to pollute the sea, and to be aware of the laws about oil and garbage pollution from vessels, including fishing vessels.

Operators and crew of these types of operations face unique safety challenges and risk.

In this edition we talk about Draft instruction for ultrasonic thickness measurement for metallic vessels, Transitional requirements, Proposed changes to SAGM Pt 2 Stability booklets and more

In this edition we talk about Marine Surveyor Accreditation Guidance Manual – Part 2 , we include a Case Study about Compliance action on an AMS’s accreditation and decks on domestic commercial vessels

Tonnages for each Royal Australian Navy (RAN) vessel, current, decommissioned, and under construction.

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.

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.

Advice about the maximum continuous period that a seafarer can serve on board a vessel without taking leave.

The Maritine Agencies Forum (MAF) provides a forum for collaboration on maritime safety and other issues.

You can use some STCW certificates in place of equivalent near coastal certificates to work on a domestic commercial vessel.

This marine notice highlights the need for shipowners, operators, masters and crews to ensure safe working arrangements are in place for any work involving height and the risk of falling.

Under the National Plan, we have marine pollution response equipment positioned in strategic locations around Australia to support response to an incident.

Learn how to manage your garbage on a domestic commercial vessel (DCV).

Tests for establishing and verifying vessel stability.

The Australian states and territories work with us to coordinate an effective search and rescue (SAR) service.

Join the event online or in person at East Fremantle Yacht Club in WA.

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

We have interagency agreements with other agencies.

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