Accurate weight declaration for cargo containers is a critical safety issue. Shippers must provide a verified gross mass for containers.

The North-East Shipping Management Plan (NE SMP) identifies actions based on information regarding the nature of shipping activity in the north-east region.

Marine incidents are defined by relevant Australian laws and include a number of different types of incidents.

In early 2018 representatives from Fire and Rescue New South Wales (FRNSW) and AMSA boarded the containership ANL Warragul for a three day voyage to test the hazardous and noxious substances (HNS) reconnaissance capability.

Marine order 504

We are responsible for handling health and safety issues for personnel on prescribed ships that are engaged in trade or commerce on international and domestic voyages.

(1)  The criteria for the issue of a check pilot licence to a person are that the person: 

During the COVID-19 pandemic many seafarers have played an essential role.

Instructions where an Australian commercial vessel under construction is required to undertake sea trials prior to the issuance of statutory certification.Australian vessels intended to b

An unexpected wind-shift during parasailing operations caused 2 airborne passengers to contact the water at speed. They were recovered by the vessel and returned to shore. Both passengers later informed the operator that they had sustained injuries during the event. The owner then failed to report this as a marine incident to us.

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