Oil spill control agents (OSCA) may assist in oil spill clean up in Australian waters.

On 6 November 2021, while enroute, a passenger charter (Class 1E) vessel’s inadequately secured swim platform gate opened when a passenger and toddler leant against it causing the two passengers to fall into the water. The investigation identified that there was no locking bolt on the gate, no risk assessments and no passenger verification procedures in place. 

Carry the right safety equipment, including lifejackets, life rafts, and first aid kits.

This feedback report summarises submissions we received on the proposed changes to Marine Order 27.

A hire vessel capsized after it was beached on a sandbank in a designated no-go area. The incident shows why hirers and participants must follow safety briefings and emergency plans.

This information is to draw the attention of ship owners and operators to the ongoing prohibition of asbestos on ships, noting that Australian law requires operators to take all reasonable steps to protect the health and safety of employees and contractors while at work.

Our process for conducting Registered training organisation evaluations.

Lives continue to be lost every year in Australia when people go overboard from vessels, without a lifejacket. The simple truth is lifejackets save lives, but only if they’re worn. It’s time to get on board with lifejacket safety.

There is increasing use of remotely operated and autonomous technology in Australia and worldwide across a range of fields.

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.

Our senior management team runs the day-to-day operations and keeps our Board informed.

Get your Engineer certificate of competency revalidated before it expires.

These general exemptions are now superseded or repealed. Superseded and repealed exemptions may affect how the national system works for you.

We have offices all around Australia. You can contact our state offices using the details below.