In 2023, the International Maritime Organization (IMO) adopted a revised strategy on reduction of greenhouse gas emissions from ships.

We have issued an updated marine notice for Under Keel Clearance Management (UKCM) in Torres Strait. This notice outlines the management framework, summarises the responsibilities and reminds all coastal pilots transiting ships when they are required to use the Under Keel Clearance Management (UKCM) system.

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

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.

In this edition we explain how to complete a shaft survey report, tell you about changes to MARS, changes to surveyor identity cards and much more.

A garbage management plan is an effective way to reduce garbage generated on board and ensure its effective disposal, to protect our marine environment. Under Australian maritime legislation it is mandatory for certain vessels to carry a garbage management plan.

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

Get your Master or deck certificate of competency revalidated before it expires.

On Sunday 26 May 1974 the bulk carrier Sygna was involved in a major pollution incident.

Dynamic separation can cause your vessel to become unbalanced and tip over. Find out how you can avoid this happening.

Our latest statement about data submitted to the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA).

Book a block of oral exams to be held on-site as a registered training organisation (RTO).

An accountable authority may issue a Public Interest Certificate under the Government Procurement (Judicial Review) Act 2018 when it is considered to not be in the public interest for a particular procurement process to be suspended.

Find local suppliers of fuel oil in Victoria.

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

How to use your domestic New Zealand certificate of competency to work on domestic commercial vessels in Australia.

IMO performance standards require back-up arrangements to be in place in case of ECDIS failure.

Knowledge of regulations and duties will help you navigate safely on the seas.