Survey vessels in these classes are required to carry a Scale G first aid kit on board: 1D (with unberthed passengers), 1E (with unberthed passengers), 2D, 2E, 3D and 3E.

On the morning of 24 April 2022, a fishing vessel ran aground on a reef between Bundaberg and Torres Strait. The master and two deck hands had been underway for six days prior to the grounding. The master was fatigued, having had little sleep given the watchkeeping schedule and the competency levels of the two deckhands.

Most services for operators and crew of domestic commercial vessels are now provided by us instead of Marine and Safety Tasmania.

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We celebrated Hulita Lamasialeva Fa’anunu’s achievements on World Maritime Day last year. She embodied the 2019 theme—empowering women in the maritime community.

How to get a engineering qualifications recognized if you are a Royal Australian Navy (RAN) seaman officer.

A summary of discharge standards under MARPOL and local regulations if you are operating your vessel in Australian waters.

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The provision of adequate port waste reception facilities for ship-generated waste is vital to preventing marine pollution.

The Navigation Act 2012 is legislation which covers international ship and seafarer safety, protect the marine environment where it relates to shipping and the actions of seafarers in Australian waters.

The 2019-20 Australian Vessel Traffic Services Award was awarded to Warren Bath, VTS Operator at Hay Point, Queensland, for his coordination of an incident involving a bulk carrier.

The content of the Engineer cadet program including certificate and short courses, qualifying sea service and medical fitness.

We have read and answered your questions about the new requirements for domestic commercial vessels that carry passengers.

A lone cray fisher was heading for shelter during poor weather. He had been working for 17 hours without rest. While nearing the planned anchor point, the master fell asleep at the helm and the vessel continued on, running aground on the rocky shoreline.