On Monday 10 July 1995, the Iron Baron chartered bulk carrier grounded on Hebe Reef at the approach to the Tamar River, northern Tasmania at 7.30 pm EST.

The technologies which support our search and rescue (SAR) response.

All domestic commercial vessels must have a certificate of survey unless exempt.

Overview of the international and domestic legislation and standards that apply in Australia.

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.

This safety lesson describes how experienced Queensland prawn trawl fisher, Tony Sterling, developed an inpull winch that pulls in both sides of the trawl gear at the same time. The winch has delivered major safety benefits because crew no longer need to go out onto the booms.

Our approach to comply with the Marine Safety (Domestic Commercial Vessel) National Law 2012 from 1 July 2018 to 30 June 2019.

In this edition we look at the most common reasons for certificate of survey refusal.

The following definitions explain the terms used specifically in the Maritime Training (MT) series documents for Registered training organisations (RTOs)

We charge fees for evaluating and approving courses that are delivered by Registered training organisations.

Advice on maintaining rescue boats in working order.

Consider AMSA as your next move.

The type of EPIRB you need depends on vessel class, length, flotation and operating area.

If you submit an incomplete application, we will not progress your application for a domestic commercial vessel permission or approval.

A passenger ferry was returning from its scheduled service when an unanticipated wave raised its stern and caused its bow to dive under the water. Water rushed over the bow and a significant amount came through the forward portside access door and into the passenger compartment. The master immediately reduced speed, which expelled most of the water overboard. The forward portside access door had been left open by a crew member who was attempting to alleviate sea sickness among some passengers. The action of leaving the door open during the voyage was contrary to the vessel’s survey requirements. Signage requiring the door to be kept closed when underway was reportedly not seen by crew members. This resulted in water entering the vessel creating a potentially unsafe situation.

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

You may need to pay a fee, levy or charge, depending on what action you need to do. Find out about our current levies, fees, and payment options.

We authorise and audit vessel traffic service (VTS) providers in Australia.