Consultation Report – October 2022

Constructing the hull, decks, superstructures, deckhouses and bulkheads.

Read about the results of consultation on proposed amendments to MO12 and MO32 to introduce new requirements for lifting appliances and anchor handling winches.

As the national standard is updated, generic equivalent standards (GES) are being superseded.

Standards for maintaining stability during day-to-day operations while the hull is intact.

We will conduct a focused inspection campaign on lifejacket risk assessment requirements on DCVs.

Since 2006, we have provided an emergency towing vessel in the Torres Strait and Great Barrier Reef to protect the marine environment.

DCV Safety Alert: 1/2021 aims to raise awareness of recommendations made by the United States, National Transportation Safety Board, following the investigation into the fire and subsequent loss of the passenger vessel Conception.

Exemptions and approvals for the handling, transport, and categorisation of certain cargoes.

Latest standards for wheelhouse visibility, emergency escapes, crew and passenger accommodation, and personal safety on domestic commercial vessels. Includes updated requirements for evacuation, signage and preventing falls overboard.

Under the National Plan, we have marine pollution response equipment positioned in strategic locations around Australia to support response to an incident.

We are Australia’s national maritime safety regulator for domestic commercial vessels that operate within Australian waters.

The Great Barrier Reef, Torres Strait and Coral Sea are unique, diverse and among the most well-protected waters in the world.

Read a summary of results from the consultation on Marine Order 28 (Operations standards and procedures) and download a copy of the full report.

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