For seafarers who want to work as a qualified rating in both the deck and engine departments on vessels operating under the STCW Convention.

PurposeA reminder of the requirements to test and maintain fuel isolation valves for multi-engine installations.

Since December 2016, we have conducted 185 compliance checks on 88 cruise ships with 100 per cent compliance observed.

Consider AMSA as your next move.

Outlines the dangers of using weighted heaving lines when transferring mooring lines to tugs and shore linespersons

The 2023 Shellfish Futures conference will be held in Smithton, Tasmania from 7-8 September.

The International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (MARPOL) is the main international convention for addressing ship sourced pollution.

The 275th meeting of the Board was held on Wednesday, 24 September 2025, in Canberra, ACT.

A powered barge with a mounted crane became unstable and capsized in 3.5 metres of water during lifting operations of a concrete structure.

This marine notice aims to raise awareness of the importance of the safe operation and maintenance of hatch covers and related equipment on board vessels.

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The Australian Search and Rescue (SAR) Awards 2022-23 will be presented at an event in Hobart on 19 October.

For vessels in distress or in need of assistance there can be, at times, a need to find an appropriate ‘place of refuge’, where steps can be taken to stabilise or repair the vessel and prevent the situation from worsening.