This information is to draw the attention of ship owners and operators to the ongoing prohibition of asbestos on ships, noting that Australian law requires operators to take all reasonable steps to protect the health and safety of employees and contractors while at work.

This Marine Notice reminds shipowners, operators, masters, crews, recognised organisations, marine pilots and pilotage providers about their obligation to provide and ensure continued safe pilot transfer arrangements on ships.

The search and rescue (SAR) satellite system we use in the Australian SAR region.

It’s important to maintain your lifejacket according to the manufacturer’s instructions so it works when you need it.

Find out who can be the designated person for a DCV and what they need to do.

Carry the right safety equipment, including lifejackets, life rafts, and first aid kits.

Being a seafarer can be demanding at the best of times.

Common questions about the National Standard for Commercial Vessels, Part C–Design and construction, Section 2, Watertight and weathertight integrity.

Tests for establishing and verifying vessel stability.

Dispersants can be effective response tools. Use of dispersants is dependent on many factors including timing, properties of the oil, and logistics.

The purpose of this policy is to outline the underlying principles for the disclosure and dissemination of vessel tracking information under agreed conditions.

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

Course and study subjects for deck and engineer certificates of recognition.

An introduction to the Automatic Identification System, what it is and how it works.

Guidance on crewing of domestic commercial vessels as per Schedule 1 Clause 6 - Appropriate crewing and Clause 8 - Minimum crewing of Marine Order 504 (Certificates of operation - national law) 2024. Schedule 1 applies to all vessels other than class 4 vessels.

For people aspiring to become accredited marine surveyors under the National Law.

Specifies the minimum standards for design and construction and safety equipment.

This marine notice aims to raise awareness of the risks involved with getting on and off vessels.