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A passenger vessel collided with an unseen rock, resulting in the injury of a passenger. The master navigated the vessel into unfamiliar waters that was not a normal or planned part of the passenger tour experience, and not authorised by the tour company. Owners and operators should ensure masters continue to conform to the planned or authorised route for the services they offer.

Accurate weight declaration for cargo containers is a critical safety issue. Shippers must provide a verified gross mass for containers.

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.

A deficiency notice uses codes to show non-compliance found during a Port State control (PSC) inspection.

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

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 Sylvan Arrow was found guilty of discharging an oily mixture into the sea west of Wilson’s Promontory, Victoria on 18 December 1999.

Obligations of registered agents of Australian registered ships.

The International Maritime Organization (IMO) is working to reduce the loss and discharge of fishing gear into the sea.

Our regulatory program is prepared annually and contains details of planned and completed changes to our regulatory instruments.

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

Apply for an endorsement that allows you to command and operate the engines of a vehicular ferry-in-chains attached to the shore by cable.

Be prepared before your trip. Stay safe on land.