PurposeThis Marine Notice provides guidance about risks associated with the operation of engine power limiters (EPL) and similar power restriction systems onboard ships transiting Australi

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Learn the differences between general and direct supervision

All regulated Australian vessels must have a minimum safe crewing determination (MSCD). Find out how to prepare your crewing arrangement, check qualifications, and submit your application or renewal.

You can use some STCW certificates in place of equivalent near coastal certificates to work on a domestic commercial vessel.

The Vessel Traffic Services Advisory Group (VTSAG) discusses matters relating to Vessel Traffic Services (VTS) in Australia.

The North-East Shipping Management Plan identifies actions based on information about the nature of shipping activity in the north-east region as well as the experience and knowledge of members of the North-East Water Space Management Working Group (NE WSM WG).

The North-East Shipping Management Plan (NE SMP) identifies actions based on information regarding the nature of shipping activity in the north-east region.

The International Maritime Organization (IMO) is working on global requirements for reporting lost or discharged fishing gear.

South Australia hosted the 2017 National Plan Exercise from 5 to 7 December in Adelaide.

We contribute to safety in the region by working with our geographic neighbours.

In this edition we explain about National Law audits,

Trajectory models can help predict spill behaviour in the marine environment. If you are from one of our National Plan partner agencies, you can request a spill trajectory model when an oil or chemical spill occurs.

A Ship Energy Efficiency Management Plan (SEEMP) is a ship-specific plan to improve the energy efficiency of a ship.

Learn how to manage your garbage on a domestic commercial vessel (DCV).