In this edition we explain what is meant by reporting deficiencies ‘as soon as practicable’; we talk about exemption 40 stability documentation, describe and explain different types of lithium battery and more.
If you are serving or have served in the Royal Australian Navy (RAN) as a Maritime Warfare Officer, this information explains how to qualify for an International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarer (STCW) certificate of competency for a:
Chief mate
Master less than 3000 GT
Master
One of the most dangerous situations you can experience on a trawler is getting hooked-up. If you’re a trawler operator, knowing what you and your crew need to do can save lives.
We are the Australian Government agency responsible for implementing the 1 January 2020 low sulphur fuel regulation as set out in the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (MARPOL).
Important: Submit your form by 31 October We’re moving to a new system. If you've started or saved a form, it won’t be available after 31 October 2025.
In our latest safety lesson, we examine key learnings from a marine incident investigation where a passenger jumped overboard while a tender vessel was berthing.
The National Standard for Commercial Vessels (NSCV) provides standards for vessel design, construction and equipment for domestic commercials vessels. We maintain a list of current and superseded versions of the NSCV for your information.
On 6 November 2021, while enroute, a passenger charter (Class 1E) vessel’s inadequately secured swim platform gate opened when a passenger and toddler leant against it causing the two passengers to fall into the water. The investigation identified that there was no locking bolt on the gate, no risk assessments and no passenger verification procedures in place.