This advice is for ship owners and masters. We will undertake a focused inspection campaign (FIC) on livestock ships from 1 March to 31 August 2021. The campaign will target all livestock ships departing Australian ports.

Learn how to control the risk of fatigue to your crew and your operation.

Annex VI of the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (MARPOL Annex VI) allows ships to use exhaust gas cleaning systems (EGCS) to comply with the 0.50 per cent m/m sulphur fuel oil limit that commenced on 1 January 2020

A CoST is the entry level certificate you need to work as an international seafarer. Find out who needs one, what training to complete and how to apply.

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

On 20 May 1988 bulk carrier Korean Star grounded in the vicinity of Cape Cuvier within the port limits of Carnarvon, Western Australia.

Standards for class 1 fast craft operating in sheltered waters or under 35m in equivalent length.

Details about the Registered training organisation delivered revalidation courses for Masters, Deck and Engineer officers.

Survey passenger vessels with offshore operations Class 1C (with berthed passengers), 2B and 3B, are required to carry a Scale E medical cabinet and a Scale F First aid kit on board.

Do you have a suspicious job offer for work in a maritime industry?

Explore key trends and safety insights from reported incidents in our annual reports.

Standards for electrical installations, safety, testing and repair.

Get the latest insights from vessel inspections including detentions, common safety risks and compliance performance. 

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

In this edition we talk about marine surveyor accreditation renewals, a marine safety incident and a safety recall notice.