A charter fishing vessel proceeding to a fishing spot began experiencing progressively worsening weather conditions and water ingress. Despite the owner’s warning prior to departure and passenger complaints, the master continued to the fishing destination. Strong winds and waves hampered anchoring, with water accumulating on deck through the transom door to the point of flooding. The vessel’s EPIRB was deployed, and a rescue helicopter attended, winching the master and passengers to safety.

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

In this edition we talk about voluntary suspension: a practical option when you’re not surveying, survey process for Exemption 2 Division 5 vessels applying for a certificate of survey and survey code update in MARS: survey flexibility rollout.

This marine notice highlights the importance of ensuring navigation bridge visibility on all vessels sailing in Australian waters. Vessel operators, masters and navigational officers should take note of its content.

The content of the Engineer cadet program including certificate and short courses, qualifying sea service and medical fitness.

This agreement sets out the plan for how Australia will respond to marine pollution spills in Australian waters.

We are seeking your feedback on proposed changes to Marine Order 47 (Offshore Industry Units).

In 2017 Gladstone Port Corporation (GPC) announced the arrival of its newest pilot vessel and the commencement of a new helicopter service contract.

Australia has an interest in ensuring that the ships which visit our ports and transit our waters are seaworthy, have competent crews, and are able to safely navigate through our sensitive marine areas.

Regulatory requirements for certificates of competency, sometimes referred to as ‘tickets’, apply to thousands of Australians working across the domestic commercial vessel (DCV) industry.

Overview of the international and domestic legislation and standards that apply in Australia.

This guidance assists the offshore oil and gas industry in understanding the intent of marine order 47 (Offshore industry units), made under the Navigation Act 2012.

Recent public consultations which are now closed.

Look out for marine fauna and report any collisions.

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

We use marine orders to explain and implement the legislative requirements for the maritime industry. Find out about the conventions and standards that marine orders explain.