The mooring snagged on an unseen underwater object and the chain was pulled out of the bow roller and down the side of the vessel. The vessel capsized with no resulting injuries.
In this edition we provide advice on how to send us large files, what to do if you receive a complaint about a survey, provide guidance on battery safety, and more.
The 2017 National Plan exercise ‘Exercise Constant Bearing’ was held in Adelaide, South Australia, from 5 to 7 December. A full overview of the exercise including evaluation insights and recommendations, can be found in this report.
The global maritime distress and safety system (GMDSS) connects you to coast stations and vessels via satellite and radio communications when you're out at sea.
In the May edition we guide you through the alternate survey process, explain the coroner's recommendations from the inquiry into the loss of FV Cassandra and FV Dianne and more.
This marine notice advises of the availability of guidance for the recording of operations in the Oil Record Book Part I – machinery space operations (all ships), prepared and issued by the International Maritime Organization (IMO).
Streamlined equipment lists for non-survey fishing vessels operating within 2 nautical miles of land in specified warm waters and in beach fisheries within 200 metres of land.