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

This safety lesson describes how experienced Queensland prawn trawl fisher, Tony Sterling, developed an inpull winch that pulls in both sides of the trawl gear at the same time. The winch has delivered major safety benefits because crew no longer need to go out onto the booms.

The campaign will apply to foreign flagged ships and Regulated Australian Vessels (RAVs) arriving at Australian ports.

This Marine Notice reminds vessel masters, owners and operators about the coastal pilotage requirements that apply within the Great Barrier Reef and Torres Strait, as prescribed in Marine Order 54 (Coastal pilotage) 2014 (MO54).

Contains three charts of uniform waypoints—Great Barrier Reef—Inner route north as well as alternative routes.

Fees associated with the delivery of the accredited marine surveyor scheme and applications for an equivalent means of compliance.

The 2023 Shellfish Futures conference will be held in Smithton, Tasmania from 7-8 September.

Consultation Report – October 2022

Contains three charts of uniform waypoints for the Great Barrier Reef—Hydrographers passage.

Australia’s aids to navigation (AtoN) network has stood for over a century, evolving and expanding with the economic development of this country and in response to advances in technological innovation, and growth in maritime trade and activity.

AMSA’s invoicing process is changing. From 1 March 2022, all invoices for AMSA must be emailed as a PDF attachment to our new centralised email address (invoices@amsa.gov.au) for automated processing. This will ensure invoices are processed more quickly for payment.

AMSA port State control inspectors will be using the checklist below when inspecting ships as part of our cargo securing focused inspection campaign. Use this checklist to prepare for the inspection, and to help you ensure your cargo is secure. Below is a sample of the focused inspection campaign checklist.

We sought feedback on proposed changes to Marine Order 25 (Equipment – lifesaving) 2014 (MO25). MO25 sets out requirements for carrying and testing life-saving equipment and recovering people from water.

An oil spill conference hosted by the Australian Institute of Petroleum and the Australian Marine Oil Spill Centre, 11-14 September in Brisbane.

Just before midnight on 24 January 2006, approximately 25 tonnes of heavy fuel oil was spilt from the bulk carrier Global Peace while berthing at the RG Tanner Coal loading facility in Gladstone in Queensland.

Commonwealth entities and Commonwealth companies are required to publish details of the scope and value of remuneration for executive staff and other highly paid employees.