This marine notice provides information on how the automatic channel switching feature in VHF digital selective calling (DSC) radios may impact voice communications during safety critical operations.

Generic equivalent solutions (GES) support national standards by allowing the use of new technology and other solutions.

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

We are responsible for responding to marine oil spills and supporting the National Plan for Maritime Emergency partners in doing the same within their jurisdictions.

It is mandatory under Australian law for certain vessels and fixed or floating platforms to carry a garbage management plan, display placards and maintain a garbage record book.

Tests for establishing and verifying vessel stability.

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Trajectory models can help predict spill behaviour in the marine environment. If you are from one of our National Plan partner agencies, you can request a spill trajectory model when an oil or chemical spill occurs.

Dynamic separation can cause your vessel to become unbalanced and tip over. Find out how you can avoid this happening.

Survey modifiers are high risk operations and vessel attributes that change the survey and other requirements that would otherwise apply to the vessel.

Learn how non-shipborne AIS units are managed and find out what’s required to apply to operate a base station or AtoN in Australia.

On Sunday 26 May 1974 the bulk carrier Sygna was involved in a major pollution incident.

Procedures for STCW courses provided by Registered training organisations including e-learning, distance learning and blended learning, GMDSS ROC and short courses.

Access a range of online training courses you can complete in your own time at your own pace.