In this edition we explain about National Law audits,

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The purpose of this notice is to remind vessel owners, operators and masters of:

Ships registered on the Australian general shipping register have Australian nationality.

How to meet the medical requirements for domestic seafarer certificates

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Read a summary of results from the mid-2024 consultation on Marine Order 11 and download a copy of the full report.

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

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Australian legislative requirements preventing pollution from discharge of garbage.

Do a lifejacket risk assessment. Your safety, and the safety of your passengers and crew, depends on it. Wearing a lifejacket can help prevent a tragic incident.

The following vessels are our declared off-shore industry vessels and trading vessels that work in inland and near coastal waters.

Vessels refused access to Australian ports and vessels given warnings in relation to serious deficiencies.

Ships that are not operated and managed to meet applicable standards, and relevant Australian laws, pose an increased risk to seafarers, other ships and the marine environment. These ships may be refused access or granted conditional entry to Australian ports

Guidance on crewing of domestic commercial vessels as per Schedule 1 Clause 6 - Appropriate crewing and Clause 8 - Minimum crewing of Marine Order 504 (Certificates of operation - national law) 2024. Schedule 1 applies to all vessels other than class 4 vessels.