Understand the regulatory requirements under the Marine Safety (Domestic Commercial Vessels) National Law 2012 (National Law) for unpowered barges.

In this edition we talk about correct use of the AMSA 586 form following a survey, draft standards on marina and boat electrical installations, ISO 12215 GES is now approved.

Some vessels do not have to be surveyed. Depending on the type of vessel, you may need to apply for approval to operate.

Our senior management team runs the day-to-day operations and keeps our Board informed.

On 3 December 1987 the Nella Dan ran aground in strong winds in Buckle Bay, Macquarie Island.

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.

A swimmer participating in a marine wildlife interaction tour sustained a foot injury from a propeller strike when a crew member attempted to tow them alongside a tender vessel. This activity was in breach of the operations’ safety management system procedures.

Specifies safety standards for the design, construction, equipping and operation of a domestic commercial vessel that is a leisure craft.

If you undertake towing operations with your vessel, there are unique risks that you must consider within your risk assessment as part of the safety management system.

These general exemptions are now superseded or repealed. Superseded and repealed exemptions may affect how the national system works for you.

Survey passenger vessels with offshore operations (Class 1B) are required to carry a Scale D medical cabinet and a Scale F first aid kit on board.

A safety management system (also referred to as an SMS) is a systematic approach to managing safety.

The provision of adequate port waste reception facilities for ship-generated waste is vital to preventing marine pollution.