The use of Electronic Chart Display and Information Systems (ECDIS) on board ships contributes significantly to the safety of navigation.

This marine notice highlights the need for shipowners, operators, masters and crews to ensure safe working arrangements are in place for any work involving height and the risk of falling.

In this edition we explain how to complete a shaft survey report, tell you about changes to MARS, changes to surveyor identity cards and much more.

Find out about the special arrangements for vessels which meet the definition of ‘tender’ under the national law.

We manage a network of about 480 marine aids to navigation (AtoN) located at about 360 sites around Australia’s coastline.

Serious injury to pilot on class 2 vessel in poor weather conditions

Find out how to get an interim certificate of competency (ICoC) when you apply for a certificate for the first time.

We have read and answered your questions about the new requirements for domestic commercial vessels that carry passengers.

What you can do with a New Zealand fishing vessel seafarer certificate in Australia.

Instructions for registered training organisations (RTOs).

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.

Commonwealth legislation requires a verified gross mass (VGM) be supplied before a container can be loaded onto a ship.

Be prepared before your trip. Stay safe at sea.