You have a responsibility not to pollute the sea, and to be aware of the laws about oil and garbage pollution from vessels, including fishing vessels.

Advice on maintaining rescue boats in working order.

The inaugural Australian VTS Award saw Brisbane VTS operators Todd Stewart and Ricky Blake commended for their actions, which had a profound impact on the outcome of two men and a young boy lost at sea.

Standards for maintaining stability during day-to-day operations while the hull is intact.

Following a report to AMSA, and subsequent investigation, the Pax Phoenix was fined for illegally discharging oily water into the marine environment near Holbourne Island, Queensland on 2 September 2001.

Safeguard your vessel and operation with an active maintenance plan.

A summary of discharge standards under MARPOL and local regulations if you are operating your vessel in Australian waters.

In this edition we look at the most common reasons for certificate of survey refusal.

Become a coastal pilot and contribute to the safety of ships in the Torres Strait and Great Barrier Reef.

Guidance on ensuring appropriate crewing for safe navigation for domestic commercial vessels.

All ships must follow the requirements of MARPOL Annex V when discharging cargo residue.

We have released some safety guidance for commercial parasailing operators. Parasailing vessels are considered domestic commercial vessels under the National law.

Our range of navigation services includes marine navigation and e-navigation.

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.

Learn your options for fulfilling the mandatory requirement to hold a first aid certificate or equivalent when applying for a domestic certificate of competency.

In this edition we talk about Lightship declarations and the law, new surveyor accreditation guidance manual part 2 now available and electrical issues able to be identified by non-electrical periodic surveyors.

This guidance assists the offshore oil and gas industry in understanding the intent of marine order 47 (Offshore industry units), made under the Navigation Act 2012.

In this edition we talk about audits and application assessments.