This exemption allows DCV owners an extension of time for obtaining periodic or load line surveys, or a new certificate of currency for equipment. It also allows them to operate without required compass adjustments or while a liferaft is being serviced.

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

A lone cray fisher was heading for shelter during poor weather. He had been working for 17 hours without rest. While nearing the planned anchor point, the master fell asleep at the helm and the vessel continued on, running aground on the rocky shoreline.

Engines, propulsion, fuel, fluid, steering and ancillary systems.

A charter vessel transiting between research sites at night collided with a stationary vessel. The stationary vessel’s master claimed to have an anchor light on, but the crew of the charter vessel stated they did not see any navigation lights. The master of the stationary vessel was preparing food on the vessel at the time and may have obstructed the anchor light view from the charter vessel’s crew. The master of the charter vessel was found to have been operating at high speed given the conditions (night operations). This also rendered the lookout ineffective.

Read about the changes we have made to the NSCV since 2020.

DCV operators: Learn how to develop a fatigue management plan. This is a requirement under the national law for Class 1, 2 and 3 vessels, including those eligible for a simplified SMS.

Our SAR observer program trains SES volunteers to look for signs of people in distress from the air.

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

Australia’s leading maritime art prize promoting excellence in maritime and seafaring subjects in art.

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