Our search and rescue incidents from 2015–16.

This consultation feedback report is based on submissions to us via an online form and Facebook.

Overview of the international and domestic legislation and standards that apply in Australia.

Find local suppliers of fuel oil in Queensland.

In this edition we talk about voluntary suspension: a practical option when you’re not surveying, survey process for Exemption 2 Division 5 vessels applying for a certificate of survey and survey code update in MARS: survey flexibility rollout.

Exercise Barossa was a biannual oil spill response exercise conducted in Adelaide under our National Plan to Combat Pollution of the Sea by Oil and Other Noxious and Hazardous Substances.

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.

A garbage management plan is an effective way to reduce garbage generated on board and ensure its effective disposal, to protect our marine environment. Under Australian maritime legislation it is mandatory for certain vessels to carry a garbage management plan.

Find local suppliers of fuel oil in the Northern Territory.

Guidance on the installation, testing and correct operation of oil filtering equipment (oily water separators) to support compliance with resolution MEPC.107(49) under MARPOL Annex I Regulation 14.

Find out how domestic commercial vessels (DCVs) performed on safety, crew training, incident reporting and more during our focussed inspections campaign on towage operations.

Find out how to complete the Coxswain Grade 3 declaration (AMSA form 1882) and the on-water tasks required.

On 21 July 1991 Greek tanker Kirki lost its bow off the coast of Western Australia, resulting in a major pollution incident.

Risk assessments help identify why, when and where lifejackets need to be worn during vessel operations. Wearing a lifejacket can help prevent a tragic incident.

Instructions for accredited surveyors to conduct surveys and inspections of domestic commercial vessels.

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