This marine notice advises of the availability of guidance for the recording of operations in the Oil Record Book Part I – machinery space operations (all ships), prepared and issued by the International Maritime Organization (IMO).

We work with a range of stakeholders on education and safety in the Torres Strait.

Our process for conducting Registered training organisation evaluations.

The National Law places obligations on maritime operators and other parties to ensure safety of persons and vessels and protection of the marine environment.

The North-East Shipping Management Plan identifies actions based on information about the nature of shipping activity in the north-east region as well as the experience and knowledge of members of the North-East Water Space Management Working Group (NE WSM WG).

How to get a Watchkeeper deck certificate of competency if you are a Royal Australian Navy (RAN) Maritime warfare officer or Rating.

Our scholarship program supports the development of skills in the maritime industry and builds our brand as an employer of choice.

Our Board is appointed by the Minister for Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government.

A summary of the effects of oil and dispersed oil on temperate sea grasses.

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 Marine Surveyor Accreditation Guidance Manual – Part 2 , we include a Case Study about Compliance action on an AMS’s accreditation and decks on domestic commercial vessels

Marine incidents are defined by relevant Australian laws and include a number of different types of incidents.

Rules and conditions for vessels declared to not be regulated Australian vessels.

This marine notice highlights shipowners, operators, masters and crews obligation to ensure safe working arrangements are in place for any work involving a ship’s elevator.

On the morning of 24 April 2022, a fishing vessel ran aground on a reef between Bundaberg and Torres Strait. The master and two deck hands had been underway for six days prior to the grounding. The master was fatigued, having had little sleep given the watchkeeping schedule and the competency levels of the two deckhands.

Our role in working with the offshore industry.