In 2024, a range of vessel stability issues caused a trawler to roll over. The master had not followed the vessel’s stability book properly. The investigation also found that the stability book didn’t meet relevant standards.

Our regulatory program is prepared annually and contains details of planned and completed changes to our regulatory instruments.

In this edition, learn more about the new NSCV C2 and Marine Order 97.

This is advice for ship owners and masters. We will undertake a focused inspection campaign (FIC) on cargo securing arrangements from 1 August to 31 October 2020. This is in response to recent events where containers have been lost into the sea off the Australian Coast.

Read a summary of results from the consultation on Marine Order 28 (Operations standards and procedures) and download a copy of the full report.

Sudden vessel movement resulting in master incapacitation highlights onboard safety risks

Dispersants can be effective response tools. Use of dispersants is dependent on many factors including timing, properties of the oil, and logistics.

Do a lifejacket risk assessment. Your safety, and the safety of your passengers and crew, depends on it. Wearing a lifejacket can help prevent a tragic incident.

A safety management system (also referred to as an SMS) is a systematic approach to managing safety.

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.

The MNL applies to most commercial vessels operating in Australia. It helps fund the cost of operating and maintaining marine aids to navigation systems.

The content of the Engineer cadet program including certificate and short courses, qualifying sea service and medical fitness.

Common questions about the National Standard for Commercial Vessels, Part C–Design and construction, Section 2, Watertight and weathertight integrity.

Marine Order 55 (Vessels carrying industrial personnel) 2024 Consultation Report – Feb - Apr 2024

Reporting general marine pollution helps us to respond quickly to an incident to minimise damage to the environment.

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

Our regulatory program is prepared annually and contains details of planned and completed changes to our regulatory instruments.

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