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.

In this edition we explain correct and incorrect use of conditions.

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

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

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.

Consider AMSA as your next move.

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

A passenger ferry was returning from its scheduled service when an unanticipated wave raised its stern and caused its bow to dive under the water. Water rushed over the bow and a significant amount came through the forward portside access door and into the passenger compartment. The master immediately reduced speed, which expelled most of the water overboard. The forward portside access door had been left open by a crew member who was attempting to alleviate sea sickness among some passengers. The action of leaving the door open during the voyage was contrary to the vessel’s survey requirements. Signage requiring the door to be kept closed when underway was reportedly not seen by crew members. This resulted in water entering the vessel creating a potentially unsafe situation.

The 2023 Shellfish Futures conference will be held in Smithton, Tasmania from 7-8 September.