The Vessel Traffic Services Advisory Group (VTSAG) discusses matters relating to Vessel Traffic Services (VTS) in Australia.

Consultation on alternatives to carrying a float-free EPIRB for vessels less than 7.5 metres closed on 28 February 2019.

We maintain a database which assists us to calculate the risk factor of a vessel. This lets us target elevated risk vessels for inspection. 

On 3 August 1999 the Laura D’Amato, a 96,121 DWT Italian registered oil tanker, was berthed alongside at the Shell Gore Bay terminal in Sydney discharging its cargo of Murban light crude oil.

Vessels refused access to Australian ports and vessels given warnings in relation to serious deficiencies.

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

Follow these steps if your RAV is no longer carrying out commercial operations outside the Australian Economic Exclusion Zone (EEZ) or it's being brought to Australia to operate as a DCV.

We gather feedback through consultative committees and public consultation. Feedback from individuals, organisations and government is an important part of policy development and regulatory change.

Being a seafarer can be demanding at the best of times.

Carry the type of lifejacket required for your vessel's highest service category. You can choose self-inflating, manual inflating or foam buoyancy lifejackets.

There are laws against ship sourced pollution and those responsible may be prosecuted under state or territory legislation.

Find out which marine radio certificate you need and how to get one.

There is potential for light-emitting diode lighting on vessels to compromise reception on VHF frequencies.

A Satellite-Based Augmentation System (SBAS) is now available in the Australia and New Zealand region.

We have a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Department of Defence

All vessel owners need to do a risk assessment to work out what medical and first aid equipment to carry. Class 1, 2 and 3 survey vessels have minimum medical and first aid equipment they are required to carry.

Mohammed Taslim is passionate about marine education in the Pacific and has his sights set on promoting e-learning study for seafarers in Fiji in the not-too-distant future.

The automatic identification system (AIS) works automatically and continuously, regardless of where a vessel is located.