During a private charter a passenger fell down a stairwell and sustained serious injuries. The area around the top of the stairwell had a recess that reduced the floor area slightly and could be missed during movements. The stairs themselves were not found to be contributory to this incident. However, the spiral design proved problematic for providing post-incident medical assistance for the passenger. Any area that may present a safety risk to passengers onboard a vessel should be risk assessed, with appropriate control measures put in place to ensure passenger safety.

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

There are mandatory minimum requirements for your certificates under the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers 1978 (STCW).

There are standards of competence you must achieve to be able to work on an international fishing vessel.

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

We offer a maritime professional development program for mid to senior level port State control (PSC) staff from counterpart maritime safety agencies.

There are few exceptions to the prohibition of garbage discharge under MARPOL. Breaches can result in significant penalties.

Take this short online tutorial to learn more about the automatic identification system (AIS).

This marine notice highlights the importance of ensuring navigation bridge visibility on all vessels sailing in Australian waters. Vessel operators, masters and navigational officers should take note of its content.

Trajectory models can help predict spill behaviour in the marine environment. If you are from one of our National Plan partner agencies, you can request a spill trajectory model when an oil or chemical spill occurs.

This feedback report summarises submissions we received on the proposed changes to Marine Order 27.

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This course is designed for people who may perform or support the role of finance officer during a marine pollution response.