This feedback report summarises submissions on proposed changes to NSCV C1 – Wheelhouse visibility, escape, accommodation and personal safety.

Descriptions of the courses available to responders under the National Plan for Maritime Environmental Emergencies.

A summary list of major historical oil spill incidents.

Most services for operators and crew of domestic commercial vessels are now provided by us instead of the Northern Territory Department of Infrastructure, Planning and Logistics.

Specifies the minimum standards for design and construction and safety equipment.

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

Standards for domestic commercial vessels, largely replaced by the NSCV for new vessels.

Be prepared before your trip. Stay safe at sea, on land or in the air.

As manager of Australia’s National Plan, we have a fixed wing aerial dispersant capability as a key component of Australia’s capacity to respond to oil spills in the marine environment.

Look out for marine fauna and report any collisions.

Lighthouses are part of the network of aids to navigation in Australia. Use our interactive map to locate one of our heritage lighthouses.

Most services for operators and crew of domestic commercial vessels are now provided by us instead of Transport for NSW Service.

Most services for operators and crew of domestic commercial vessels are now provided by us instead of Transport Safety Victoria.

In this edition, we seek your feedback on national standards for fire safety on commercial vessels, talk about securing liferafts, share a case study about accreditation, an electrical fire incident caused by a portable electrical tool battery, and our new updated forms for surveyors.

If you’re a seafarer or marine surveyor and want to apply for a skilled visa to live and work in Australia, you may need a migration skills assessment. Find out what you need to do and how to apply.

The Sylvan Arrow was found guilty of discharging an oily mixture into the sea west of Wilson’s Promontory, Victoria on 18 December 1999.

It is mandatory under Australian law for certain vessels and fixed or floating platforms to carry a garbage management plan, display placards and maintain a garbage record book.