Exemption 44 exempts owners of domestic commercial vessels (DCVs) from the requirements of Marine Order 503 (Certificates of survey–national law) 2018 to hold an engine international air pollution prevention (EIAPP) certificate in order to be issued a certificate of survey.
When the vessel YM Efficiency lost 81 shipping containers overboard during heavy seas southeast of Newcastle on 1 June 2018, the Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) faced a significant maritime clean-up operation.
The information you provide in your incident report plays an important part in guiding the way we improve maritime safety for everybody on the water.
By reporting marine incidents to us, you are also meeting your reporting obligations under Australian laws.
Follow these steps to apply for an initial STCW certificate of competency or certificate of proficiency. Find out what you need to do to meet eligibility requirements, complete training and sea service and submit your application.
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.
In this edition we talk about Lightship declarations and the law, new surveyor accreditation guidance manual part 2 now available and electrical issues able to be identified by non-electrical periodic surveyors.