The Australian states and territories work with us to coordinate an effective search and rescue (SAR) service.

Standards for electrical installations, safety, testing and repair.

Obligations of registered agents of Australian registered ships.

A passenger vessel travelling at speed collided with a cliff face resulting in serious injuries to passengers and major structural damage to the vessel.

ECDIS familiarisation ensures that master and navigating officers are familiar with the specific make and model of the ECDIS equipment onboard (including backup) before taking charge of a navigational watch.

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

Standards for maintaining stability during day-to-day operations while the hull is intact.

Fitting out all spaces on the vessel with the right fire protection measures.

Reporting general marine pollution helps us to respond quickly to an incident to minimise damage to the environment.

On 21 August 2019, a landing barge (operated as a Class 1E and 2D) capsized while transiting from Great Mackerel Beach to Pittwater north of Sydney.

Latest standards for wheelhouse visibility, emergency escapes, crew and passenger accommodation, and personal safety on domestic commercial vessels. Includes updated requirements for evacuation, signage and preventing falls overboard.

Serious injury to pilot on class 2 vessel in poor weather conditions

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

The mooring snagged on an unseen underwater object and the chain was pulled out of the bow roller and down the side of the vessel. The vessel capsized with no resulting injuries.

A contractor working on a vessel fell into the water whilst disembarking due to the gap between the wharf and the vessel.  A safe means of access to the vessel was not provided.

Understand the regulatory requirements under the Marine Safety (Domestic Commercial Vessels) National Law 2012 (National Law) for unpowered barges.

A 7.5m punt (flat bottomed vessel) used for aquaculture operations contacted a marina at speed, injuring 4 people onboard.

Designing, selecting, and testing anchoring systems.