It’s important to maintain your lifejacket according to the manufacturer’s instructions so it works when you need it.

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.

Fees related to registration on the Australian General Shipping Register and Australian International Shipping Register.

The International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (MARPOL) is the main international convention for addressing ship sourced pollution.

A garbage management plan is an effective way to reduce garbage generated on board and ensure its effective disposal, to protect our marine environment. Under Australian maritime legislation it is mandatory for certain vessels to carry a garbage management plan.

In this edition we talk about Marine Surveyor Accreditation Guidance Manual – Part 2 , we include a Case Study about Compliance action on an AMS’s accreditation and decks on domestic commercial vessels

Find local suppliers of fuel oil in New South Wales.

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

Alerts the maritime industry to findings of two recent accident investigations conducted by the Australian Transport Safety Bureau and the New Zealand Transport Accident Investigation Commission.

This marine notice aims to raise awareness of the risks involved with getting on and off vessels.

Highlights the importance of maintaining rescue boats in good working order ready for immediate use

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

This consultation feedback report is based on submissions to us via an online form and Facebook.

This Marine Notice reminds shipowners, operators, masters, crews, recognised organisations, marine pilots and pilotage providers about their obligation to provide and ensure continued safe pilot transfer arrangements on ships.

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

At approximately 5.30 am WA time on Friday 21 August 2009 the Montara Wellhead mobile drilling unit, located 140 miles offshore from the north-west Australian coast, had an uncontrolled release of hydrocarbons from one of the platform wells. Consequently oil escaped to the surface and gaseous hydrocarbons escaped into the atmosphere.

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

This marine notice highlights the need for shipowners, operators, masters and crews to ensure safe working arrangements are in place for any work involving height and the risk of falling.

Our role in working with the offshore industry.