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We offer nationally recognised units of competency in marine pollution response and incident management.

Chemical dispersants are one of the response tools available during oil spill responses.

On 1 October 1973, the National Plan for Maritime Environmental Emergencies (National Plan) came into operation.

As a regulatory body, we are required to publish a range of information about our functions and how we carry them out. We do this under the information publication scheme.

This marine notice highlights shipowners, operators, masters and crews obligation to ensure safe working arrangements are in place for any work involving a ship’s elevator.

The National Law places obligations on maritime operators and other parties to ensure safety of persons and vessels and protection of the marine environment.

We have issued an updated marine notice for Under Keel Clearance Management (UKCM) in Torres Strait. This notice outlines the management framework, summarises the responsibilities and reminds all coastal pilots transiting ships when they are required to use the Under Keel Clearance Management (UKCM) system.

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

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.

Using an advanced under keel clearance management (UKCM) system will reduce your chances of running aground.

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.

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

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

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

Download a list of DCVs that hold a certificate of survey or exemption here.

We have approved these courses if you want to qualify for a certificate under international training conventions.

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