From 1 June 2025, all domestic commercial vessel (DCV) operators, including hire and drive operators (Class 4), must have a drug and alcohol policy as part of their safety management system (SMS).
Provision of infrastructure and regulation to support safe ship navigation in Australian waters, environmental marine protection, seafarer and ship safety, and related marine services.
Risk assessments help identify why, when and where lifejackets need to be worn during vessel operations. Wearing a lifejacket can help prevent a tragic incident.
In the May edition we guide you through the alternate survey process, explain the coroner's recommendations from the inquiry into the loss of FV Cassandra and FV Dianne and more.
The Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) is the Commonwealth statutory body with responsibility for establishing and maintaining marine aids to navigation (AtoN) pursuant to section 190 of the Navigation Act 2012 (Cth).