On 6 February 1988 the Hong Kong registered bulk carrier Sir Alexander Glen lost approximately 450 tonnes of heavy fuel oil into the waters off Port Walcott, Western Australia when a bunker tank was holed by the ship's anchor.
Explore the trends in vessel design, materials and certification shaping Australia’s domestic fleet. See what was built, where, and how vessels are evolving to meet industry needs.
Marine Order 52 (Yachts and training vessels) 2022 is a remake of Marine Order 52 (Yachts and training vessels) 2016. The commencement date of the remade Order is 1 January 2023.
Operators of Regulated Australian Vessels (RAV) and Foreign Vessels, as well as the shippers of livestock, have obligations when loading and transporting livestock from Australia.
Exemption 24 - Marine Safety (Emergency service vessels) sets out the conditions for the operation of emergency service vessels, including fire services and volunteer marine rescue (VMR) vessels.
DCV Safety Alert: 1/2021 aims to raise awareness of recommendations made by the United States, National Transportation Safety Board, following the investigation into the fire and subsequent loss of the passenger vessel Conception.
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.