Procedures for STCW courses provided by Registered training organisations including e-learning, distance learning and blended learning, GMDSS ROC and short courses.

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.

In rough weather, early in the morning of 24 May, about 50 containers were lost overboard from the Singapore-flagged container ship APL England. Read our regular updates.

Outlines the dangers of using weighted heaving lines when transferring mooring lines to tugs and shore linespersons

Knowledge of regulations and duties will help you navigate safely on the seas.

Being a seafarer can be demanding at the best of times.

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

This information is to draw the attention of ship owners and operators to the ongoing prohibition of asbestos on ships, noting that Australian law requires operators to take all reasonable steps to protect the health and safety of employees and contractors while at work.

Our scholarship program supports the development of skills in the maritime industry and builds our brand as an employer of choice.

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

Why you need a maritime mobile service identity (MMSI), and how to apply for one.

Find local suppliers of fuel oil in New South Wales.

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

Learn the differences between general and direct supervision

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.

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.

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.