Enhanced fishing gear requirements are being developed in talks at the International Maritime Organization (IMO).

A charter vessel transiting between research sites at night collided with a stationary vessel. The stationary vessel’s master claimed to have an anchor light on, but the crew of the charter vessel stated they did not see any navigation lights. The master of the stationary vessel was preparing food on the vessel at the time and may have obstructed the anchor light view from the charter vessel’s crew. The master of the charter vessel was found to have been operating at high speed given the conditions (night operations). This also rendered the lookout ineffective.

The following definitions explain the terms used specifically in the Maritime Training (MT) series documents for Registered training organisations (RTOs)

In some circumstances, it is mandatory to make a MARPOL report for certain pollution incidents.

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

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

Vessel stability requirements and checklist for domestic commercial vessels (DCVs). Best practice guidance to stop your vessel from capsizing.

Marine Order 55 (Vessels carrying industrial personnel) 2024, requires that industrial personnel have appropriate safety training prior to embarking on a vessel.

A passenger vessel travelling at speed collided with a cliff face resulting in serious injuries to passengers and major structural damage to the vessel.

This course is designed for people who may perform or support the role of finance officer during a marine pollution response.