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Reminding those who own, operate or are on board Australian ships, about offences under Australian sanction laws. The information has been prepared by the Australian Sanctions Office.

Controlling the risks that weather and water pose to a vessel.

This safety alert aims to raise awareness of the risk involved with getting on and off domestic commercial vessels.

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

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 International Maritime Organization (IMO) has developed tools to support the implementation of the low sulphur fuel limit.

We authorise and audit vessel traffic service (VTS) providers in Australia.

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.

On 20 May 1988 bulk carrier Korean Star grounded in the vicinity of Cape Cuvier within the port limits of Carnarvon, Western Australia.

On this page you can find copies of previous editions and amendments to the NSCV.

Advice to vessel owners and masters for the focused inspection campaign on passenger vessel safety requirements.