It's been four months since the float-free EPIRB regulations came into effect. There are no more excuses for not having a float-free EPIRB installed on certain types of domestic commercial vessels.
We are inviting feedback from industry on the draft marine order and supporting guidelines before finalising the review of the near coastal qualifications framework.
The subsea lift of the first container took place on 6 April using a hydraulic crane and rigging, remote underwater vehicles and a specially manufactured steel basket.
Australia's Transport Ministers have agreed to provide more than $100 million to support industry's transition to new service arrangements under the National System for Domestic Commercial Vessel Safety.
The real value of incident reporting and the resulting analysis is the development of more effective guidance and advice for owners, operators and crew to avoid similar events in the future.
From 1 July 2018, we will deliver most services under the National System for Domestic Commercial Vessel Safety. Until then it's business as usual-you can continue accessing services from your local marine safety agency.
Issue 10 focuses on how safe vessel access is essential for the safety of everyone involved in embarking and disembarking a vessel, including the crew who rig them.