Do you know AMSA’s requirements? From 1 June 2025, all domestic commercial vessel (DCV) operators, including hire and drive operators (Class 4), must have a drug and alcohol policy as part of their safety management system (SMS). This new requirement, introduced by AMSA, aims to address the safety risks associated with drug and alcohol use […]
Do YOU know the dangers? In a job as demanding a commercial fishing with its long hours, unpredictable conditions, and physical challenges – fatigue is always going to be a risk. But that doesn’t mean it has to be a problem! The good news is once you’ve got strategies in place to manage fatigue, you […]
Are YOU prepared? With Cyclone Alfred just around the corner, we want all of our clients, not just the SE Qld clients to be prepared for severe weather. Preparation is key to protecting your vessel in the event of severe weather or cyclones so, if you haven’t already it’s now time to plan, prepare and […]
What YOU need to know….. changes from 1st July 2025! Just in case you weren’t aware – AMSA has locked in the changes to Marine Order 504 (MO504) which come into effect on the 1st of July 2025, which will come sooner than you think! The changes are significant and impact ALL current SMS’s to […]
Be the first to experience, but more importantly, be prepared! It’s Tracey here, and I’m very excited to tell you about a new addition to our business – our very advanced Fire Extinguisher Training Appliance! This innovative piece of equipment allows us to provide comprehensive and realistic fire safety training in a controlled and, most […]
Do YOU understand them? Both onshore and at sea! People spend up to one third or more of their adult lives at work, and workplace issues are a common source of stress for many. This is never truer than in the maritime industry, especially in the commercial fishing and charter sectors. It is impossible to have a […]
DO YOU KNOW THE DANGERS? Lithium Batteries are becoming more and more present in our day-to-day living, including being on your vessel and unfortunately adds another layer of danger and cause of serious incident onboard. In fact, most boat investigators As reported in the media, the issue with lithium battery fires in general is that […]
What do you know about them? As you have probably guessed we often get asked a lot of questions about safety onboard and one that’s come up recently is how do waves impact on safety. Obviously, they can and do have a major impact on vessel operations and safety but before we get into that […]
Do YOU know how to look after yours? While your EPIRB can save your life, it can also let you down very easily if it’s not looked after properly. While they are robust there are limitations to just how robust they are! In this issue we’re going to guide you through how to look after […]
Do YOU know how? As the holiday season is coming to a close, it has brought more vessels on the water, busy times and often people onboard being complacent. Marina pollution is a detrimental factor to our industry and been reported as one of the five main drivers of the current biodiversity crisis which affects […]
