Well, here we are again at the end of another year and what a year it’s been! Here’s a Shorlink Snapshot! COVID… what covid? It seems like a lifetime ago [...]
Following on from our newsletter last week, we acknowledge as an industry whether recreational or commercial – that as Summer approaches, we encounter our busiest time of the year both [...]
Summer in Australia is often the busiest times in our industry – whether you are a commercial or recreational mariner! Our commercial sector, especially impacted by tourism will see some [...]
Gone are the days of feeling like you have a bulky piece of foam strapped to you with hard ropes. These days, lifejackets come in many styles and sizes for [...]
The disposal of all garbage into the sea from vessels is prohibited, except in some limited circumstances. Under MARPOL Annex V, garbage includes all kinds of food waste, domestic waste [...]
Are you prepared? The tropical cyclone season runs from 1 November to 30 April and for most people just going through a cyclone can be a frightening experience, let alone [...]
The good and not so good! If you’re like most people you haven’t given wet weather gear much thought other than putting it on when it’s raining, in rough weather [...]
Falls are a major cause of death and serious injury at workplaces. Risk of falling is common for many work activities. The risk of serious injury from a fall depends [...]
They have never been more important! With AMSA updating Marine Order 504 this year, there has been a significant increase in inspections onboard all types of vessels. We are having [...]
Having the right medical stores in your workplace can and has saved lives. This is why SafeWork have developed a Code of Practice for First aid in the workplace.. Who [...]