Do YOU know your responsibilities? Yes, it’s whale season again and this year there are more whales arriving every day which is great for the tourist operators. While lots of whales is great for tourists many other operators can be impacted by whales in their area. While passengers (and workers) enjoy seeing whales while on […]
Required by 1st June, is your SMS updated? We will keep this newsletter short however urgent! If your SMS is not updated with the significant changes AMSA has made to Marine Order 504, you need to do it now! YOUR SMS WAS REQUIRED TO BE UPDATED BY 1ST JUNE 2025! Marine Order 504 has undergone […]
Recently, a fire occurred on a passenger vessel in a busy harbour. The master and crew took immediate action and followed emergency procedures to disembark and transfer 73 passengers safely to another ferry. The vessel’s structural and fixed firefighting systems worked effectively to contain and extinguish the fire. What happened? In the evening, a timber […]
Could YOU survive in the water? Following on from last week, so you are the person that has fallen overboard, WHAT DO YOU DO! While you may have undertaken a Shipboard Safety Skillset course (previously Elements of Shipboard Safety or ESS) the question is… …if you found yourself in the water, do you know how […]
What would YOU do? A person has fallen overboard, what do you do? Scream! Shout! Panic….. NO! There is very little chance of survival with this approach, let us take a closer look in this newsletter on what YOU should do if someone falls overboard. FIRST AND FOREMOST – WHAT IS YOUR PROCEDURE IN YOUR […]
When working with lines on a vessel, remember that “line” refers to a rope used for specific tasks like mooring, anchoring, or rigging, and safe handling is crucial. Proper techniques, including keeping lines clear, avoiding damage, and using fair leads, are essential for safety and efficiency. Understanding Lines on a Vessel Line vs. Rope In nautical terms, […]
Following on from last week’s newsletter regarding lifejackets, please don’t underestimate the importance of lifejacket servicing and storing. It is vitally important to maintain and store your lifejacket/s according to the manufacturer’s instructions, so it works when you need it. Requirements under the national law What domestic commercial vessel (DCV) operators need to do to […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
