Maritime Safety

Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB)

The Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) is an independent Government statutory body and is the Australia’s prime agency for transport safety investigations.

Australian Maritime Safety Authority

The Australian Maritime Safety Authority is a largely self-funded government agency with the charter of enhancing efficiency in the delivery of safety and other services to the Australian maritime industry.

Guidelines for Commercial Shipping Rescuing Persons at Sea

These guidelines are intended to provide guidance to ships’ masters involved in the rescue of persons at sea in relation to arrangements for landing survivors.

IMO/ILO Guidelines on Seafarers Welfare

Information about International Maritime Organization guidelines designed to protect the rights of seafarers.