MSA are excited to announce the appointment of Marine Surveyor Mark McLellan. Mark’s strong work ethic and happy nature made him a natural selection to join our team at MSA. Mark McLellan joins MSA after more than a decade with…
MSA Handy tips Safety First Slow down. Slower speeds allow better reaction time. If you have trim tabs - use the trim tabs carefully. Too much down tab can force the bow into oncoming waves, while no tabs allow the…
Maritime Survey Australia (MSA) surveyor James Nolan has recently been granted recognition by Maritime New Zealand to conduct surveys on Commercial Vessels in New Zealand. This development will allow MSA to complete plan approval on New Zealand designed and built commercial vessels…
At least once per year, you should take the time to ensure that your first aid kit is up to date and more importantly, relevant to your type of operation. Ensure that you have the correct Scale Kit and that…
AMSA have updated the Safety Equipment section (NSCV C7A) and the requirement for anti-exposure suits. These may be required on your vessel by January the 1st 2019 If your vessel fits the following criteria: Class 1B, 1C, 2C, 2B, 3B…
Sean Whelan of Maritime Survey Australia and Volunteer Marine Rescue (VMR) in Mt Martha was awarded the Emergency Services Medal (ESM) in the Queen’s Birthday Honours in June. Mr. Whelan, who is also a past recipient of the National Medal,…
Maritime Survey Australia recently attended the IRSO (International Research Ship Operators) Conference 2018 in Barcelona. Topics of discussion included the importance of compliance, diesel-electric technology, and advancement in autonomous vessels.
From 1 January 2021, float-free emergency position-indicating radio beacons (EPIRBs) will be mandatory on certain types of commercial vessels. This change to safety requirements is in response to tragic incidents in which commercial vessels sank quickly and the master and…
Mornington based boat builder, Hart Marine recently launched its latest vessel, a 12m Police Patrol Boat for the Victoria Water Police. Hart Marine is well known for their 15m and 18m pilot boats with these vessels in operation around Australia…
With a myriad of emergent new technologies on the horizon of the maritime industry, such as autonomous vessels, it is vital that regulations are established to ensure the safety, security and efficiency of a new generation of ships. Just as…