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Conventions Underpinning Marine Orders
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International conventions
Treaties to which Australia is a signatory are available on the:
and then search for the title or the subject of the international convention.
Australian Standards
Australian Standards can be purchased online from SAI GLOBAL [3].
1. Enter the code (eg IEC 60331-1 Ed 1.0 2009-5) in the search bar.
2. Select the product and process using the information provided.
Printed copies of all Australian Standards are available in the National Library of Australia [4] and the State Library of NSW [5].
1. Enter the code (eg. IEC 60331-1 Ed 1.0 2009-5) in the search.
2. Select the product and process using the information provided.
Limited numbers of IEC and ISO standards are available in print format at the National Library of Australia [4] and some state
libraries. Contact your state library for availability.
IMO circulars
Register for a public account on the IMO website [8] then navigate to the 'Circulars' tab to download the document.
Register for a public account on the IMO website [8] then navigate to the 'Circulars' tab.
Click on ‘MSC’.
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A consolidated copy of the STCW convention [6] can be purchased from International Maritime Organization (IMO) or through
specialist maritime book outlets in Australia.
STCW code
A consolidated copy of the STCW Code [6] (contains the technical details associated with the Convention) can be purchased from the
IMO or through specialist maritime book outlets in Australia.
Amendments in IMO Resolutions: MSC.67(68), MSC.78(70), MSC.156(78), MSC.180(79), MSC.209(81), MSC.374(93) [10]
To borrow a consolidated copy of the Code from a library in Australia search for the title on the Australian Libraries Gateway
[7].
This code can also be purchased from the IMO [6] or through specialist maritime book outlets in Australia.
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A copy of the IAMSAR Manual [12] (three volumes) can be purchased from IMO or through specialist maritime book outlets in
Australia.
To borrow a copy of the IAMSAR Manual from a library in Australia, search for the title on the Australian Libraries Gateway [7].
Ships’ Routeing
Published by the IMO.
To borrow a consolidated copy of Ships’ Routeing from a library in Australia, search for the title on the Australian Libraries
Gateway [7].
The book can also be purchased from the IMO [6] or through specialist maritime book outlets in Australia.
The routeing measures to control the navigation of ships are listed in this publication. Routeing measures are marked on
nautical charts used for navigation of vessels.
Code of Practice for the Safe Loading and Unloading of Bulk Carriers (BLU Code)
Download from the IMO website [15].
The BLU Code, BLU Manual and other material relating to loading and unloading are included in the supplement to the latest
consolidated edition of the International Maritime Solid Bulk Cargoes (IMSBC) Code.
Medical rst aid guide for use in accidents involving dangerous goods (MFAG)
This is included in the International Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG) Code [16]. It is also known as the 'Chemicals supplement to
the international medical guide for ships'.
The revised text of this rst aid guide was formally associated with the IMDG Code in 1998 by MSC/Circ.857. Refer to the IMO
website for the latest edition of the IMDG Code (IMO resolution MSC.328(90) as amended by MSC.372(93) [10]).
The Recommendations on the Safe Use of Pesticides in Ships are also reproduced in the Supplement to the IMDG Code.
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International Code for the Safe Carriage of Packaged Irradiated Nuclear Fuel,
Plutonium and High-Level Radioactive Wastes on Board Ships (INF Code)
IMO resolution MSC.88(71), amended by MSC.118(74); MSC.135(76); MSC.178(79); MSC.241(83) [10]
To borrow a copy of the INF Code from a library in Australia, search for the title of the book on the Australian Libraries
Gateway [7].
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To borrow a copy of the ICS Guide from a library in Australia, search for the title of the book on the Australian Libraries
Gateway [7].
Links
[1] http://www.info.dfat.gov.au/TREATIES
[2] http://www.austlii.edu.au/
[3] http://infostore.saiglobal.com/store/
[4] http://www.nla.gov.au/
[5] http://www.sl.nsw.gov.au/
[6] http://www.imo.org/en/Publications/Pages/Home.aspx
[7] https://www.nla.gov.au/libraries/
[8] https://webaccounts.imo.org/Common/WebLogin.aspx?ReturnUrl=%2fDefault.aspx
[9] http://www.austlii.edu.au/au/other/dfat/treaties/1984/7.html
[10] http://www.imo.org/en/KnowledgeCentre/IndexofIMOResolutions/Maritime-Safety-Committee-%28MSC%29/Pages/default.aspx
[11] http://www.austlii.edu.au/au/other/dfat/treaties/1982/15.html
[12] http://www.imo.org/en/Publications/Pages/Home.aspx
[13] http://www.itu.int/
[14] http://www.imo.org/en/KnowledgeCentre/IndexofIMOResolutions/Pages/Assembly-%28A%29.aspx
[15] http://www.imo.org/
[16] http://www.imo.org/EN/Pages/Default.aspx
[17] https://webaccounts.imo.org/Common/WebLogin.aspx?App=IMODOCS&ReturnUrl=https%3A%2F%2Fdocs.imo.org%2F
[18] https://www.admiralty.co.uk/publications/publications-and-reference-guides/admiralty-list-of-radio-signals
[19] http://www.iala-aism.org/product/guideline-on-the-accreditation-and-approval-process-for-vts-training/
[20] http://www.iala-aism.org/product/standards-for-training-and-certi cation-of-vts-personnel/
[21] https://www.amsa.gov.au/marine-environment/marine-pollution/current-marpol-texts
[22] http://www.ics-shipping.org/docs/default-source/publications-for-homepage/ics-guide-to-helicopter-ship-operations.pdf
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