Alert 6 Jan 2026 Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB): Power bank fire on a Virgin Australia flight to Hobart A power bank fire in the overhead locker of a Boeing 737 illustrates the importance of passengers following new airline guidance to keep their lithium battery devices easily accessible. The final report from an ATSB investigation into the serious 21 July 2025 incident explains the Virgin Australia a… View Alert
Alert 16 Dec 2025 Emergency Evacuation to Life Raft: 2025 UPDATE (Correction to broken link OEM Update) View Alert
Alert 16 Dec 2025 MSF: Unsecured bulk hose near miss During hose transfer operations on a platform supply vessel in challenging weather, a hose was left unsecured on deck due to miscommunication and equipment issues. The hose subsequently slipped off the deck, nearly striking a crew member. The operation was promptly aborted by the Captain, and a d… View Alert
Alert 10 Dec 2025 Safer Together: Arc flash whilst using low voltage electrical equipment A crew was setting up for welding activities. The genset (i.e. portable power supply consisting of an engine and generator) was positioned 8m from a pipeline which was considered a hazardous area zone. The crew visually inspected and passed the generator, heavy duty extension lead and RCD push bu… View Alert
Alert 10 Dec 2025 Safer Together: Methane gas leak due to a snapped nipple A wellsite operator heard an audible leak of methane gas while at a wellsite to complete a separator dump. The source of the leak was from a snapped nipple (½ inch - DN15) at the base of an instrument on the non-productive side of the wellhead. To view this Safer Together alert in full and download … View Alert
Alert 4 Dec 2025 IMCA: Positive - Enhancing safety communication through digital monitors All crew and office personnel have 24/7 access to essential safety and operational updates. To view this IMCA alert in full and download the Step Change in Safety Verifications of Learning and Feedback Form, click 'Download Alert' button above. View Alert
Alert 4 Dec 2025 IMCA: Dropped pallet during cargo transfer A plastic pallet loaded with plastic lube oil drums fell while being hoisted. To view this IMCA alert in full and download the Step Change in Safety Verifications of Learning and Feedback Form, click 'Download Alert' button above. View Alert
Alert 4 Dec 2025 IMCA: Fire hazard - missing splash tapes on fuel hose connections It was observed that several engine fuel hose connections were not fitted with splash tapes. To view this IMCA alert in full and download the Step Change in Safety Verifications of Learning and Feedback Form, click 'Download Alert' button above. View Alert
Alert 4 Dec 2025 IMCA: Fire in the engine room - fuel spray fire A fire broke out on the starboard main engine due to a leak from the fuel pipe connection. To view this IMCA alert in full and download the Step Change in Safety Verifications of Learning and Feedback Form, click 'Download Alert' button above. View Alert
Alert 4 Dec 2025 IMCA: Vessel ran aground A vessel on a short voyage ran aground while navigating through a narrow channel at low tide. To view this IMCA alert in full and download the Step Change in Safety Verifications of Learning and Feedback Form, click 'Download Alert' button above. View Alert
Learning Moment 4 Dec 2025 Mental Health Awareness Just like physical health, mental health is important for our wellbeing. Mental health includes our emotional, psychological, and social wellbeing. It also impacts how we handle stress, relate to others, and make choices. Mental health problems can have a wide range of causes. It’s likely that f… View Learning Moment
Learning Moment 4 Dec 2025 Wellbeing - It's all connected Wellbeing has many aspects including mental, physical, social, financial, and environmental. These aspects are all connected. When one aspect of our wellbeing is out of balance, all the others are affected. View Learning Moment