Services – Safe Harbours Australia

What we do...

Bridge Team Management Training

Our Bridge Team Management (BTM) training is designed to equip Pilots, Ship Masters and Officers with essential skills for safe and effective navigation, especially under pilotage conditions and port operations.

Key Focus Areas:

Human Factors & Decision-Making – Enhancing teamwork, communication, and leadership in high-pressure environments.
Pilotage Conditions – Navigating safely with pilots onboard, ensuring seamless collaboration.
Port Operations – Managing challenges in confined waters, berth approaches, and port logistics.

Tailored Training for:

Pilots – Strengthening coordination and best practices for safe vessel movements.
Bridge Teams – Improving situational awareness, communication, and teamwork.
Port Operators – Enhancing operational efficiency and safety in maritime logistics.
Port Management – Ensuring effective oversight, compliance, and risk management.

Our BTM training ensures maritime professionals operate with confidence, precision, and safety in critical navigation scenarios.

Marine Pilotage SMS Gap Analysis

Our Safety Management Systems Gap Analysis is designed to promote a proactive safety culture ensuring the highest standards of safety, efficiency, and compliance in pilotage operations.

Key Features:

Risk Assessment & Hazard Management – Identifying and mitigating risks in pilotage operations
Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) – Clear, documented guidelines for safe and efficient navigation
Incident Reporting & Investigation – Structured processes for learning from near-misses and incidents
Training & Competency Management – Ongoing assessment and development of pilots and bridge teams
Regulatory Compliance – Alignment with national and international maritime safety standards
Emergency Response Planning – Preparedness for critical situations through scenario-based training

Our SMS gap analysis supports ports, pilot organisations, and regulatory bodies in maintaining safe, reliable, and high-performance pilotage services, reducing risks and enhancing maritime safety.

Partner with Safe Harbours Australia for trusted guidance in port safety, compliance, and risk management.

Marine Simulator Expert Advice

Safe Harbours Australia provides specialist advice and independent assessments to enhance pilotage training, bridge team training, port development, and simulation validation.Our services include:

Expert guidance for simulator operators and users
Pilotage candidate selection & independent assessments
Objective reviews of port development & vessel size increases
Incident reconstruction for valuable learning outcomes
Support for greenfield and brownfield port development projects
Validation of simulator models

We help ensure safe, efficient, and data-driven maritime operations.

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Registered Training Organisation Support

At Safe Harbours Australia, we provide authentic, industry-driven training for Registered Training Organisations (RTOs). Our expert practitioners, including directors and associates with current maritime industry exposure, ensure training is built on real-world experience and best practices.

Industry-relevant training & facilitation
Expert-led course development
Practical insights from experienced professionals

Enhance your RTO’s training programs with real-world expertise.

Pilotage Data Analysis & System Implementation

Safe Harbours Australia offers data-driven insights to enhance port operations and pilotage services through industry-leading analysis tools and best practices.

Pilotage Data Trend Analysis for improved decision-making
Assist ports with the implementation and use of big data analysis tools
Implementation aligned with Industry Best Practice Standards

Optimize safety, efficiency, and navigation performance.

Incident Investigation & Marine Insurance Claim Assistance

Safe Harbours Australia offers expert assistance for pilotage and port incident investigations and marine insurance claims.

Post-Incident Expert Advice – Support for parties requiring assistance after an incident.
Marine Insurance Claim Support – Expert advice to support the claims process

Ensure accurate, efficient outcomes – contact us for professional incident and insurance support.

Industry Support & Continuous Improvement

Safe Harbours Australia leverages global marine accident investigation outcomes to provide valuable insights and highlight key learnings for the maritime industry.

Learning from Global Marine Accidents – Applying investigation findings to improve industry practices
Safe Space Forums – Facilitating open, ongoing discussions to drive continuous industry improvement

Join the conversation and enhance maritime safety – contact us to learn more.

Expert Maritime Operations & Design Consultation

Safe Harbours Australia provides specialized advice to optimize key aspects of maritime operations, ensuring safety and efficiency at every step. Our expertise includes:

Bridge Design – Tailored solutions for safe and effective bridge operations
Mooring Arrangements – Strategic planning for secure and efficient mooring operations
Pilot & Port Operations – Advice on transfer and access arrangements for smooth operations
Towage Services – Expert guidance on harbour towage, escort towage, and emergency & contingency towage

Enhance your port and pilotage operations with our expert consultancy – contact us to find out how we can help you.

Custom IT & Pilotage Data Management Solutions

Safe Harbours Australia specializes in developing custom IT and pilotage data management solutions tailored to the needs of pilotage organizations and port management. Our software is designed with the end-user in mind, ensuring seamless integration and enhanced operational efficiency.

Elevate your operations with tailored IT solutions – contact us to learn more.

Remote & Autonomous Shipping System Design

Safe Harbours Australia offers expert consultancy on the design and implementation of remote and autonomous shipping systems, providing valuable insights from a pilotage perspective to ensure smooth integration and operational safety.

Navigate the future of maritime technology with our expert advice – contact us now.