Atsb.gov.au Website Review

The Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) is Australia's national transport safety investigator. The ATSB's function is to improve safety and public confidence in the aviation, marine and rail modes of transport. The ATSB is Australia's prime agency for the independent investigation of civil aviation, rail and maritime accidents, incidents and safety deficiencies. The ATSB signs MOUs with aviation industry as*ociations to help improve transport safety. The iconic aviation safety publication—Aviation Safety Digest. ATSB acknowledges International Civil Aviation Day to raise awareness of development in civil aviation. Training and processes needed for rail operations on steep continuous descents. A tragic accident carries important safety messages for aerial application pilots. Preliminary report into the runaway and derailment of a freight train in Devonport, Tasmania released. The ATSB proudly sponsored the combined AAvPA and PACDEFF human factors and CRM symposium in Sydney. Reminder of the limitations of night vision imaging systems, particularly when there are external light sources. Early detection and treatment of rail defects can avoid derailments. The ATSB has recognised respected Australian aviation author and editor, Macarthur Job OAM. Operators need to ensure pas*engers understand their safety briefing.   The ATSB signs MOUs with aviation industry as*ociations to help improve transport safety. The iconic aviation safety publication—Aviation Safety Digest.   ATSB acknowledges International Civil Aviation Day to raise awareness of development in civil aviation. Training and processes needed for rail operations on steep continuous descents. A tragic accident carries important safety messages for aerial application pilots. Preliminary report into the runaway and derailment of a freight train in Devonport, Tasmania released. The ATSB proudly sponsored the combined AAvPA and PACDEFF human factors and CRM symposium in Sydney.