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On 21 July 1991 Greek tanker Kirki lost its bow off the coast of Western Australia, resulting in a major pollution incident.

There is potential for light-emitting diode lighting on vessels to compromise reception on VHF frequencies.

Download a list of DCVs that hold a certificate of survey or exemption here.

All ships must follow the requirements of MARPOL Annex V when discharging cargo residue.

This marine notice highlights the importance of ensuring navigation bridge visibility on all vessels sailing in Australian waters. Vessel operators, masters and navigational officers should take note of its content.

Consultation Report – October 2022

Most services for operators and crew of domestic commercial vessels are now provided by us instead of Department of Transport, Western Australia.

Complete this form to notify us about a safety concern.

In issue 16, read about how planned maintenance can have a significant impact on the safety of the vessel, people, and the marine environment.

The International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (MARPOL) is the main international convention for addressing ship sourced pollution.

This heritage management plan concerns the lighthouse and surrounding land.

Our network includes the 1881 Montague Island Lighthouse in New South Wales.

At approximately 5.30 am WA time on Friday 21 August 2009 the Montara Wellhead mobile drilling unit, located 140 miles offshore from the north-west Australian coast, had an uncontrolled release of hydrocarbons from one of the platform wells. Consequently oil escaped to the surface and gaseous hydrocarbons escaped into the atmosphere.

The National Plan for Maritime Environmental Emergencies (National Plan) is managed under governance arrangements which ensure accountability, coordination and integration with stakeholders.

The National Search and Rescue Council is a cooperative body that is responsible for the national search and rescue response arrangements in Australia.

The National Standard for Commercial Vessels (NSCV) provides standards for vessel design, construction and equipment for domestic commercial vessels.

Find out if you can get an equivalent certificate for your New Zealand engineering certificate of competency.

The purpose of this Marine Notice is to remind those who own, operate or are on board Australian ships, about offences under Australian sanction laws.

The North-East Shipping Management Plan identifies actions based on information about the nature of shipping activity in the north-east region as well as the experience and knowledge of members of the North-East Water Space Management Working Group (NE WSM WG).

Find local suppliers of fuel oil in the Northern Territory.