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This marine notice aims to raise awareness of the importance of the safe operation and maintenance of hatch covers and related equipment on board vessels.

Australia's national search and rescue (SAR) engagement—how we collaborate with the SAR community.

The Navigation Act 2012 is legislation which covers international ship and seafarer safety, protect the marine environment where it relates to shipping and the actions of seafarers in Australian waters.

This Marine Notice reminds shipowners, operators, masters, crews, recognised organisations, marine pilots and pilotage providers about their obligation to provide and ensure continued safe pilot transfer arrangements on ships.

On 3 December 1987 the Nella Dan ran aground in strong winds in Buckle Bay, Macquarie Island.

This Marine Notice reminds vessel masters, owners and operators about the coastal pilotage requirements that apply within the Great Barrier Reef and Torres Strait, as prescribed in Marine Order 54 (Coastal pilotage) 2014 (MO54).

We are responsible for handling health and safety issues for personnel on prescribed ships that are engaged in trade or commerce on international and domestic voyages.

We celebrated Hulita Lamasialeva Fa’anunu’s achievements on World Maritime Day last year. She embodied the 2019 theme—empowering women in the maritime community.

Advisory note for the offshore petroleum industry on environmental plans and oil pollution emergency plans.

If you have a boat, you may be considering hiring it out for overnight accommodation via an online platform—for example, Airbnb, Beds on Board or Flotespace—whether at a marina berth, or at a mooring.

Procedures for STCW courses provided by Registered training organisations including e-learning, distance learning and blended learning, GMDSS ROC and short courses.

This document has been superseded by the 2018 Statement of regulatory approach.

We represent Australia in international organisations on maritime, aviation and search and rescue issues.

We are motivated by our mission and vision.

The Pacific Quest was found guilty of discharging an oily mixture from a ship into the sea near Border Island, Queensland on 25 December 2002.

General guidance to owners and/or operators of domestic commercial vessels.

Australia’s first recorded major oil spill occurred on Saturday 28 November 1903 in Port Phillip Bay.

This marine notice aims to raise awareness of the risks involved with getting on and off vessels.

Proof of identity is required when applying for a certificate of competency or seafarer’s service book.

Highlights the importance of maintaining rescue boats in good working order ready for immediate use