Serious injury to pilot on class 2 vessel in poor weather conditions

The Maritine Agencies Forum (MAF) provides a forum for collaboration on maritime safety and other issues.

A safety management system (also referred to as an SMS) is a systematic approach to managing safety.

This feedback report summarises submissions we received on the proposed changes to Marine Order 27.

All regulated Australian vessels must have a minimum safe crewing determination (MSCD). Find out how to prepare your crewing arrangement, check qualifications, and submit your application or renewal.

January - March 2026There were 335 reported incidents involving domestic commercial vessels in Quarter 1 of 2026. Of these, 44 were serious and 1 very serious.

The purpose of this notice is to remind vessel owners, operators and masters of:

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The Australian states and territories work with us to coordinate an effective search and rescue (SAR) service.

We have approved these courses if you want to qualify for a certificate under international training conventions.

The information you provide in your incident report plays an important part in guiding the way we improve maritime safety for everybody on the water. By reporting marine incidents to us, you are also meeting your reporting obligations under Australian laws.

The information you provide in your incident report plays an important part in guiding the way we improve maritime safety for everybody on the water. By reporting marine incidents to us, you are also meeting your reporting obligations under Australian laws.

The information you provide in your incident report plays an important part in guiding the way we improve maritime safety for everybody on the water.

Apply for acceptance on the oil spill control agents register.

Our search and rescue incidents from 2015–16.

The information you provide in your incident report plays an important part in guiding the way we improve maritime safety for everybody on the water. By reporting marine incidents to us, you are also meeting your reporting obligations under Australian laws.

Look out for marine fauna and report any collisions.

The information you provide in your incident report plays an important part in guiding the way we improve maritime safety for everybody on the water. By reporting marine incidents to us, you are also meeting your reporting obligations under Australian laws.