Poorly secured containers can put lives at risk, damage the environment and cost millions. Find out how safe stowage practices keep cargo on board and help protect lives, livelihoods and the industry.

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.

Find out how domestic commercial vessels (DCVs) performed on safety, crew training, incident reporting and more during our focussed inspections campaign on towage operations.

A summary of discharge standards under MARPOL and local regulations if you are operating your vessel in Australian waters.

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

Find local suppliers of fuel oil in Queensland.

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

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.

On Sunday 26 May 1974 the bulk carrier Sygna was involved in a major pollution incident.

The latest issue of the Maritime Safety Awareness Bulletin focuses on maintenance.

In this edition we talk about Draft instruction for ultrasonic thickness measurement for metallic vessels, Transitional requirements, Proposed changes to SAGM Pt 2 Stability booklets and more

Apply for acceptance on the oil spill control agents register.

This safety alert aims to raise awareness of structural and stowage requirements for shipping containers and other CTUs in Australian ports.

Marine safety agencies deliver essential services across Australia, including local waterways management, environmental oversight, pilotage, navigation aids, ports, harbours and mooring operations, and recreational boating support.