We are the Australian Government agency responsible for implementing the 1 January 2020 low sulphur fuel regulation as set out in the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (MARPOL).

Specifies the minimum standards for design and construction and safety equipment.

Prepare and submit your application for a role with us.

Find local suppliers of fuel oil in New South Wales.

Find out what marine orders are, why they exist and how they are written.

Apply for acceptance on the oil spill control agents register.

Learn how non-shipborne AIS units are managed and find out what’s required to apply to operate a base station or AtoN in Australia.

Be prepared before your trip. Stay safe at sea, on land or in the air.

Equipment requirements for small fishing vessel operations have been simplified.

The automatic identification system (AIS) works automatically and continuously, regardless of where a vessel is located.

Become a coastal pilot and contribute to the safety of ships in the Torres Strait and Great Barrier Reef.

How to comply with low sulphur fuel requirements.