A passenger ferry was returning from its scheduled service when an unanticipated wave raised its stern and caused its bow to dive under the water. Water rushed over the bow and a significant amount came through the forward portside access door and into the passenger compartment. The master immediately reduced speed, which expelled most of the water overboard. The forward portside access door had been left open by a crew member who was attempting to alleviate sea sickness among some passengers. The action of leaving the door open during the voyage was contrary to the vessel’s survey requirements. Signage requiring the door to be kept closed when underway was reportedly not seen by crew members. This resulted in water entering the vessel creating a potentially unsafe situation.

The purpose of this policy is to outline the underlying principles for the disclosure and dissemination of vessel tracking information under agreed conditions.

On 21 August 2019, a landing barge (operated as a Class 1E and 2D) capsized while transiting from Great Mackerel Beach to Pittwater north of Sydney.

Find out which companies are registered as a private seafarer recruitment and placement service in Australia.

These are the deficiencies for MARPOL that our inspectors have found.

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.

You can submit your completed Seafarer form 419 or Certificate of competency application form 426 at participating Australia Post retail outlets.

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

Residual current devices minimise the risk of a person receiving an electric shock or being electrocuted when using plug-in electrical equipment on board vessels.

The FOI disclosure list describes the documents disclosed under the Freedom of Information Act, and the date of disclosure.

Our search and rescue incidents from 2015–16.

Our Board is appointed by the Minister for Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government.

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

Our search and rescue incidents from 2017–18.

Preventing and suppressing acts of piracy and armed robbery against ships.