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

The Sanko Harvest struck a reef off Esperance, Western Australia on 14 February 1991, and broke up over the next fortnight.

At 8.55 am on 10 September 1979, the tanker World Encouragement was conducting berthing operations at an Australian Oil Refinery (AOR) mooring at Kurnell in Botany Bay, New South Wales, when oil began rising to the water surface from beneath the ship.

We’re focused on fostering a culture that is collaborative and respectful. We celebrate individuality and recognise diversity as our strength.

Master distraction leads to vessel grounding during sea trials

In this edition we talk about Marine Surveyor Accreditation Guidance Manual – Part 2 , we include a Case Study about Compliance action on an AMS’s accreditation and decks on domestic commercial vessels

Shipping containers lost from ships are a cause of pollution in the marine environment.

This safety lesson describes how experienced Queensland prawn trawl fisher, Tony Sterling, developed an inpull winch that pulls in both sides of the trawl gear at the same time. The winch has delivered major safety benefits because crew no longer need to go out onto the booms.

This edition outlines an upcoming campaign on plan approval documentation and fire safety, initial survey recommendations and more.

Read a transcript of the webinar 'Changes to safety management systems requirements' held 19 March 2025.

Consultation on electrical safety on vessels closed on 28 February 2019.

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 Vessel Traffic Services Advisory Group (VTSAG) discusses matters relating to Vessel Traffic Services (VTS) in Australia.

We are conducting a focused inspection campaign (FIC) on vessel adventure rides and experiences from October 2023 - March 2024.

Vessels of the following classes: 1C (with unberthed passengers), 1D (with berthed passengers), 1E (with berthed passengers), 2C and 3C, are required to carry certain medical supplies and equipment on-board.