Be prepared before your trip. Stay safe at sea.

Our search and rescue incidents from 2013–14.

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

Outlines the dangers of using weighted heaving lines when transferring mooring lines to tugs and shore linespersons

Find out what safety checks you need to do before carrying a fishery observer onboard. 

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January - March 2026There were 336 reported incidents involving domestic commercial vessels in Quarter 1 of 2026. Of these, 45 were serious and 1 very serious.

Contains three charts of uniform waypoints—Great Barrier Reef—Great North East Channel, eastbound and westbound.

(1)  The criteria for the issue of a check pilot licence to a person are that the person: 

In this edition, learn more about the new NSCV C2 and Marine Order 97.

In this edition we give guidance on managing some of the changes mentioned in Schedule 1 of MO503, explain electrical plan approval requirements, and more.

Prepare and submit your application for a role with us.

There is potential for light-emitting diode lighting on vessels to compromise reception on VHF frequencies.

The following vessels are our declared off-shore industry vessels and trading vessels that work in inland and near coastal waters.

On 3 April 2010, the Shen Neng 1 was traversing a well-known shipping route south of the Douglas Shoal when it ran aground 38 nautical miles east of Great Keppel Island at about 5.30 pm.