Highlights the importance of maintaining rescue boats in good working order ready for immediate use

On 14 July 1975 the Marine Operations Centre in Canberra was alerted that the oil tanker Princess Anne Marie had sustained a large crack in its hull approximately 300 miles off Western Australian.

The Maritine Agencies Forum (MAF) provides a forum for collaboration on maritime safety and other issues.

Instructions where an Australian commercial vessel under construction is required to undertake sea trials prior to the issuance of statutory certification.Australian vessels intended to b

We offer nationally recognised units of competency in marine pollution response and incident management.

On Monday 10 July 1995, the Iron Baron chartered bulk carrier grounded on Hebe Reef at the approach to the Tamar River, northern Tasmania at 7.30 pm EST.

We have four Bombardier Challenger 604 jet aircraft for search and rescue. The Challengers are based out of Perth, Melbourne and Cairns.

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

The global maritime distress and safety system (GMDSS) connects you to coast stations and vessels via satellite and radio communications when you're out at sea.

Small uncrewed autonomous vessels operating in C, D, or E waters.

Our scholarship program supports the development of skills in the maritime industry and builds our brand as an employer of choice.

Australian legislative requirements preventing pollution from discharge of garbage.

On this page you can find copies of previous editions and amendments to the NSCV.

At approximately 5.30 am WA time on Friday 21 August 2009 the Montara Wellhead mobile drilling unit, located 140 miles offshore from the north-west Australian coast, had an uncontrolled release of hydrocarbons from one of the platform wells. Consequently oil escaped to the surface and gaseous hydrocarbons escaped into the atmosphere.

What changes to Marine Order 54 (Coastal pilotage) 2014 (MO54) did we seek feedback on?

We are responsible for handling health and safety issues for personnel on prescribed ships that are engaged in trade or commerce on international and domestic voyages.