The International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (MARPOL) is the main international convention for addressing ship sourced pollution.

Learn the differences between general and direct supervision

Tests for establishing and verifying vessel stability.

Our regulatory program is prepared annually and contains details of planned and completed changes to our regulatory instruments.

This marine notice highlights the need for shipowners, operators, masters and crews to ensure safe working arrangements are in place for any work involving height and the risk of falling.

This marine notice aims to raise awareness of the risks involved with getting on and off vessels.

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

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.

We have released some safety guidance for commercial parasailing operators. Parasailing vessels are considered domestic commercial vessels under the National law.

About the feedback we received on the National System for Domestic Commercial Vessel Safety transition.

Alerts the maritime industry to findings of two recent accident investigations conducted by the Australian Transport Safety Bureau and the New Zealand Transport Accident Investigation Commission.

Find out about the process of obtaining a near coastal certificate.

Lives continue to be lost every year in Australia when people go overboard from vessels, without a lifejacket. The simple truth is lifejackets save lives, but only if they’re worn. It’s time to get on board with lifejacket safety.

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

We make a range of information available for public access. You can also formally request access to documents we hold under the Freedom of Information Act 1982 (FOI Act).

Find local suppliers of fuel oil in Queensland.

Details about the Registered training organisation delivered revalidation courses for Masters, Deck and Engineer officers.

Our regulatory program is prepared annually and contains details of planned and completed changes to our regulatory instruments.