A marine notice provides important safety related information, general guidance and details about upcoming changes to legislation to the shipping and maritime community.

Find out about the special arrangements for vessels which meet the definition of ‘tender’ under the national law.

The MNL applies to most commercial vessels operating in Australia. It helps fund the cost of operating and maintaining marine aids to navigation systems.

This report provides an overview of the consultation process, key issues raised during public consultation and the key changes to the Marine Order.

We work with a range of stakeholders on education and safety in the Torres Strait.

Our approach to comply with the Marine Safety (Domestic Commercial Vessel) National Law 2012 from 1 July 2018 to 30 June 2019.

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

This Marine Notice reminds vessel masters, owners and operators about the coastal pilotage requirements that apply within the Great Barrier Reef and Torres Strait, as prescribed in Marine Order 54 (Coastal pilotage) 2014 (MO54).

Guidance on crewing of domestic commercial vessels as per Schedule 1 Clause 6 - Appropriate crewing and Clause 8 - Minimum crewing of Marine Order 504 (Certificates of operation - national law) 2024. Schedule 1 applies to all vessels other than class 4 vessels.

In Australia, domestic commercial vessels are regulated under the Marine Safety (Domestic Commercial Vessel) National Law Act 2012 (national law act). The National Law Act underpins the National System for Domestic Commercial Vessel Safety (national system).

The 278th meeting of the Board was held virtually via MS Teams on Wednesday, 22 April 2026.

Explore key trends and safety insights from reported incidents in our annual reports.

Most services for operators and crew of domestic commercial vessels are now provided by us instead of Department of Planning, Transport and Infrastructure.

Under Marine Order 503 a transitional vessel is an existing vessel that has: 

There are a range of chemical tools which can reduce the harmful effects of an oil spill.

The PSL applies to vessels that have carried 10 tonnes or more of oil while operating in Australia, any time during a quarter. It helps fund the response to marine pollution incidents.

Read a summary of results from the mid-2024 consultation on Marine Order 11 and download a copy of the full report.

In 2023, the International Maritime Organization (IMO) adopted a revised strategy on reduction of greenhouse gas emissions from ships.

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