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.

Knowledge of regulations and duties will help you navigate safely on the seas.

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

In this edition we explain correct and incorrect use of conditions.

Our role in working with the offshore industry.

Safeguard your vessel and operation with an active maintenance plan.

On 20 May 1988 bulk carrier Korean Star grounded in the vicinity of Cape Cuvier within the port limits of Carnarvon, Western Australia.

Do you have a suspicious job offer for work in a maritime industry?

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.

Recent public consultations which are now closed.

The type of EPIRB you need depends on vessel class, length, flotation and operating area.

Find local suppliers of fuel oil in Queensland.

The cargo ship Pacific Adventurer lost upwards of 270 tonnes of heavy fuel oil when holed on its port side while en route to Brisbane from Newcastle.

On 6 February 1988 the Hong Kong registered bulk carrier Sir Alexander Glen lost approximately 450 tonnes of heavy fuel oil into the waters off Port Walcott, Western Australia when a bunker tank was holed by the ship's anchor.

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).

The National Plan for Maritime Environmental Emergencies (the National Plan) was reviewed in 2023-2024. The review made 11 recommendations.

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

This marine notice advises ship operators and owners of the hazards of transporting battery-powered electric vehicles (BEVs).