Learn how to control the risk of fatigue to your crew and your operation.

Survey modifiers are high risk operations and vessel attributes that change the survey and other requirements that would otherwise apply to the vessel.

With the introduction of a new revised Marine Order 505 (Certificates of competency) on 1 January 2023 following extensive industry consulta

We administer the national law, regulations and marine orders in implementing the national system.

A deficiency notice uses codes to show non-compliance found during a Port State control (PSC) inspection.

Resources and advice on how to prepare for your oral exam.

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

Find local suppliers of fuel oil in New South Wales.

This marine notice informs shipowners, operators, masters and bridge watchkeepers of the availability of maritime safety information when navigating through NAVAREA X and METAREA X.

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.

Vessels owned and operated by community groups or clubs may or may not be domestic commercial vessels.

Read a transcript of the webinar 'Simplified safety management system' held on 9 April 2025.

Since 2006, we have provided an emergency towing vessel in the Torres Strait and Great Barrier Reef to protect the marine environment.

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.

Standards for vessels used for special work.

This edition outlines an upcoming campaign on plan approval documentation and fire safety, initial survey recommendations and more.

Information for ship owners and operators about the application of the Bunkers Convention in Australia.