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

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

Exercise Barossa was a biannual oil spill response exercise conducted in Adelaide under our National Plan to Combat Pollution of the Sea by Oil and Other Noxious and Hazardous Substances.

Find local suppliers of fuel oil in New South Wales.

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

Learn the differences between general and direct supervision

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.

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.

Read a transcript of the webinar 'Changes to safety management systems requirements' held 19 March 2025.

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).

Get the latest insights from vessel inspections including detentions, common safety risks and compliance performance. 

Read a transcript of the webinar 'Managing operational stability risks in commercial fishing' held on 19 February 2026.

Find local suppliers of fuel oil in Queensland.

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

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

We work with government and industry to respond to pollution incidents under the National Plan for Maritime Environmental Emergencies.

Carry the type of lifejacket required for your vessel's highest service category. You can choose self-inflating, manual inflating or foam buoyancy lifejackets.