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.

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

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.

In this edition, we talk about how Surveyor Accreditation Guidance Manual 2 consultation closed, shaft surveys explained and some frequently asked questions related to AMS audits

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.

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

We are seeking feedback on proposed changes to Marine Order 54 (Coastal pilotage) 2014 (MO54). These updates aim to modernise coastal pilotage regulations by introducing competency-based standards, flexible entry pathways, and strengthening safety management systems.

Feedback from stakeholders about proposed changes to Marine Order 504 (Certificates of operation and operation requirements) 2018 (MO504) relating to safety management systems (SMS).

As a statutory authority, we work with the guidance of legislation.

This page contains a list of past changes to Marine Orders and International Maritime Organization (IMO) resolutions.

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

How to calculate your sea service before you apply for a sea service assessment.

This applies to approved Registered training organisations (RTOs) delivering International Maritime Organisation’s (IMO) Standards of Training Certification and Watchkeeping training leading to a certificate of competency.

When a livestock ship, certified with an Australian Certificate for the Carriage of Livestock (ACCL), carries cattle and/or buffalo, cargo hold decks should be washed and cleaned regularly.

We have read and answered your questions about the new requirements for domestic commercial vessels that carry passengers.