We are responsible for handling health and safety issues for personnel on prescribed ships that are engaged in trade or commerce on international and domestic voyages.

We are seeking your feedback on proposed changes to Marine Order 47 (Offshore Industry Units).

This Marine Notice reminds shipowners, operators, masters, crews, recognised organisations, marine pilots and pilotage providers about their obligation to provide and ensure continued safe pilot transfer arrangements on ships.

Most services for operators and crew of domestic commercial vessels are now provided by us instead of Maritime Safety Queensland.

We have conducted these inspection campaigns in the past, focusing on specific deficiencies and outcomes.

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

Find out what the Maritime Labour Convention 2006 (MLC) covers and how it's implemented in Australia.

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.

In this edition we talk about audits and application assessments, compass adjustment requirements, uncrewed barges and more.

Look out for marine fauna and report any collisions.