Learn how non-shipborne AIS units are managed and find out what’s required to apply to operate a base station or AtoN in Australia.

Being a seafarer can be demanding at the best of times.

Our scholarship program supports the development of skills in the maritime industry and builds our brand as an employer of choice.

The oil spill from the Oceanic Grandeur in Torres Strait in March 1970 highlighted Australia’s lack of preparedness at the time to deal with a major oil spill in the marine environment.

Australia provides environmentally responsible port waste reception facilities for you to dispose your vessel-generated waste.

This consultation feedback report is based on submissions to us via an online form and Facebook.

Passenger sustains injury from poorly rigged gangway.

The International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (MARPOL) is the main international convention for addressing ship sourced pollution.

This safety alert aims to raise awareness of the risks involved with the carriage of battery-powered electric vehicles (BEVs) on roll-on, roll-off (RORO) ferries.

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

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

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

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

The Energy Efficiency Design Index (EEDI) is a mandatory measure that promotes the use of energy efficient (less polluting) equipment and engines on new build ships.

Requirements for carrying an automatic identification system (AIS) are specified in marine orders.

PurposeA reminder of the requirements to test and maintain fuel isolation valves for multi-engine installations.

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

Operators and crew of these types of operations face unique safety challenges and risk.

Safety Alert: 02/2021 aims to raise awareness of correct use of hydrostatic release units, for both float-free life rafts and float-free EPIRBS.