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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.

The provision of adequate port waste reception facilities for ship-generated waste is vital to preventing marine pollution.

Australia’s first recorded major oil spill occurred on Saturday 28 November 1903 in Port Phillip Bay.

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

Do a lifejacket risk assessment. Your safety, and the safety of your passengers and crew, depends on it. Wearing a lifejacket can help prevent a tragic incident.

On 6 February 1988 the Hong Kong registered bulk carrier Sir Alexander Glen lost approximately 450 tonnes of heavy fuel oil into the waters off Port Walcott, Western Australia when a bunker tank was holed by the ship's anchor.

Read about the results of the consultation on new reporting rules for lost and observed freight containers at sea, mainly affecting Marine Order 27 (MO27)

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We contribute to safety in the region by working with our geographic neighbours.

We have approved these courses if you want to qualify for a certificate under international training conventions.

Guidance on the installation, testing and correct operation of oil filtering equipment (oily water separators) to support compliance with resolution MEPC.107(49) under MARPOL Annex I Regulation 14.

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

Get your Rating certificate of proficiency revalidated before it expires.

There are mandatory minimum requirements for your certificates under the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers 1978 (STCW).

Payment options for marine levies, fees, or charges.

Our Board is appointed by the Minister for Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government.

As manager of Australia’s National Plan, we have a fixed wing aerial dispersant capability as a key component of Australia’s capacity to respond to oil spills in the marine environment.

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