Arrangements between government and industry under the National Plan for Maritime Environmental Emergencies to respond to shipping casualties.

Information for ship owners and operators about the application of the Bunkers Convention in Australia.

Our 24/7 centre responds to search and rescue (SAR) incidents throughout Australia.

Find out about the automatic identification system (AIS).

Be prepared before your trip. Stay safe at sea.

On Monday 26 July 1999, the crude oil tanker the MV Torungen (25 tonnes), was secured in the offshore Varanus Island Marine loading terminal, located approximately 4.2 kilometres north-east of Varanus Island, Western Australia.

Guidance on revalidating Australian certificates of competency and proficiency issued in compliance with the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers (STCW).

This safety alert draws the attention of vessel operators to the importance of planned maintenance in ensuring safe operation of domestic commercial vessels.

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

The type of EPIRB you need depends on vessel class, length, flotation and operating area.

Read a summary of results from the consultation on Marine Order 28 (Operations standards and procedures) and download a copy of the full report.

If you are looking to purchase a vessel and would like to know the current ownership details or you need detailed information on a registered ship, a title extract will provide this information.

Some vessels do not have to be surveyed. Depending on the type of vessel, you may need to apply for approval to operate.

You can use some STCW certificates in place of equivalent near coastal certificates to work on a domestic commercial vessel.

Annex VI of the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (MARPOL Annex VI) allows ships to use exhaust gas cleaning systems (EGCS) to comply with the 0.50 per cent m/m sulphur fuel oil limit that commenced on 1 January 2020

Process for registered training organisations delivering continued competence STCW courses in sea survival and fire fighting.