This marine notice aims to raise awareness of the risks involved with getting on and off vessels.

During the COVID-19 pandemic many seafarers have played an essential role.

On this page you can find copies of previous editions and amendments to the NSCV.

You can submit your completed Seafarer form 419 or Certificate of competency application form 426 at participating Australia Post retail outlets.

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

Our search and rescue incidents from 2018–19.

The North-East Shipping Management Plan identifies actions based on information about the nature of shipping activity in the north-east region as well as the experience and knowledge of members of the North-East Water Space Management Working Group.

The short-term measure under the MARPOL Convention requires ships engaged on international voyages to make improvements to deliver a reduction in their carbon intensity by an average of at least 40% by 2030 (compared to 2008 levels), in line with the target set by the International Maritime Organization (IMO).

On 21 May 1990 an extensive oil slick was sighted approximately four nautical miles south-east of Cape Otway by the pilot of a light aircraft. The Australian-flagged tanker Arthur Phillip was later established as the source of the spill.

In this edition we talk about Draft instruction for ultrasonic thickness measurement for metallic vessels, Transitional requirements, Proposed changes to SAGM Pt 2 Stability booklets and more

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

We have a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the International Maritime Organization (IMO).

Our role in working with the offshore industry.

Our search and rescue incidents from 2016–17.

The North-East Shipping Management Plan (NE SMP) identifies actions based on information regarding the nature of shipping activity in the north-east region.

The cargo ship Pacific Adventurer lost upwards of 270 tonnes of heavy fuel oil when holed on its port side while en route to Brisbane from Newcastle.

Under Marine Order 503 a transitional vessel is an existing vessel that has: 

Explore the trends in vessel design, materials and certification shaping Australia’s domestic fleet. See what was built, where, and how vessels are evolving to meet industry needs.