This marine notice highlights the need for shipowners, operators, masters and crews to ensure safe working arrangements are in place for any work involving height and the risk of falling.

Alerts the maritime industry to findings of two recent accident investigations conducted by the Australian Transport Safety Bureau and the New Zealand Transport Accident Investigation Commission.

Look out for marine fauna and report any collisions.

A particularly sensitive sea area (PSSA) is given special protection because of its vulnerability to damage from international shipping activities.

This marine notice advises ship operators and owners of the hazards of transporting battery-powered electric vehicles (BEVs).

We make a range of information available for public access. You can also formally request access to documents we hold under the Freedom of Information Act 1982 (FOI Act).

Read a transcript of the webinar 'Changes to safety management systems requirements' held 19 March 2025.

Get the latest insights from vessel inspections including detentions, common safety risks and compliance performance. 

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

Our search and rescue incidents from 2013–14.

Recent public consultations which are now closed.

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

Find local suppliers of fuel oil in Queensland.

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

A summary of discharge standards under MARPOL and local regulations if you are operating your vessel in Australian waters.

We work with government and industry to respond to pollution incidents under the National Plan for Maritime Environmental Emergencies.

Our privacy policy tells you how we protect and handle your personal information.

From 1 July 2018, new survey requirements for domestic commercial vessels apply. This includes changes to marine order 503 to apply the new periodic survey requirements to all vessels required to be in survey—existing, transitional and new vessels.