Our senior management team runs the day-to-day operations and keeps our Board informed.

We work with a range of stakeholders on education and safety in the Torres Strait.

An explosion occurred on a charter fishing vessel whilst berthed. The investigation identified that the ignition source was a lithium-ion battery that was not holding charge connected to a battery charger in a way that bypassed the battery management safety system. The vessel was beyond repair following the explosion.

Overview of the international and domestic legislation and standards that apply in Australia.

Most services for operators and crew of domestic commercial vessels are now provided by us instead of Maritime Safety Queensland.

Learn how to manage your garbage on a domestic commercial vessel (DCV).

This agreement sets out the plan for how Australia will respond to marine pollution spills in Australian waters.

On Sunday 9 January 2012, the cargo vessel the MV Tycoon broke free from its mooring at Flying Fish Cove, Christmas Island, and washed against the seawall and nearby cliff face. The ship had been loading phosphate at the time of the incident.

Guidance on crewing of domestic commercial vessels as per Schedule 1 Clause 6 - Appropriate crewing and Clause 8 - Minimum crewing of Marine Order 504 (Certificates of operation - national law) 2024. Schedule 1 applies to all vessels other than class 4 vessels.

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

The 2023 Shellfish Futures conference will be held in Smithton, Tasmania from 7-8 September.

We have released some safety guidance for commercial parasailing operators. Parasailing vessels are considered domestic commercial vessels under the National law.

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

Most services for operators and crew of domestic commercial vessels are now provided by us instead of the Northern Territory Department of Infrastructure, Planning and Logistics.

Tests for establishing and verifying vessel stability.

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 (NE WSM WG).