In this edition we provide advice on how to send us large files, what to do if you receive a complaint about a survey, provide guidance on battery safety, and more.

Our organisation has observed that a number of Administrations are issuing dispensations to ships where a defect has occurred to a critical piece of equipment. There are differing circumstances where we will and will not accept the dispensation.

Australia's national search and rescue (SAR) engagement—how we collaborate with the SAR community.

In this edition we explain about National Law audits,

This report provides an overview of the consultation process, key issues raised during public consultation and the key changes to the Marine Order.

In this edition we talk about Marine Surveyor Accreditation Guidance Manual – Part 2 , we include a Case Study about Compliance action on an AMS’s accreditation and decks on domestic commercial vessels

Our regulatory program is prepared annually and contains details of planned and completed changes to our regulatory instruments

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

Consultation on marine order 31 is closed.

Be prepared before your trip. Stay safe at sea, on land or in the air.

On 29 October 1981 the 213-metre 16,336 gross tonnage Ro-Ro container vessel, Anro Asia, grounded near the northern tip of Bribie Island while entering Moreton Bay.

We have read and answered your questions about the new requirements for domestic commercial vessels that carry passengers.

In this edition we explain how to complete a shaft survey report, tell you about changes to MARS, changes to surveyor identity cards and much more.

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.

Reporting general marine pollution helps us to respond quickly to an incident to minimise damage to the environment.

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.

How to get a engineering qualifications recognized if you are a Royal Australian Navy (RAN) seaman officer.