Find local suppliers of fuel oil in Queensland.

In this edition we talk about audits and application assessments, compass adjustment requirements, uncrewed barges and more.

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.

This page contains a list of past changes to Marine Orders and International Maritime Organization (IMO) resolutions.

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

A charter fishing vessel proceeding to a fishing spot began experiencing progressively worsening weather conditions and water ingress. Despite the owner’s warning prior to departure and passenger complaints, the master continued to the fishing destination. Strong winds and waves hampered anchoring, with water accumulating on deck through the transom door to the point of flooding. The vessel’s EPIRB was deployed, and a rescue helicopter attended, winching the master and passengers to safety.

Advisory note for the offshore petroleum industry on environmental plans and oil pollution emergency plans.

A guide for domestic commercial vessels

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

Risk assessments help identify why, when and where lifejackets need to be worn during vessel operations. Wearing a lifejacket can help prevent a tragic incident.

This guidance assists the offshore oil and gas industry in understanding the intent of marine order 47 (Offshore industry units), made under the Navigation Act 2012.

The International Maritime Organization (IMO) is working to reduce the loss and discharge of fishing gear into the sea.

This edition outlines an upcoming campaign on plan approval documentation and fire safety, initial survey recommendations and more.

Find out what the Maritime Labour Convention 2006 (MLC) covers and how it's implemented in Australia.

Managing fatigue is everyone’s responsibility. This guidance hub will help you manage fatigue in your commercial vessel operation.

In rough weather, early in the morning of 24 May, about 50 containers were lost overboard from the Singapore-flagged container ship APL England. Read our regular updates.