We are a Commonwealth statutory authority which provides services to the Australian maritime industry. Sometimes we need to seek the help and support of private companies to deliver our services.

Oil tankers above 150 gross tonnage and other ships of 400 gross tonnage or above must record oil-relevant operations.

Recent public consultations which are now closed.

Generic equivalent solutions (GES) support national standards by allowing the use of new technology and other solutions.

Payment options for marine levies, fees, or charges.

Fatigue management requirements for domestic commercial vessels (DCVs).

The National Plan for Maritime Environmental Emergencies (the National Plan) was reviewed in 2023-2024. The review made 11 recommendations.

Trajectory models can help predict spill behaviour in the marine environment. If you are from one of our National Plan partner agencies, you can request a spill trajectory model when an oil or chemical spill occurs.

MARPOL Garbage placards (also known as stickers) are mandatory for all vessels of 12 metres or more in length and fixed or floating platforms.

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Search for a registered ship on the Australian General and International Shipping Registers.