This marine notice informs shipowners, operators, masters and bridge watchkeepers of the availability of maritime safety information when navigating through NAVAREA X and METAREA X.

The Pacific Quest was found guilty of discharging an oily mixture from a ship into the sea near Border Island, Queensland on 25 December 2002.

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

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.

Read about the changes we have made to the NSCV since 2020.

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

This feedback report summarises submissions we received on the proposed changes to Marine Order 27.

The 271st meeting of the Board was held on Wednesday, 5 March 2025 in Canberra, ACT.

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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.

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Guidance on the installation, testing and correct operation of oil filtering equipment (oily water separators) to support compliance with resolution MEPC.107(49) under MARPOL Annex I Regulation 14.

In this edition we talk about correct use of the AMSA 586 form following a survey, draft standards on marina and boat electrical installations, ISO 12215 GES is now approved.

Guidance on using an exhaust gas cleaning system (EGCS) to meet the fuel sulphur limit of 0.50% m/m, as required under MARPOL Annex VI and Australian law.

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

All ships must follow the requirements of MARPOL Annex V when discharging cargo residue.

Advice on maintaining rescue boats in working order.

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