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

Find local suppliers of fuel oil in Victoria.

A guide to our privacy policy.

Read a summary of results from the mid-2024 consultation on Marine Order 11 and download a copy of the full report.

From 1 May 2023 to 30 June 2023, we will undertake a focused inspection campaign (FIC) on planned maintenance requirements for domestic commercial vessels (DCVs).

We will conduct a focused inspection campaign on lifejacket risk assessment requirements on DCVs.

This consultation feedback report is based on submissions to us via an online form and Facebook.

Australia’s first recorded major oil spill occurred on Saturday 28 November 1903 in Port Phillip Bay.

Sudden vessel movement resulting in master incapacitation highlights onboard safety risks

Environmental, scientific and technical functions and resources in spill response.

At approximately 5.30 am WA time on Friday 21 August 2009 the Montara Wellhead mobile drilling unit, located 140 miles offshore from the north-west Australian coast, had an uncontrolled release of hydrocarbons from one of the platform wells. Consequently oil escaped to the surface and gaseous hydrocarbons escaped into the atmosphere.

The content of the Engineer cadet program including certificate and short courses, qualifying sea service and medical fitness.

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

Tests for establishing and verifying vessel stability.

This marine notice highlights the need for shipowners, operators, masters and crews to ensure safe working arrangements are in place for any work involving height and the risk of falling.

This safety alert aims to raise awareness of the risk involved with getting on and off domestic commercial vessels.

We celebrated Hulita Lamasialeva Fa’anunu’s achievements on World Maritime Day last year. She embodied the 2019 theme—empowering women in the maritime community.

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

Read a transcript of the webinar 'Changes to safety management systems requirements' held 19 March 2025.