Our 24/7 centre responds to search and rescue (SAR) incidents throughout Australia.

This course is designed for people who may perform or support the role of finance officer during a marine pollution response.

Be prepared before your trip. Stay safe on land.

We are responsible for responding to marine oil spills and supporting the National Plan for Maritime Emergency partners in doing the same within their jurisdictions.

If you are a Traditional Inhabitant of the Torres Strait and use your TIB to catch seafood and sell it, your boat is being used as a domestic commercial vessel. This page explains what that means, when you can use the TIB-specific exemption, and the steps you must follow to operate safely and legally.

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

As a statutory authority, we work with the guidance of legislation.

Advice for operators and masters on regulations specific to the transfer of oil cargoes between oil tankers at sea for domestic commercial vessels, regulated Australian vessels and foreign flagged 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.

The 275th meeting of the Board was held on Wednesday, 24 September 2025, in Canberra, ACT.

On 3 April 2010, the Shen Neng 1 was traversing a well-known shipping route south of the Douglas Shoal when it ran aground 38 nautical miles east of Great Keppel Island at about 5.30 pm.

Prevention from marine pollution is imperative to protect Australia’s unique marine environments and the livelihoods of thousands of Australians.

Fatigue management requirements for domestic commercial vessels (DCVs).

On Sunday 26 May 1974 the bulk carrier Sygna was involved in a major pollution incident.