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

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

The International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (MARPOL) is the main international convention for addressing ship sourced pollution.

A guide to our privacy policy.

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

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

Read a transcript of the webinar 'Fatigue risk management' held 19 February 2025.

Tests for establishing and verifying vessel stability.

Learn the differences between general and direct supervision

Resources and advice on how to prepare for your oral exam.

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

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.

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

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

Lives continue to be lost every year in Australia when people go overboard from vessels, without a lifejacket. The simple truth is lifejackets save lives, but only if they’re worn. It’s time to get on board with lifejacket safety.

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.