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 (NE WSM WG).

We work with government and industry to respond to pollution incidents under the National Plan for Maritime Environmental Emergencies.

Sudden vessel movement resulting in master incapacitation highlights onboard safety risks

Specifies the minimum standards for design and construction and safety equipment.

There are other vessel permits or exemptions you may be eligible for under the national law.

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.

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.

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

About the feedback we received on the National System for Domestic Commercial Vessel Safety transition.

Download a copy of the requirements for each near coastal certificate.

A video tutorial on claiming a survey in the MARS system, for the use of marine surveyors in Australia.

Transfer, suspend or revoke a certificate or approval for a domestic commercial vessel. You may need to transfer the certificate or approval when you sell or purchase a vessel.

Instructions for accredited surveyors to conduct surveys and inspections of domestic commercial vessels.