Poorly secured containers can put lives at risk, damage the environment and cost millions. Find out how safe stowage practices keep cargo on board and help protect lives, livelihoods and the industry.

There are 48 infringements listed in the national law that can apply to vessel owners, masters, crew, or passengers. You can avoid an infringement notice by making sure your vessel, crew, and operations comply with the national law.

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.

This agreement sets out the plan for how Australia will respond to marine pollution spills in Australian waters.

Ships that are not operated and managed to meet applicable standards, and relevant Australian laws, pose an increased risk to seafarers, other ships and the marine environment. These ships may be refused access or granted conditional entry to Australian ports

Guidance on ensuring appropriate crewing for safe navigation for domestic commercial vessels.

Be prepared before your trip. Stay safe in the air.

In this edition we talk about audits and application assessments.

In this edition we talk about audits and application assessments, compass adjustment requirements, uncrewed barges and more.

Getting hooked-up is one of the most dangerous situations you can experience on a trawler. Be prepared. Knowing what you and your crew need to do can save lives.

A marine notice provides important safety related information, general guidance and details about upcoming changes to legislation to the shipping and maritime community.

Our search and rescue incidents from 2013–14.

Read a transcript of the webinar 'Fatigue management on domestic commercial vessels' held on 8 May 2026.

We are the Australian Government agency responsible for implementing the 1 January 2020 low sulphur fuel regulation as set out in the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (MARPOL).

The National Law Act, regulations, marine orders, and exemptions set out the detail of the national system.