Our search and rescue incidents from 2018–19.

Before you begin operating your vessel, you must follow our requirements.

An unexpected wind-shift during parasailing operations caused 2 airborne passengers to contact the water at speed. They were recovered by the vessel and returned to shore. Both passengers later informed the operator that they had sustained injuries during the event. The owner then failed to report this as a marine incident to us.

Read about the results of the consultation on new reporting rules for lost and observed freight containers at sea, mainly affecting Marine Order 27 (MO27)

Australia’s leading maritime art prize promoting excellence in maritime and seafaring subjects in art.

A gala dinner will be held in Newcastle, NSW on 1 September 2023 to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the Mission to Seafarers’ presence in Newcastle.

Become a coastal pilot and contribute to the safety of ships in the Torres Strait and Great Barrier Reef.

Be prepared before your trip. Stay safe at sea, on land or in the air.

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

Report of the Incident Analysis team into the response by the National Plan to Combat Pollution of the Sea by Oil and Other Noxious and hazardous Substances, to the Montara Wellhead Platform incident, March 2010.

The short-term measure under the MARPOL Convention requires ships engaged on international voyages to make improvements to deliver a reduction in their carbon intensity by an average of at least 40% by 2030 (compared to 2008 levels), in line with the target set by the International Maritime Organization (IMO).

Find local suppliers of fuel oil in Western Australia.

We sought feedback on proposed changes to Marine Order 53 (Vessels in polar waters) 2016 (MO53). The changes will ensure the marine order aligns with the new requirements following amendments to SOLAS and the Polar Code.

The tender process for the next round of contracts to maintain Australia's aids to navigation network starts in July 2026. Find out more about this upcoming opportunity.

This marine notice draws attention to the importance of providing shore leave to seafarers, for ships visiting Australian ports.

Our stance is that shipping containers lost from ships are a cause of pollution in the marine environment.