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The purpose of this notice is to remind vessel owners, operators and masters of:

We have approved these courses if you want to qualify for a certificate under international training conventions.

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1 July 2023 – 30 June 2024 - xlsx

On 21 July 1991 Greek tanker Kirki lost its bow off the coast of Western Australia, resulting in a major pollution incident.

On the morning of 24 April 2022, a fishing vessel ran aground on a reef between Bundaberg and Torres Strait. The master and two deck hands had been underway for six days prior to the grounding. The master was fatigued, having had little sleep given the watchkeeping schedule and the competency levels of the two deckhands.

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

Apply for acceptance on the oil spill control agents register.

The information you provide in your incident report plays an important part in guiding the way we improve maritime safety for everybody on the water. By reporting marine incidents to us, you are also meeting your reporting obligations under Australian laws.

Our senior management team runs the day-to-day operations and keeps our Board informed.

This page contains a list of past changes to Marine Orders and International Maritime Organization (IMO) resolutions.

Find local suppliers of fuel oil in Queensland.

Operators and crew of these types of operations face unique safety challenges and risk.

Find local suppliers of fuel oil in the Northern Territory.

Exercise Barossa was a biannual oil spill response exercise conducted in Adelaide under our National Plan to Combat Pollution of the Sea by Oil and Other Noxious and Hazardous Substances.

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.