Ships registered on the Australian general shipping register have Australian nationality.

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.

Your vessel may be considered a regulated Australian vessel (RAV).

A summary of discharge standards under MARPOL and local regulations if you are operating your vessel in Australian waters.

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Join the event online or in person at East Fremantle Yacht Club in WA.

Find local suppliers of fuel oil in Western Australia.

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.

Reminding those who own, operate or are on board Australian ships, about offences under Australian sanction laws. The information has been prepared by the Australian Sanctions Office.

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

This program of regulatory activities was completed during the 2017–2018 financial year.

The FOI disclosure list describes the documents disclosed under the Freedom of Information Act, and the date of disclosure.

Find out what safety checks you need to do before carrying a fishery observer onboard. 

Follow these steps if you wish to operate your vessel commercially outside of the Australian Economic Exclusion Zone (EEZ).

Rules and conditions for vessels declared to not be regulated Australian vessels.

Guidance on crewing of domestic commercial vessels as per Schedule 1 Clause 6 - Appropriate crewing and Clause 8 - Minimum crewing of Marine Order 504 (Certificates of operation - national law) 2024. Schedule 1 applies to all vessels other than class 4 vessels.

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.

The global maritime distress and safety system (GMDSS) connects you to coast stations and vessels via satellite and radio communications when you're out at sea.