Check current fees for STCW certificates, assessments and related services. All fees are in Australian dollars (AUD).

Advice for operators and masters on regulations specific to the transfer of oil cargoes between oil tankers at sea for domestic commercial vessels, regulated Australian vessels and foreign flagged vessels.

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.

We offer nationally recognised units of competency in marine pollution response and incident management.

Read the policy and guidelines relating to the automatic identification system (AIS) in Australia.

We’re holding roundtable discussions to foster collaboration within the Australian shipping industry as it transitions away from carbon-based fuels.

Read a transcript of the webinar 'Managing operational stability risks in commercial fishing' held on 19 February 2026.

We're running a nation-wide inspection campaign focusing on hazardous gases on domestic commercial vessels from 2 February - 30 April 2026. Find out what to expect and how to prepare.

All ships must follow the requirements of MARPOL Annex V when discharging cargo residue.

Our regulatory program is prepared annually and contains details of planned and completed changes to our regulatory instruments.

These guidelines aim to assist small1 DCV operations to undertake a risk assessment as part of the vessel’s safety management system.

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

Feedback from stakeholders about proposed changes to Marine Order 504 (Certificates of operation and operation requirements) 2018 (MO504) relating to safety management systems (SMS).

Enhanced fishing gear requirements are being developed in talks at the International Maritime Organization (IMO).

We are responsible for responding to marine oil spills and supporting the National Plan for Maritime Emergency partners in doing the same within their jurisdictions.

Find out more about complying with the national system if you are a domestic commercial vessel owner or operator.

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.