This report provides an overview of the consultation process, key issues raised during public consultation and the key changes to the Marine Order.

Look out for marine fauna and report any collisions.

We are making changes to Marine Order 504 (Certificates of operation and operation requirements – national law) 2018 (Marine order 504) to clarify requirements for monitoring and accounting for passengers on domestic commercial vessels.

General and practical information about the AMSA mandated practical assessment (AMPA), including how to perform the assessment.

On 21 May 1990 an extensive oil slick was sighted approximately four nautical miles south-east of Cape Otway by the pilot of a light aircraft. The Australian-flagged tanker Arthur Phillip was later established as the source of the spill.

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

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

On 28 July 1988, the livestock carrier Al Qurain struck a wharf heavily while berthing in Portland, Victoria and severely ruptured a side fuel tank. An estimated 184 tonnes of fuel oil escaped into Portland Harbour.

In this edition we provide advice on how to send us large files, what to do if you receive a complaint about a survey, provide guidance on battery safety, and more.

Find local suppliers of fuel oil in Queensland.

Contains three charts of uniform waypoints—Great Barrier Reef—Great North East Channel, eastbound and westbound.

Read about the changes we have made to the NSCV since 2020.

There are mandatory minimum requirements for your certificates under the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers 1978 (STCW).