Australia is a part of the International Maritime Organization — maritime safety and marine pollution prevention are more effective when carried out internationally.

Information for ship owners and operators about the application of the Bunkers Convention in Australia.

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

All domestic commercial vessels under the national law are required to meet design, construction, stability and equipment standards.

Discover how we’re tackling the challenges around Operation Recovery—YM Efficiency.

In some circumstances, it is mandatory to make a MARPOL report for certain pollution incidents.

If you have been issued with an infringement notice, you have 28 days to pay the infringement penalty or contact us about your payment options.

Reporting general marine pollution helps us to respond quickly to an incident to minimise damage to the environment.

We are responsible for handling health and safety issues for personnel on prescribed ships that are engaged in trade or commerce on international and domestic voyages.

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Our latest statement about data submitted to the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA).

Australia’s first recorded major oil spill occurred on Saturday 28 November 1903 in Port Phillip Bay.

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.

PurposeThis Marine Notice provides guidance about risks associated with the operation of engine power limiters (EPL) and similar power restriction systems onboard ships transiting Australi

The PSL applies to vessels that have carried 10 tonnes or more of oil while operating in Australia, any time during a quarter. It helps fund the response to marine pollution incidents.