These instructions for ship registration and transfer of ownership are provided for ship brokers and agents.

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.

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

On 30 August 1992 the fuel tank of Era was ruptured by the bow of the tug Turmoil during berthing operations at Port Bonython, South Australia, during high winds. Approximately 300 tonnes of bunker fuel was released into Spencer Gulf.

Read a summary of results from the 2024 consultation on Marine Order 91 and download a copy of the full report.

Serious injury to pilot on class 2 vessel in poor weather conditions

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

We have conducted these inspection campaigns in the past, focusing on specific deficiencies and outcomes.

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

Most services for operators and crew of domestic commercial vessels are now provided by us instead of Maritime Safety Queensland.

If you're planning to bring a vessel to Australia, or take a domestic commercial vessel (DCV) on an overseas voyage, you need to comply with Australian regulations and international standards.  

Follow these steps if you want to take a DCV overseas for dry docking, sale or delivery.

An explosion occurred on a charter fishing vessel whilst berthed. The investigation identified that the ignition source was a lithium-ion battery that was not holding charge connected to a battery charger in a way that bypassed the battery management safety system. The vessel was beyond repair following the explosion.

Defining a 'novel vessel', their requirements, and pathways to certify them.

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

Small uncrewed autonomous vessels operating in C, D, or E waters.

This marine notice aims to raise awareness of the risks involved with getting on and off vessels.

The National Plan for Maritime Environmental Emergencies (National Plan) is managed under governance arrangements which ensure accountability, coordination and integration with stakeholders.

The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has developed tools to support the implementation of the low sulphur fuel limit.