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

Australian legislative requirements preventing pollution from discharge of garbage.

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

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.

Changes to survey regime for domestic commercial vessels from 1 July 2018.

What you can do with a New Zealand fishing vessel seafarer certificate in Australia.

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

Australia implements a range of standards and regulations to protect the marine environment from pollution.

The Red Ensign Group Yacht Code Part A updates the Red Ensign Group Large Yacht Code (LY3 Code) and applies to yachts and training vessels, carrying not more than 12 passengers, and details the conventions these vessels must comply with in Australia.

On Sunday 26 May 1974 the bulk carrier Sygna was involved in a major pollution incident.

The 2019-20 Australian Vessel Traffic Services Award was awarded to Warren Bath, VTS Operator at Hay Point, Queensland, for his coordination of an incident involving a bulk carrier.

We sought feedback on proposed changes to Marine Order 25 (Equipment – lifesaving) 2014 (MO25). MO25 sets out requirements for carrying and testing life-saving equipment and recovering people from water.

A 2C rescue vessel was preparing to depart a river entrance bar with 11 people onboard. The observed sea state was a wave height (breaking) of 1.4 to 1.8 metres. The entrance bar had a moderate to high level of congestion of jet skis and surfboard riders positioned within the aids to navigation departure leads. The vessel came within very close proximity to surfers on 3 occasions whilst negotiating the breaking sea conditions. The vessel then broached upon a wave resulting in the vessel heeling to port and becoming unable to be controlled due to the force of the wave.

Find out how domestic commercial vessels (DCVs) performed on safety, training, risk assessment and more during our focussed inspections campaign on hazardous gases.