Learn how non-shipborne AIS units are managed and find out what’s required to apply to operate a base station or AtoN in Australia.

In this edition we talk about Draft instruction for ultrasonic thickness measurement for metallic vessels, Transitional requirements, Proposed changes to SAGM Pt 2 Stability booklets and more

Get your Master or deck certificate of competency revalidated before it expires.

This policy has been superseded by the 2018 Compliance and enforcement policy.

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.

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

The short-term measure under the MARPOL Convention requires ships engaged on international voyages to make improvements to deliver a reduction in their carbon intensity by an average of at least 40% by 2030 (compared to 2008 levels), in line with the target set by the International Maritime Organization (IMO).

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.

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

Your New Zealand seafarer qualifications allow you to gain a Certificate of recognition for your qualification in Australia.

We follow the guidance of international conventions when conducting search and rescue (SAR) activities.

The benefits and eligibility requirements of registration on the Australian international shipping register (AISR).