On 29 October 1981 the 213-metre 16,336 gross tonnage Ro-Ro container vessel, Anro Asia, grounded near the northern tip of Bribie Island while entering Moreton Bay.

In this edition we look at the most common reasons for certificate of survey refusal.

Use an Australian seafarers service book (ASSB) to keep a record of your sea service on an Australian or international vessel in international waters.

We have agreements with some countries to allow you to get a certificate of recognition for your overseas-issued certificates

A guide to our privacy policy.

Our search and rescue incidents from 2016–17.

A master or owner of a vessel may apply for an exemption from the requirement to navigate a vessel with a licensed pilot in a compulsory pilotage area

We use marine orders to explain and implement the legislative requirements for the maritime industry. Find out about the conventions and standards that marine orders explain.

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.

Shipping containers lost from ships are a cause of pollution in the marine environment.

Read a summary of results from the mid-2024 consultation on Marine Order 11 and download a copy of the full report.

Find out about the process of obtaining a near coastal certificate.

Our scholarship program supports the development of skills in the maritime industry and builds our brand as an employer of choice.

Fees related to registration on the Australian General Shipping Register and Australian International Shipping Register.

The North-East Shipping Management Plan identifies actions based on information about the nature of shipping activity in the north-east region as well as the experience and knowledge of members of the North-East Water Space Management Working Group (NE WSM WG).

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Knowledge of regulations and duties will help you navigate safely on the seas.

This feedback report summarises submissions we received on the proposed changes to Marine Order 27.