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

We are the Australian Government agency responsible for implementing the 1 January 2020 low sulphur fuel regulation as set out in the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (MARPOL).

Our range of navigation services includes marine navigation and e-navigation.

In Australia, domestic commercial vessels are regulated under the Marine Safety (Domestic Commercial Vessel) National Law Act 2012 (national law act). The National Law Act underpins the National System for Domestic Commercial Vessel Safety (national system).

On 3 August 1999 the Laura D’Amato, a 96,121 DWT Italian registered oil tanker, was berthed alongside at the Shell Gore Bay terminal in Sydney discharging its cargo of Murban light crude oil.

There are a range of chemical tools which can reduce the harmful effects of an oil spill.

From 1 May 2023 to 30 June 2023, we will undertake a focused inspection campaign (FIC) on planned maintenance requirements for domestic commercial vessels (DCVs).

This safety alert aims to raise awareness of the risk involved with getting on and off domestic commercial vessels.

We are responsible for approving coastal pilotage training providers and courses.

Learn how to control the risk of fatigue to your crew and your operation.

These general exemptions are now superseded or repealed. Superseded and repealed exemptions may affect how the national system works for you.

In rough weather, early in the morning of 24 May, about 50 containers were lost overboard from the Singapore-flagged container ship APL England. Read our regular updates.

Our process for conducting Registered training organisation evaluations.

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

We are Australia’s national maritime safety regulator for domestic commercial vessels that operate within Australian waters.