Vessels refused access to Australian ports and vessels given warnings in relation to serious deficiencies.

Maritime discharges of oil and noxious liquid substances during emergencies and pollution response situations.

Due to amendments to the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers 1978 (STCW), refresher training is required for some certificates.

Common questions about the National Standard for Commercial Vessels, Part C–Design and construction, Section 2, Watertight and weathertight integrity.

As a statutory authority, we work with the guidance of legislation.

List of Certificate of safety training (full course) organisations

A Class 1 passenger vessel’s port engine caught fire whilst northeast of Fraser Island with 82 passengers and crew onboard. The investigation found that regular planned engine maintenance, in accordance with manufacturer’s specifications, was not in place at the time of the incident. The crew’s response to the incident was immediate and effective. The transfer of the 77 passengers to a nearby vessel, which attended the distress call within 10 minutes, was undertaken quickly and effectively by the master and crew.

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

Read a transcript of the webinar 'Fatigue management on domestic commercial vessels' held on 8 May 2026.

Contains three charts of uniform waypoints—Great Barrier Reef—Inner route north as well as alternative routes.

How to get a engineering qualifications recognized if you are a Royal Australian Navy (RAN) seaman officer.

The Navigation Act 2012 is legislation which covers international ship and seafarer safety, protect the marine environment where it relates to shipping and the actions of seafarers in Australian waters.

Our senior management team runs the day-to-day operations and keeps our Board informed.

Scams are intended to trick you into giving out your personal information or paying money.

Accurate weight declaration for cargo containers is a critical safety issue. Shippers must provide a verified gross mass for containers.

In this edition we explain about National Law audits,