In this edition we talk about marine surveyor accreditation renewals, a marine safety incident and a safety recall notice.

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.

IMO performance standards require back-up arrangements to be in place in case of ECDIS failure.

On 22 January 1982 at approximately 9 pm, the oil tanker Esso Gippsland was in the process of loading at Port Stanvac jetty, South Australia, when a large quantity of industrial fuel oil leaked from the air vent and ullage port of its no.2 starboard tank.

Be prepared before your trip. Stay safe on land.

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.

This course is designed for people who may perform or support the role of finance officer during a marine pollution response.

Our 24/7 centre responds to search and rescue (SAR) incidents throughout Australia.

The 275th meeting of the Board was held on Wednesday, 24 September 2025, in Canberra, ACT.

Advice for operators and masters on regulations specific to the transfer of oil cargoes between oil tankers at sea for domestic commercial vessels, regulated Australian vessels and foreign flagged vessels.

On 3 April 2010, the Shen Neng 1 was traversing a well-known shipping route south of the Douglas Shoal when it ran aground 38 nautical miles east of Great Keppel Island at about 5.30 pm.

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

Marine order 504

Prevention from marine pollution is imperative to protect Australia’s unique marine environments and the livelihoods of thousands of Australians.

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