This information is to draw the attention of ship owners and operators to the ongoing prohibition of asbestos on ships, noting that Australian law requires operators to take all reasonable steps to protect the health and safety of employees and contractors while at work.

Alerts the maritime industry to findings of two recent accident investigations conducted by the Australian Transport Safety Bureau and the New Zealand Transport Accident Investigation Commission.

This Marine Notice reminds vessel masters, owners and operators about the coastal pilotage requirements that apply within the Great Barrier Reef and Torres Strait, as prescribed in Marine Order 54 (Coastal pilotage) 2014 (MO54).

A summary list of major historical oil spill incidents.

Safeguard your vessel and operation with an active maintenance plan.

This marine notice advises of the availability of guidance for the recording of operations in the Oil Record Book Part I – machinery space operations (all ships), prepared and issued by the International Maritime Organization (IMO).

This course is designed for marine pollution responders who may be part of an aircrew to investigate and report on an oil spill.

A training organisation must apply to be accredited to provide approved VTS training.

How to get an International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers (STCW) Certificate of safety training (CoST) (STCW Reg VI/1) if you are serving or have served in the Royal Australian Navy (RAN).

Your compliance requirements will be affected by the service category of your vessel.

1. The criteria for the issue to a person of a trainee pilot licence are that the person: (a)  is entitled to work in Australia; and (b)  holds: 

Follow these steps if you wish to operate your vessel commercially outside of the Australian Economic Exclusion Zone (EEZ).

This marine notice advises ship operators and owners of the hazards of transporting battery-powered electric vehicles (BEVs).

Find out about the special arrangements for vessels which meet the definition of ‘tender’ under the national law.

Find out how we use, assess and govern AI responsibly. This statement aligns with the Digital Transformation Agency’s (DTA) Policy for the responsible use of AI in government.

Instructions for registered training organisations (RTOs).