There are few exceptions to the prohibition of garbage discharge under MARPOL. Breaches can result in significant penalties.

You may need to pay a fee, levy or charge, depending on what action you need to do. Find out about our current levies, fees, and payment options.

This policy provides guidance to developers on how to ensure safe navigation in and around offshore renewable energy infrastructure (OREI).

Marine incidents are defined by relevant Australian laws and include a number of different types of incidents.

If you own or operate a domestic commercial vessel in Australia, you are required to obtain a certificate of operation before you operate the vessel.

There is potential for light-emitting diode lighting on vessels to compromise reception on VHF frequencies.

All domestic commercial vessels must have a certificate of survey unless exempt.

Search for a registered ship on the Australian General and International Shipping Registers.

South Australia hosted the 2017 National Plan Exercise from 5 to 7 December in Adelaide.

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Find out how to provide a photo that meets our requirements for your certificate application.

This marine notice draws attention to the importance of providing shore leave to seafarers, for ships visiting Australian ports.

This marine notice draws attention to important information regarding the proper operation of Electronic Chart Display and Information Systems (ECDIS), including the importance of adequate and up to date Electronic Navigational Charts (ENCs), for ships visiting Australian ports.

The cargo ship Pacific Adventurer lost upwards of 270 tonnes of heavy fuel oil when holed on its port side while en route to Brisbane from Newcastle.