The North-East Shipping Management Plan identifies actions based on information about the nature of shipping activity in the north-east region as well as the experience and knowledge of members of the North-East Water Space Management Working Group (NE WSM WG).

This marine notice provides information on how the automatic channel switching feature in VHF digital selective calling (DSC) radios may impact voice communications during safety critical operations.

Highlights the importance of maintaining rescue boats in good working order ready for immediate use

ECDIS familiarisation ensures that master and navigating officers are familiar with the specific make and model of the ECDIS equipment onboard (including backup) before taking charge of a navigational watch.

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The International Maritime Organization (IMO) governs the agreed minimum requirements for handling and transport of cargoes and dangerous goods.

The provision of adequate port waste reception facilities for ship-generated waste is vital to preventing marine pollution.

Become a coastal pilot and contribute to the safety of ships in the Torres Strait and Great Barrier Reef.

Get your Engineer certificate of competency revalidated before it expires.

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).

Use an Australian seafarers service book (ASSB) to keep a record of your sea service on an Australian or international vessel in international waters.

Most services for operators and crew of domestic commercial vessels are now provided by us instead of Transport for NSW Service.

Learn how to manage your garbage on a domestic commercial vessel (DCV).

If you have a boat, you may be considering hiring it out for overnight accommodation via an online platform—for example, Airbnb, Beds on Board or Flotespace—whether at a marina berth, or at a mooring.

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

We have released some safety guidance for commercial parasailing operators. Parasailing vessels are considered domestic commercial vessels under the National law.

Shipping containers lost from ships are a cause of pollution in the marine environment.

Middleton Kirwasi Gwaday travelled from his home country Papua New Guinea to complete a master's degree in Sweden.