This feedback report summarises submissions we received on the proposed changes to Marine Order 27.

On 19 November 2020, a class 3B fishing vessel grounded on a beach after the master and two deckhands, fell asleep. The investigation identified that there was no clear procedure for standing watch. Fatigue also contributed to the poor decisions made by the crew around who was supposed to be on watch that morning.

We have conducted these inspection campaigns in the past, focusing on specific deficiencies and outcomes.

If you submit an incomplete application, we will not progress your application for a domestic commercial vessel permission or approval.

A fire occurred on a passenger vessel in a busy harbour. The master and crew took immediate action and followed emergency procedures to disembark and transfer 73 passengers safely to another ferry. The vessel’s structural and fixed firefighting systems worked effectively to contain and extinguish the fire.

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A garbage management plan is an effective way to reduce garbage generated on board and ensure its effective disposal, to protect our marine environment. Under Australian maritime legislation it is mandatory for certain vessels to carry a garbage management plan.

We provide a range of geographic information as digital maps and spatial data sets. This visual geographic data is used to support search and rescue, pollution response, vessel tracking, and navigation in Australian waters. Some data access may require you to pay a fee.

Our search and rescue modules provide background information as well as information about preparation, principles of how to conduct a search and rescue operation and how to respond to specific kinds of emergency.

Just before midnight on 24 January 2006, approximately 25 tonnes of heavy fuel oil was spilt from the bulk carrier Global Peace while berthing at the RG Tanner Coal loading facility in Gladstone in Queensland.

Disconnection of LPG system the source of explosion on a houseboat

We have intergovernmental agreements with state and territory governments in Australia.

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

If you're planning to bring a vessel to Australia, or take a domestic commercial vessel (DCV) on an overseas voyage, you need to comply with Australian regulations and international standards.  

Get your Rating certificate of proficiency revalidated before it expires.

This policy has been superseded by the 2018 Compliance and enforcement policy.

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