A summary of discharge standards under MARPOL and local regulations if you are operating your vessel in Australian waters.

Look out for marine fauna and report any collisions.

You can submit your completed Seafarer form 419 or Certificate of competency application form 426 at participating Australia Post retail outlets.

Globally, nitrogen oxide (NOx) emissions are controlled through emission standards for marine diesel engines with a power output greater than 130 kilowatts (kW).

The information you provide in your incident report plays an important part in guiding the way we improve maritime safety for everybody on the water. By reporting marine incidents to us, you are also meeting your reporting obligations under Australian laws.

In this edition we explain correct and incorrect use of conditions.

As the national standard is updated, generic equivalent standards (GES) are being superseded.

Explore the trends in vessel design, materials and certification shaping Australia’s domestic fleet. See what was built, where, and how vessels are evolving to meet industry needs.

In this edition we talk about Draft instruction for ultrasonic thickness measurement for metallic vessels, Transitional requirements, Proposed changes to SAGM Pt 2 Stability booklets and more

Find out how domestic commercial vessels (DCVs) performed on safety, crew training, incident reporting and more during our focussed inspections campaign on towage operations.

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

On 21 July 1991 Greek tanker Kirki lost its bow off the coast of Western Australia, resulting in a major pollution incident.

This marine notice aims to raise awareness of the risks involved with getting on and off vessels.

Small uncrewed autonomous vessels operating in C, D, or E waters.

Our search and rescue incidents from 2015–16.

January - March 2026There were 336 reported incidents involving domestic commercial vessels in Quarter 1 of 2026. Of these, 45 were serious and 1 very serious.

Providing 24/7 search and rescue (SAR) service for Australia.