Consultation Report – October 2022

The following vessels are our declared off-shore industry vessels and trading vessels that work in inland and near coastal waters.

Prepare and submit your application for a role with us.

PurposeA reminder of the requirements to test and maintain fuel isolation valves for multi-engine installations.

Find local suppliers of fuel oil in Queensland.

Our focus is on delivering better practice regulation so we can support safe vessel operations, and combat marine pollution.

You can prepare in case your ship is inspected during a visit to an Australian port.

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 page contains a list of past changes to exemptions.

Lighthouses are part of the network of aids to navigation in Australia. Use our interactive map to locate one of our heritage lighthouses.

Master distraction leads to vessel grounding during sea trials

Australia’s first recorded major oil spill occurred on Saturday 28 November 1903 in Port Phillip Bay.

The RFL applies to most sea-going vessels operating in Australia. It helps fund the cost of safety activities, such as vessel inspections and surveys.

We follow the guidance of international conventions when conducting search and rescue (SAR) activities.

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.

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

Seafarers often spend many months working away from family and friends with this situation being made worse if the vessel they are engaged on is involved in a maritime accident