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

Get your Rating certificate of proficiency revalidated before it expires.

This policy has been superseded by the 2018 Compliance and enforcement policy.

In this edition we provide advice on how to send us large files, what to do if you receive a complaint about a survey, provide guidance on battery safety, and more.

The National Plan uses a risk based approach to reduce the impact of maritime environment emergencies.

This edition outlines an upcoming campaign on plan approval documentation and fire safety, initial survey recommendations and more.

A passenger vessel travelling at speed collided with a cliff face resulting in serious injuries to passengers and major structural damage to the vessel.

This report provides an overview of the consultation process, key issues raised during public consultation and the key changes to the Marine Order.

To confirm an engine with a power output of greater than 130 kilowatts (kW) is compliant with nitrogen oxide (NOx) emission standards, it must be accompanied by an Engine International Air Pollution Prevention (EIAPP) certificate and supporting Technical File.

On Sunday 9 January 2012, the cargo vessel the MV Tycoon broke free from its mooring at Flying Fish Cove, Christmas Island, and washed against the seawall and nearby cliff face. The ship had been loading phosphate at the time of the incident.

Find out about the automatic identification system (AIS).

Details about the Registered training organisation delivered revalidation courses for Masters, Deck and Engineer officers.

Our regulatory plan is produced annually and contains planned changes to our regulatory instruments.

A passenger ferry was returning from its scheduled service when an unanticipated wave raised its stern and caused its bow to dive under the water. Water rushed over the bow and a significant amount came through the forward portside access door and into the passenger compartment. The master immediately reduced speed, which expelled most of the water overboard. The forward portside access door had been left open by a crew member who was attempting to alleviate sea sickness among some passengers. The action of leaving the door open during the voyage was contrary to the vessel’s survey requirements. Signage requiring the door to be kept closed when underway was reportedly not seen by crew members. This resulted in water entering the vessel creating a potentially unsafe situation.