If your ship is found to have deficiencies during an inspection, you may be detained and delayed for an unknown amount of time.

At 8.55 am on 10 September 1979, the tanker World Encouragement was conducting berthing operations at an Australian Oil Refinery (AOR) mooring at Kurnell in Botany Bay, New South Wales, when oil began rising to the water surface from beneath the ship.

This marine notice draws attention to important information regarding the proper operation of Electronic Chart Display and Information Systems (ECDIS), including the importance of adequate and up to date Electronic Navigational Charts (ENCs), for ships visiting Australian ports.

Our range of navigation services includes marine navigation and e-navigation.

The oil spill from the Oceanic Grandeur in Torres Strait in March 1970 highlighted Australia’s lack of preparedness at the time to deal with a major oil spill in the marine environment.

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

We want to know what you think about safety and emergency arrangements.

The safety and medical equipment you need will depend on your vessel and operation.

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

A Satellite-Based Augmentation System (SBAS) is now available in the Australia and New Zealand region.