A Class 1 passenger vessel’s port engine caught fire whilst northeast of Fraser Island with 82 passengers and crew onboard. The investigation found that regular planned engine maintenance, in accordance with manufacturer’s specifications, was not in place at the time of the incident. The crew’s response to the incident was immediate and effective. The transfer of the 77 passengers to a nearby vessel, which attended the distress call within 10 minutes, was undertaken quickly and effectively by the master and crew.

Specifies the minimum standards for design and construction and safety equipment.

There is increasing use of remotely operated and autonomous technology in Australia and worldwide across a range of fields.

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

What changes to Marine Order 54 (Coastal pilotage) 2014 (MO54) did we seek feedback on?

A contractor working on a vessel fell into the water whilst disembarking due to the gap between the wharf and the vessel.  A safe means of access to the vessel was not provided.

We have diverse teams operating all around Australia.

On 6 October 2022, two crewmembers were setting cray pots on the port and starboard side of a fishing vessel. During one setting, the crewmember’s foot (on the port side) became entangled in the cray pot’s rope dragging them over the side. The second crewmember raised the alarm and the master immediately stopped the vessel and instructed the crewmember to attach the line to the pot winch. The master and crewmember, having conducted regular emergency procedure drills, quickly raised the person overboard (PoB) via the pot winch, deployed the overboard ladder, and cut the rope. The PoB sustained some water in the lungs but was otherwise unharmed.

New body worn cameras for AMSA frontline staff increases safety and transparency.

Guidance for mariners and port stakeholders on the difference between a vessel traffic service (VTS) and a local port service.

We promote safety in marine pollution response through the National Plan for Maritime Environmental Emergencies (National Plan).

Sudden vessel movement resulting in master incapacitation highlights onboard safety risks

If you have a boat, you may be considering hiring it out for overnight accommodation via an online platform—for example, Airbnb, Beds on Board or Flotespace—whether at a marina berth, or at a mooring.

This marine notice supersedes Marine Notice 10/2022.

The 276th meeting of the Board was held on Thursday, 20 November 2025, in Canberra, ACT.