This course is designed for people who may perform or support the role of finance officer during a marine pollution response.

Our 24/7 centre responds to search and rescue (SAR) incidents throughout Australia.

Survey passenger vessels with offshore operations (Class 1B) are required to carry a Scale D medical cabinet and a Scale F first aid kit on board.

Survey vessels in these classes are required to carry a Scale F first aid kit on board: 1B, 1C (with unberthed passengers), 1D (with berthed passengers), 1E (with berthed passengers), 2B, 2C, 3B and 3C.

Advice for operators and masters on regulations specific to the transfer of oil cargoes between oil tankers at sea for domestic commercial vessels, regulated Australian vessels and foreign flagged vessels.

As a statutory authority, we work with the guidance of legislation.

Prevention from marine pollution is imperative to protect Australia’s unique marine environments and the livelihoods of thousands of Australians.

On Sunday 26 May 1974 the bulk carrier Sygna was involved in a major pollution incident.

Instructions where an Australian commercial vessel under construction is required to undertake sea trials prior to the issuance of statutory certification.Australian vessels intended to b

Survey passenger vessels with offshore operations Class 1C (with berthed passengers), 2B and 3B, are required to carry a Scale E medical cabinet and a Scale F First aid kit on board.

Oil tankers above 150 gross tonnage and other ships of 400 gross tonnage or above must record oil-relevant operations.

Our structure gives you an idea of which area can help you when you get in touch.

On this page you can find copies of previous editions and amendments to the NSCV.

Descriptions of the courses available to responders under the National Plan for Maritime Environmental Emergencies.

We have an intergovernmental agreement on the National Maritime Emergency Response Arrangement.

A summary of the effects of oil and dispersed oil on temperate sea grasses.