Consultation on Marine Order 44 closed on 1 March 2019.

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

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

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).

Replace your lost or damaged certificate, or get a new certificate after updating your personal details.

The cargo ship Pacific Adventurer lost upwards of 270 tonnes of heavy fuel oil when holed on its port side while en route to Brisbane from Newcastle.

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

The Australian Hydrographic Office (AHO) produces and publishes Electronic Navigational Charts (ENC) covering Australian, Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands and Australian Antarctic Territory waters.

On 3 April 2010, the Shen Neng 1 was traversing a well-known shipping route south of the Douglas Shoal when it ran aground 38 nautical miles east of Great Keppel Island at about 5.30 pm.

Your vessel may be inspected to verify your compliance with cargo requirements. These requirements and regulations apply to safety-related aspects for marine carriage of cargo.

We offer a maritime professional development program for mid to senior level port State control (PSC) staff from counterpart maritime safety agencies.

You must be a specific distance from the nearest land before a discharge at sea can be made.