This course is designed for marine pollution responders who may be part of an aircrew to investigate and report on an oil spill.

The Australian Search and Rescue (SAR) Awards 2022-23 will be presented at an event in Hobart on 19 October.

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

Commonwealth, state and territory agencies responsible for responding to marine pollution incidents under the National Plan.

Exemptions and approvals for the handling, transport, and categorisation of certain cargoes.

The National Law places obligations on maritime operators and other parties to ensure safety of persons and vessels and protection of the marine environment.

There are mandatory minimum requirements for your certificates under the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers 1978 (STCW).

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

A passenger vessel collided with an unseen rock, resulting in the injury of a passenger. The master navigated the vessel into unfamiliar waters that was not a normal or planned part of the passenger tour experience, and not authorised by the tour company. Owners and operators should ensure masters continue to conform to the planned or authorised route for the services they offer.

This figure describes Modern Slavery Risks

Our regulatory program is prepared annually and contains details of planned and completed changes to our regulatory instruments.

Since 2006, we have provided an emergency towing vessel in the Torres Strait and Great Barrier Reef to protect the marine environment.

How to use your domestic New Zealand certificate of competency to work on domestic commercial vessels in Australia.