Obligations of registered agents of Australian registered ships.

Report of the Incident Analysis team into the response by the National Plan to Combat Pollution of the Sea by Oil and Other Noxious and hazardous Substances, to the Montara Wellhead Platform incident, March 2010.

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Insights from 2025 vessel inspections including detentions, common safety risks and compliance performance

Standards for electrical installations, safety, testing and repair.

This safety alert draws the attention of vessel operators to the importance of planned maintenance in ensuring safe operation of domestic commercial vessels.

Instructions for registered training organisations (RTOs).

Since 2020, 345 serious crew injuries have been reported to us from regulated Australian vessels and foreign flagged vessels in Australian waters. Find out how effective risk assessments can help prevent accidents onboard.

The Australian states and territories work with us to coordinate an effective search and rescue (SAR) service.

Reporting general marine pollution helps us to respond quickly to an incident to minimise damage to the environment.

Standards for vessels used for special work.

Fitting out all spaces on the vessel with the right fire protection measures.

A passenger vessel travelling at speed collided with a cliff face resulting in serious injuries to passengers and major structural damage to the vessel.

The PSL applies to vessels that have carried 10 tonnes or more of oil while operating in Australia, any time during a quarter. It helps fund the response to marine pollution incidents.

All ships must follow the requirements of MARPOL Annex V when discharging cargo residue.