If your ship is found to have deficiencies during an inspection, you may be detained and delayed for an unknown amount of time.

This marine notice draws attention to responsible navigational practices which masters and officers in charge of a navigational watch on ships operating in Australian waters should follow.

Get the latest insights from vessel inspections including detentions, common safety risks and compliance performance. 

The content of the Engineer cadet program including certificate and short courses, qualifying sea service and medical fitness.

Australian legislative requirements preventing pollution from discharge of garbage.

Reminding those who own, operate or are on board Australian ships, about offences under Australian sanction laws. The information has been prepared by the Australian Sanctions Office.

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

Australia has an interest in ensuring that the ships which visit our ports and transit our waters are seaworthy, have competent crews, and are able to safely navigate through our sensitive marine areas.

It’s important to maintain your lifejacket according to the manufacturer’s instructions so it works when you need it.

If you are a supervisor or qualified person working in the Australian maritime industry, you will need to observe and sign off a seafarer using a task book.

There is potential for light-emitting diode lighting on vessels to compromise reception on VHF frequencies.

Be prepared before your trip. Stay safe at sea.

At 8.55 am on 10 September 1979, the tanker World Encouragement was conducting berthing operations at an Australian Oil Refinery (AOR) mooring at Kurnell in Botany Bay, New South Wales, when oil began rising to the water surface from beneath the ship.

Compasses, nautical charts, chart systems, and publications.

We work with a range of stakeholders on education and safety in the Torres Strait.

We are responsible for providing navigational systems and services to facilitate the safe and efficient navigation of ships within Australian waters.

Serious injury to pilot on class 2 vessel in poor weather conditions

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