Be prepared before your trip. Stay safe on land.

Apply for acceptance on the oil spill control agents register.

On 14 July 1975 the Marine Operations Centre in Canberra was alerted that the oil tanker Princess Anne Marie had sustained a large crack in its hull approximately 300 miles off Western Australian.

A crew member’s arm was crushed between the vessel and a pylon while tending to mooring lines.

Marine order 504

The information you provide in your incident report plays an important part in guiding the way we improve maritime safety for everybody on the water. By reporting marine incidents to us, you are also meeting your reporting obligations under Australian laws.

Engines, propulsion, fuel, fluid, steering and ancillary systems.

We are responsible for handling health and safety issues for personnel on prescribed ships that are engaged in trade or commerce on international and domestic voyages.

Be prepared before your trip. Stay safe at sea.

Contains three charts of uniform waypoints—Great Barrier Reef—Inner route north as well as alternative routes.

Australia can request and receive information on vessels travelling within 1000 nautical miles off its coast.

Standards for class 1 and class 2 fast craft that are at least 35m in equivalent length.

The 2019-20 Australian Vessel Traffic Services Award was awarded to Warren Bath, VTS Operator at Hay Point, Queensland, for his coordination of an incident involving a bulk carrier.

What changes to Marine Order 54 (Coastal pilotage) 2014 (MO54) did we seek feedback on?

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

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During the COVID-19 pandemic many seafarers have played an essential role.

You can submit your completed Seafarer form 419 or Certificate of competency application form 426 at participating Australia Post retail outlets.