Consultation on electrical safety on vessels closed on 28 February 2019.

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.

Consultation on Marine Order 44 closed on 1 March 2019.

We want to know what you think about safety and emergency arrangements.

We want your feedback on proposed changes to Australian near coastal seafarer certificates.

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.

We consulted you about vessel reporting systems.

Fees related to registration on the Australian General Shipping Register and Australian International Shipping Register.

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

We are seeking your feedback on proposed changes to Marine Order 47 (Offshore Industry Units).

On the morning of 24 April 2022, a fishing vessel ran aground on a reef between Bundaberg and Torres Strait. The master and two deck hands had been underway for six days prior to the grounding. The master was fatigued, having had little sleep given the watchkeeping schedule and the competency levels of the two deckhands.

Consultation on marine order 31 is closed.

Carry the type of lifejacket required for your vessel's highest service category. You can choose self-inflating, manual inflating or foam buoyancy lifejackets.

We have approved these courses if you want to qualify for a certificate under international training conventions.

We’ve prepared materials to help you understand your requirements and what you need to do.

This safety alert provides guidance to operators of domestic commercial vessels (DCVs) on risks associated with safety management systems inadequately considering electrical systems and other potential fire hazards.

Knowledge of regulations and duties will help you navigate safely on the seas.

PurposeThis Marine Notice provides guidance about risks associated with the operation of engine power limiters (EPL) and similar power restriction systems onboard ships transiting Australi

These general exemptions are now superseded or repealed. Superseded and repealed exemptions may affect how the national system works for you.