Australia is a part of the International Maritime Organization — maritime safety and marine pollution prevention are more effective when carried out internationally.

The automatic identification system (AIS) works automatically and continuously, regardless of where a vessel is located.

The 274th meeting of the Board was held on Wednesday, 13 August 2025, in Fremantle, Western Australia.

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

We are Australia’s national maritime safety regulator for domestic commercial vessels that operate within Australian waters.

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.

How we ensure we are a gender equitable employer

Instructions for registered training organisations (RTOs).

Compasses, nautical charts, chart systems, and publications.

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As a statutory authority, we work with the guidance of legislation.

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

Standards for vessels used for special work.