This marine notice highlights the importance of ensuring navigation bridge visibility on all vessels sailing in Australian waters. Vessel operators, masters and navigational officers should take note of its content.

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

Our 2025-26 regulatory program identifies the priority regulatory reform projects that will be progressed this financial year.

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.

Learn your options for fulfilling the mandatory requirement to hold a first aid certificate or equivalent when applying for a domestic certificate of competency.

We charge fees for evaluating and approving courses that are delivered by Registered training organisations.

Maritime discharges of oil and noxious liquid substances during emergencies and pollution response situations.

Seafarers often spend many months working away from family and friends with this situation being made worse if the vessel they are engaged on is involved in a maritime accident

The establishment of Australia's search and rescue (SAR) response system.

A Ship Energy Efficiency Management Plan (SEEMP) is a ship-specific plan to improve the energy efficiency of a ship.

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

We want everyone to be able to access and use our websites.

Look out for marine fauna and report any collisions.

Do a lifejacket risk assessment. Your safety, and the safety of your passengers and crew, depends on it. Wearing a lifejacket can help prevent a tragic incident.

Learn the differences between general and direct supervision

The Energy Efficiency Design Index (EEDI) is a mandatory measure that promotes the use of energy efficient (less polluting) equipment and engines on new build ships.

Marine incidents are defined by relevant Australian laws and include a number of different types of incidents.