Be prepared before your trip. Stay safe at sea, on land or in the air.

On Monday 10 July 1995, the Iron Baron chartered bulk carrier grounded on Hebe Reef at the approach to the Tamar River, northern Tasmania at 7.30 pm EST.

What you can do with a New Zealand fishing vessel seafarer certificate in Australia.

When completing a bunker delivery note, you will need to include specific details.

The 275th meeting of the Board was held on Wednesday, 24 September 2025, in Canberra, ACT.

Obligations of registered agents of Australian registered ships.

Standards for 'fast craft': vessels capable of speeds over 25 knots.

ECDIS familiarisation ensures that master and navigating officers are familiar with the specific make and model of the ECDIS equipment onboard (including backup) before taking charge of a navigational watch.

On 21 May 1990 an extensive oil slick was sighted approximately four nautical miles south-east of Cape Otway by the pilot of a light aircraft. The Australian-flagged tanker Arthur Phillip was later established as the source of the spill.

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

There are laws against ship sourced pollution and those responsible may be prosecuted under state or territory legislation.

There are a range of chemical tools which can reduce the harmful effects of an oil spill.

A hire vessel capsized after it was beached on a sandbank in a designated no-go area. The incident shows why hirers and participants must follow safety briefings and emergency plans.

We are responsible for responding to marine oil spills and supporting the National Plan for Maritime Emergency partners in doing the same within their jurisdictions.

Designing, selecting, and testing anchoring systems.

Download a copy of the requirements for each near coastal certificate.

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

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