There is potential for light-emitting diode lighting on vessels to compromise reception on VHF frequencies.

Find safety equipment guides for non-survey vessels based on class and type of operation.

Following a report to AMSA, and subsequent investigation, the Pax Phoenix was fined for illegally discharging oily water into the marine environment near Holbourne Island, Queensland on 2 September 2001.

We manage a network of about 480 marine aids to navigation (AtoN) located at about 360 sites around Australia’s coastline.

The North-East Shipping Management Plan identifies actions based on information about the nature of shipping activity in the north-east region as well as the experience and knowledge of members of the North-East Water Space Management Working Group.

The Sanko Harvest struck a reef off Esperance, Western Australia on 14 February 1991, and broke up over the next fortnight.

Accurate weight declaration for cargo containers is a critical safety issue. Shippers must provide a verified gross mass for containers.

This feedback report summarises submissions on proposed changes to NSCV C1 – Wheelhouse visibility, escape, accommodation and personal safety.

We are seeking service providers to deliver Level 2 Emergency Towage Capability (ETC2) services as part of our national maritime emergency response network.

We are responsible for leading national policy on vessel traffic services (VTS).

Specifies safety standards for the design, construction, equipping and operation of a domestic commercial vessel that is a leisure craft.

The National Standard for Commercial Vessels (NSCV) provides standards for vessel design, construction and equipment for domestic commercial vessels.

On Sunday 26 May 1974 the bulk carrier Sygna was involved in a major pollution incident.

Our stance is that shipping containers lost from ships are a cause of pollution in the marine environment.

Australia provides environmentally responsible port waste reception facilities for you to dispose your vessel-generated waste.

This is advice for ship owners and masters. We will undertake a focused inspection campaign (FIC) on cargo securing arrangements from 1 August to 31 October 2020. This is in response to recent events where containers have been lost into the sea off the Australian Coast.