On 21 August 2019, a landing barge (operated as a Class 1E and 2D) capsized while transiting from Great Mackerel Beach to Pittwater north of Sydney.

This advice is for ship owners and masters. We will undertake a focused inspection campaign (FIC) on livestock ships from 1 March to 31 August 2021. The campaign will target all livestock ships departing Australian ports.

The International Maritime Organization (IMO) is working on global requirements for reporting lost or discharged fishing gear.

It’s important to maintain your lifejacket according to the manufacturer’s instructions so it works when you need it.

Standards for electrical installations, safety, testing and repair.

Overview of the international and domestic legislation and standards that apply in Australia.

Serious injury to pilot on class 2 vessel in poor weather conditions

This service charter sets out the standard of service you can expect to receive from the Australian Maritime Safety Authority.

Disconnection of LPG system the source of explosion on a houseboat

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

Guidance for calculating your sea service equivalence if you are a Royal Australian Navy (RAN) Rating (specialist seaman department), Maritime Warfare Officer (Maritime Warfare department) or RAN Leading Seaman, Petty Officer, Chief Petty Officer or Warrant Officer (Marine Engineering or Electrical Technical department).

We will undertake a focused inspection campaign (FIC) on float-free EPIRB requirements on domestic commercial vessels over the period 1 February to 30 April 2021.

We maintain nine strategic equipment stockpiles of marine pollution response equipment around the Australian coastline.

Regulatory requirements for certificates of competency, sometimes referred to as ‘tickets’, apply to thousands of Australians working across the domestic commercial vessel (DCV) industry.

You can prepare in case your ship is inspected during a visit to an Australian port.