Find out what the Maritime Labour Convention 2006 (MLC) covers and how it's implemented in Australia.

Your vessel may be inspected to verify your compliance with cargo requirements. These requirements and regulations apply to safety-related aspects for marine carriage of cargo.

Under the National Plan, we have marine pollution response equipment positioned in strategic locations around Australia to support response to an incident.

Our structure gives you an idea of which area can help you when you get in touch.

Guidance for mariners and port stakeholders on the difference between a vessel traffic service (VTS) and a local port service.

We authorise and audit vessel traffic service (VTS) providers in Australia.

Requirements for national colours of flags for Australian ships.

On 6 February 1988 the Hong Kong registered bulk carrier Sir Alexander Glen lost approximately 450 tonnes of heavy fuel oil into the waters off Port Walcott, Western Australia when a bunker tank was holed by the ship's anchor.

Contains three charts of uniform waypoints for the Great Barrier Reef—Hydrographers passage.

Read about the changes we have made to the NSCV since 2020.

On 20 May 1988 bulk carrier Korean Star grounded in the vicinity of Cape Cuvier within the port limits of Carnarvon, Western Australia.

This safety alert aims to raise awareness of the risks involved with the carriage of battery-powered electric vehicles (BEVs) on roll-on, roll-off (RORO) ferries.

Access AMSA safety alerts for domestic commercial vessels and the international shipping community.

Transfer, suspend or revoke a certificate or approval for a domestic commercial vessel. You may need to transfer the certificate or approval when you sell or purchase a vessel.

We work with a range of stakeholders on education and safety in the Torres Strait.

Look out for marine fauna and report any collisions.

These general exemptions are now superseded or repealed. Superseded and repealed exemptions may affect how the national system works for you.

Contains three charts of uniform waypoints—Great Barrier Reef—Great North East Channel, eastbound and westbound.

Contains three charts of uniform waypoints—Great Barrier Reef—Inner route north as well as alternative routes.