You can submit your completed Seafarer form 419 or Certificate of competency application form 426 at participating Australia Post retail outlets.

The FOI disclosure list describes the documents disclosed under the Freedom of Information Act, and the date of disclosure.

This page contains a list of past changes to Marine Orders and International Maritime Organization (IMO) resolutions.

On 14 July 1975 the Marine Operations Centre in Canberra was alerted that the oil tanker Princess Anne Marie had sustained a large crack in its hull approximately 300 miles off Western Australian.

During a private charter a passenger fell down a stairwell and sustained serious injuries. The area around the top of the stairwell had a recess that reduced the floor area slightly and could be missed during movements. The stairs themselves were not found to be contributory to this incident. However, the spiral design proved problematic for providing post-incident medical assistance for the passenger. Any area that may present a safety risk to passengers onboard a vessel should be risk assessed, with appropriate control measures put in place to ensure passenger safety.

This marine notice advises ship operators and owners of the hazards of transporting battery-powered electric vehicles (BEVs).

Keeping a radio watch saves lives. Use this guidance to set up your radio watchkeeping process and comply with Marine Order 504.

Our search and rescue incidents from 2013–14.

Our search and rescue incidents from 2017–18.

On 3 April 2010, the Shen Neng 1 was traversing a well-known shipping route south of the Douglas Shoal when it ran aground 38 nautical miles east of Great Keppel Island at about 5.30 pm.

Read a transcript of the webinar 'Fatigue management on domestic commercial vessels' held on 8 May 2026.

The National Law places obligations on maritime operators and other parties to ensure safety of persons and vessels and protection of the marine environment.

You have a responsibility not to pollute the sea, and to be aware of the laws about oil and garbage pollution from vessels, including fishing vessels.

Under Marine Order 503 a transitional vessel is an existing vessel that has: 

Find out how domestic commercial vessels (DCVs) performed on safety, crew training, incident reporting and more during our focussed inspections campaign on towage operations.

Find local suppliers of fuel oil in South Australia in the register below.

We make a range of information available for public access. You can also formally request access to documents we hold under the Freedom of Information Act 1982 (FOI Act).