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.

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The information you provide in your incident report plays an important part in guiding the way we improve maritime safety for everybody on the water. By reporting marine incidents to us, you are also meeting your reporting obligations under Australian laws.

January - March 2026There were 335 reported incidents involving domestic commercial vessels in Quarter 1 of 2026. Of these, 44 were serious and 1 very serious.

Explore key trends and safety insights from reported incidents in our annual reports.

If you are serving or have served in the Royal Australian Navy (RAN) as a Maritime Warfare Officer, this information explains how to qualify for an International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarer (STCW) certificate of competency for a: Chief mate Master less than 3000 GT Master

Environmental, scientific and technical functions and resources in spill response.

Learn how non-shipborne AIS units are managed and find out what’s required to apply to operate a base station or AtoN in Australia.

Look out for marine fauna and report any collisions.

Our latest statement about data submitted to the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA).

We are responsible for ensuring there is a consistent approach to the use of AIS on offshore structures and facilities. Find out what we will ask you when you apply.

We have diverse teams operating all around Australia.

Find out the requirements you need to fulfill to obtain an international endorsement.

The Maritine Agencies Forum (MAF) provides a forum for collaboration on maritime safety and other issues.

Disconnection of LPG system the source of explosion on a houseboat

Residual current devices minimise the risk of a person receiving an electric shock or being electrocuted when using plug-in electrical equipment on board vessels.

About the feedback we received on the National System for Domestic Commercial Vessel Safety transition.

This safety alert draws the attention of vessel operators to the importance of planned maintenance in ensuring safe operation of domestic commercial vessels.