This report provides an overview of the consultation process, key issues raised during public consultation and the key changes to the Marine Order.

Carry the right safety equipment, including lifejackets, life rafts, and first aid kits.

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.

Our search and rescue incidents from 2017–18.

On 29 October 1981 the 213-metre 16,336 gross tonnage Ro-Ro container vessel, Anro Asia, grounded near the northern tip of Bribie Island while entering Moreton Bay.

Why you need a maritime mobile service identity (MMSI), and how to apply for one.

We are responsible for providing navigational systems and services to facilitate the safe and efficient navigation of ships within Australian waters.

Our Board is appointed by the Minister for Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government.

On Monday 10 July 1995, the Iron Baron chartered bulk carrier grounded on Hebe Reef at the approach to the Tamar River, northern Tasmania at 7.30 pm EST.

Standards for class 1 fast craft operating in sheltered waters or under 35m in equivalent length.

We have four Bombardier Challenger 604 jet aircraft for search and rescue. The Challengers are based out of Perth, Melbourne and Cairns.

In June 2018 our Response Division delivered a workshop in Melbourne which explored how Australia could deliver an effective response to a complex maritime emergency.

The North-East Shipping Management Plan (NE SMP) identifies actions based on information regarding the nature of shipping activity in the north-east region.

Our search and rescue incidents from 2015–16.

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

At approximately 5.30 am WA time on Friday 21 August 2009 the Montara Wellhead mobile drilling unit, located 140 miles offshore from the north-west Australian coast, had an uncontrolled release of hydrocarbons from one of the platform wells. Consequently oil escaped to the surface and gaseous hydrocarbons escaped into the atmosphere.

NOPSEMA has been working with state authorities to improve and streamline consultation practices within the offshore petroleum industry, and provide advice on regulatory requirements for offshore petroleum activities.

The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has developed tools to support the implementation of the low sulphur fuel limit.