Read a transcript of the webinar 'Fatigue risk management' held 19 February 2025.

A powered barge with a mounted crane became unstable and capsized in 3.5 metres of water during lifting operations of a concrete structure.

Consultation on Marine Order 44 closed on 1 March 2019.

We are responsible for handling health and safety issues for personnel on prescribed ships that are engaged in trade or commerce on international and domestic voyages.

Marine order 504

If you are an Australian marine pilot, you may be able to use your pilotage service to revalidate your STCW certificate of competency (Master or deck officer)

The purpose of this marine notice is to draw attention to the International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) non-mandatory revised guidelines for the reduction of underwater radiated noise from shipping to address adverse impacts on marine life. 

On Sunday 26 May 1974 the bulk carrier Sygna was involved in a major pollution incident.

At 8.55 am on 10 September 1979, the tanker World Encouragement was conducting berthing operations at an Australian Oil Refinery (AOR) mooring at Kurnell in Botany Bay, New South Wales, when oil began rising to the water surface from beneath the ship.

Read a summary of results from the mid-2024 consultation on Marine Order 11 and download a copy of the full report.

Most services for operators and crew of domestic commercial vessels are now provided by us instead of Department of Transport, Western Australia.

Fees related to registration on the Australian General Shipping Register and Australian International Shipping Register.

On 21 May 1990 an extensive oil slick was sighted approximately four nautical miles south-east of Cape Otway by the pilot of a light aircraft. The Australian-flagged tanker Arthur Phillip was later established as the source of the spill.

During the COVID-19 pandemic many seafarers have played an essential role.

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

Sudden vessel movement resulting in master incapacitation highlights onboard safety risks

Knowledge of regulations and duties will help you navigate safely on the seas.

Get your Engineer certificate of competency revalidated before it expires.