Consultation on electrical safety on vessels closed on 28 February 2019.

Consultation on Marine Order 44 closed on 1 March 2019.

We want to know what you think about safety and emergency arrangements.

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.

We want your feedback on proposed changes to Australian near coastal seafarer certificates.

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.

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

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.

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

We consulted you about vessel reporting systems.

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

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

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

Marine Order 55 (Vessels carrying industrial personnel) 2024 Consultation Report – Feb - Apr 2024

We are seeking your feedback on proposed changes to Marine Order 47 (Offshore Industry Units).

Get your Engineer certificate of competency revalidated before it expires.

On the morning of 24 April 2022, a fishing vessel ran aground on a reef between Bundaberg and Torres Strait. The master and two deck hands had been underway for six days prior to the grounding. The master was fatigued, having had little sleep given the watchkeeping schedule and the competency levels of the two deckhands.