Toxic gases can quickly build up on board vessels and kill a crew member or passenger in minutes. Identify equipment, appliances and systems that create these gases and reduce the risks.

Marine safety agencies deliver essential services across Australia, including local waterways management, environmental oversight, pilotage, navigation aids, ports, harbours and mooring operations, and recreational boating support.

Poorly secured containers can put lives at risk, damage the environment and cost millions. Find out how safe stowage practices keep cargo on board and help protect lives, livelihoods and the industry.

The 275th meeting of the Board was held on Wednesday, 24 September 2025, in Canberra, ACT.

Shipping containers lost from ships are a cause of pollution in the marine environment.

The safety equipment you need will depend on your vessel and operation.

The Vessel Traffic Services Advisory Group (VTSAG) discusses matters relating to Vessel Traffic Services (VTS) in Australia.

View the list of vessels declared not to be regulated Australian vessels (RAVs) under section 19 of the Navigation Act 2012

Vessels owned and operated by community groups or clubs may or may not be domestic commercial vessels.

NSCV Part C: design and construction, section C2: watertight and weathertight integrity on domestic commercial vessels

Marine incidents are defined by relevant Australian laws and include a number of different types of incidents.

Your vessel may be considered a regulated Australian vessel (RAV).

Our mission is to celebrate the achievements of women in maritime and drive awareness of the issues facing them in the hope of achieving gender equality in a historically male dominated industry.