A fire occurred on a passenger vessel in a busy harbour. The master and crew took immediate action and followed emergency procedures to disembark and transfer 73 passengers safely to another ferry. The vessel’s structural and fixed firefighting systems worked effectively to contain and extinguish the fire.

PurposeThis Marine Notice provides guidance about risks associated with the operation of engine power limiters (EPL) and similar power restriction systems onboard ships transiting Australi

When completing a bunker delivery note, you will need to include specific details.

A master acted quickly when a passenger deliberately jumped into the water while the vessel was berthing.

We have diverse teams operating all around Australia.

Standards for 'fast craft': vessels capable of speeds over 25 knots.

Download a copy of the requirements for each near coastal certificate.

Survey passenger vessels with offshore operations (Class 1B) are required to carry a Scale D medical cabinet and a Scale F first aid kit on board.

Standards for class 1 and class 2 fast craft that are at least 35m in equivalent length.

We authorise and audit vessel traffic service (VTS) providers in Australia.

The National Standard for Commercial Vessels (NSCV) provides standards for vessel design, construction and equipment for domestic commercial vessels.

We maintain nine strategic equipment stockpiles of marine pollution response equipment around the Australian coastline.