Vessels of the following classes: 1D (with unberthed passengers), 1E (with unberthed passengers), 2D, 2E, 3D and 3E, are required to carry certain medical supplies and equipment on-board.

This report presents an analysis of MLC complaints, compliance and follow up actions undertaken by the Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) in Australia. The data represents 2020 statistics, with a comparison to the previous four years.

Our search and rescue incidents from 2018–19.

From 6 to 9 August 2018 Newcastle hosted the 27th professional development workshop of the National Plan Environment, Scientific and Technical (ES&T) Network.

The type of EPIRB you need depends on vessel class, length, flotation and operating area.

On 30 August 1992 the fuel tank of Era was ruptured by the bow of the tug Turmoil during berthing operations at Port Bonython, South Australia, during high winds. Approximately 300 tonnes of bunker fuel was released into Spencer Gulf.

Exemptions and approvals for the handling, transport, and categorisation of certain cargoes.

South Australia hosted the 2017 National Plan Exercise from 5 to 7 December in Adelaide.

Requirements for national colours of flags for Australian ships.

Just before midnight on 24 January 2006, approximately 25 tonnes of heavy fuel oil was spilt from the bulk carrier Global Peace while berthing at the RG Tanner Coal loading facility in Gladstone in Queensland.

In 2023, the International Maritime Organization (IMO) adopted a revised strategy on reduction of greenhouse gas emissions from ships.

Read the policy and guidelines relating to the automatic identification system (AIS) in Australia.

We welcome your feedback on changes to Marine order 64 (Vessel traffic services)

We are inviting your feedback on changes to Marine Order 71.

We are proposing practical changes to the safety equipment you need to carry on certain fishing vessels operating in parts of Queensland, the Northern Territory and northern New South Wales.

We welcome your feedback on the 2023-24 Budget CRIS.

We welcome your feedback on changes to Marine Order 98.

Our focus is on delivering better practice regulation so we can support safe vessel operations, and combat marine pollution.