The criteria for issue to a person of a restricted pilot licence, for a stated pilotage area and a stated draught limit, are that the person: 

The International Maritime Organization (IMO) is working to reduce the loss and discharge of fishing gear into the sea.

This information is to draw the attention of ship owners and operators to the ongoing prohibition of asbestos on ships, noting that Australian law requires operators to take all reasonable steps to protect the health and safety of employees and contractors while at work.

We follow the guidance of international conventions when conducting search and rescue (SAR) activities.

NOPSEMA has been working with state authorities to improve and streamline consultation practices within the offshore petroleum industry, and provide advice on regulatory requirements for offshore petroleum activities.

Consultation on Marine Order 44 closed on 1 March 2019.

The technologies which support our search and rescue (SAR) response.

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Australia's national search and rescue (SAR) engagement—how we collaborate with the SAR community.

A load line or water line are lines on the side of a ship's hull that show where a ship can be legally loaded to.

Find out about AMSA’s performance and stay informed about our progress against key initiatives for 2024–25.

IMO guidelines about Australia's particularly sensitive sea areas—the Great Barrier Reef, Torres Strait and Coral Sea.

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

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.

Apply for acceptance on the oil spill control agents register.