The 278th meeting of the Board was held virtually via MS Teams on Wednesday, 22 April 2026.

This program of regulatory activities was completed during the 2017–2018 financial year.

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.

A Satellite-Based Augmentation System (SBAS) is now available in the Australia and New Zealand region.

We have released some safety guidance for commercial parasailing operators. Parasailing vessels are considered domestic commercial vessels under the National law.

Disconnection of LPG system the source of explosion on a houseboat

The information you provide in your incident report plays an important part in guiding the way we improve maritime safety for everybody on the water. By reporting marine incidents to us, you are also meeting your reporting obligations under Australian laws.

Learn what you need to do to prepare for and take your oral exam.

We are responsible for approving coastal pilotage training providers and courses.

The purpose of this policy is to outline the underlying principles for the disclosure and dissemination of vessel tracking information under agreed conditions.

Read a transcript of the webinar 'Changes to safety management systems requirements' held 19 March 2025.

All ships of 5,000 gross tonnage and above engaged in international voyages must collect data on fuel consumption, distance travelled and hours underway.