In rough weather, early in the morning of 24 May, about 50 containers were lost overboard from the Singapore-flagged container ship APL England. Read our regular updates.

We are the Australian Government agency responsible for implementing the 1 January 2020 low sulphur fuel regulation as set out in the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (MARPOL).

Commonwealth legislation requires a verified gross mass (VGM) be supplied before a container can be loaded onto a ship.

The automatic identification system (AIS) works automatically and continuously, regardless of where a vessel is located.

These are the deficiencies for MARPOL that our inspectors have found.

Anyone can report a marine safety concern to us.

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

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.

We want to know what you think about safety and emergency arrangements.

This report provides an overview of the consultation process, key issues raised during public consultation and the key changes to the Marine Order.

We sought feedback on proposed changes to Marine Order 28 — Operations standards and procedures — 2015 (MO28).

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

The International Maritime Organization (IMO) governs the agreed minimum requirements for handling and transport of cargoes and dangerous goods.

Consultation on Marine Order 58 closed on 8 March 2020. We are reviewing your feedback and preparing the consultation report.

On Monday 10 July 1995, the Iron Baron chartered bulk carrier grounded on Hebe Reef at the approach to the Tamar River, northern Tasmania at 7.30 pm EST.

ECDIS familiarisation ensures that master and navigating officers are familiar with the specific make and model of the ECDIS equipment onboard (including backup) before taking charge of a navigational watch.

The marine navigation (regulatory functions) levy funds a range of activities.