Fitting out all spaces on the vessel with the right fire protection measures.

This trial will support ongoing work to divert recyclable waste from international ships to domestic recycling, so it doesn’t end up in landfill.

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

Find out about vessel categories, calculating vessel size, and read the dictionary of definitions.

1 July 2023 – 30 June 2024 - xlsx

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’ve prepared materials to help you understand your requirements and what you need to do.

We sought feedback on proposed changes to Marine Order 57 (Helicopter operations). The proposed updates will ensure the marine order remains current and gives effect to new international requirements.

January - March 2026There were 335 reported incidents involving domestic commercial vessels in Quarter 1 of 2026. Of these, 44 were serious and 1 very serious.

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

Standards for installing and maintaining engines fuelled by liquefied petroleum gas (LPG).

Standards for appliances using liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) systems as a fuel source.

DCV operators: Learn how to develop a fatigue management plan. This is a requirement under the national law for Class 1, 2 and 3 vessels, including those eligible for a simplified SMS.

Our SAR observer program trains SES volunteers to look for signs of people in distress from the air.