Prevention from marine pollution is imperative to protect Australia’s unique marine environments and the livelihoods of thousands of Australians.

Get your Engineer certificate of competency revalidated before it expires.

We have intergovernmental agreements with state and territory governments in Australia.

A garbage management plan is an effective way to reduce garbage generated on board and ensure its effective disposal, to protect our marine environment. Under Australian maritime legislation it is mandatory for certain vessels to carry a garbage management plan.

There are few exceptions to the prohibition of garbage discharge under MARPOL. Breaches can result in significant penalties.

Our search and rescue modules provide background information as well as information about preparation, principles of how to conduct a search and rescue operation and how to respond to specific kinds of emergency.

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

This policy has been superseded by the 2018 Compliance and enforcement policy.

Get your Rating certificate of proficiency revalidated before it expires.

On Sunday 9 January 2012, the cargo vessel the MV Tycoon broke free from its mooring at Flying Fish Cove, Christmas Island, and washed against the seawall and nearby cliff face. The ship had been loading phosphate at the time of the incident.

Consultation on Marine Order 44 closed on 1 March 2019.

Guidance on using an exhaust gas cleaning system (EGCS) to meet the fuel sulphur limit of 0.50% m/m, as required under MARPOL Annex VI and Australian law.

Our search and rescue incidents from 2015–16.