Read about the results of the consultation on amendments to Marine Order 53, which implements new safety of navigation and voyage planning requirements for vessels operating in polar waters.

We work with government and industry to respond to pollution incidents under the National Plan for Maritime Environmental Emergencies.

A particularly sensitive sea area (PSSA) is given special protection because of its vulnerability to damage from international shipping activities.

The 271st meeting of the Board was held on Wednesday, 5 March 2025 in Canberra, ACT.

Our regulatory program is prepared annually and contains details of planned and completed changes to our regulatory instruments.

Find out more about how to get a certificate of medical fitness, and why you need one.

The Maritine Agencies Forum (MAF) provides a forum for collaboration on maritime safety and other issues.

For vessels in distress or in need of assistance there can be, at times, a need to find an appropriate ‘place of refuge’, where steps can be taken to stabilise or repair the vessel and prevent the situation from worsening.

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.

An index to guide you through the supporting documents for the National Plan.

This heritage management plan concerns the lighthouse and surrounding land.

This marine notice supersedes Marine Notice 10/2022.