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.

Outlines the dangers of using weighted heaving lines when transferring mooring lines to tugs and shore linespersons

This Marine Notice reminds shipowners, operators, masters, crews, recognised organisations, marine pilots and pilotage providers about their obligation to provide and ensure continued safe pilot transfer arrangements on ships.

As a regulatory body, we are required to publish a range of information about our functions and how we carry them out. We do this under the information publication scheme.

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.

Learn how non-shipborne AIS units are managed and find out what’s required to apply to operate a base station or AtoN in Australia.

DCV Safety Alert: 1/2021 aims to raise awareness of recommendations made by the United States, National Transportation Safety Board, following the investigation into the fire and subsequent loss of the passenger vessel Conception.

Being a seafarer can be demanding at the best of times.

Check current fees for STCW certificates, assessments and related services. All fees are in Australian dollars (AUD).

It’s important to maintain your lifejacket according to the manufacturer’s instructions so it works when you need it.

Our scholarship program supports the development of skills in the maritime industry and builds our brand as an employer of choice.

Why you need a maritime mobile service identity (MMSI), and how to apply for one.

Knowledge of regulations and duties will help you navigate safely on the seas.

This consultation feedback report is based on submissions to us via an online form and Facebook.

This page contains a list of past changes to Marine Orders and International Maritime Organization (IMO) resolutions.

Fees related to registration on the Australian General Shipping Register and Australian International Shipping Register.

The International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (MARPOL) is the main international convention for addressing ship sourced pollution.

Vessels refused access to Australian ports and vessels given warnings in relation to serious deficiencies.