Our search and rescue incidents from 2015–16.

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

Chemical dispersants are one of the response tools available during oil spill responses.

On 6 February 1988 the Hong Kong registered bulk carrier Sir Alexander Glen lost approximately 450 tonnes of heavy fuel oil into the waters off Port Walcott, Western Australia when a bunker tank was holed by the ship's anchor.

These general exemptions are now superseded or repealed. Superseded and repealed exemptions may affect how the national system works for you.

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

On 14 July 1975 the Marine Operations Centre in Canberra was alerted that the oil tanker Princess Anne Marie had sustained a large crack in its hull approximately 300 miles off Western Australian.

All regulated Australian vessels must have a minimum safe crewing determination (MSCD). Find out how to prepare your crewing arrangement, check qualifications, and submit your application or renewal.

A safety management system (also referred to as an SMS) is a systematic approach to managing safety.

Preventing and suppressing acts of piracy and armed robbery against ships.

Most services for operators and crew of domestic commercial vessels are now provided by us instead of the Northern Territory Department of Infrastructure, Planning and Logistics.

The type of EPIRB you need depends on vessel class, length, flotation and operating area.

This feedback report summarises submissions on proposed changes to NSCV C1 – Wheelhouse visibility, escape, accommodation and personal safety.

Our Board is appointed by the Minister for Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government.

Globally, nitrogen oxide (NOx) emissions are controlled through emission standards for marine diesel engines with a power output greater than 130 kilowatts (kW).

If you have an alternative way of meeting your safety requirements, you can make an equivalent means of compliance application.

Our search and rescue incidents from 2018–19.

Reminding those who own, operate or are on board Australian ships, about offences under Australian sanction laws. The information has been prepared by the Australian Sanctions Office.

This marine notice is to remind livestock shippers, vessel owners and operators, and the masters of livestock vessels of their obligations to provide and use accurate information in the calculation of vessel stability.

Be prepared before your trip. Stay safe in the air.