The global maritime distress and safety system (GMDSS) connects you to coast stations and vessels via satellite and radio communications when you're out at sea.

Using an advanced under keel clearance management (UKCM) system will reduce your chances of running aground.

The following vessels are our declared off-shore industry vessels and trading vessels that work in inland and near coastal waters.

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.

Purpose To ensure that navigation corridors are used appropriately when planning on ECDIS, and to ensure that a voyage plan approved by the ship’s Master is executed within the planne

Ships that are not operated and managed to meet applicable standards, and relevant Australian laws, pose an increased risk to seafarers, other ships and the marine environment. These ships may be refused access or granted conditional entry to Australian ports

Our latest statement about data submitted to the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA).

We are responsible for responding to marine oil spills and supporting the National Plan for Maritime Emergency partners in doing the same within their jurisdictions.

Our search and rescue incidents from 2017–18.

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.

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

Our search and rescue incidents from 2013–14.

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.

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.

You can submit your completed Seafarer form 419 or Certificate of competency application form 426 at participating Australia Post retail outlets.

Highlights the importance of maintaining rescue boats in good working order ready for immediate use