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The National Plan sets out national arrangements, policies and principles for responding to maritime emergencies. This is how federal, state and territory response capabilities work together.

While in an Australian port, your ship may be subject to inspection. If your ship is found to have deficiencies, it may be detained until the issue is resolved.

An administration offering ship registration—as Australia does—is referred to as a flag State. As a flag State administration, we are responsible for making sure Australian-owned and Australian-registered ships comply with international conventions in Australian waters and overseas. You may also be interested in domestic commercial vessel inspections

We cooperate with state and territory agencies, and industry stakeholders to respond to pollution incidents. Our capabilities include the use of specialised equipment, oil spill remediation and prosecution of the perpetrators.

We provide access to spatial data that supports maritime and aviation safety activities and protection of the marine environment. You can download selected data sets, and request customised products and spatial analysis.

We meet our obligations to government by being transparent and reporting on our activities and operations. Find out about our procurement processes, fees and levies, request a public interest disclosure, or make a freedom of information request to see how we do business.