Explore key trends and safety insights from reported incidents in our annual reports.

Under Marine Order 503 a transitional vessel is an existing vessel that has: 

The purpose of this notice is to remind vessel owners, operators and masters of:

Read a summary of results from the mid-2024 consultation on Marine Order 11 and download a copy of the full report.

We work with a range of stakeholders on education and safety in the Torres Strait.

The North-East Shipping Management Plan identifies actions based on information about the nature of shipping activity in the north-east region as well as the experience and knowledge of members of the North-East Water Space Management Working Group (NE WSM WG).

In 2023, the International Maritime Organization (IMO) adopted a revised strategy on reduction of greenhouse gas emissions from ships.

Our search and rescue incidents from 2016–17.

The short-term measure under the MARPOL Convention requires ships engaged on international voyages to make improvements to deliver a reduction in their carbon intensity by an average of at least 40% by 2030 (compared to 2008 levels), in line with the target set by the International Maritime Organization (IMO).

Read about the results of the consultation on new reporting rules for lost and observed freight containers at sea, mainly affecting Marine Order 27 (MO27)

If you hold a valid STCW certificate issued by another country and want to work on an Australian-flagged vessel, you need a certificate of recognition (CoR). In some countries this is called a recognition endorsement.

Toxic gases can quickly build up on board vessels and kill a crew member or passenger in minutes. Identify equipment, appliances and systems that create these gases and reduce the risks.

Get your Master or deck certificate of competency revalidated before it expires.

How to comply with low sulphur fuel requirements.

Some vessels do not have to be surveyed. Depending on the type of vessel, you may need to apply for approval to operate.

You need to revalidate your STCW CoP or CoC every 5 years. The exact requirements depend on your certificate, sea service and training.

Australian legislative requirements preventing pollution from discharge of garbage.

In this edition we talk about audits and application assessments.

In this edition we give guidance on managing some of the changes mentioned in Schedule 1 of MO503, explain electrical plan approval requirements, and more.