We represent Australia in international organisations on maritime, aviation and search and rescue issues.

The oil spill from the Oceanic Grandeur in Torres Strait in March 1970 highlighted Australia’s lack of preparedness at the time to deal with a major oil spill in the marine environment.

We have approved these courses if you want to qualify for a certificate under international training conventions.

On 30 August 1992 the fuel tank of Era was ruptured by the bow of the tug Turmoil during berthing operations at Port Bonython, South Australia, during high winds. Approximately 300 tonnes of bunker fuel was released into Spencer Gulf.

A summary of discharge standards under MARPOL and local regulations if you are operating your vessel in Australian waters.

We contribute to safety in the region by working with our geographic neighbours.

On 28 July 1988, the livestock carrier Al Qurain struck a wharf heavily while berthing in Portland, Victoria and severely ruptured a side fuel tank. An estimated 184 tonnes of fuel oil escaped into Portland Harbour.

The 278th meeting of the Board was held virtually via MS Teams on Wednesday, 22 April 2026.

Find local suppliers of fuel oil in Victoria.

South Australia hosted the 2017 National Plan Exercise from 5 to 7 December in Adelaide.

We offer nationally recognised units of competency in marine pollution response and incident management.

We have issued an updated marine notice for Under Keel Clearance Management (UKCM) in Torres Strait. This notice outlines the management framework, summarises the responsibilities and reminds all coastal pilots transiting ships when they are required to use the Under Keel Clearance Management (UKCM) system.

On 21 May 1990 an extensive oil slick was sighted approximately four nautical miles south-east of Cape Otway by the pilot of a light aircraft. The Australian-flagged tanker Arthur Phillip was later established as the source of the spill.

Procedures for STCW courses provided by Registered training organisations including e-learning, distance learning and blended learning, GMDSS ROC and short courses.

Download a list of DCVs that hold a certificate of survey or exemption here.

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

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.

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.