Oil spill control agents (OSCA) may assist in oil spill clean up in Australian waters.

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

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

We want to know what you think about enhancing safety management on passenger vessels.

One of the most dangerous situations you can experience on a trawler is getting hooked-up. If you’re a trawler operator, knowing what you and your crew need to do can save lives.

The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has developed tools to support the implementation of the low sulphur fuel limit.

We maintain a database which assists us to calculate the risk factor of a vessel. This lets us target elevated risk vessels for inspection. 

On this page you can find copies of previous editions and amendments to the NSCV.

This marine notice highlights shipowners, operators, masters and crews obligation to ensure safe working arrangements are in place for any work involving a ship’s elevator.

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

This program of regulatory activities was completed during the 2017–2018 financial year.

All domestic commercial vessels under the national law are required to meet design, construction, stability and equipment standards.

This guidance assists the offshore oil and gas industry in understanding the intent of marine order 47 (Offshore industry units), made under the Navigation Act 2012.

This safety alert draws the attention of vessel operators to the importance of planned maintenance in ensuring safe operation of domestic commercial vessels.

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.

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.

Constructing the hull, decks, superstructures, deckhouses and bulkheads.

We have a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Australian Maritime College.