Our register disclosing gifts and benefits

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

We manage a network of about 480 marine aids to navigation (AtoN) located at about 360 sites around Australia’s coastline.

We have released some safety guidance for commercial parasailing operators. Parasailing vessels are considered domestic commercial vessels under the National law.

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.

Apply for an endorsement that allows you to command and operate the engines of a vehicular ferry-in-chains attached to the shore by cable.

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

Our privacy policy tells you how we protect and handle your personal information.

This consultation feedback report is based on submissions to us via an online form and Facebook.

In this safety lesson, veteran trawl fisher Mark Millward explains what he has learned from involvement in person overboard incidents. Mark has operated in the Queensland East Coast and Torres Strait Prawn Trawl Fisheries for over 40 years.

Dynamic separation can cause your vessel to become unbalanced and tip over. Find out how you can avoid this happening.

You have a responsibility not to pollute the sea, and to be aware of the laws about oil and garbage pollution from vessels, including fishing vessels.

A marine notice provides important safety related information, general guidance and details about upcoming changes to legislation to the shipping and maritime community.

The Pacific Quest was found guilty of discharging an oily mixture from a ship into the sea near Border Island, Queensland on 25 December 2002.

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.

Our role in working with the offshore industry.

We have conducted these inspection campaigns in the past, focusing on specific deficiencies and outcomes.