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

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.

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

This trial will support ongoing work to divert recyclable waste from international ships to domestic recycling, so it doesn’t end up in landfill.

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.

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

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.

Our search and rescue incidents from 2018–19.

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

It’s important to maintain your lifejacket according to the manufacturer’s instructions so it works when you need it.

The benefits and eligibility requirements of registration on the Australian international shipping register (AISR).

This information is to draw the attention of ship owners and operators to the ongoing prohibition of asbestos on ships, noting that Australian law requires operators to take all reasonable steps to protect the health and safety of employees and contractors while at work.

Survey vessels in these classes are required to carry a Scale G first aid kit on board: 1D (with unberthed passengers), 1E (with unberthed passengers), 2D, 2E, 3D and 3E.

On Sunday 9 January 2012, the cargo vessel the MV Tycoon broke free from its mooring at Flying Fish Cove, Christmas Island, and washed against the seawall and nearby cliff face. The ship had been loading phosphate at the time of the incident.

The National Plan for Maritime Environmental Emergencies (the National Plan) was reviewed in 2023-2024. The review made 11 recommendations.

Fees related to registration on the Australian General Shipping Register and Australian International Shipping Register.

Why you need a maritime mobile service identity (MMSI), and how to apply for one.

This Marine Notice reminds shipowners, operators, masters, crews, recognised organisations, marine pilots and pilotage providers about their obligation to provide and ensure continued safe pilot transfer arrangements on ships.

This page contains a list of past changes to Marine Orders and International Maritime Organization (IMO) resolutions.

The 273rd meeting of the Board was held on Wednesday, 25 June 2025 in Canberra, ACT.