Highlights the importance of maintaining rescue boats in good working order ready for immediate use

Marine Order 55 (Vessels carrying industrial personnel) 2024 Consultation Report – Feb - Apr 2024

The Maritine Agencies Forum (MAF) provides a forum for collaboration on maritime safety and other issues.

These are the deficiencies for MARPOL that our inspectors have found.

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

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.

Recent public consultations which are now closed.

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We use marine orders to explain and implement the legislative requirements for the maritime industry. Find out about the conventions and standards that marine orders explain.

Marine incidents are defined by relevant Australian laws and include a number of different types of incidents.

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.

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

On 14 July 1975 the Marine Operations Centre in Canberra was alerted that the oil tanker Princess Anne Marie had sustained a large crack in its hull approximately 300 miles off Western Australian.

We have offices all around Australia. You can contact our state offices using the details below.

Find out about the process of obtaining a near coastal certificate.

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.

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