In rough weather, early in the morning of 24 May, about 50 containers were lost overboard from the Singapore-flagged container ship APL England. Read our regular updates.

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.

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

Our search and rescue incidents from 2018–19.

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

This course is designed for marine pollution responders who may be part of an aircrew to investigate and report on an oil spill.

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.

We gather feedback through consultative committees and public consultation. Feedback from individuals, organisations and government is an important part of policy development and regulatory change.

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

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

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

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

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

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.

Advice about the maximum continuous period that a seafarer can serve on board a vessel without taking leave.

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.