Ships that are not operated and managed to meet applicable standards, and relevant Australian laws, pose an increased risk to seafarers, other ships and the marine environment. These ships may be refused access or granted conditional entry to Australian ports

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

We have approved these courses if you want to qualify for a certificate under international training conventions.

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At approximately 5.30 am WA time on Friday 21 August 2009 the Montara Wellhead mobile drilling unit, located 140 miles offshore from the north-west Australian coast, had an uncontrolled release of hydrocarbons from one of the platform wells. Consequently oil escaped to the surface and gaseous hydrocarbons escaped into the atmosphere.

Vessels refused access to Australian ports and vessels given warnings in relation to serious deficiencies.

Australia's national search and rescue (SAR) engagement—how we collaborate with the SAR community.

NOPSEMA has been working with state authorities to improve and streamline consultation practices within the offshore petroleum industry, and provide advice on regulatory requirements for offshore petroleum activities.

If your ship is found to have deficiencies during an inspection, you may be detained and delayed for an unknown amount of time.

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

This safety alert provides guidance to operators of domestic commercial vessels (DCVs) on risks associated with safety management systems inadequately considering electrical systems and other potential fire hazards.

Join the event online or in person at East Fremantle Yacht Club in WA.

Consultation on Marine Order 47 closed on 1 July 2019.

Find out more about complying with the national system if you are a domestic commercial vessel owner or operator.

If you have lost your certificate of competency, or it has been damaged or stolen you can apply to get it replaced.

Dispersants can be effective response tools. Use of dispersants is dependent on many factors including timing, properties of the oil, and logistics.

Find safety equipment guides for class 1, 2 and 3 vessels that hold a certificate of survey.