This marine notice aims to raise awareness of the risks involved with getting on and off vessels.

This marine notice aims to raise awareness of the risks involved with getting on and off vessels.

The Australian Hydrographic Office (AHO) produces and publishes Electronic Navigational Charts (ENC) covering Australian, Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands and Australian Antarctic Territory waters.

Safety Alert: 02/2021 aims to raise awareness of correct use of hydrostatic release units, for both float-free life rafts and float-free EPIRBS.

Sudden vessel movement resulting in master incapacitation highlights onboard safety risks

Australia has an interest in ensuring that the ships which visit our ports and transit our waters are seaworthy, have competent crews, and are able to safely navigate through our sensitive marine areas.

Read a summary of results from the consultation on Marine Order 28 (Operations standards and procedures) and download a copy of the full report.

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

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

This marine notice advises ship operators and owners of the hazards of transporting battery-powered electric vehicles (BEVs).

PurposeThis Marine Notice provides guidance about risks associated with the operation of engine power limiters (EPL) and similar power restriction systems onboard ships transiting Australi

We make a range of information available for public access. You can also formally request access to documents we hold under the Freedom of Information Act 1982 (FOI Act).

Our regulatory program is prepared annually and contains details of planned and completed changes to our regulatory instruments.

On the morning of 24 April 2022, a fishing vessel ran aground on a reef between Bundaberg and Torres Strait. The master and two deck hands had been underway for six days prior to the grounding. The master was fatigued, having had little sleep given the watchkeeping schedule and the competency levels of the two deckhands.

When Port Hedland VTS received notification of four people clinging to a vessel in the anchorage zone, they wasted no time co-ordinating local assets to effect a rescue worthy of a nomination for the Australian VTS Award.

This report provides an overview of the consultation process, key issues raised during public consultation and the key changes to the Marine Order.

Find out how you obtain your unique vessel identifier and how to display it correctly.

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

This agreement sets out the plan for how Australia will respond to marine pollution spills in Australian waters.