A lone cray fisher was heading for shelter during poor weather. He had been working for 17 hours without rest. While nearing the planned anchor point, the master fell asleep at the helm and the vessel continued on, running aground on the rocky shoreline.

Advice for operators and masters on regulations specific to the transfer of oil cargoes between oil tankers at sea for domestic commercial vessels, regulated Australian vessels and foreign flagged vessels.

Standards for installing and maintaining engines fuelled by liquefied petroleum gas (LPG).

Standards for appliances using liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) systems as a fuel source.

A deficiency notice uses codes to show non-compliance found during a Port State control (PSC) inspection.

On 16 March 2022, a class 2B landing barge collided with a starboard channel marker. The investigation identified that the previous swing engineer did not inform the incoming engineer that the port main engine cooling water suction valve was shut. After getting underway, the engine began to overheat. This distracted the master from monitoring the vessel’s intended track. The vessel’s safety management system did not have an appropriate engineering handover procedure.

On Sunday 26 May 1974 the bulk carrier Sygna was involved in a major pollution incident.

Constructing the hull, decks, superstructures, deckhouses and bulkheads.

Cruise ships capable of accommodating more than 100 passengers in Sydney Harbour are required to limit emissions of sulphur oxides when berthing.

Find out how to get an interim certificate of competency (ICoC) when you apply for a certificate for the first time.

This five-year outlook of future action covers specific industry issues, international developments, priorities for standards, and legislative expiries.

The National Law places obligations on maritime operators and other parties to ensure safety of persons and vessels and protection of the marine environment.

How to get a engineering qualifications recognized if you are a Royal Australian Navy (RAN) seaman officer.

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).

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

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On 21 May 1990 an extensive oil slick was sighted approximately four nautical miles south-east of Cape Otway by the pilot of a light aircraft. The Australian-flagged tanker Arthur Phillip was later established as the source of the spill.

This marine notice informs shipowners, operators, masters and bridge watchkeepers of the availability of a Satellite-Based Augmentation System (SBAS) in the Australia and New Zealand region.

On 19 November 2020, a class 3B fishing vessel grounded on a beach after the master and two deckhands, fell asleep. The investigation identified that there was no clear procedure for standing watch. Fatigue also contributed to the poor decisions made by the crew around who was supposed to be on watch that morning.

Find safety equipment guides for non-survey vessels based on class and type of operation.