The safety and protection of our marine environment and the management of ship-sourced pollution is a shared responsibility of the Australian Government and each state and territory.
In Queensland, shipping legislation is controlled by Maritime Safety Queensland, a branch of the Department of Transport and Main Roads. It protects Queensland’s waterways and the people who use them—providing safer, cleaner seas.
Maritime Safety Queensland is responsible for:
- improving maritime safety for shipping and small craft through regulation and education
- minimising vessel-sourced waste and responding to marine pollution
- providing essential maritime services such as aids to navigation and vessel traffic services
- encouraging and supporting innovation in the maritime industry.