[1] The agency's main offices are located at Mineral House in George Street, Brisbane.
It publishes tide and other charts, cyclone contingency plans and beacon directories.
MSQ investigated the collision of Jessica Watson's boat with Chinese bulk carrier, the Silver Yang, at the start of her round the world trip.
The agency found that Ms Watson had not acted responsibly or planned adequately.
In 2006, response teams from MSQ coordinated cleanup efforts after the Global Peace leaked oil from damaged fuel tanks into Gladstone Harbour.