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Report an incident

Notify us about a marine incident, report a marine safety concern, or make a pollution report.

Near coastal certificate of competency (426)

Access the domestic near coastal certificate of competency application (form 426).

Register a distress beacon and apply for an MMSI

Registering your distress beacon online can make all the difference in a life threatening situation.

National Standard for Commercial Vessels (NSCV)

Read the rules and standards for domestic commercial vessel design, construction and equipment.

Marine order index and changes

Find all marine orders and learn about changes to Marine Order 504 and Marine Order 505.

Safety management systems

A safety management system (also known as an SMS) is a systematic approach to managing systems.
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Find out about search and rescue

We provide search and rescue to any person in distress in the Australian search and rescue region.
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Find a form

Quickly find the form you need, including international seafarer form 419.

Find out about seafarer and crew qualifications

To work in the maritime industry, you need the right certificate. Find out how to get your ticket.

Access My Boat

Use My Boat to understand and comply with safety equipment requirements for your vessel.

Access certificates of survey

Apply for a new, or renew, vary, revoke or suspend a certificate of survey.

Access certificates of operation

Apply for a new, or renew, vary, revoke or suspend a certificate of operation.

Keep my vessel compliant

How to keep your vessel compliant with Australian laws and regulations.

Prevent or report marine pollution

How to make a pollution report to us and protect the marine environment from pollution.

Navigate safely

Aids and rules for navigating Australia's coastal waters, particularly in sensitive sea areas.

Search the maritime safety information database

Navigational warnings issued by the Joint Rescue Coordination Centre including Australian warnings.

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Surveyor of domestic commercial vessels

You are an accredited marine surveyor or looking to become accredited.
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Domestic commercial vessel owner or operator

You own or operate a vessel in Australian waters and must be compliant with Australian laws.
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Commercial fisher

You own, operate or work on a fishing vessel in Australia.
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Coastal pilot

You contribute to the safety of ships and large vessels in sensitive Australian waters.
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Registered training organisation

You offer training for domestic or international certificates, for working in the maritime industry.
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