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  • My Boat
    Use the My Boat online system to understand and comply with safety requirements, legislation and standards for your domestic commercial vessel.
    Last updated: 10/29/2018
  • Navigation through the Great Barrier Reef and Torres Strait
    Knowledge of regulations and duties will help you navigate safely on the seas.
    Last updated: 04/05/2024
  • New South Wales—changes to domestic commercial vessel services
    Most services for operators and crew of domestic commercial vessels are now provided by us instead of Transport for NSW Service.
    Last updated: 08/05/2024
  • North East Shipping Management Plan (2019) – July 2022 update
    The North-East Shipping Management Plan (NE SMP) identifies actions based on information regarding the nature of shipping activity in the north-east region.
    Last updated: 10/12/2023
  • NP-GUI-019: Conduct of National Plan exercises
    Access the Emergency Management Handbooks and Manuals.
    Last updated: 03/27/2024
  • Communications equipment - C7B
    Radiotelephones, signalling lights, EPIRBs, and satellite communications equipment.
    Last updated: 08/03/2023
  • Category F2 fast craft - F1C
    Standards for class 1 fast craft operating in sheltered waters or under 35m in equivalent length.
    Last updated: 10/01/2024
  • Leisure craft - F2
    Specifies safety standards for the design, construction, equipping and operation of a domestic commercial vessel that is a leisure craft.
    Last updated: 08/03/2023
  • Obtain and display a unique vessel identifier
    Find out how you obtain your unique vessel identifier and how to display it correctly.
    Last updated: 01/05/2021
  • 2022/07 — Under Keel Clearance Management (UKCM) in Torres Strait
    We have issued an updated marine notice for Under Keel Clearance Management (UKCM) in Torres Strait. This notice outlines the management framework, summarises the responsibilities and reminds all coastal pilots transiting ships when they are required to use the Under Keel Clearance Management (UKCM) system.
    Last updated: 01/10/2025
  • Oiled wildlife
    Our response to the risk of oil spills on wildlife.
    Last updated: 10/29/2020
  • 2020/08 — Working at height
    This marine notice highlights the need for shipowners, operators, masters and crews to ensure safe working arrangements are in place for any work involving height and the risk of falling.
    Last updated: 01/10/2025
  • Our approach to compliance for the national law
    Our approach to comply with the Marine Safety (Domestic Commercial Vessel) National Law 2012 from 1 July 2018 to 30 June 2019.
    Last updated: 10/27/2020
  • 2022/09 — Cessation of printed nautical publications
    The purpose of this marine notice is to inform shipowners, operators, masters, crews, recognised organisations and marine pilots that the Australian Hydrographic Office (AHO) has ceased printing some nautical publications.
    Last updated: 01/10/2025
  • Parasailing safety guidance
    We have released some safety guidance for commercial parasailing operators. Parasailing vessels are considered domestic commercial vessels under the National law.
    Last updated: 10/25/2023
  • Pilot advisory notes
    Pilot advisory notes provide guidance specific to coastal pilotage.
    Last updated: 09/21/2020
  • Pollution from fishing vessels
    You have a responsibility not to pollute the sea, and to be aware of the laws about oil and garbage pollution from vessels, including fishing vessels.
    Last updated: 08/13/2020
  • Deficiency notice codes
    A deficiency notice uses codes to show non-compliance found during a Port State control (PSC) inspection.
    Last updated: 08/07/2023
  • Protection of the sea conventions and legislation
    Australia is a part of the International Maritime Organization — maritime safety and marine pollution prevention are more effective when carried out internationally.
    Last updated: 12/03/2024
  • Protection of the sea levy
    The protection of the sea levy helps us to respond to any environmental incidents.
    Last updated: 09/22/2020