Download a list of DCVs that hold a certificate of survey or exemption here.

DCV Safety Alert: 1/2021 aims to raise awareness of recommendations made by the United States, National Transportation Safety Board, following the investigation into the fire and subsequent loss of the passenger vessel Conception.

View the list of vessels declared not to be regulated Australian vessels (RAVs) under section 19 of the Navigation Act 2012

The following vessels are our declared off-shore industry vessels and trading vessels that work in inland and near coastal waters.

Operators and crew of these types of operations face unique safety challenges and risk.

Domestic commercial fishing vessels may transit between the exclusive economic zone (EEZ) around Norfolk island and the Australian mainland.

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.

Ships registered on the Australian general shipping register have Australian nationality.

Defining a 'novel vessel', their requirements, and pathways to certify them.

We collect and analyse information from reported marine incidents to improve safety across the maritime industry.

Our eligibility requirements for sailing vessels.