Procedures for STCW courses provided by Registered training organisations including e-learning, distance learning and blended learning, GMDSS ROC and short courses.

Follow these steps to apply for an initial STCW certificate of competency or certificate of proficiency. Find out what you need to do to meet eligibility requirements, complete training and sea service and submit your application.

We offer nationally recognised units of competency in marine pollution response and incident management.

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A deficiency notice uses codes to show non-compliance found during a Port State control (PSC) inspection.

A summary of discharge standards under MARPOL and local regulations if you are operating your vessel in Australian waters.

Report of the Incident Analysis team into the response by the National Plan to Combat Pollution of the Sea by Oil and Other Noxious and hazardous Substances, to the Montara Wellhead Platform incident, March 2010.

Our search and rescue incidents from 2018–19.

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.

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

This trial will support ongoing work to divert recyclable waste from international ships to domestic recycling, so it doesn’t end up in landfill.

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This information is to draw the attention of ship owners and operators to the ongoing prohibition of asbestos on ships, noting that Australian law requires operators to take all reasonable steps to protect the health and safety of employees and contractors while at work.

This Marine Notice reminds shipowners, operators, masters, crews, recognised organisations, marine pilots and pilotage providers about their obligation to provide and ensure continued safe pilot transfer arrangements on ships.

Standards for maintaining buoyancy after flooding, grounding, or collision.

Outlines the dangers of using weighted heaving lines when transferring mooring lines to tugs and shore linespersons

Tests for establishing and verifying vessel stability.