We make a range of information available for public access. You can also formally request access to documents we hold under the Freedom of Information Act 1982 (FOI Act).

This marine notice aims to raise awareness of the risks involved with getting on and off vessels.

The North-East Shipping Management Plan identifies actions based on information about the nature of shipping activity in the north-east region as well as the experience and knowledge of members of the North-East Water Space Management Working Group.

Get the latest insights from vessel inspections including detentions, common safety risks and compliance performance. 

Recent public consultations which are now closed.

Our regulatory program is prepared annually and contains details of planned and completed changes to our regulatory instruments.

Our Board is appointed by the Minister for Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government.

Learn about our oral exams and how to make a booking.

In this edition we talk about Lightship declarations and the law, new surveyor accreditation guidance manual part 2 now available and electrical issues able to be identified by non-electrical periodic surveyors.

Find local suppliers of fuel oil in Queensland.

Under Marine Order 503 a transitional vessel is an existing vessel that has: 

These guidelines aim to assist small1 DCV operations to undertake a risk assessment as part of the vessel’s safety management system.

Carry the type of lifejacket required for your vessel's highest service category. You can choose self-inflating, manual inflating or foam buoyancy lifejackets.

Our privacy policy tells you how we protect and handle your personal information.

Guidance on crewing of domestic commercial vessels as per Schedule 1 Clause 6 - Appropriate crewing and Clause 8 - Minimum crewing of Marine Order 504 (Certificates of operation - national law) 2024. Schedule 1 applies to all vessels other than class 4 vessels.

From 1 July 2018, new survey requirements for domestic commercial vessels apply. This includes changes to marine order 503 to apply the new periodic survey requirements to all vessels required to be in survey—existing, transitional and new vessels.

Find out how to complete the Coxswain Grade 3 declaration (AMSA form 1882) and the on-water tasks required.