In this edition we explain about National Law audits,

If you’re a seafarer or marine surveyor and want to apply for a skilled visa to live and work in Australia, you may need a migration skills assessment. Find out what you need to do and how to apply.

1. The criteria for the issue to a person of a trainee pilot licence are that the person: (a)  is entitled to work in Australia; and (b)  holds: 

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

We have conducted these inspection campaigns in the past, focusing on specific deficiencies and outcomes.

Our register disclosing gifts and benefits

Insights from 2025 vessel inspections including detentions, common safety risks and compliance performance

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A passenger ferry was returning from its scheduled service when an unanticipated wave raised its stern and caused its bow to dive under the water. Water rushed over the bow and a significant amount came through the forward portside access door and into the passenger compartment. The master immediately reduced speed, which expelled most of the water overboard. The forward portside access door had been left open by a crew member who was attempting to alleviate sea sickness among some passengers. The action of leaving the door open during the voyage was contrary to the vessel’s survey requirements. Signage requiring the door to be kept closed when underway was reportedly not seen by crew members. This resulted in water entering the vessel creating a potentially unsafe situation.

In this edition we provide advice on how to send us large files, what to do if you receive a complaint about a survey, provide guidance on battery safety, and more.

NOPSEMA has been working with state authorities to improve and streamline consultation practices within the offshore petroleum industry, and provide advice on regulatory requirements for offshore petroleum activities.

On Sunday 26 May 1974 the bulk carrier Sygna was involved in a major pollution incident.

Read a summary of results from the 2024 consultation on Marine Order 91 and download a copy of the full report.

We are responsible for leading national policy on vessel traffic services (VTS).

Learn your options for fulfilling the mandatory requirement to hold a first aid certificate or equivalent when applying for a domestic certificate of competency.