Do a lifejacket risk assessment. Your safety, and the safety of your passengers and crew, depends on it. Wearing a lifejacket can help prevent a tragic incident.

In this edition we give guidance on managing some of the changes mentioned in Schedule 1 of MO503, explain electrical plan approval requirements, and more.

This marine notice advises ship operators and owners of the hazards of transporting battery-powered electric vehicles (BEVs).

In this edition, learn more about the new NSCV C2 and Marine Order 97.

In this edition we look at the most common reasons for certificate of survey refusal.

Discover how we’re tackling the challenges around Operation Recovery—YM Efficiency.

In this edition we talk about audits and application assessments.

How to calculate your sea service before you apply for a sea service assessment.

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

In this edition we explain about National Law audits,

Our process for conducting Registered training organisation evaluations.

If you are a Traditional Inhabitant of the Torres Strait and use your TIB to catch seafood and sell it, your boat is being used as a domestic commercial vessel. This page explains what that means, when you can use the TIB-specific exemption, and the steps you must follow to operate safely and legally.

If you are serving or have served in the Royal Australian Navy (RAN) as a Maritime Warfare Officer, this information explains how to qualify for an International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarer (STCW) certificate of competency for a: Chief mate Master less than 3000 GT Master

Some vessels do not have to be surveyed. Depending on the type of vessel, you may need to apply for approval to operate.

On this page you can find copies of previous editions and amendments to the NSCV.

In this edition we explain how to complete a shaft survey report, tell you about changes to MARS, changes to surveyor identity cards and much more.

A guide to our privacy policy.

The FOI disclosure list describes the documents disclosed under the Freedom of Information Act, and the date of disclosure.