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- Class C restricted operations approvalAll domestic commercial vessels must have a certificate of survey unless exempt.Last updated: 10/30/2025
- Korean Star, 20 May 1988On 20 May 1988 bulk carrier Korean Star grounded in the vicinity of Cape Cuvier within the port limits of Carnarvon, Western Australia.Last updated: 01/04/2021
- What do I need to do for my oral exam?Learn what you need to do to prepare for and take your oral exam.Last updated: 01/23/2024
Get on board with lifejacket safetyLives continue to be lost every year in Australia when people go overboard from vessels, without a lifejacket. The simple truth is lifejackets save lives, but only if they’re worn. It’s time to get on board with lifejacket safety.Last updated: 09/26/2024- 2021/07 — Responsible navigational practicesThis marine notice draws attention to responsible navigational practices which masters and officers in charge of a navigational watch on ships operating in Australian waters should follow.Last updated: 01/10/2025
- Non-survey vessels - GSpecifies the minimum standards for design and construction and safety equipment.Last updated: 10/24/2024
- National Law Act exemptions for marine ordersThe National Law Act, regulations, marine orders, and exemptions set out the detail of the national system.Last updated: 07/14/2025
- Mental health guidance for seafarersBeing a seafarer can be demanding at the best of times.Last updated: 01/11/2024
- Exemption 36 - Marine Safety (Steam-powered vessels)This exemption allows people to operate a steam-powered DCV without the required certificate of competency.Last updated: 12/23/2025
- 2024/09 - Voyage Planning and Execution within Planned Navigation CorridorsPurpose To ensure that navigation corridors are used appropriately when planning on ECDIS, and to ensure that a voyage plan approved by the ship’s Master is executed within the planneLast updated: 01/10/2025
- Scenario 3: A DCV intends to operate commercially overseas on an ongoing basisFollow these steps if you wish to operate your vessel commercially outside of the Australian Economic Exclusion Zone (EEZ).Last updated: 10/25/2023
- 2023/07 - Guidance for the safe carriage of battery powered vehicles on shipsThis marine notice advises ship operators and owners of the hazards of transporting battery-powered electric vehicles (BEVs).Last updated: 07/18/2025
- Consultation feedback report: proposed changes to lost container reportingRead about the results of the consultation on new reporting rules for lost and observed freight containers at sea, mainly affecting Marine Order 27 (MO27)Last updated: 03/05/2026
- Get a new STCW certificate (CoC or CoP)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.Last updated: 04/21/2026
- Survey standards for domestic commercial vessels in-surveyAll domestic commercial vessels under the national law are required to meet design, construction, stability and equipment standards.Last updated: 10/30/2025
- Survey modifiersSurvey modifiers are high risk operations and vessel attributes that change the survey and other requirements that would otherwise apply to the vessel.Last updated: 12/11/2020
- Automatic identification systems on offshore structuresWe are responsible for ensuring there is a consistent approach to the use of AIS on offshore structures and facilities. Find out what we will ask you when you apply.Last updated: 09/30/2024
- Safety equipment guides for surveyed vesselsFind safety equipment guides for class 1, 2 and 3 vessels that hold a certificate of survey.Last updated: 12/21/2023
- Parasailing safety guidanceWe have released some safety guidance for commercial parasailing operators. Parasailing vessels are considered domestic commercial vessels under the National law.Last updated: 10/25/2023
- Scenario 2: A DCV undertaking a one-time overseas voyageFollow these steps if you want to take a DCV overseas for dry docking, sale or delivery.Last updated: 04/14/2025