Fitting out all spaces on the vessel with the right fire protection measures.

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

Standards for maintaining stability during day-to-day operations while the hull is intact.

Safety Alert: 02/2021 aims to raise awareness of correct use of hydrostatic release units, for both float-free life rafts and float-free EPIRBS.

Learn how to manage your garbage on a domestic commercial vessel (DCV).

The National Plan for Maritime Environmental Emergencies (National Plan) is managed under governance arrangements which ensure accountability, coordination and integration with stakeholders.

We are making changes to Marine Order 504 (Certificates of operation and operation requirements – national law) 2018 (Marine order 504) to clarify requirements for monitoring and accounting for passengers on domestic commercial vessels.

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

Controlling the risks that weather and water pose to a vessel.

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Engines, propulsion, fuel, fluid, steering and ancillary systems.

Radiotelephones, signalling lights, EPIRBs, and satellite communications equipment.

Standards for class 1 fast craft operating in sheltered waters or under 35m in equivalent length.

Specifies safety standards for the design, construction, equipping and operation of a domestic commercial vessel that is a leisure craft.

As a statutory authority, we work with the guidance of legislation.

Find out about the special arrangements for vessels which meet the definition of ‘tender’ under the national law.

Carrying the right safety equipment, including lifejackets, life rafts, and first aid kits.

Tests for establishing and verifying vessel stability.

Standards for class 1 and class 2 fast craft that are at least 35m in equivalent length.

Constructing the hull, decks, superstructures, deckhouses and bulkheads.