The 272nd meeting of the Board was held on Tuesday, 8 April 2025 in Melbourne, VIC.

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

Since 2006, we have provided an emergency towing vessel in the Torres Strait and Great Barrier Reef to protect the marine environment.

Proof of identity is required when applying for a certificate of competency or seafarer’s service book.

We implement the regulations under the Maritime Labour Convention 2006 in Australia via supporting legislation which applies to all commercial vessels.

Find out which marine radio certificate you need and how to get one.

Get your Rating certificate of proficiency revalidated before it expires.

The 275th meeting of the Board was held on Wednesday, 24 September 2025, in Canberra, ACT.

Electronic visual distress signals are not a substitute for conventional pyrotechnic flares.

You need to keep your certificate of recognition current to keep working as an international seafarer in Australia. Make sure you renew your overseas (primary) STCW certificate before applying to revalidate your CoR.

Advice on maintaining rescue boats in working order.

Annex VI of the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (MARPOL Annex VI) allows ships to use exhaust gas cleaning systems (EGCS) to comply with the 0.50 per cent m/m sulphur fuel oil limit that commenced on 1 January 2020

The Modernised Australian Ship Tracking and Reporting System (MASTREP) is a ship reporting system designed to contribute to safety of life at sea.

We are seeking service providers to deliver Level 2 Emergency Towage Capability (ETC2) services as part of our national maritime emergency response network.

Details about the Registered training organisation delivered revalidation courses for Masters, Deck and Engineer officers.