Vessels owned and operated by community groups or clubs may or may not be domestic commercial vessels.

Carry the type of lifejacket required for your vessel's highest service category. You can choose self-inflating, manual inflating or foam buoyancy lifejackets.

In this edition we talk about correct use of the AMSA 586 form following a survey, draft standards on marina and boat electrical installations, ISO 12215 GES is now approved.

We are responsible for responding to marine oil spills and supporting the National Plan for Maritime Emergency partners in doing the same within their jurisdictions.

We cannot process or issue any certificate or endorsement if your application is incomplete.

The 277th meeting of the Board was held on Wednesday, 4 March 2026, in Hobart, Tasmania.

The IMO has agreed that marking requirements should be developed for commercial fishing gear.

Find safety equipment guides for class 1, 2 and 3 vessels that hold a certificate of survey.

1 July 2023 – 30 June 2024 - xlsx

From 1 July 2018, new survey requirements for domestic commercial vessels apply. This includes changes to marine order 503 to apply the new periodic survey requirements to all vessels required to be in survey—existing, transitional and new vessels.

Requirements for carrying an automatic identification system (AIS) are specified in marine orders.

These guidelines aim to assist small1 DCV operations to undertake a risk assessment as part of the vessel’s safety management system.

You must read and agree to this policy and rules of conduct before booking your exam.

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

Learn the differences between general and direct supervision

Guidance on crewing of domestic commercial vessels as per Schedule 1 Clause 6 - Appropriate crewing and Clause 8 - Minimum crewing of Marine Order 504 (Certificates of operation - national law) 2024. Schedule 1 applies to all vessels other than class 4 vessels.

There are a number of certificates and permits you need if you are operating a domestic commercial vessel.