PurposeThis Marine Notice provides guidance about risks associated with the operation of engine power limiters (EPL) and similar power restriction systems onboard ships transiting Australi

This page contains a list of past changes to Marine Orders and International Maritime Organization (IMO) resolutions.

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If you hold a valid STCW certificate issued by another country and want to work on an Australian-flagged vessel, you need a certificate of recognition (CoR). In some countries this is called a recognition endorsement.

We have approved these courses if you want to qualify for a certificate under international training conventions.

If you have been issued with an infringement notice, you have 28 days to pay the infringement penalty or contact us about your payment options.

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Serious injury to pilot on class 2 vessel in poor weather conditions

Since December 2016, we have conducted 185 compliance checks on 88 cruise ships with 100 per cent compliance observed.

The North-East Shipping Management Plan (NE SMP) identifies actions based on information regarding the nature of shipping activity in the north-east region.

Standards for electrical installations, safety, testing and repair.

The PSL applies to vessels that have carried 10 tonnes or more of oil while operating in Australia, any time during a quarter. It helps fund the response to marine pollution incidents.

The following vessels are our declared off-shore industry vessels and trading vessels that work in inland and near coastal waters.

Most services for operators and crew of domestic commercial vessels are now provided by us instead of Department of Planning, Transport and Infrastructure.