Some vessels do not have to be surveyed. Depending on the type of vessel, you may need to apply for approval to operate.

Knowledge of regulations and duties will help you navigate safely on the seas.

Read a transcript of the webinar 'Fatigue management on domestic commercial vessels' held on 8 May 2026.

How to comply with low sulphur fuel requirements.

Being a seafarer can be demanding at the best of times.

The purpose of this notice is to remind vessel owners, operators and masters of:

The provision of adequate port waste reception facilities for ship-generated waste is vital to preventing marine pollution.

Find out who can be the designated person for a DCV and what they need to do.

This guidance assists the offshore oil and gas industry in understanding the intent of marine order 47 (Offshore industry units), made under the Navigation Act 2012.

A summary of discharge standards under MARPOL and local regulations if you are operating your vessel in Australian waters.

Read a summary of results from the consultation on Exemption 24 - Marine Safety (Emergency service vessels) and download a copy of the full report.

We have issued an updated marine notice for Under Keel Clearance Management (UKCM) in Torres Strait. This notice outlines the management framework, summarises the responsibilities and reminds all coastal pilots transiting ships when they are required to use the Under Keel Clearance Management (UKCM) system.

All ships of 5,000 gross tonnage and above engaged in international voyages must collect data on fuel consumption, distance travelled and hours underway.

This Marine Notice reminds shipowners, operators, masters, crews, recognised organisations, marine pilots and pilotage providers about their obligation to provide and ensure continued safe pilot transfer arrangements on ships.

We make a range of information available for public access. You can also formally request access to documents we hold under the Freedom of Information Act 1982 (FOI Act).

Procedures for STCW courses provided by Registered training organisations including e-learning, distance learning and blended learning, GMDSS ROC and short courses.

The North-East Shipping Management Plan identifies actions based on information about the nature of shipping activity in the north-east region as well as the experience and knowledge of members of the North-East Water Space Management Working Group (NE WSM WG).

In 2023, the International Maritime Organization (IMO) adopted a revised strategy on reduction of greenhouse gas emissions from ships.