Standards for electrical installations, safety, testing and repair.

How to get a National Law certificate if you have a perpetual certificate, or if your certificate expired more than 5 years ago.

Our approach to comply with the Marine Safety (Domestic Commercial Vessel) National Law 2012 from 1 July 2018 to 30 June 2019.

If you submit an incomplete application, we will not progress your application for a domestic commercial vessel permission or approval.

Follow these steps if you want to take a DCV overseas for dry docking, sale or delivery.

Read about our compliance priorities for 2025–26 to stay informed, meet regulatory requirements, and support better safety and environmental outcomes.

The type of EPIRB you need depends on vessel class, length, flotation and operating area.

Using an advanced under keel clearance management (UKCM) system will reduce your chances of running aground.

If you have lost your certificate of competency, or it has been damaged or stolen you can apply to get it replaced.

Standards for installing and maintaining engines fuelled by liquefied petroleum gas (LPG).

Standards for appliances using liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) systems as a fuel source.

Guidance for mariners and port stakeholders on the difference between a vessel traffic service (VTS) and a local port service.

The National Standard for Commercial Vessels (NSCV) provides standards for vessel design, construction and equipment for domestic commercial vessels.

The automatic identification system (AIS) works automatically and continuously, regardless of where a vessel is located.

In this edition we talk about audits and application assessments, compass adjustment requirements, uncrewed barges and more.

The tender process for the next round of contracts to maintain Australia's aids to navigation network starts in July 2026. Find out more about this upcoming opportunity.

Tests for establishing and verifying vessel stability.