For vessels in distress or in need of assistance there can be, at times, a need to find an appropriate ‘place of refuge’, where steps can be taken to stabilise or repair the vessel and prevent the situation from worsening.

Our regulatory program is prepared annually and contains details of planned and completed changes to our regulatory instruments.

The purpose of this policy is to outline the underlying principles for the disclosure and dissemination of vessel tracking information under agreed conditions.

In this edition, we talk about how Surveyor Accreditation Guidance Manual 2 consultation closed, shaft surveys explained and some frequently asked questions related to AMS audits

There is increasing use of remotely operated and autonomous technology in Australia and worldwide across a range of fields.

Standards for maintaining stability during day-to-day operations while the hull is intact.

There are mandatory minimum requirements for your certificates under the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers 1978 (STCW).

A marine notice provides important safety related information, general guidance and details about upcoming changes to legislation to the shipping and maritime community.

As the national standard is updated, generic equivalent standards (GES) are being superseded.

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.

Find out how domestic commercial vessels (DCVs) performed on safety, training, risk assessment and more during our focussed inspections campaign on hazardous gases.

Recent public consultations which are now closed.

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

Tests for establishing and verifying vessel stability.

Our regulatory program is prepared annually and contains details of planned and completed changes to our regulatory instruments.

Why you need a maritime mobile service identity (MMSI), and how to apply for one.

Read a summary of results from the mid-2024 consultation on Marine Order 11 and download a copy of the full report.

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