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.

If you undertake towing operations with your vessel, there are unique risks that you must consider within your risk assessment as part of the safety management system.

Before you begin operating your vessel, you must follow our requirements.

Excessive speed leads to collision and passenger injuries

Analyses of Maritime Labour Convention (MLC) complaints, compliance and follow-up actions.

Marine order 504

This marine notice draws attention to the importance of providing shore leave to seafarers, for ships visiting Australian ports.

PurposeA reminder of the requirements to test and maintain fuel isolation valves for multi-engine installations.

We want everyone to be able to access and use our websites.

Find out how to complete the Coxswain Grade 3 declaration (AMSA form 1882) and the on-water tasks required.

Our structure gives you an idea of which area can help you when you get in touch.

The Privacy (Australian Government Agencies — Governance) APP Code 2017 (APP Code) requires all agencies to conduct a privacy impact assessment for all high risk privacy projects.

This exemption is for owners of domestic commercial vessels who may not want to obtain or display a unique identifier.

This exemption is for owners and accredited marine surveyors of domestic commercial vessels (DCVs) who need to be able to operate temporarily without having the required certificates.