Small uncrewed autonomous vessels operating in C, D, or E waters.

It’s important to maintain your lifejacket according to the manufacturer’s instructions so it works when you need it.

There are 48 infringements listed in the national law that can apply to vessel owners, masters, crew, or passengers. You can avoid an infringement notice by making sure your vessel, crew, and operations comply with the national law.

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If you are serving or have served in the Royal Australian Navy (RAN) as a Maritime Warfare Officer, this information explains how to qualify for an International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarer (STCW) certificate of competency for a: Chief mate Master less than 3000 GT Master

We are Australia’s national maritime safety regulator for domestic commercial vessels that operate within Australian waters.

How to work out if your current qualifications can be used to support your application for a domestic certificate of competency.

A charter vessel with passengers was conducting a cruise around Sydney Harbour when it narrowly missed an unlit runabout at night. The vessel ran aground, and two attempts to tow the vessel off the sandbank were unsuccessful. The investigation found that the master did not risk-assess the route and respective conditions. The vessel safety management system provided the master with no clear direction on safe routes to follow. The command, control, and communication with and between the crew in relation to emergency procedures and response was ineffective.

An explosion occurred on a charter fishing vessel whilst berthed. The investigation identified that the ignition source was a lithium-ion battery that was not holding charge connected to a battery charger in a way that bypassed the battery management safety system. The vessel was beyond repair following the explosion.

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

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

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

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.

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

During a private charter a passenger fell down a stairwell and sustained serious injuries. The area around the top of the stairwell had a recess that reduced the floor area slightly and could be missed during movements. The stairs themselves were not found to be contributory to this incident. However, the spiral design proved problematic for providing post-incident medical assistance for the passenger. Any area that may present a safety risk to passengers onboard a vessel should be risk assessed, with appropriate control measures put in place to ensure passenger safety.

If you have a boat, you may be considering hiring it out for overnight accommodation via an online platform—for example, Airbnb, Beds on Board or Flotespace—whether at a marina berth, or at a mooring.