Read a transcript of the webinar 'Managing operational stability risks in commercial fishing' held on 19 February 2026.

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

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

All domestic commercial vessels must have a certificate of survey unless exempt.

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The oil spill from the Oceanic Grandeur in Torres Strait in March 1970 highlighted Australia’s lack of preparedness at the time to deal with a major oil spill in the marine environment.

In this edition we talk about correct use of the AMSA 586 form following a survey, draft standards on marina and boat electrical installations, ISO 12215 GES is now approved.

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

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

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

In this edition we explain about National Law audits,

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

Find out about vessel categories, calculating vessel size, and read the dictionary of definitions.

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

If you hold a valid STCW certificate issued by another country and want to work on an Australian-flagged vessel, you need a certificate of recognition (CoR). In some countries this is called a recognition endorsement.

Our search and rescue incidents from 2013–14.

Details about the Registered training organisation delivered revalidation courses for Masters, Deck and Engineer officers.

Toxic gases can quickly build up on board vessels and kill a crew member or passenger in minutes. Identify equipment, appliances and systems that create these gases and reduce the risks.