The International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (MARPOL) is the main international convention for addressing ship sourced pollution.

A master or owner of a vessel may apply for an exemption from the requirement to navigate a vessel with a licensed pilot in a compulsory pilotage area

Seafarers often spend many months working away from family and friends with this situation being made worse if the vessel they are engaged on is involved in a maritime accident

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.

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Installing and programming an automatic identification systems (AIS).

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

Under Marine Order 503 a transitional vessel is an existing vessel that has: 

With the introduction of a new revised Marine Order 505 (Certificates of competency) on 1 January 2023 following extensive industry consulta

The Red Ensign Group Yacht Code Part A updates the Red Ensign Group Large Yacht Code (LY3 Code) and applies to yachts and training vessels, carrying not more than 12 passengers, and details the conventions these vessels must comply with in Australia.

AMSA approved training organisations delivering Continued competence (Certificate of Safety Training) (COST).

Tests for establishing and verifying vessel stability.

Insights from 2025 vessel inspections including detentions, common safety risks and compliance performance