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.

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Some vessels do not have to be surveyed. Depending on the type of vessel, you may need to apply for approval to operate.

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We inspect domestic commercial vessels to ensure crew, vessel, and operational safety.

If you submit an incomplete application, we will not progress your application for a domestic commercial vessel permission or approval.

This edition outlines an upcoming campaign on plan approval documentation and fire safety, initial survey recommendations and more.

Arrangements between government and industry under the National Plan for Maritime Environmental Emergencies to respond to shipping casualties.

If you have lost your certificate of competency, or it has been damaged or stolen you can apply to get it replaced.

This page contains a list of past changes to exemptions.

How to use your domestic New Zealand certificate of competency to work on domestic commercial vessels in Australia.

Our approach to comply with the Marine Safety (Domestic Commercial Vessel) National Law 2012 from 1 July 2018 to 30 June 2019.

In the early afternoon of 30 May 2022, a hire and drive sailing catamaran began to take on water before sinking shortly after departing the marina. Onboard was the charterer, their family and a briefer who was in control of the vessel. The investigation established that following recent maintenance, an inspection plate had not been replaced, allowing water ingress. It was further identified that the charter company’s maintenance procedures did not suitably document handing over and/or tagging of removed items during maintenance work.

This report provides an overview of the consultation process, key issues raised during public consultation and the key changes to the Marine Order.

Check current fees for STCW certificates, assessments and related services. All fees are in Australian dollars (AUD).

Find out about the process of obtaining a near coastal certificate.

Our regulatory plan is produced annually and contains planned changes to our regulatory instruments.