Our eligibility requirements for sailing vessels.

We work with government and industry to respond to pollution incidents under the National Plan for Maritime Environmental Emergencies.

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

From 1 July 2018, new survey requirements for domestic commercial vessels apply. This includes changes to marine order 503 to apply the new periodic survey requirements to all vessels required to be in survey—existing, transitional and new vessels.

Feedback from stakeholders about proposed changes to the Marine Surveyors Accreditation Guidance Manual– Part 2 - Survey of vessels – Edition 3 (SAGM 2).

We are the Australian Government agency responsible for implementing the 1 January 2020 low sulphur fuel regulation as set out in the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (MARPOL).

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

Purpose To ensure that navigation corridors are used appropriately when planning on ECDIS, and to ensure that a voyage plan approved by the ship’s Master is executed within the planne

The 274th meeting of the Board was held on Wednesday, 13 August 2025, in Fremantle, Western Australia.

Advisory note for the offshore petroleum industry on environmental plans and oil pollution emergency plans.

How to meet the medical requirements for domestic seafarer certificates

The International Maritime Organization (IMO) is working to reduce the loss and discharge of fishing gear into the sea.

Safeguard your vessel and operation with an active maintenance plan.

Transfer, suspend or revoke a certificate or approval for a domestic commercial vessel. You may need to transfer the certificate or approval when you sell or purchase a vessel.