The Vessel Traffic Services Advisory Group (VTSAG) discusses matters relating to Vessel Traffic Services (VTS) in Australia.

The purpose of this policy is to outline the underlying principles for the disclosure and dissemination of vessel tracking information under agreed conditions.

The 276th meeting of the Board was held on Thursday, 20 November 2025, in Canberra, ACT.

We charge fees for evaluating and approving courses that are delivered by Registered training organisations.

There are mandatory minimum requirements for your certificates under the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers 1978 (STCW).

Find out what marine orders are, why they exist and how they are written.

The National Standard for Commercial Vessels (NSCV) provides standards for vessel design, construction and equipment for domestic commercial vessels.

Find out the requirements you need to fulfill to obtain an international endorsement.

These fees are for certificates of competency, certificates of operation, certificates of survey, the surveyor accreditation scheme, and National Law exemptions.

Download a copy of the requirements for each near coastal certificate.

Monitoring an oil spill is necessary to address concerns raised about its effects and the impact of the associated cleanup response.

Standards for maintaining buoyancy after flooding, grounding, or collision.

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

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

This safety alert provides guidance to operators of domestic commercial vessels (DCVs) on risks associated with safety management systems inadequately considering electrical systems and other potential fire hazards.