Consultation on marine order 31 is closed.

Consultation on alternatives to carrying a float-free EPIRB for vessels less than 7.5 metres closed on 28 February 2019.

Vessels owned and operated by community groups or clubs may or may not be domestic commercial vessels.

We have a large search and rescue region which covers our land mass, and large areas of our surrounding oceans.

Standards for 'fast craft': vessels capable of speeds over 25 knots.

If you have an alternative way of meeting your safety requirements, you can make an equivalent means of compliance application.

During a private charter a passenger fell down a stairwell and sustained serious injuries. The area around the top of the stairwell had a recess that reduced the floor area slightly and could be missed during movements. The stairs themselves were not found to be contributory to this incident. However, the spiral design proved problematic for providing post-incident medical assistance for the passenger. Any area that may present a safety risk to passengers onboard a vessel should be risk assessed, with appropriate control measures put in place to ensure passenger safety.

Information for ship owners and operators about the application of the Bunkers Convention in Australia.

Standards for vessels used for special work.

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

Cruise ships capable of accommodating more than 100 passengers in Sydney Harbour are required to limit emissions of sulphur oxides when berthing.

The automatic identification system (AIS) works automatically and continuously, regardless of where a vessel is located.

These instructions for ship registration and transfer of ownership are provided for ship brokers and agents.

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

The use of Electronic Chart Display and Information Systems (ECDIS) on board ships contributes significantly to the safety of navigation.

Read a summary of results from the mid-2024 consultation on Marine Order 11 and download a copy of the full report.

If you’re a seafarer or marine surveyor and want to apply for a skilled visa to live and work in Australia, you may need a migration skills assessment. Find out what you need to do and how to apply.

The RFL applies to most sea-going vessels operating in Australia. It helps fund the cost of safety activities, such as vessel inspections and surveys.

Shipping containers lost from ships are a cause of pollution in the marine environment.

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