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

This program of regulatory activities was completed during the 2017–2018 financial year.

You need to revalidate your STCW CoP or CoC every 5 years. The exact requirements depend on your certificate, sea service and training.

We have conducted these inspection campaigns in the past, focusing on specific deficiencies and outcomes.

Our senior management team runs the day-to-day operations and keeps our Board informed.

There are standards of competence you must achieve to be able to work on an international fishing vessel.

The inaugural Australian VTS Award saw Brisbane VTS operators Todd Stewart and Ricky Blake commended for their actions, which had a profound impact on the outcome of two men and a young boy lost at sea.

Maritime discharges of oil and noxious liquid substances during emergencies and pollution response situations.

Tests for establishing and verifying vessel stability.

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

We have read and answered your questions about the new requirements for domestic commercial vessels that carry passengers.

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

Find out how New Zealand STCW seafarer certificates compare to Australian STCW seafarer certificates.

On 6 November 2021, while enroute, a passenger charter (Class 1E) vessel’s inadequately secured swim platform gate opened when a passenger and toddler leant against it causing the two passengers to fall into the water. The investigation identified that there was no locking bolt on the gate, no risk assessments and no passenger verification procedures in place.