Become a coastal pilot and contribute to the safety of ships in the Torres Strait and Great Barrier Reef.

We work with a range of stakeholders on education and safety in the Torres Strait.

This applies to approved Registered training organisations (RTOs) delivering International Maritime Organisation’s (IMO) Standards of Training Certification and Watchkeeping training leading to a certificate of competency.

Our regulatory program is prepared annually and contains details of planned and completed changes to our regulatory instruments.

As a statutory authority, we work with the guidance of legislation.

On 3 April 2010, the Shen Neng 1 was traversing a well-known shipping route south of the Douglas Shoal when it ran aground 38 nautical miles east of Great Keppel Island at about 5.30 pm.

If you own or operate a domestic commercial vessel in Australia, you are required to obtain a certificate of operation before you operate the vessel.

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

Under Marine Order 503 a transitional vessel is an existing vessel that has: 

1 July 2023 – 30 June 2024 - xlsx

1 July 2023 – 30 June 2024 - xlsx

These guidelines aim to assist small1 DCV operations to undertake a risk assessment as part of the vessel’s safety management system.

How to calculate your sea service in trailer hopper suction dredgers operating in ports, inshore and in limited near coastal areas.