You can prepare in case your ship is inspected during a visit to an Australian port.

We want everyone to be able to access and use our websites.

Get your Engineer certificate of competency revalidated before it expires.

The National Law places obligations on maritime operators and other parties to ensure safety of persons and vessels and protection of the marine environment.

The 2023 Shellfish Futures conference will be held in Smithton, Tasmania from 7-8 September.

We have a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Office of the Fair Work Ombudsman.

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.

This feedback report summarises submissions on proposed changes to NSCV C1 – Wheelhouse visibility, escape, accommodation and personal safety.

Discover key data on complaints about seafarer living and working conditions, inspection activities, and how we ensure seafarers visiting Australian ports are protected under international maritime labour standards.

Make electrical safety a priority. Reduce the risk of electrical fire from batteries and electrical installations on your vessel.

A passenger vessel collided with an unseen rock, resulting in the injury of a passenger. The master navigated the vessel into unfamiliar waters that was not a normal or planned part of the passenger tour experience, and not authorised by the tour company. Owners and operators should ensure masters continue to conform to the planned or authorised route for the services they offer.

Australia can request and receive information on vessels travelling within 1000 nautical miles off its coast.

Find safety equipment guides for class 1, 2 and 3 vessels that hold a certificate of survey.

With the introduction of a new revised Marine Order 505 (Certificates of competency) on 1 January 2023 following extensive industry consulta

We are responsible for responding to marine oil spills and supporting the National Plan for Maritime Emergency partners in doing the same within their jurisdictions.