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.

We offer a maritime professional development program for mid to senior level port State control (PSC) staff from counterpart maritime safety agencies.

Installing and programming an automatic identification systems (AIS).

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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.

We manage a network of about 480 marine aids to navigation (AtoN) located at about 360 sites around Australia’s coastline.

Our process for conducting Registered training organisation evaluations.

Obligations of registered agents of Australian registered ships.

If you have been issued with an infringement notice, you have 28 days to pay the infringement penalty or contact us about your payment options.

Learn the differences between general and direct supervision

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.

Members of our executive and leadership team who are appointed according to our relevant laws.

In this edition we provide advice on how to send us large files, what to do if you receive a complaint about a survey, provide guidance on battery safety, and more.

Proof of identity is required when applying for a certificate of competency or seafarer’s service book.

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