Most services for operators and crew of domestic commercial vessels are now provided by us instead of Department of Transport, Western Australia.

Most services for operators and crew of domestic commercial vessels are now provided by us instead of Transport for NSW Service.

If you are a Traditional Inhabitant of the Torres Strait and use your TIB to catch seafood and sell it, your boat is being used as a domestic commercial vessel. This page explains what that means, when you can use the TIB-specific exemption, and the steps you must follow to operate safely and legally.

It’s important to maintain your lifejacket according to the manufacturer’s instructions so it works when you need it.

Guidance on ensuring appropriate crewing for safe navigation for domestic commercial vessels.

Most services for operators and crew of domestic commercial vessels are now provided by us instead of Transport Safety Victoria.

Learn about our oral exams and how to make a booking.

Learn how to control the risk of fatigue to your crew and your operation.

Guidance for VTS providers on the qualifications and training of VTS personnel in Australia.

In this edition we talk about audits and application assessments.

The criteria for issue to a person of a restricted pilot licence, for a stated pilotage area and a stated draught limit, are that the person: 

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

Keeping a radio watch saves lives. Use this guidance to set up your radio watchkeeping process and comply with Marine Order 504.

Find out how to complete the Coxswain Grade 3 declaration (AMSA form 1882) and the on-water tasks required.

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

If you are a supervisor or qualified person working in the Australian maritime industry, you will need to observe and sign off a seafarer using a task book.

These are the deficiencies for MARPOL that our inspectors have found.

Be prepared before your trip. Stay safe in the air.