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The Red Ensign Group Yacht Code Part A updates the Red Ensign Group Large Yacht Code (LY3 Code) and applies to yachts and training vessels, carrying not more than 12 passengers, and details the conventions these vessels must comply with in Australia.

Under the National Plan, we have marine pollution response equipment positioned in strategic locations around Australia to support response to an incident.

Most services for operators and crew of domestic commercial vessels are now provided by us instead of the Northern Territory Department of Infrastructure, Planning and Logistics.

South Australia hosted the 2017 National Plan Exercise from 5 to 7 December in Adelaide.

Specifies the minimum standards for design and construction and safety equipment.

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

Lives continue to be lost every year in Australia when people go overboard from vessels, without a lifejacket. The simple truth is lifejackets save lives, but only if they’re worn. It’s time to get on board with lifejacket safety.

For vessels in distress or in need of assistance there can be, at times, a need to find an appropriate ‘place of refuge’, where steps can be taken to stabilise or repair the vessel and prevent the situation from worsening.

Being a seafarer can be demanding at the best of times.

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

The information you provide in your incident report plays an important part in guiding the way we improve maritime safety for everybody on the water.

These general exemptions are now superseded or repealed. Superseded and repealed exemptions may affect how the national system works for you.

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

Lifejackets save lives

This marine notice aims to raise awareness of the risks involved with getting on and off vessels.

This marine notice aims to raise awareness of the risks involved with getting on and off vessels.

Small uncrewed autonomous vessels operating in C, D, or E waters.