Engines, propulsion, fuel, fluid, steering and ancillary systems.

Read about the changes we have made to the NSCV since 2020.

On 3 August 1999 the Laura D’Amato, a 96,121 DWT Italian registered oil tanker, was berthed alongside at the Shell Gore Bay terminal in Sydney discharging its cargo of Murban light crude oil.

This information is to draw the attention of ship owners and operators to the ongoing prohibition of asbestos on ships, noting that Australian law requires operators to take all reasonable steps to protect the health and safety of employees and contractors while at work.

Operators and crew of these types of operations face unique safety challenges and risk.

We are responsible for providing navigational systems and services to facilitate the safe and efficient navigation of ships within Australian waters.

MARPOL Garbage placards (also known as stickers) are mandatory for all vessels of 12 metres or more in length and fixed or floating platforms.

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

This safety alert draws the attention of vessel operators to the importance of planned maintenance in ensuring safe operation of domestic commercial vessels.

Do you have a suspicious job offer for work in a maritime industry?

The National Standard for Commercial Vessels (NSCV) provides standards for vessel design, construction and equipment for domestic commercial vessels.

There are different types of automatic identification systems (AIS) used in Australia.

A summary of discharge standards under MARPOL and local regulations if you are operating your vessel in Australian waters.