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

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.

Chemical dispersants are one of the response tools available during oil spill responses.

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.

Find out about the special arrangements for vessels which meet the definition of ‘tender’ under the national law.

Instructions for registered training organisations (RTOs).

How we ensure we are a gender equitable employer

Read about the results of the consultation on new reporting rules for lost and observed freight containers at sea, mainly affecting Marine Order 27 (MO27)

We will undertake a focused inspection campaign (FIC) on float-free EPIRB requirements on domestic commercial vessels over the period 1 February to 30 April 2021.

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

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

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

Find out how to provide a photo that meets our requirements for your certificate application.

The Modernised Australian Ship Tracking and Reporting System (MASTREP) is a ship reporting system designed to contribute to safety of life at sea.

The 2019-20 Australian Vessel Traffic Services Award was awarded to Warren Bath, VTS Operator at Hay Point, Queensland, for his coordination of an incident involving a bulk carrier.

Find out which marine radio certificate you need and how to get one.

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