We will conduct a focused inspection campaign on lifejacket risk assessment requirements on DCVs.

Shipping containers lost from ships are a cause of pollution in the marine environment.

The Australian Hydrographic Office (AHO) produces and publishes Electronic Navigational Charts (ENC) covering Australian, Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands and Australian Antarctic Territory waters.

This marine notice informs shipowners, operators, masters and bridge watchkeepers of the availability of a Satellite-Based Augmentation System (SBAS) in the Australia and New Zealand region.

This marine notice is to remind livestock shippers, vessel owners and operators, and the masters of livestock vessels of their obligations to provide and use accurate information in the calculation of vessel stability.

Electronic visual distress signals are not a substitute for conventional pyrotechnic flares.

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

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

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

This marine notice draws attention to responsible navigational practices which masters and officers in charge of a navigational watch on ships operating in Australian waters should follow.

The Australian Search and Rescue (SAR) Awards 2022-23 will be presented at an event in Hobart on 19 October.

We have read and answered your questions about the new requirements for domestic commercial vessels that carry passengers.

Check current fees for STCW certificates, assessments and related services. All fees are in Australian dollars (AUD).

Australia has an interest in ensuring that the ships which visit our ports and transit our waters are seaworthy, have competent crews, and are able to safely navigate through our sensitive marine areas.

Our organisation has observed that a number of Administrations are issuing dispensations to ships where a defect has occurred to a critical piece of equipment. There are differing circumstances where we will and will not accept the dispensation.