We are seeking feedback on proposed changes to Marine Order 503 (Certificates of survey - national law). Marine Order 503 (Certificates of survey – national law) 2018 (MO503) outlines certificate of survey requirements for domestic commercial vessels (DCVs). These requirements help ensure that commercial vessels operating in Australia are safe and seaworthy. MO503 consultation.

Learn how to manage your garbage on a domestic commercial vessel (DCV).

If you own or operate a domestic commercial vessel in Australia, you are required to obtain a certificate of operation before you operate the vessel.

We engage with national, domestic, regional and international stakeholders to develop a best practice Australian search and rescue (SAR) system.

The purpose of this marine notice is to draw attention to the International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) Recommendations for the carriage of plastic pellets by sea in freight containers, which were released on 19 April 2024.

Guidance on crewing of domestic commercial vessels as per Schedule 1 Clause 6 - Appropriate crewing and Clause 8 - Minimum crewing of Marine Order 504 (Certificates of operation - national law) 2024. Schedule 1 applies to all vessels other than class 4 vessels.

IMO performance standards require back-up arrangements to be in place in case of ECDIS failure.

Our range of navigation services includes marine navigation and e-navigation.

Use this appropriate crewing evaluation template to record your crewing assessment and appropriate crewing outcomes in your vessel’s safety management system.

When Port Hedland VTS received notification of four people clinging to a vessel in the anchorage zone, they wasted no time co-ordinating local assets to effect a rescue worthy of a nomination for the Australian VTS Award.

We work with government and industry to respond to pollution incidents under the National Plan for Maritime Environmental Emergencies.

Our 2025-26 regulatory program identifies the priority regulatory reform projects that will be progressed this financial year.

We want everyone to be able to access and use our websites.

We are the Australian Government agency responsible for implementing the 1 January 2020 low sulphur fuel regulation as set out in the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (MARPOL).

We provide a search and rescue (SAR) service for Australia. This allows us to quickly deploy a SAR response for anyone in distress.

Be prepared before your trip. Stay safe at sea, on land or in the air.