Most services for operators and crew of domestic commercial vessels are now provided by us instead of Department of Transport, Western Australia.

Be prepared before your trip. Stay safe in the air.

Process for registered training organisations delivering continued competence STCW courses in sea survival and fire fighting.

Find out if you can get an equivalent certificate for your New Zealand engineering certificate of competency.

There are two methods of obtaining a verified gross mass (VGM). The VGM is mandatory for cargoes to be loaded onto a vessel.

On 6 February 1988 the Hong Kong registered bulk carrier Sir Alexander Glen lost approximately 450 tonnes of heavy fuel oil into the waters off Port Walcott, Western Australia when a bunker tank was holed by the ship's anchor.

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

Read a summary of results from the 2024 consultation on Marine Order 91 and download a copy of the full report.

A list of all our approved short courses.

Australia’s first recorded major oil spill occurred on Saturday 28 November 1903 in Port Phillip Bay.

The International Maritime Organization (IMO) governs the agreed minimum requirements for handling and transport of cargoes and dangerous goods.

Our 24/7 centre responds to search and rescue (SAR) incidents throughout Australia.

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

Commonwealth legislation requires a verified gross mass (VGM) be supplied before a container can be loaded onto a ship.

This applies to approved Registered training organisations (RTOs) delivering International Maritime Organisation’s (IMO) Standards of Training Certification and Watchkeeping training leading to a certificate of competency.

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

Consultation on alternatives to carrying a float-free EPIRB for vessels less than 7.5 metres closed on 28 February 2019.

Discover key data on complaints about seafarer living and working conditions, inspection activities, and how we ensure seafarers visiting Australian ports are protected under international maritime labour standards.

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