The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has developed tools to support the implementation of the low sulphur fuel limit.

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

In Australia, domestic commercial vessels are regulated under the Marine Safety (Domestic Commercial Vessel) National Law Act 2012 (national law act). The National Law Act underpins the National System for Domestic Commercial Vessel Safety (national system).

From 1 May 2023 to 30 June 2023, we will undertake a focused inspection campaign (FIC) on planned maintenance requirements for domestic commercial vessels (DCVs).

The Australian states and territories work with us to coordinate an effective search and rescue (SAR) service.

There are a range of chemical tools which can reduce the harmful effects of an oil spill.

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.

We are responsible for approving coastal pilotage training providers and courses.

We have released some safety guidance for commercial parasailing operators. Parasailing vessels are considered domestic commercial vessels under the National law.

Become a coastal pilot and contribute to the safety of ships in the Torres Strait and Great Barrier Reef.

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

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

In this edition we talk about marine surveyor accreditation renewals, a marine safety incident and a safety recall notice.

These general exemptions are now superseded or repealed. Superseded and repealed exemptions may affect how the national system works for you.

Our process for conducting Registered training organisation evaluations.

We are Australia’s national maritime safety regulator for domestic commercial vessels that operate within Australian waters.

In this edition we talk about recent surveyor audits.