Reminding those who own, operate or are on board Australian ships, about offences under Australian sanction laws. The information has been prepared by the Australian Sanctions Office.

This safety alert aims to raise awareness of the risks involved with the carriage of battery-powered electric vehicles (BEVs) on roll-on, roll-off (RORO) ferries.

Instructions for registered training organisations (RTOs).

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.

How to comply with low sulphur fuel requirements.

MARPOL Garbage placards (also known as stickers) are mandatory for all vessels of 12 metres or more in length and fixed or floating platforms.

Our website is the fastest and easiest way to apply, renew, and pay for your certificate.

Download a list of DCVs that hold a certificate of survey or exemption here.

The National Plan for Maritime Environmental Emergencies (the National Plan) was reviewed in 2023-2024. The review made 11 recommendations.

Learn about our oral exams and how to make a booking.

Guidance on revalidating Australian certificates of competency and proficiency issued in compliance with the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers (STCW).

Read a summary of results from the mid-2024 consultation on Marine Order 11 and download a copy of the full report.

Details about the Registered training organisation delivered revalidation courses for Masters, Deck and Engineer officers.

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

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

You can use the examiner checklists as study guides.These programs of study are guides only and the content of individual oral examinations may vary as the examiner may not cover all areas