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The establishment of Australia's search and rescue (SAR) response system.

Find out about the process of obtaining a near coastal certificate.

This marine notice highlights the importance of ensuring navigation bridge visibility on all vessels sailing in Australian waters. Vessel operators, masters and navigational officers should take note of its content.

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

A crew member’s arm was crushed between the vessel and a pylon while tending to mooring lines.

Highlights the importance of maintaining rescue boats in good working order ready for immediate use

As the national standard is updated, generic equivalent standards (GES) are being superseded.

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

Guidance for mariners and port stakeholders on the difference between a vessel traffic service (VTS) and a local port service.

Advice on maintaining rescue boats in working order.

We implement the regulations under the Maritime Labour Convention 2006 in Australia via supporting legislation which applies to all commercial vessels.

If you are serving or have served in the Royal Australian Navy (RAN) as a Maritime Warfare Officer, this information explains how to qualify for an International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarer (STCW) certificate of competency for a: Chief mate Master less than 3000 GT Master

All domestic commercial vessels under the national law are required to meet design, construction, stability and equipment standards.

The following vessels are our declared off-shore industry vessels and trading vessels that work in inland and near coastal waters.

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

Defining a 'novel vessel', their requirements, and pathways to certify them.