The Australian Hydrographic Office (AHO) produces and publishes Electronic Navigational Charts (ENC) covering Australian, Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands and Australian Antarctic Territory waters.

Our regulatory plan is produced annually and contains planned changes to our regulatory instruments.

There is increasing use of remotely operated and autonomous technology in Australia and worldwide across a range of fields.

Advice about the maximum continuous period that a seafarer can serve on board a vessel without taking leave.

All regulated Australian vessels must have a minimum safe crewing determination (MSCD). Find out how to prepare your crewing arrangement, check qualifications, and submit your application or renewal.

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

This safety alert aims to raise awareness of the risk involved with getting on and off domestic commercial vessels.

Our senior management team runs the day-to-day operations and keeps our Board informed.

An index to guide you through the supporting documents for the National Plan.

There are mandatory minimum requirements for your certificates under the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers 1978 (STCW).

The Red Ensign Group Yacht Code Part A updates the Red Ensign Group Large Yacht Code (LY3 Code) and applies to yachts and training vessels, carrying not more than 12 passengers, and details the conventions these vessels must comply with in Australia.

These general exemptions are now superseded or repealed. Superseded and repealed exemptions may affect how the national system works for you.

Some vessels do not have to be surveyed. Depending on the type of vessel, you may need to apply for approval to operate.

Find out how you obtain your unique vessel identifier and how to display it correctly.

Be prepared before your trip. Stay safe at sea.

How to calculate and record your sea service for a near coastal certificate of competency.

Operators of Regulated Australian Vessels (RAV) and Foreign Vessels, as well as the shippers of livestock, have obligations when loading and transporting livestock from Australia.

Instructions for accredited surveyors to conduct surveys and inspections of domestic commercial vessels.