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We manage a network of about 480 marine aids to navigation (AtoN) located at about 360 sites around Australia’s coastline.

Obligations of registered agents of Australian registered ships.

All ships of 5,000 gross tonnage and above engaged in international voyages must collect data on fuel consumption, distance travelled and hours underway.

This marine notice is to remind livestock shippers, vessel owners and operators, and the masters of livestock vessels of their obligations to provide and use accurate information in the calculation of vessel stability.

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In this edition we provide advice on how to send us large files, what to do if you receive a complaint about a survey, provide guidance on battery safety, and more.

Our privacy policy tells you how we protect and handle your personal information.

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The automatic identification system (AIS) works automatically and continuously, regardless of where a vessel is located.

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

Guidance for calculating your sea service equivalence if you are a Royal Australian Navy (RAN) Rating (specialist seaman department), Maritime Warfare Officer (Maritime Warfare department) or RAN Leading Seaman, Petty Officer, Chief Petty Officer or Warrant Officer (Marine Engineering or Electrical Technical department).

This marine notice draws attention to the importance of providing shore leave to seafarers, for ships visiting Australian ports.

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If you submit an incomplete application, we will not progress your application for a domestic commercial vessel permission or approval.