The Strategic Plan builds on previous strategies and also takes into account the commitments made in 2014 by the Australian and Queensland governments in their Reef 2050 Long Term Sustainability Plan, and the North-East Shipping Management Plan.

There are other vessel permits or exemptions you may be eligible for under the national law.

We have a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Australian Maritime College.

The National Maritime Work Health and Safety (WHS) Regulators Forum is a collaborative platform for discussing maritime workplace health and safety. Its main aim is to improve safety for domestic commercial vessels.

All domestic commercial vessels must have a certificate of survey unless exempt.

There are few exceptions to the prohibition of garbage discharge under MARPOL. Breaches can result in significant penalties.

There are a number of certificates and permits you need if you are operating a domestic commercial vessel.

In this safety lesson, veteran trawl fisher Mark Millward explains what he has learned from involvement in person overboard incidents. Mark has operated in the Queensland East Coast and Torres Strait Prawn Trawl Fisheries for over 40 years.

Get your Rating certificate of proficiency revalidated before it expires.

Read the policy and guidelines relating to the automatic identification system (AIS) in Australia.

Read about the results of the consultation on new reporting rules for lost and observed freight containers at sea, mainly affecting Marine Order 27 (MO27)

Read about the changes we have made to the NSCV since 2020.

Watch previous webinars and access webinar Q & As and presentations.

It’s important to maintain your lifejacket according to the manufacturer’s instructions so it works when you need it.

This five-year outlook of future action covers specific industry issues, international developments, priorities for standards, and legislative expiries.