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

The following definitions explain the terms used specifically in the Maritime Training (MT) series documents for Registered training organisations (RTOs)

Our 24/7 centre responds to search and rescue (SAR) incidents throughout Australia.

Vessels refused access to Australian ports and vessels given warnings in relation to serious deficiencies.

Survey vessels in these classes are required to carry a Scale F first aid kit on board: 1B, 1C (with unberthed passengers), 1D (with berthed passengers), 1E (with berthed passengers), 2B, 2C, 3B and 3C.

Proof of identity is required when applying for a certificate of competency or seafarer’s service book.

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Survey vessels in these classes are required to carry a Scale G first aid kit on board: 1D (with unberthed passengers), 1E (with unberthed passengers), 2D, 2E, 3D and 3E.

Survey passenger vessels with offshore operations Class 1C (with berthed passengers), 2B and 3B, are required to carry a Scale E medical cabinet and a Scale F First aid kit on board.

The International Maritime Organization (IMO) governs the agreed minimum requirements for handling and transport of cargoes and dangerous goods.

Find out if the vessel you own or operate under a boat-share agreement is a domestic commercial vessel.

How to meet the medical requirements for domestic seafarer certificates

Master distraction leads to vessel grounding during sea trials

If you have an alternative way of meeting your safety requirements, you can make an equivalent means of compliance application.

The purpose of this marine notice is to draw attention to the International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) non-mandatory revised guidelines for the reduction of underwater radiated noise from shipping to address adverse impacts on marine life.