View the list of vessels declared not to be regulated Australian vessels (RAVs) under section 19 of the Navigation Act 2012

An explosion occurred on a charter fishing vessel whilst berthed. The investigation identified that the ignition source was a lithium-ion battery that was not holding charge connected to a battery charger in a way that bypassed the battery management safety system. The vessel was beyond repair following the explosion.

We are conducting a focused inspection campaign (FIC) on vessel adventure rides and experiences from October 2023 - March 2024.

Specifies the minimum standards for design and construction and safety equipment.

Indexed list of relevant files arranged every six months to give to Parliament and publish on our website.

Book a block of oral exams to be held on-site as a registered training organisation (RTO).

We want your feedback on the proposal to cease high frequency (HF) radiotelephone monitoring of distress and safety communications in Australia.

Find out about permitted tolerance, enforcement of requirements and how we will deal with delays in transmitting the VGM electronically.

Specifies safety standards for the design, construction, equipping and operation of a domestic commercial vessel that is a leisure craft.

We will undertake a focused inspection campaign (FIC) on float-free EPIRB requirements on domestic commercial vessels over the period 1 February to 30 April 2021.

Standards for maintaining buoyancy after flooding, grounding, or collision.

A gala dinner will be held in Newcastle, NSW on 1 September 2023 to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the Mission to Seafarers’ presence in Newcastle.

Get your Master or deck certificate of competency revalidated before it expires.

We want to know what you think about enhancing safety management on passenger vessels.