How to get a National Law certificate if you have a perpetual certificate, or if your certificate expired more than 5 years ago.

About the feedback we received on the National System for Domestic Commercial Vessel Safety transition.

Use the My Boat online system to understand and comply with safety requirements, legislation and standards for your domestic commercial vessel.

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.

Learn about our oral exams and how to make a booking.

The Modernised Australian Ship Tracking and Reporting System (MASTREP) is a ship reporting system designed to contribute to safety of life at sea.

The IMO has agreed that marking requirements should be developed for commercial fishing gear.

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

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.

Anyone can report a marine safety concern to us.

Middleton Kirwasi Gwaday travelled from his home country Papua New Guinea to complete a master's degree in Sweden.

In some circumstances, it is mandatory to make a MARPOL report for certain pollution incidents.

We provide a search and rescue (SAR) service for Australia. This allows us to quickly deploy a SAR response for anyone in distress.

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

Safeguard your vessel and operation with an active maintenance plan.