In Australia, domestic commercial vessels are regulated under the Marine Safety (Domestic Commercial Vessel) National Law Act 2012 (national law act). The National Law Act underpins the National System for Domestic Commercial Vessel Safety (national system).

Knowledge of regulations and duties will help you navigate safely on the seas.

This marine notice advises of the availability of guidance for the recording of operations in the Oil Record Book Part I – machinery space operations (all ships), prepared and issued by the International Maritime Organization (IMO).

We have a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Department of Defence

If you are a Traditional Inhabitant of the Torres Strait and use your TIB to catch seafood and sell it, your boat is being used as a domestic commercial vessel. This page explains what that means, when you can use the TIB-specific exemption, and the steps you must follow to operate safely and legally.

Australia implements a range of standards and regulations to protect the marine environment from pollution.

List of the locations of the debris found from the YM Efficiency, before the salvage operation.

To support wage compliance on foreign-flagged vessels operating in Australian waters, we have an updated Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Fair Work Ombudsman (FWO).

You must read and agree to this policy and rules of conduct before booking your exam.

Prevention from marine pollution is imperative to protect Australia’s unique marine environments and the livelihoods of thousands of Australians.

We have a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the International Maritime Organization (IMO).

Instructions where an Australian commercial vessel under construction is required to undertake sea trials prior to the issuance of statutory certification.Australian vessels intended to b

Your vessel may be considered a regulated Australian vessel (RAV).

An index to guide you through the supporting documents for the National Plan.

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

The benefits and eligibility requirements of registration on the Australian international shipping register (AISR).

We engage with national, domestic, regional and international stakeholders to develop a best practice Australian search and rescue (SAR) system.