If you are no longer carrying out commercial operations outside the Australian exclusive economic zone, you can switch to being a domestic commercial vessel by surrendering your regulated Australian vessel (RAV) Certificate of survey , Maritime Labour Certificate, and load line certificate. You can then apply for domestic commercial vessel certification.

We work with a range of stakeholders on education and safety in the Torres Strait.

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

You have a responsibility not to pollute the sea, and to be aware of the laws about oil and garbage pollution from vessels, including fishing vessels.

DCV Safety Alert: 1/2021 aims to raise awareness of recommendations made by the United States, National Transportation Safety Board, following the investigation into the fire and subsequent loss of the passenger vessel Conception.

Instructions for accredited surveyors to conduct surveys and inspections of domestic commercial vessels.

The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has developed tools to support the implementation of the low sulphur fuel limit.

Australia is a part of the International Maritime Organization — maritime safety and marine pollution prevention are more effective when carried out internationally.

Common questions about the National Standard for Commercial Vessels, Part C–Design and construction, Section 2, Watertight and weathertight integrity.

Payment options for marine levies, fees, or charges.

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

The mooring snagged on an unseen underwater object and the chain was pulled out of the bow roller and down the side of the vessel. The vessel capsized with no resulting injuries.

Australia's national search and rescue (SAR) engagement—how we collaborate with the SAR community.

On 3 December 1987 the Nella Dan ran aground in strong winds in Buckle Bay, Macquarie Island.