Accredited government and private surveyors, and recognised organisations who are qualified to conduct surveys on domestic commercial vessels.

AMSA approved training organisations delivering Continued competence (Certificate of Safety Training) (COST).

As the national standard is updated, generic equivalent standards (GES) are being superseded.

We are responsible for approving coastal pilotage training providers and courses.

The global maritime distress and safety system (GMDSS) connects you to coast stations and vessels via satellite and radio communications when you're out at sea.

NOPSEMA has been working with state authorities to improve and streamline consultation practices within the offshore petroleum industry, and provide advice on regulatory requirements for offshore petroleum activities.

Globally, nitrogen oxide (NOx) emissions are controlled through emission standards for marine diesel engines with a power output greater than 130 kilowatts (kW).

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Ships registered on the Australian general shipping register have Australian nationality.

Join the event online or in person at East Fremantle Yacht Club in WA.

The Maritine Agencies Forum (MAF) provides a forum for collaboration on maritime safety and other issues.

Follow these steps if your RAV is no longer carrying out commercial operations outside the Australian Economic Exclusion Zone (EEZ) or it's being brought to Australia to operate as a DCV.

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.

Guidance on crewing of domestic commercial vessels as per Schedule 1 Clause 6 - Appropriate crewing and Clause 8 - Minimum crewing of Marine Order 504 (Certificates of operation - national law) 2024. Schedule 1 applies to all vessels other than class 4 vessels.

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Apply for acceptance on the oil spill control agents register.

The provision of adequate port waste reception facilities for ship-generated waste is vital to preventing marine pollution.