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This edition outlines an upcoming campaign on plan approval documentation and fire safety, initial survey recommendations and more.

If you’re a seafarer or marine surveyor and want to apply for a skilled visa to live and work in Australia, you may need a migration skills assessment. Find out what you need to do and how to apply.

Standards for electrical installations, safety, testing and repair.

How to get a Watchkeeper deck certificate of competency if you are a Royal Australian Navy (RAN) Maritime warfare officer or Rating.

Standards for maintaining stability during day-to-day operations while the hull is intact.

The International Maritime Organization (IMO) is working to reduce the loss and discharge of fishing gear into the sea.

The PSL applies to vessels that have carried 10 tonnes or more of oil while operating in Australia, any time during a quarter. It helps fund the response to marine pollution incidents.

Follow these steps if you want to take a DCV overseas for dry docking, sale or delivery.

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

We sought feedback on proposed changes to Marine Order 25 (Equipment – lifesaving) 2014 (MO25). MO25 sets out requirements for carrying and testing life-saving equipment and recovering people from water.

These fees are for certificates of competency, certificates of operation, certificates of survey, the surveyor accreditation scheme, and National Law exemptions.

Safeguard your vessel and operation with an active maintenance plan.

We sought feedback on proposed changes to Marine Order 53 (Vessels in polar waters) 2016 (MO53). The changes will ensure the marine order aligns with the new requirements following amendments to SOLAS and the Polar Code.

Consultation on Marine Order 44 closed on 1 March 2019.

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

Guidance on using an exhaust gas cleaning system (EGCS) to meet the fuel sulphur limit of 0.50% m/m, as required under MARPOL Annex VI and Australian law.