You can use some STCW certificates in place of equivalent near coastal certificates to work on a domestic commercial vessel.

As a statutory authority, we work with the guidance of legislation.

This marine notice draws attention to the importance of providing shore leave to seafarers, for ships visiting Australian ports.

How to get a engineering qualifications recognized if you are a Royal Australian Navy (RAN) seaman officer.

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.

If you have an alternative way of meeting your safety requirements, you can make an equivalent means of compliance application.

Find forms you might need to make sure you hold the right qualifications.

The Navigation Act 2012 is legislation which covers international ship and seafarer safety, protect the marine environment where it relates to shipping and the actions of seafarers in Australian waters.

Defining a 'novel vessel', their requirements, and pathways to certify them.

Fatigue management requirements for domestic commercial vessels (DCVs).

Scams are intended to trick you into giving out your personal information or paying money.

We implement the regulations under the Maritime Labour Convention 2006 in Australia via supporting legislation which applies to all commercial vessels.

There are a range of chemical tools which can reduce the harmful effects of an oil spill.

When a livestock ship, certified with an Australian Certificate for the Carriage of Livestock (ACCL), carries cattle and/or buffalo, cargo hold decks should be washed and cleaned regularly.

A gala dinner will be held in Newcastle, NSW on 1 September 2023 to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the Mission to Seafarers’ presence in Newcastle.