All ships of 5,000 gross tonnage and above engaged in international voyages must collect data on fuel consumption, distance travelled and hours underway.

The 271st meeting of the Board was held on Wednesday, 5 March 2025 in Canberra, ACT.

Oil spill control agents (OSCA) may assist in oil spill clean up in Australian waters.

Search for a registered ship on the Australian General and International Shipping Registers.

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

We inspect domestic commercial vessels to ensure crew, vessel, and operational safety.

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To confirm an engine with a power output of greater than 130 kilowatts (kW) is compliant with nitrogen oxide (NOx) emission standards, it must be accompanied by an Engine International Air Pollution Prevention (EIAPP) certificate and supporting Technical File.

From 1 May 2023 to 30 June 2023, we will undertake a focused inspection campaign (FIC) on planned maintenance requirements for domestic commercial vessels (DCVs).

View the list of vessels declared not to be regulated Australian vessels (RAVs) under section 19 of the Navigation Act 2012

IMO performance standards require back-up arrangements to be in place in case of ECDIS failure.

If you submit an incomplete application, we will not progress your application for a domestic commercial vessel permission or approval.

These guidelines aim to assist small1 DCV operations to undertake a risk assessment as part of the vessel’s safety management system.

We want your feedback on the proposal to cease high frequency (HF) radiotelephone monitoring of distress and safety communications in Australia.

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.