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.

There are 48 infringements listed in the national law that can apply to vessel owners, masters, crew, or passengers. You can avoid an infringement notice by making sure your vessel, crew, and operations comply with the national law.

All domestic commercial vessels must have a certificate of survey unless exempt.

Marine incidents are defined by relevant Australian laws and include a number of different types of incidents.

Environmental, scientific and technical functions and resources in spill response.

If your ship is found to have deficiencies during an inspection, you may be detained and delayed for an unknown amount of time.

This program of regulatory activities was completed during the 2017–2018 financial year.

A master acted quickly when a passenger deliberately jumped into the water while the vessel was berthing.

There are few exceptions to the prohibition of garbage discharge under MARPOL. Breaches can result in significant penalties.

The RFL applies to most sea-going vessels operating in Australia. It helps fund the cost of safety activities, such as vessel inspections and surveys.