DCV Safety Alert: 1/2021 aims to raise awareness of recommendations made by the United States, National Transportation Safety Board, following the investigation into the fire and subsequent loss of the passenger vessel Conception.

Compasses, nautical charts, chart systems, and publications.

Trajectory models can help predict spill behaviour in the marine environment. If you are from one of our National Plan partner agencies, you can request a spill trajectory model when an oil or chemical spill occurs.

Find out about vessel categories, calculating vessel size, and read the dictionary of definitions.

There are a number of certificates and permits you need if you are operating a domestic commercial vessel.

The safety and medical equipment you need will depend on your vessel and operation.

We collect and analyse information from reported marine incidents to improve safety across the maritime industry.

Discover key data on complaints about seafarer living and working conditions, inspection activities, and how we ensure seafarers visiting Australian ports are protected under international maritime labour standards.

The information you provide in your incident report plays an important part in guiding the way we improve maritime safety for everybody on the water. By reporting marine incidents to us, you are also meeting your reporting obligations under Australian laws.

Using an advanced under keel clearance management (UKCM) system will reduce your chances of running aground.

Learn your options for fulfilling the mandatory requirement to hold a first aid certificate or equivalent when applying for a domestic certificate of competency.

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

Prepare and submit your application for a role with us.