We have a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the International Maritime Organization (IMO).

Learn about our oral exams and how to make a booking.

The type of EPIRB you need depends on vessel class, length, flotation and operating area.

You must revalidate your CoST every 5 years to keep it current. Find out when to apply, what you need and how to revalidate your CoST.

Under Marine Order 503 a transitional vessel is an existing vessel that has: 

This Marine Notice reminds shipowners, operators, masters, crews, recognised organisations, marine pilots and pilotage providers about their obligation to provide and ensure continued safe pilot transfer arrangements on ships.

If you are an assessor from a registered training organisation (RTO) in Australia, you can validate entries in a task book if you need third party evidence of the competence of a student.

Proof of identity is required when applying for a certificate of competency or seafarer’s service book.

Providing 24/7 search and rescue (SAR) service for Australia.

Our free webinars provide useful information and guidance about maritime safety, marine environment protection and maritime aviation search and research.

Advisory note for the offshore petroleum industry on environmental plans and oil pollution emergency plans.

Guidance for mariners and port stakeholders on the difference between a vessel traffic service (VTS) and a local port service.

ECDIS familiarisation ensures that master and navigating officers are familiar with the specific make and model of the ECDIS equipment onboard (including backup) before taking charge of a navigational watch.

List of Certificate of safety training (full course) organisations