Ships that are not operated and managed to meet applicable standards, and relevant Australian laws, pose an increased risk to seafarers, other ships and the marine environment. These ships may be refused access or granted conditional entry to Australian ports

You must read and agree to this policy and rules of conduct before booking your exam.

Descriptions of the courses available to responders under the National Plan for Maritime Environmental Emergencies.

Requirements for national colours of flags for Australian ships.

The Australian Hydrographic Office (AHO) produces and publishes Electronic Navigational Charts (ENC) covering Australian, Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands and Australian Antarctic Territory waters.

Lives continue to be lost every year in Australia when people go overboard from vessels, without a lifejacket. The simple truth is lifejackets save lives, but only if they’re worn. It’s time to get on board with lifejacket safety.

Find out who can be the designated person for a DCV and what they need to do.

We authorise and audit vessel traffic service (VTS) providers in Australia.

Purpose To ensure that navigation corridors are used appropriately when planning on ECDIS, and to ensure that a voyage plan approved by the ship’s Master is executed within the planne

All domestic commercial vessels are required to have a national law certificate of survey—unless an exemption applies.

You have a responsibility not to pollute the sea, and to be aware of the laws about oil and garbage pollution from vessels, including fishing vessels.

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A garbage management plan is an effective way to reduce garbage generated on board and ensure its effective disposal, to protect our marine environment. Under Australian maritime legislation it is mandatory for certain vessels to carry a garbage management plan.

You need to keep your certificate of recognition current to keep working as an international seafarer in Australia. Make sure you renew your overseas (primary) STCW certificate before applying to revalidate your CoR.

Find local suppliers of fuel oil in the Northern Territory.

In this edition we look at the most common reasons for certificate of survey refusal.

Find local suppliers of fuel oil in Tasmania.

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.

Find local suppliers of fuel oil in South Australia in the register below.