January - March 2026There were 335 reported incidents involving domestic commercial vessels in Quarter 1 of 2026. Of these, 44 were serious and 1 very serious.

In this edition we talk about recent surveyor audits.

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.

Find out if you can get an equivalent certificate for your New Zealand engineering certificate of competency.

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.

Our search and rescue incidents from 2015–16.

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.

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

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.

Our regulatory program is prepared annually and contains details of planned and completed changes to our regulatory instruments.

The tender process for the next round of contracts to maintain Australia's aids to navigation network starts in July 2026. Find out more about this upcoming opportunity.

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.

Electronic visual distress signals are not a substitute for conventional pyrotechnic flares.

We work with a range of stakeholders on education and safety in the Torres Strait.

The FOI disclosure list describes the documents disclosed under the Freedom of Information Act, and the date of disclosure.

Use the My Boat online system to understand and comply with safety requirements, legislation and standards for your domestic commercial vessel.

Instructions for accredited surveyors to conduct surveys and inspections of domestic commercial vessels.