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

Explore the trends in vessel design, materials and certification shaping Australia’s domestic fleet. See what was built, where, and how vessels are evolving to meet industry needs.

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

Find out how to provide a photo that meets our requirements for your certificate application.

Annex VI of the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (MARPOL Annex VI) allows ships to use exhaust gas cleaning systems (EGCS) to comply with the 0.50 per cent m/m sulphur fuel oil limit that commenced on 1 January 2020

A video tutorial on claiming a survey in the MARS system, for the use of marine surveyors in Australia.

We want to know what you think about enhancing safety management on passenger vessels.

Standards for appliances using liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) systems as a fuel source.

This safety lesson describes how experienced Queensland prawn trawl fisher, Tony Sterling, developed an inpull winch that pulls in both sides of the trawl gear at the same time. The winch has delivered major safety benefits because crew no longer need to go out onto the booms.

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.

We welcome your views on the marking of fishing gear and reporting lost or discharged fishing gear, to inform Australia's position on proposed new international requirements.

Read about the panel of experts that helps advise on the National Standard for Commercial Vessels.

Anyone can report a marine safety concern to us.