Australia is a part of the International Maritime Organization — maritime safety and marine pollution prevention are more effective when carried out internationally.

1. The criteria for the issue to a person of a trainee pilot licence are that the person: (a)  is entitled to work in Australia; and (b)  holds: 

Read about the results of the consultation on amendments to Marine Order 53, which implements new safety of navigation and voyage planning requirements for vessels operating in polar waters.

This course is designed for people who may perform or support the role of finance officer during a marine pollution response.

Our SAR observer program trains SES volunteers to look for signs of people in distress from the air.

Our search and rescue modules provide background information as well as information about preparation, principles of how to conduct a search and rescue operation and how to respond to specific kinds of emergency.

See how New Zealand are recognised to obtain an Australian domestic near coastal certificate.

We cannot process or issue any certificate or endorsement if your application is incomplete.

We follow the guidance of international conventions when conducting search and rescue (SAR) activities.

We have released some safety guidance for commercial parasailing operators. Parasailing vessels are considered domestic commercial vessels under the National law.

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

Some vessels do not have to be surveyed. Depending on the type of vessel, you may need to apply for approval to operate.