Australia can request and receive information on vessels travelling within 1000 nautical miles off its coast.

Find out how New Zealand STCW seafarer certificates compare to Australian STCW seafarer certificates.

Our structure gives you an idea of which area can help you when you get in touch.

If you have been issued with an infringement notice, you have 28 days to pay the infringement penalty or contact us about your payment options.

Information for ship owners and operators about the application of the Bunkers Convention in Australia.

Australian legislative requirements preventing pollution from discharge of garbage.

Engines, propulsion, fuel, fluid, steering and ancillary systems.

Being a seafarer can be demanding at the best of times.

We have issued an updated marine notice for Under Keel Clearance Management (UKCM) in Torres Strait. This notice outlines the management framework, summarises the responsibilities and reminds all coastal pilots transiting ships when they are required to use the Under Keel Clearance Management (UKCM) system.

A list of all our approved short courses.

If you’re a seafarer or marine surveyor and want to apply for a skilled visa to live and work in Australia, you may need a migration skills assessment. Find out what you need to do and how to apply.

Reminding those who own, operate or are on board Australian ships, about offences under Australian sanction laws. The information has been prepared by the Australian Sanctions Office.

Australia has an interest in ensuring that the ships which visit our ports and transit our waters are seaworthy, have competent crews, and are able to safely navigate through our sensitive marine areas.

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.

Requirements for carrying an automatic identification system (AIS) are specified in marine orders.

It is mandatory under Australian law for certain vessels and fixed or floating platforms to carry a garbage management plan, display placards and maintain a garbage record book.