Instructions for registered training organisations (RTOs).

Navigational maritime safety information (MSI) for NAVAREA X and Australian coastal areas is issued by the Joint Rescue Coordination Centre (JRCC) Australia. Navigational warnings are current for the time indicated and can be updated by refreshing the webpage.

Find safety equipment guides for non-survey vessels based on class and type of operation.

Under Marine Order 503 a transitional vessel is an existing vessel that has: 

A gala dinner will be held in Newcastle, NSW on 1 September 2023 to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the Mission to Seafarers’ presence in Newcastle.

From 6 to 9 August 2018 Newcastle hosted the 27th professional development workshop of the National Plan Environment, Scientific and Technical (ES&T) Network.

During a private charter a passenger fell down a stairwell and sustained serious injuries. The area around the top of the stairwell had a recess that reduced the floor area slightly and could be missed during movements. The stairs themselves were not found to be contributory to this incident. However, the spiral design proved problematic for providing post-incident medical assistance for the passenger. Any area that may present a safety risk to passengers onboard a vessel should be risk assessed, with appropriate control measures put in place to ensure passenger safety.

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

Since 2020, 345 serious crew injuries have been reported to us from regulated Australian vessels and foreign flagged vessels in Australian waters. Find out how effective risk assessments can help prevent accidents onboard.

There are standards of competence you must achieve to be able to work on an international fishing vessel.

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

Residual current devices minimise the risk of a person receiving an electric shock or being electrocuted when using plug-in electrical equipment on board vessels.

The National Plan for Maritime Environmental Emergencies (the National Plan) was reviewed in 2023-2024. The review made 11 recommendations.

You need to revalidate your STCW CoP or CoC every 5 years. The exact requirements depend on your certificate, sea service and training.

If you have recently changed your name, you can apply to get it changed on your certificate of competency and receive a replacement.

The Australian Search and Rescue (SAR) Awards 2022-23 will be presented at an event in Hobart on 19 October.

This policy provides guidance to developers on how to ensure safe navigation in and around offshore renewable energy infrastructure (OREI).