A master or owner of a vessel may apply for an exemption from the requirement to navigate a vessel with a licensed pilot in a compulsory pilotage area

Globally, nitrogen oxide (NOx) emissions are controlled through emission standards for marine diesel engines with a power output greater than 130 kilowatts (kW).

This advice is for ship owners and masters. We will undertake a focused inspection campaign (FIC) on livestock ships from 1 March to 31 August 2021. The campaign will target all livestock ships departing Australian ports.

Our eligibility requirements for sailing vessels.

Scams are intended to trick you into giving out your personal information or paying money.

The National Plan uses a risk based approach to reduce the impact of maritime environment emergencies.

This page contains a list of past changes to Marine Orders and International Maritime Organization (IMO) resolutions.

Requirements for national colours of flags for Australian ships.

A training organisation must apply to be accredited to provide approved VTS training.

Key trends and safety insights from marine incidents reported to us in 2025 and trend analysis for previous years.

If you are an assessor from a registered training organisation (RTO) in Australia, you can validate entries in a task book if you need third party evidence of the competence of a student.

Our free webinars provide useful information and guidance about maritime safety, marine environment protection and maritime aviation search and research.

Guidance on crewing of domestic commercial vessels as per Schedule 1 Clause 6 - Appropriate crewing and Clause 8 - Minimum crewing of Marine Order 504 (Certificates of operation - national law) 2024. Schedule 1 applies to all vessels other than class 4 vessels.

There are two methods of obtaining a verified gross mass (VGM). The VGM is mandatory for cargoes to be loaded onto a vessel.

Our latest statement about data submitted to the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA).

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.

We are responsible for leading national policy on vessel traffic services (VTS).

Your vessel may be considered a regulated Australian vessel (RAV).

Fees related to registration on the Australian General Shipping Register and Australian International Shipping Register.