You can use the examiner checklists as study guides.These programs of study are guides only and the content of individual oral examinations may vary as the examiner may not cover all areas

The technologies which support our search and rescue (SAR) response.

If special circumstances mean that you require an extension of time for your vessel's periodic survey, you can make an application under for Marine Safety (Periodic survey, equipment certification and compass adjustment) Exemption (Exemption 06).

Installing and programming an automatic identification systems (AIS).

This handbook is an information resource for those involved in the transport of dangerous goods intended to be shipped by sea.

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

We use marine orders to give effect to international and national conventions and standards. Find out more about these conventions and standards and how you can access them as publications.

The IMO has agreed that marking requirements should be developed for commercial fishing gear.

These are the deficiencies for MARPOL that our inspectors have found.

The Vessel Traffic Services Advisory Group (VTSAG) discusses matters relating to Vessel Traffic Services (VTS) in Australia.

A guide to help domestic commercial marine adventure tourism operators develop their safety management systems (SMS)

The type of EPIRB you need depends on vessel class, length, flotation and operating area.

Seafarers often spend many months working away from family and friends with this situation being made worse if the vessel they are engaged on is involved in a maritime accident

We collect and analyse information from reported marine incidents to improve safety across the maritime industry.