Compasses, nautical charts, chart systems, and publications.

Lives continue to be lost every year in Australia when people go overboard from vessels, without a lifejacket. The simple truth is lifejackets save lives, but only if they’re worn. It’s time to get on board with lifejacket safety.

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

Tonnages for each Royal Australian Navy (RAN) vessel, current, decommissioned, and under construction.

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

We provide a range of geographic information as digital maps and spatial data sets. This visual geographic data is used to support search and rescue, pollution response, vessel tracking, and navigation in Australian waters. Some data access may require you to pay a fee.

Use these forms to apply for and manage your accreditation as a marine surveyor.

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

Latest standards for wheelhouse visibility, emergency escapes, crew and passenger accommodation, and personal safety on domestic commercial vessels. Includes updated requirements for evacuation, signage and preventing falls overboard.

All domestic commercial vessels must have a certificate of survey unless exempt.

We make a range of information available for public access. You can also formally request access to documents we hold under the Freedom of Information Act 1982 (FOI Act).

Be prepared before your trip. Stay safe at sea, on land or in the air.

Standards for vessels used for special work.

When completing a bunker delivery note, you will need to include specific details.

This marine notice draws attention to important information regarding the proper operation of Electronic Chart Display and Information Systems (ECDIS), including the importance of adequate and up to date Electronic Navigational Charts (ENCs), for ships visiting Australian ports.

This trial will support ongoing work to divert recyclable waste from international ships to domestic recycling, so it doesn’t end up in landfill.

Download a copy of the requirements for each near coastal certificate.