We work with a range of stakeholders on education and safety in the Torres Strait.

Our approach to comply with the Marine Safety (Domestic Commercial Vessel) National Law 2012 from 1 July 2018 to 30 June 2019.

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.

In this edition we explain about National Law audits,

Our search and rescue incidents from 2018–19.

Australia is a part of the International Maritime Organization — maritime safety and marine pollution prevention are more effective when carried out internationally.

In this edition we talk about audits and application assessments.

This consultation feedback report is based on submissions to us via an online form and Facebook.

From 1 July 2018, new survey requirements for domestic commercial vessels apply. This includes changes to marine order 503 to apply the new periodic survey requirements to all vessels required to be in survey—existing, transitional and new vessels.

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

We are Australia’s national maritime safety regulator for domestic commercial vessels that operate within Australian waters.

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

A Satellite-Based Augmentation System (SBAS) is now available in the Australia and New Zealand region.

Transfer, suspend or revoke a certificate or approval for a domestic commercial vessel. You may need to transfer the certificate or approval when you sell or purchase a vessel.

Learn how non-shipborne AIS units are managed and find out what’s required to apply to operate a base station or AtoN in Australia.

Keeping a radio watch saves lives. Use this guidance to set up your radio watchkeeping process and comply with Marine Order 504.

We want your feedback on the proposal to cease high frequency (HF) radiotelephone monitoring of distress and safety communications in Australia.