Get the latest insights from vessel inspections including detentions, common safety risks and compliance performance. 

Find out what the Maritime Labour Convention 2006 (MLC) covers and how it's implemented in Australia.

Using an advanced under keel clearance management (UKCM) system will reduce your chances of running aground.

Serious injury to pilot on class 2 vessel in poor weather conditions

Apply for an endorsement that allows you to command and operate the engines of a vehicular ferry-in-chains attached to the shore by cable.

Understand the regulatory requirements under the Marine Safety (Domestic Commercial Vessels) National Law 2012 (National Law) for unpowered barges.

There are a number of certificates and permits you need if you are operating a domestic commercial vessel.

All ships of 5,000 gross tonnage and above engaged in international voyages must collect data on fuel consumption, distance travelled and hours underway.

Our stance is that shipping containers lost from ships are a cause of pollution in the marine environment.

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

Use the My Boat online system to understand and comply with safety requirements, legislation and standards for your domestic commercial vessel.

Find out about vessel categories, calculating vessel size, and read the dictionary of definitions.

The 273rd meeting of the Board was held on Wednesday, 25 June 2025 in Canberra, ACT.

A hire vessel capsized after it was beached on a sandbank in a designated no-go area. The incident shows why hirers and participants must follow safety briefings and emergency plans.

The International Maritime Organization (IMO) is working to reduce the loss and discharge of fishing gear into the sea.

National Environmental Maritime Operations (NEMO) is an incident management system used to manage and monitor national maritime environmental emergencies.