Australia's national search and rescue (SAR) engagement—how we collaborate with the SAR community.

Consultation on Marine Order 44 closed on 1 March 2019.

Mohammed Taslim is passionate about marine education in the Pacific and has his sights set on promoting e-learning study for seafarers in Fiji in the not-too-distant future.

Find out about the automatic identification system (AIS).

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

On Sunday 9 January 2012, the cargo vessel the MV Tycoon broke free from its mooring at Flying Fish Cove, Christmas Island, and washed against the seawall and nearby cliff face. The ship had been loading phosphate at the time of the incident.

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This exemption allows DCV owners an extension of time for obtaining periodic or load line surveys, or a new certificate of currency for equipment. It also allows them to operate without required compass adjustments or while a liferaft is being serviced.

The search and rescue (SAR) satellite system we use in the Australian SAR region.

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

Find out how to provide a photo that meets our requirements for your certificate application.

This course is designed for people who may perform or support the role of finance officer during a marine pollution response.

IMO performance standards require back-up arrangements to be in place in case of ECDIS failure.

Use an Australian seafarers service book (ASSB) to keep a record of your sea service on an Australian or international vessel in international waters.

Find out about permitted tolerance, enforcement of requirements and how we will deal with delays in transmitting the VGM electronically.