Read a summary of results from the mid-2024 consultation on Marine Order 11 and download a copy of the full report.

During the COVID-19 pandemic many seafarers have played an essential role.

You can submit your completed Seafarer form 419 or Certificate of competency application form 426 at participating Australia Post retail outlets.

Requirements for national colours of flags for Australian ships.

Marine Order 55 (Vessels carrying industrial personnel) 2024 Consultation Report – Feb - Apr 2024

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.

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

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

A safety management system (also referred to as an SMS) is a systematic approach to managing safety.

Read about the results of consultation on proposed amendments to Marine Orders 15 and MO49 to introduce restrictions on the use of perfluorooctane sulfonic acid in firefighting foams.

Generic equivalent solutions (GES) support national standards by allowing the use of new technology and other solutions.

In this edition we talk about audits and application assessments.

Sudden vessel movement resulting in master incapacitation highlights onboard safety risks

How to calculate and record your sea service for a near coastal certificate of competency.

We sought feedback on proposed changes to Marine Order 53 (Vessels in polar waters) 2016 (MO53). The changes will ensure the marine order aligns with the new requirements following amendments to SOLAS and the Polar Code.

Check current fees for STCW certificates, assessments and related services. All fees are in Australian dollars (AUD).