We have a legislative requirement to report on our activities, funding and operations. We provide annual reports to government, and publish our regulatory plans, corporate plans, and plan on a page to fulfill this requirement.

When operating in the marine environment, there are compliance requirements you must meet. These include safety requirements, regular vessel surveys, permits and certificates of operation.

The National Standard for Commercial Vessels (NSCV) provides standards for vessel design, construction and equipment for domestic commercials vessels. We maintain a list of current and superseded versions of the NSCV for your information.

We are Australia's national agency responsible for maritime safety, protection of the marine environment, and maritime aviation search and rescue.

We often seek input from interested stakeholders during operational and regulatory processes.

Government and industry in Australia work together to respond rapidly and effectively to maritime casualties when they occur in our region. We have national arrangements which include place of refuge and emergency towage options for vessels in an emergency situation.

Australia implements a range of standards and regulations to protect the marine environment from pollution. These standards and regulations ensure we meet international obligations. You must comply with these regulations and report marine pollution incidents. You may also need to make a general incident report.