We have approved these courses if you want to qualify for a certificate under international training conventions.

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

This safety alert provides guidance to operators of domestic commercial vessels (DCVs) on risks associated with safety management systems inadequately considering electrical systems and other potential fire hazards.

When Port Hedland VTS received notification of four people clinging to a vessel in the anchorage zone, they wasted no time co-ordinating local assets to effect a rescue worthy of a nomination for the Australian VTS Award.

This program of regulatory activities was completed during the 2017–2018 financial year.

Alerts the maritime industry to findings of two recent accident investigations conducted by the Australian Transport Safety Bureau and the New Zealand Transport Accident Investigation Commission.

A super yacht or white boat are colloquial terms for a large yacht.

Standards for maintaining stability during day-to-day operations while the hull is intact.

Installing and programming an automatic identification systems (AIS).

Advice on maintaining rescue boats in working order.

We consulted you about vessel reporting systems.

Look out for marine fauna and report any collisions.

This report provides an overview of the consultation process, key issues raised during public consultation and the key changes to the Marine Order.

Read about the results of the consultation on new reporting rules for lost and observed freight containers at sea, mainly affecting Marine Order 27 (MO27)

All regulated Australian vessels must have a minimum safe crewing determination (MSCD). Find out how to prepare your crewing arrangement, check qualifications, and submit your application or renewal.