Our search and rescue incidents from 2015–16.

Guidance on ensuring appropriate crewing for safe navigation for domestic commercial vessels.

Instructions for accredited surveyors to conduct surveys and inspections of domestic commercial vessels.

Our search and rescue incidents from 2017–18.

If you are serving or have served in the Royal Australian Navy (RAN) as a Maritime Warfare Officer, this information explains how to qualify for an International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarer (STCW) certificate of competency for a: Chief mate Master less than 3000 GT Master

We have released some safety guidance for commercial parasailing operators. Parasailing vessels are considered domestic commercial vessels under the National law.

Our regulatory plan is produced annually and contains planned changes to our regulatory instruments.

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.

On 21 July 1991 Greek tanker Kirki lost its bow off the coast of Western Australia, resulting in a major pollution incident.

How to calculate your sea service in trailer hopper suction dredgers operating in ports, inshore and in limited near coastal areas.

Accredited government and private surveyors, and recognised organisations who are qualified to conduct surveys on domestic commercial vessels.

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.

Find safety equipment guides for class 1, 2 and 3 vessels that hold a certificate of survey.

A Satellite-Based Augmentation System (SBAS) is now available in the Australia and New Zealand region.

Why you need a maritime mobile service identity (MMSI), and how to apply for one.

In this edition we look at the most common reasons for certificate of survey refusal.

The information you provide in your incident report plays an important part in guiding the way we improve maritime safety for everybody on the water. By reporting marine incidents to us, you are also meeting your reporting obligations under Australian laws.

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

Residual current devices minimise the risk of a person receiving an electric shock or being electrocuted when using plug-in electrical equipment on board vessels.