Australian legislative requirements preventing pollution from discharge of garbage.

In 2023, the International Maritime Organization (IMO) adopted a revised strategy on reduction of greenhouse gas emissions from ships.

All domestic commercial vessels are required to have a national law certificate of survey—unless an exemption applies.

These instructions for ship registration and transfer of ownership are provided for ship brokers and agents.

Understand the regulatory requirements under the Marine Safety (Domestic Commercial Vessels) National Law 2012 (National Law) for unpowered barges.

Follow these steps if your RAV is no longer carrying out commercial operations outside the Australian Economic Exclusion Zone (EEZ) or it's being brought to Australia to operate as a DCV.

A summary of discharge standards under MARPOL and local regulations if you are operating your vessel in Australian waters.

On 29 October 1981 the 213-metre 16,336 gross tonnage Ro-Ro container vessel, Anro Asia, grounded near the northern tip of Bribie Island while entering Moreton Bay.

Learn how to manage your garbage on a domestic commercial vessel (DCV).

Be prepared before your trip. Stay safe in the air.

We consulted you about vessel reporting systems.

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

On 6 November 2021, while enroute, a passenger charter (Class 1E) vessel’s inadequately secured swim platform gate opened when a passenger and toddler leant against it causing the two passengers to fall into the water. The investigation identified that there was no locking bolt on the gate, no risk assessments and no passenger verification procedures in place. 

This applies to approved Registered training organisations (RTOs) delivering International Maritime Organisation’s (IMO) Standards of Training Certification and Watchkeeping training leading to a certificate of competency.

Globally, nitrogen oxide (NOx) emissions are controlled through emission standards for marine diesel engines with a power output greater than 130 kilowatts (kW).

The following vessels are our declared off-shore industry vessels and trading vessels that work in inland and near coastal waters.

Survey passenger vessels with offshore operations Class 1C (with berthed passengers), 2B and 3B, are required to carry a Scale E medical cabinet and a Scale F First aid kit on board.