Follow these steps to apply for an initial STCW certificate of competency or certificate of proficiency. Find out what you need to do to meet eligibility requirements, complete training and sea service and submit your application.

The International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (MARPOL) is the main international convention for addressing ship sourced pollution.

Being a seafarer can be demanding at the best of times.

Survey modifiers are high risk operations and vessel attributes that change the survey and other requirements that would otherwise apply to the vessel.

This consultation feedback report is based on submissions to us via an online form and Facebook.

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

As the national standard is updated, generic equivalent standards (GES) are being superseded.

All domestic commercial vessels must have a certificate of survey unless exempt.

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

The type of EPIRB you need depends on vessel class, length, flotation and operating area.

Our role in working with the offshore industry.

Overview of the international and domestic legislation and standards that apply in Australia.

Find out what the Maritime Labour Convention 2006 (MLC) covers and how it's implemented in Australia.

Find out what safety checks you need to do before carrying a fishery observer onboard. 

Specifies the minimum standards for design and construction and safety equipment.

Safeguard your vessel and operation with an active maintenance plan.

Our regulatory program is prepared annually and contains details of planned and completed changes to our regulatory instruments