Safeguard your vessel and operation with an active maintenance plan.

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.

Obligations of registered agents of Australian registered ships.

Since December 2016, we have conducted 185 compliance checks on 88 cruise ships with 100 per cent compliance observed.

Search for a registered ship on the Australian General and International Shipping Registers.

A garbage management plan is an effective way to reduce garbage generated on board and ensure its effective disposal, to protect our marine environment. Under Australian maritime legislation it is mandatory for certain vessels to carry a garbage management plan.

Under Marine Order 503 a transitional vessel is an existing vessel that has: 

How to calculate and record your sea service for a near coastal certificate of competency.

Our process for conducting Registered training organisation evaluations.

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

This guidance assists the offshore oil and gas industry in understanding the intent of marine order 47 (Offshore industry units), made under the Navigation Act 2012.

We have offices all around Australia. You can contact our state offices using the details below.

In this edition we talk about audits and application assessments, compass adjustment requirements, uncrewed barges and more.

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

These guidelines aim to assist small1 DCV operations to undertake a risk assessment as part of the vessel’s safety management system.

Lives continue to be lost every year in Australia when people go overboard from vessels, without a lifejacket. The simple truth is lifejackets save lives, but only if they’re worn. It’s time to get on board with lifejacket safety.

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