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.

We are responsible for approving coastal pilotage training providers and courses.

We implement the regulations under the Maritime Labour Convention 2006 in Australia via supporting legislation which applies to all commercial vessels.

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

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

This five-year outlook of future action covers specific industry issues, international developments, priorities for standards, and legislative expiries.

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

The purpose of this notice is to remind vessel owners, operators and masters of:

Common questions about the National Standard for Commercial Vessels, Part C–Design and construction, Section 2, Watertight and weathertight integrity.

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

The FOI disclosure list describes the documents disclosed under the Freedom of Information Act, and the date of disclosure.

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

All domestic commercial vessels under the national law are required to meet design, construction, stability and equipment standards.

Recent public consultations which are now closed.

Under the National Plan, we have marine pollution response equipment positioned in strategic locations around Australia to support response to an incident.

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

How to obtain a certificate of equivalence.