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

A charter fishing vessel proceeding to a fishing spot began experiencing progressively worsening weather conditions and water ingress. Despite the owner’s warning prior to departure and passenger complaints, the master continued to the fishing destination. Strong winds and waves hampered anchoring, with water accumulating on deck through the transom door to the point of flooding. The vessel’s EPIRB was deployed, and a rescue helicopter attended, winching the master and passengers to safety.

Ships registered on the Australian general shipping register have Australian nationality.

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

On Monday 26 July 1999, the crude oil tanker the MV Torungen (25 tonnes), was secured in the offshore Varanus Island Marine loading terminal, located approximately 4.2 kilometres north-east of Varanus Island, Western Australia.

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If special circumstances mean that you require an extension of time for your vessel's periodic survey, you can make an application under for Marine Safety (Periodic survey, equipment certification and compass adjustment) Exemption (Exemption 06).

If you have an alternative way of meeting your safety requirements, you can make an equivalent means of compliance application.

If you are looking to purchase a vessel and would like to know the current ownership details or you need detailed information on a registered ship, a title extract will provide this information.

Our search and rescue incidents from 2018–19.

You can submit your completed Seafarer form 419 or Certificate of competency application form 426 at participating Australia Post retail outlets.

Do a lifejacket risk assessment. Your safety, and the safety of your passengers and crew, depends on it. Wearing a lifejacket can help prevent a tragic incident.

Most services for operators and crew of domestic commercial vessels are now provided by us instead of Transport for NSW Service.

Find out the requirements you need to fulfill to obtain an international endorsement.