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These fees are for certificates of competency, certificates of operation, certificates of survey, the surveyor accreditation scheme, and National Law exemptions.

Learn what you need to do to prepare for and take your oral exam.

We have read and answered your questions about the new requirements for domestic commercial vessels that carry passengers.

The short-term measure under the MARPOL Convention requires ships engaged on international voyages to make improvements to deliver a reduction in their carbon intensity by an average of at least 40% by 2030 (compared to 2008 levels), in line with the target set by the International Maritime Organization (IMO).

The RFL applies to most sea-going vessels operating in Australia. It helps fund the cost of safety activities, such as vessel inspections and surveys.

Read a transcript of the webinar 'Fatigue management on domestic commercial vessels' held on 8 May 2026.

Use these forms to apply for and manage your accreditation as a marine surveyor.

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.

If you submit an incomplete application, we will not progress your application for a domestic commercial vessel permission or approval.

In this edition, we seek your feedback on national standards for fire safety on commercial vessels, talk about securing liferafts, share a case study about accreditation, an electrical fire incident caused by a portable electrical tool battery, and our new updated forms for surveyors.

Radiotelephones, signalling lights, EPIRBs, and satellite communications equipment.

The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has developed tools to support the implementation of the low sulphur fuel limit.

The data in the graph is described below

Australia is a part of the International Maritime Organization — maritime safety and marine pollution prevention are more effective when carried out internationally.

Be prepared before your trip. Stay safe at sea.

On 16 March 2022, a class 2B landing barge collided with a starboard channel marker. The investigation identified that the previous swing engineer did not inform the incoming engineer that the port main engine cooling water suction valve was shut. After getting underway, the engine began to overheat. This distracted the master from monitoring the vessel’s intended track. The vessel’s safety management system did not have an appropriate engineering handover procedure.