This marine notice informs shipowners, operators, masters and bridge watchkeepers of the availability of maritime safety information when navigating through NAVAREA X and METAREA X.
Several national law general exemptions have been reissued for a period of 3 to 5 years with changes. Check if you need to reapply for your exemption, and that you still meet eligibility requirements.
Provision of infrastructure and regulation to support safe ship navigation in Australian waters, environmental marine protection, seafarer and ship safety, and related marine services 2025-26.
This exemption allows people to work as a master or chief mate on a vessel operating in the Great Barrier Reef or Torres Strait Zone or from a Queensland island without the required certificate.