Maritime standards, made clear
International conventions first, industry frameworks alongside, Australian law where it applies.
International
IMO conventions and codes
SOLAS Chapter VISM CodeSTCW CodeCOLREGsIMO A.960(23)MARPOL and SOPEPIMO Casualty Investigation Code
Industry
Charterer and vetting frameworks
DryBMSRightShip RISQICS Bridge Procedures GuideIMPA pilot boardingPIANC channel designPort State control
Australia
Domestic law and AMSA
Navigation Act 2012Marine Order 54 (2026)Marine Order 27Marine Order 21DCV National LawNSCVPort pilotage rules
Standards and frameworks we audit against
Useful links
National
Australia: regulators and agencies
Marine pilots
Australia: weather, reef and ports
International: industry and standards
By state: regulator and port authorities
Queensland
New South Wales
Victoria
Tasmania
South Australia
Western Australia
Northern Territory