Australian Commercial Vessel Operators Association
Your advocate in national commercial vessel regulatory services
Championing Industry Excellence
ACVOA promotes a safe and responsible domestic commercial vessel sector that advocates for effective regulation and promotes improvements to the industry through efficiencies, innovation and the development of technology and skills.
Who We Represent
ACVOA’s primary role is to represent the interests of domestic commercial vessel owners and operators in carrying out their business. With this in mind, our advocacy also includes consultation with regulators, including local, state, national, and international bodies that have oversight of our sector.
In providing this advocacy, it is also incumbent on ACVOA to promote efficiencies and good practice in the promotion of suppliers and supporters of our industry.
Shipbuilders and Repairers
Training Organisations
Regulators
Surveyors
Associate Members
Naval Architects
Maritime Lawyers
Suppliers to the Industry
Potential Members
Harbour Towage And Salvage Providers
Port Services Providers
Maritime Crewing Partnerships & Individual/Students
Coastal Tug and Barge Operators
Ferry Operators
Coastal Commercial Marine Services Providers
Work Boat Operators
Government Marine Service Providers Including Defence, Fisheries, Emergency and Training
Where the Industry Connects
Stay connected, stay informed. ACVOA events are your opportunity to network with industry peers, engage with policymakers, and help shape the future of Australia's commercial vessel industry.
Our Advocacy Areas
ACVOA has identified purposes including, but not limited to:
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Represent, advocate, and advance the common interests of its eligible members;
Facilitate effective communication between its eligible members, and between ACVOA and government regulators and policy makers regarding common issues and legislative matters;
Monitor industry developments and communicate these developments to its eligible members;
Enable an environment for its eligible members to share information, provide mutual support and opportunities to network with other eligible members;
Conduct activities that are complementary or incidental to the above purposes.
Promotion of Maritime Careers