Government News from Marine and Safety Tasmania Registration: Check yours Recent compliance activity suggests some boat owners are allowing their vessel... Read full article » Published on: 31st Aug, 2026
Government Updated Australian Global Maritime Distress and Safety System handbook now available The handbook has been revised to provide practical operational guidance for GMDSS operations. The... Read full article » Published on: 28th Aug, 2026
Government MERNAP navigating net-zero waters The Federal Government has released the Maritime Emissions Reduction National Action Plan (MERNAP), outlining... Read full article » Published on: 27th Aug, 2026
Government More providers, easier access for seafarer medical checks The Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) is expanding its approved medical provider network, giving... Read full article » Published on: 27th Aug, 2026
Government Community invited to help shape the future of Rosslyn Bay Harbour Yeppoon’s iconic Rosslyn Bay State Boat Harbour is set for change with the Queensland... Read full article » Published on: 26th Aug, 2026
Government New Patrol Vessel Equinox to protect WA’s northern fisheries A new modern fisheries patrol vessel will be operational later this month to help... Read full article » Published on: 25th Aug, 2026
Government Getting jetty with it: Bellambi Boat Ramp jetty Bellambi Boat Ramp’s jetty is getting a much-needed revamp. Over the coming months we’ll... Read full article » Published on: 25th Aug, 2026
Government Grants available to expand boating infrastructure A further $2.25 million in funding from the Western Australian Government is available this... Read full article » Published on: 21st Aug, 2026
Government Swansea Channel’s permanent fix hits the water After years of campaigning for a permanent solution for dredging Swansea Channel, a new... Read full article » Published on: 20th Aug, 2026
Government Renewed Ardrossan Jetty reopens after significant investment Ardrossan Jetty is set to reopen following much-needed repairs delivered through the State Government’s... Read full article » Published on: 20th Aug, 2026
Government Tender opportunity for maintenance of aids to navigation The next round of regional contracts to maintain Australia’s aids to navigation network has... Read full article » Published on: 17th Aug, 2026
Government NSW Government to introduce new laws to better protect our state’s fisheries, seafood and marine habitat The NSW Government is acting to crackdown on illegal catches of the state’s precious... Read full article » Published on: 11th Aug, 2026
Government More protection for Australia’s precious ocean The Federal Government is protecting more ocean, and the species which call it home,... Read full article » Published on: 10th Aug, 2026
Government AMSA expands access to medical examinations for seafarers and coastal pilots Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping (STCW)-qualified seafarers and coastal pilots will have greater... Read full article » Published on: 29th Jul, 2026
Government Maritime Safety Queensland warns boaties to stay alert even in calm conditions The Queensland Government is urging boaties to stay alert every time they are on... Read full article » Published on: 29th Jul, 2026
Government $50,000 investment making waves for port communities across NSW Community-led projects across NSW’s port precincts will receive a significant boost, with Port Authority... Read full article » Published on: 27th Jul, 2026
Government News from Marine and Safety Tasmania Tassie’s wild brown trout season Opening 1 August 2026 The eagerly anticipated opening of... Read full article » Published on: 23rd Jul, 2026
Government Pilbara emergency services get $1.88 million boost in resources The WA Government has delivered four key assets to help fire and emergency services... Read full article » Published on: 22nd Jul, 2026
Government AFMA remove 49 tonnes of marine debris from Australia’s northern waters In March and April 2026, three abandoned foreign fishing vessels (FFVs) along with associated... Read full article » Published on: 22nd Jul, 2026
Government NSW startups secure $1 million boost to turn ideas into jobs and growth The NSW Government will give 22 NSW startups and small businesses a share of... Read full article » Published on: 20th Jul, 2026