Shipping AMSA compliance plan focuses on inspection efforts and safety management systems The Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) has released its National Compliance Plan (NCP) for... Read full article » Published on: 9th Jul, 2024
Government Offshore wind farms – what does it mean for boating It was this time last week when the federal government announced that they were... Read full article » Published on: 27th Jun, 2024
Government History made with $27 million budget to keep Queenslanders safe on the water The Queensland Miles Government has delivered $27 million for the new Marine Rescue Queensland... Read full article » Published on: 19th Jun, 2024
Association News Transport for NSW to tax Boaters Extra Millions The boating sector is calling on the Minister for Transport to intervene and ask... Read full article » Published on: 18th Jun, 2024
Government Maritime fee increases come into effect from July 1 Maritime licence and registration fees will increase from July 1 as NSW Maritime moves... Read full article » Published on: 21st May, 2024
Environment Underwater robots reveal record breaking ocean event from 2022 floods We all know that 2022 was a wet year, and that all rivers lead... Read full article » Published on: 1st May, 2024
Government Government contracts open for lighthouse maintenance and more Businesses that offer building, construction and asset maintenance services have a unique opportunity to... Read full article » Published on: 13th Feb, 2024
Government Cook Government enhances WA Police marine capability Western Australians are set to benefit from increased WA Police Force resources, following the... Read full article » Published on: 30th Jan, 2024
International Whiskey Project secures US Defense Innovation Unit contract The Whiskey Project Group has announced a US$12.5 million (AU$19.4 million) contract with the... Read full article » Published on: 16th Nov, 2023
Government 2023/2024 NSW Maritime Expired Flare Collection Program Transport for NSW Maritime will be running the Expired Marine Flare Collection Program throughout... Read full article » Published on: 8th Nov, 2023
Government On-water drug and alcohol testing to be introduced in WA Amendments to the Western Australian Marine Act 1982 allowing drug and alcohol testing on... Read full article » Published on: 26th Oct, 2023
Government Reel in a grant to improve fishing in your patch The latest round of the Recreational Fishing Grants Program has officially opened, making it... Read full article » Published on: 20th Oct, 2023
Environment El Niño and positive Indian Ocean Dipole underway An El Niño and a positive IOD are underway. The declaration of these events,... Read full article » Published on: 26th Sep, 2023
Environment Consultation underway on Portland Bay netting Recreational and commercial fishers can have their say on proposed changes to commercial fishing... Read full article » Published on: 19th Sep, 2023
Government SA Government Opposes Southern Ocean Offshore Windfarm Zone The State Government has recommended South Australia not be included in the Commonwealth’s proposed... Read full article » Published on: 7th Sep, 2023
Government Williamstown Port Area Plan BIA Victoria and the Port of Williamstown Action Group ( PoWAG) are encouraging interested... Read full article » Published on: 7th Sep, 2023
Government $2.9M Invested in South West WA Emergency Services Emergency services in the South West have been bolstered by the arrival of 11-new-... Read full article » Published on: 7th Sep, 2023
Government Free Fishing Clinics to get budding anglers hooked Budding fishers can catch a new hobby and learn saltwater fishing fundamentals at a... Read full article » Published on: 6th Sep, 2023
Government New Safety Equipment Laws Now In Place on WA Waters The new laws apply from 1st September to recreational vessels including personal water craft... Read full article » Published on: 6th Sep, 2023
Government Local Manufacturing Boost from $14M Jetty Contract The company contracted to deliver $14 million in upgrades at Hillarys and Fremantle has... Read full article » Published on: 5th Sep, 2023