Government ‘Cool your jets’: Unsafe riders targeted in spring waterway safety blitz The Queensland Government is reminding boaties and personal watercraft riders to ‘cool your jets’... Read full article » Published on: 17th Sep, 2026
Environment Almost 60 vessels a year grounded or sunk on Great Barrier Reef Almost 60 vessels a year are reported grounded or sunk in Great Barrier Reef... Read full article » Published on: 14th Sep, 2026
Government Multi-agency operation boosts water safety in Moreton Bay As the weather warms, boaties are reminded that law enforcement agencies will be out... Read full article » Published on: 11th Sep, 2026
Industry What recreational boating can learn from commercial marine practice By Charlie Burgess. There is an obvious difference between operating a commercial vessel and... Read full article » Published on: 14th Aug, 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 Board appointments made for new Sunshine Coast Waterways Authority The Queensland Government has appointed the Sunshine Coast Waterways Authority’s (SCWA) inaugural Board of... Read full article » Published on: 9th Jul, 2026
Government Winter holiday boaties urged to avoid the Fatal Five as compliance gaps remain Queensland’s mild winter conditions are expected to draw thousands of families onto the state’s... Read full article » Published on: 3rd Jul, 2026
Government Queensland Government removes more than 150 wrecks from the Mackay region The Queensland Government has removed a number of derelict vessels from the Pioneer River... Read full article » Published on: 22nd Jun, 2026
Government Major milestone reached for Queensland’s waterways The Queensland Government has reached a major milestone in protecting the state’s waterways, with... Read full article » Published on: 12th Jun, 2026
Boat Shows Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show unveils world-class exhibitor line-up The Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show (SCIBS) will make its highly anticipated return to... Read full article » Published on: 14th Apr, 2026
Police Make a splash, not a mistake: Queenslanders urged to stay safe on the water this summer Queensland authorities are sounding the alarm as summer arrives, warning boaties and beachgoers that... Read full article » Published on: 19th Dec, 2025
Government Maritime Safety Queensland (MSQ) urges boaties to prepare now for the extreme weather season Maritime Safety Queensland is urging all vessel owners to take action now, with Queensland’s... Read full article » Published on: 10th Dec, 2025
Government Boaties urged to ‘cool your jets’ The Queensland Government is urging boaties to take extra care on the water, as... Read full article » Published on: 21st Nov, 2025
Government Dredging Works to Enhance Safety at Rosslyn Harbour Maritime Safety Queensland (MSQ) will begin dredging operations at Rosslyn Bay Boat Harbour, scheduled... Read full article » Published on: 17th Nov, 2025
Government Next stage of Noosa River Management Plan to take effect from 1 January 2026 Maritime Safety Queensland (MSQ), as the State’s maritime regulator, is continuing the rollout of... Read full article » Published on: 17th Nov, 2025
Government New recreational boating facility for Redland Bay The Queensland Government and Redland City Council (RCC) are jointly funding a new recreational... Read full article » Published on: 14th Nov, 2025
Government Boat speed limited to 6 knots in parts of Baffle Creek Maritime Safety Queensland (MSQ) has implemented 6-knot speed limits for two sections of Baffle... Read full article » Published on: 13th Nov, 2025
Government Community consultation now open for Rocky Point Road Boat Ramp (Winfield) improvement options The Queensland Government has commenced community consultation on upgrade options for the Rocky Point... Read full article » Published on: 12th Nov, 2025
Government The Queensland Crisafulli Government launches new vessel to help keep ‘blue highway’ safe for island communities The remote island communities across the Torres Strait are set to benefit from a... Read full article » Published on: 15th Sep, 2025
Government The Queensland Crisafulli Government to deliver new boating facility for Torres Strait The Crisafulli Government is delivering a new boating facility on Thursday Island, which will... Read full article » Published on: 12th Sep, 2025