Have your say about proposed changes! Maritime Safety Queensland (Transport and Main Roads Queensland) would like your feedback on proposed changes to the the wearing of lifejackets and kill switch safety lanyards. Take a few minutes and have your say…
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In just 4 years the War on Wrecks program has successfully cleaned up 1000 derelict vessels from our waterways Fantastic news today from the Maritime Safety Authority (MSQ) and the Queensland State Government with the 1000th derelict vessel being…
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14th of May 1943, 332 people were onboard the Hospital Ship, Centaur when she was struck by a Japanese torpedo. Just 64 survived. It was on this day 80 years ago that the Centaur was cruising off the coast of…
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Cairns Marine Precinct set to be a major player in Australia’s future security. With the focus very much on strengthening borders and committing to upgrading marine facilities to cope with future requirements, federal Labor today announced an election promise…
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Children not wearing lifejackets when in small watercraft or on a PWC is not on! With another long weekend about the start, the QRBC would like to remind all waterways users of the utmost importance of ensuring that any children…
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Queensland Fisheries vessel ‘KI Ross’ has a 1/2 life refit in Brisbane. Following an extensive refit in Brisbane which supported many local businesses, Fisheries Queensland is back in the water and has returned to patrolling our waterways. Minister for…
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How fantastic is this image shared by Marine Rescue Bribie Island (photo courtesy of Nearmap). The new bar at Bribie Island continues to reshape the Pumicestone Passage with the opening now almost 500 metres in width. Recently formally recognised as…
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