Choppy coastal bars are difficult to navigate and can cuase your boat to capsize! Maritime Safety Queensland would like to remind waterways users of the importance in understanding the increased risk of capsizing when crossing a designated coastal bar in…
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Increasing numbers of incidents on Queensland’s waterways see reminders for safe boating The Gold Coast Bulletin (Brianna Morris-Grant) reports that almost 1500 warnings have been issued over the last 12 months by Maritime Safety Queensland (MSQ) just on the…
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The Queensland Recreational Boating Council (QRBC) attended the Brisbane River Code of Conduct meeting at the Pinkenba office of Maritime Safety Queensland in May 2022. With increasing numbers of users and types of watercraft on the river during all hours…
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If your safety equipment gets lost overboard, can it be linked back to you? The Queensland Water Police wants boaties to be aware of the importance of not only carrying the correct safety equipment on their vessels but to also…
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The Gold Coast Waterways Authority is replacing the pontoon at Proud Park (beside the Sundale Bridge). With the upgrade anticipated as being completed in June 2022, the new pontoon will be larger than the existing one, making access easier for…
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The waterways around South-East Queensland, battered following last months flooding, are safe once more. In a joint statement released today from Acting Premier and Minster for the Olympics, The Honourable Cameron Dick and Minister for Transport and Main Roads, The…
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The Boating Industry Association (BIA) recently launched a brand new website that is proving to be a very popular resource when it comes to all things boating. Whether you’re new to boating, an old salt, or maybe your looking for…
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Exciting news from VMR Brisbane with the launching of their latest vessel, Sandgate 1. Hitting the water today at the Rivergate Marina and Shipyard in Brisbane, this 10.8m rigid inflatable vessel is powered by twin Yamaha outboards and is equipped…
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We love to spread the word about how fantastic our waterways are in Queensland. Make sure you’re following the QRBC on Facebook and Instagram and that you share any contact with us that you’d like our followers to know more…
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