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AMSA urges crew to wear lifejackets after trawler tragedy
May 21, 2020
The Australian Maritime SafetyAuthority (AMSA) strongly urges commercial vessel operators and crew to wear lifejackets while working on the decks of their vessels. AMSA is currently investigating the loss of a 48-year-old seafarer overboard from a fishing trawler on Monday off the Sunshine Coast. Despite exhaustive search and rescue efforts, the man was not found…
Recreational Boating Back in NSW
May 20, 2020
The Boating Industry Association (BIA) today welcomed the relaxation of restrictions on recreational boating in NSW following encouraging signs of containment of COVID-19. Darren Vaux, BIA President, thanked the NSW Premier and Health Minister for their support for boating. “Recreational boating…
Franklin 29 showcases Shipwright skills
May 19, 2020
Work has begun on a wooden boat project uniting modern construction and traditional methods and aiming to showcase the enduring appeal and relevance of the Shipwright. In build at The Wooden Boat Centre in Franklin, Tasmania, the vessel, known as the…
Palmyra – Halvorsen 48 refit
May 19, 2020
The clean common-rail efficiency of new 6LY440 engines has given one of Sydney’s Halvorsen 1970’s flybridge cruisers an engine room to be proud of, a spritely step under throttle and an owner incredibly happy with his decision to go with Power Equipment’s high tech…
NSW Maritime – COVID-19 Boating Update
May 18, 2020
Many boaters and community members have questions about the public health directions and how they relate to water-based activities. From 14 May 2020, NSW Government Public Health Orders have been updated which eases some of the previous restrictions across NSW. View the latest information…
Volunteers needed for youth skills pre-employment program
May 18, 2020
Can you teach young people to problem-solve while swinging a hammer? Do you have strong mentoring skills, trade skills or perhaps you’ve helped young people become employment ready in the past? We are looking for enthusiastic volunteers, of all ages, to…
SailGP auctions ride on fastest race boat in the world to benefit COVID-19 relief
May 18, 2020
SailGP and the United States SailGP Team have joined the growing list of celebrities, sports teams and leagues taking part in Fanatics’ “All In Challenge” to support COVID-19 relief. An experience like no other, the winning bidder will be the first fan ever to…
New Red Cedar River Launch Goes electric
May 14, 2020
Remember the days of timber putt putts for hire, all the coastal towns up and down the east coast of Australia, had little fleets of them. Powered by Blaxland, Simplex or Hall petrol engines, they would cut through the water beautifully, having their DNA…
Charter Vessels in North Queensland
May 14, 2020
The boating industry is closely related to tourism and many members of the Boating Industry Association have felt the brunt of COVID-19 which has restricted movement and discretionary spending. The boating industry is hurting with significant staff layoffs and business closures. The BIA is…
Australian Wooden Boat Festival 2021 EOI Open
May 13, 2020
Wooden Boat Connoisseurs, we have news! Expressions of Interest for our Boats Afloat program and Registrations for our Boats Ashore program will open on FRIDAY 15 MAY 2020 at 9am AEST. That means it’s time to slap on one last coat of…
The 2020 Vendée Globe will start on 8th November
May 13, 2020
Preparations for the start of the next Vendée Globe are going ahead in an uncertain context in terms of public health and the economy. The Vendée Council and the SAEM Vendée are doing their utmost in conjunction with all the partners, skippers from the…
YM Efficiency container retrieval success
May 12, 2020
Environmental win worthy of celebration Transport for NSW has congratulated the Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) on today’s successful completion of the operation to remove 63 containers which fell from the YM Efficiency onto the ocean floor off the Central Coast in June…
