New life jacket stowage requirements
There are new stowage requirements for life jackets on recreational boats. Boat owners or skippers must give each person on board information about where the safety equipment is kept and clearly sign where life jackets are stowed.
Find out more information about the life jacket stowage requirements.
Changes – 1 January 2012
The life jacket stowage changes are part of a number of changes made by Maritime Safety Queensland to jet ski and boating rules.
The changes are to licensing and safety equipment requirements and aim to reduce the chance of a marine incident occurring.
GPS verification marks
Maritime Safety Queensland has been installing GPS verification signs at boat ramps throughout Queensland. The signs help boaties check the accuracy of their GPS units before heading out onto the water.
Find your nearest GPS verification mark.
Remember: while GPS units are great aids to navigation, skippers must always keep a proper lookout and not over-rely on GPS units.
