Marine Board
What is the Marine Board?
The Marine Board is a group of industry experts set up to advise the Minister for Transport and Maritime Safety Queensland on significant issues affecting the marine industry in Queensland. The board was established in 1996 under the Transport Operations (Marine Safety) Act 1994 and replaced the Marine Industry Advisory Council.
Who is on the Marine Board?
There are six members of the Marine Board. Each member brings with them years of experience working with and in the marine industry. The members come from a broad cross-section of the trade, commercial and recreational boating sectors. Members do not represent particular bodies or companies.
- Chairman - Mr Col McKenzie is a Director of the Association of Marine Park Tourism Operators (AMPTO). He has strong involvement in the maritime training sector and the tourist dive industry. Col is based in Cairns and can be contacted by email at col@ssidiving.com.
- Member - Ms Maria Dwyer is the Managing Director of Oceanic Insurance Brokers and has 25 years' experience as a marine insurance broker specialising in commercial charter vessels and fishing vessels throughout Australia. Maria is based in Airlie Beach, Whitsundays and can be contacted by email at mariad@oceanicinsure.com.au.
- Member - Mr Mike Bartlett has 50 years' experience in the maritime and transport industries including 10 years as Director Marine and Ports (Northern Territory) and almost 20 years managing ports and marinas. He was Chairman of the Marine Board from 1999 to 2006. Mike is based on the Gold Coast and can be contacted by email at mbartlett@a1.com.au.
- Member - Ms Liz Hay is based on the Gold Coast and is the Chief Executive Officer of the Australian Shipbuilders Association and Chief Executive Officer of the Australian Ship Repairers Group. Liz can be contacted by email at ceo@shipbuilders.com.au.
- Member - Mr Mick Carr is the Secretary of the Queensland branch of the Maritime Union of Australia (Southern) based in Brisbane. Mick can be contacted by email at mickcarr@mua.org.au.
- Member - Mr Robin Hansen is a commercial fisher with 34 years' experience. He is Senior Vice-President on the Queensland Seafood Industry Association. Robin is based in Yeppoon and can be contacted by email at rrhansen@bigpond.net.au.
What do they do?
The Marine Board meets regularly to discuss significant maritime issues facing both government and the industry. It offers advice to government from an industry perspective on:
- marine safety policy and legislation proposals
- the development of state and national marine safety standards
- supporting a strong and viable marine industry
- boards of inquiry into marine incidents
The Marine Board represents the marine industry. It regularly meets with industry to talk about challenges, advise on how to progress new initiatives, and can often act as a conduit to government. The Marine Board convenes Marine Industry Forums across the state. These forums are a great opportunity for local industry to get together and share ideas and experiences. Check the schedule of marine industry forums to see when the Marine Board is next going to be in your area.
Marine industry forums schedule.
How do I contact them?
You can contact the Board members either individually or as a group. Enquiries can be directed to individual members by email at marineboard@msq.qld.gov.au.
General enquiries should be directed to the Marine Board Secretariat on:
Telephone: +61 7 3120 7464
Facsimile: +61 7 3120 7499
Mail: Marine Board Secretariat, GPO Box 2595, Brisbane Queensland 4001
Email: marineboard@msq.qld.gov.au
Last updated 16 May 2008
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