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Beacon to Beacon Directory - edition 7 (rrp A$34.95)
A comprehensive guide to Queensland waterways between Tweed Heads and Gladstone and freshwater impoundments west to Charleville. Similar to a street directory, this publication provides easy-to-follow maps of south east Queensland waterways. The maps are based on information provided by Maritime Safety Queensland cartographers and include extra information like rules and regulations and boat ramp locations. The directory also includes aerial photos of anchorages, freshwater dam maps and essential safety information. The coastal chartlets contain latitude and longitude and can be updated by notices to mariners.
Available from Australia Post, selected newsagents, marine chandlery stores, tackle shops, specialty bookshops, Queensland Transport customer service centres and Maritime Safety Queensland regional offices.
Charts (rrp A$13.65)
Maritime Safety Queensland publishes a series of nautical navigation charts over selected areas of the Queensland coast. These charts, the boating safety chart series, are aimed at recreational users and commercial operators in Queensland waters. - Small Ships Manual (rrp A$35.00)
The Small Ships Manual is a comprehensive onboard operational manual for all boaters and a training aid for commercial skippers. The manual includes information on all aspects of boating including handling, weather, safety equipment, emergency procedures and engineering. Marine training providers use the manual as a text to assist people studying for their Coxswain and Master Class 5 commercial marine licences. It is 400 pages long and ring bound.
You can obtain the Small Ships Manual from Maritime Safety Queensland regional offices, TAFE college bookshops, some marine chandlery stores, specialist marine bookshops and by mail (PDF**, 35KB). - Official Tide Tables and Boating Safety Guide (rrp A$8.75)
The Guide has three sections boating guide, fishing guide and tidal predictions. - Boating guide section - packed with valuable information including details on boat ramps and landings, boating safety tips, smooth and partially smooth water limits, buoys, beacons and marks, weather information and what to do in an emergency.
- Fishing guide section - includes information on fish and crab species, recreational fishing regulations, fish habitat areas for Queensland and whale watching guidelines.
- Tidal predictions - covers tides for Queensland ports as well as instructions for calculating tides at many other locations.
Available from Australia Post, selected newsagents, marine chandlery stores, tackle shops, specialty bookshops, Queensland Transport customer service centres, Maritime Safety Queensland regional offices and by mail.
Further information about tides. - BoatSafe Workbook (rrp A$10.30)
BoatSafe is a competency-based training and assessment scheme modelled on national guidelines for the safe operation of recreational boats. The scheme is designed to increase the rigor of training and assessment processes that lead to a recreational marine driver licence. The BoatSafe Workbook contains all the information you need to prepare you for the BoatSafe course plus more. The Workbook has exercises at the end of each chapter to test your knowledge.
Available from Queensland Transport customer service centres, Maritime Safety Queensland regional offices. Some BoatSafe training providers might provide the BoatSafe Workbook as part of their course, you will need to check with your selected training provider.
- Commercial and Fishing Ships Operating Documents and Diary and Log Book
It is a legislative requirement for registerable commercial and fishing ships operating in Queensland waters to carry on board and maintain various manuals and plans. Maritime Safety Queensland has developed manuals and a diary/log to assist owners and masters with developing operating documents.
Commercial and Fishing Ships Operating Documents (rrp A$21.70)
This manual consists of ten parts including:- foreword
- ship profile
- safety management plan
- operations manual
- technical manual
- maintenance manual
- marine occupational health and safety
- passenger verification procedure
- crew records and training
- certificates and other documents.
Download the Commercial and Fishing Ships Operating Documents - MS Word version (DOC***, 1.4MB).
Available from Maritime Safety Queensland regional offices and by mail (PDF**, 36KB).
Commercial and Fishing Ships Diary and Log Book (rrp A$21.70)
With a page for each day of the year, the diary and log book gives owners or masters the opportunity to maintain a daily record of all the ship's operations at a glance.
Download the BoatSafe Workbook.
Free marine safety publications
- Guide to Recreational Boating and Fishing in Queensland
A comprehensive guide to maritime safety rules relevant to recreational boat users providing most information needed for people wanting to attain a recreational marine driver licence. - Bar crossings can be dangerous brochure
Provides information about crossing coastal bars. Download a copy of the bar crossing brochure (PDF**, 96KB). - when crossing a coastal bar in an open boat that is less than 4.8 m in length
- if you are under the age of 12 in an open boat that is less than 4.8 m in length, while it is underway
- Radio communications
Provides information about radio licence and certificates, equipment, operating procedures and contact details for volunteer rescue stations. - Ride Smart brochure
Specifically designed for personal watercraft (jetski) users. It outlines rules and responsibilities of operators and owners. Download the Ride Smart book (PDF**, 636KB) or download the Ride Smart book - text only version (PDF**, 285KB). - Freshwater Boating brochure
Rules and safety tips for boaters operating in freshwater. - Waterskiing brochure
Rules and safety tips for waterskiiers and other boats used for towing. - Licensing, Registration and Safety Equipment brochure
Outlines requirements of the marine safety legislation for recreational boaters. - Non-motorised boats - sailing, sailboards, canoes, kayaks, surf skis, rowing and kitesurfers (PDF**, 54KB).
As of 1 April 2006 it is compulsory to wear a lifejacket:
More information about lifejackets.
- Oil, Chemical brochure
Outlines boat owners and operators marine pollution responsibilities and provides tips on how to prevent oil/chemical pollution. - Garbage brochure
Outlines boat owners and operators responsibilities in Queensland coastal waters and provides tips on how to prevent garbage pollution.
- National Plan brochure
Outlines the objectives of the National Plan and how it is implemented in Australia. - Protecting Our Seas brochure
Provides general information on the legislation and international conventions implemented in Australia to protect the marine environment from ship pollution. - Stow It Don't Throw It brochure
Provides information on maritime garbage disposal laws. - Don’t Trash the Oceans, Bring Your Garbage Back stickers
Clearly identifies the maritime disposal laws for plastics in Australia. - Don't Mess the Sea! stickers
Promotes the prevention of garbage pollution. - Oil and Water Don't Mix stickers
Promotes the prevention of oil pollution. - MARPOL Compliance stickers
All ships of 12 m or more in length are required to display placards which provide information about garbage laws. The placards should be visible in areas where garbage may be generated and in full view of crew and passengers.
To order or enquire about any of the free publications please contact:
Maritime Safety Queensland
Executive Services and Compliance Branch
GPO Box 2595
Brisbane Queensland 4001
Phone: +61 7 3120 7482
Facsimile: +61 7 3120 7494
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Last updated 03 July 2008
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