News and stories

• Keeping our waterways safe

  The War on Wrecks Taskforce has been undertaking state-wide public consultation to help identify unseaworthy vessels.

• Walkers Point boat ramp upgrade

  We're upgrading the Walkers Point boat ramp to provide better marine facilities for the local community and visiting boaties.

• Cooktown Pontoon (Charlotte Street)

  Have your say on the Cooktown Pontoon (Charlotte Street). It will provide a dedicated access point for small boats near key local amenities in Cooktown.

• Inkerman Creek Floating Walkway upgrades

  Have your say on the proposed upgrades to the Inkerman Creek Floating Walkway (Port Alma Road). The floating walkway will improve safety, accessibility, and ease of use at the boat ramp.

• Prepare now for the extreme weather season

  Vessel owners are urged to take action now, with Queensland’s 2025–26 extreme weather season officially underway.

• Rocky Point Road Boat Ramp (Winfield) business case development

  We're developing a business case to explore potential upgrades for the Rocky Point Road Boat Ramp in Winfield to make it safer and more accessible.

• Cool your jets!

  Boaties are being encouraged to comply with speed limits, keep a proper lookout and to wear a lifejacket in high-risk situations this spring holidays.

• Critical safety reminder for recreational boats – avoid shipping lanes to save lives

  Recreational boat operators should avoid shipping lanes and maintain proper lookouts to prevent life-threatening incidents with large vessels.

• Beachmere – Saint Smith Drive boat ramp upgrade

  Maritime Safety Queensland is upgrading the Saint Smith Drive boat ramp at Beachmere to improve safety, access and usability for boaties on the Caboolture River.

• Changes for boating on the Noosa River

  New anchoring restrictions for busy areas of the Noosa River northern and southern shorelines and frequently asked questions.

• Double Island Point revised speed zone

  Speed limit zone extended to include the western parts of the lagoon due to reports of near misses.

• New 6-knot speed limit for 2 areas of Baffle Creek

  About new introduced speed limit for 2 areas of Baffle Creek.

• New 6-knot speed limit for Burrum River Weir 1

  About new introduced speed limit at Weir No.1 of the Burrum River

• New Lifejacket Regulations in Queensland: Ensuring Safety on the Water

  New lifejacket laws will be introduced on 1 December 2024 that apply when boating alone, at night, for children and when crossing a coastal bar.

• Wahine Drive Russell Island boat ramp upgrade

  Wahine Drive (Russell Island) boat ramp upgrade

• Wallaby Road (Redland Bay) Boat Ramp – Project Update: Construction Phase

  Information around the new facility at Wallaby Road (Redland Bay) boat ramp that will make it easier and safer for the community.

• Wellington Point Boating Facilities Upgrade – Business Case

  Maritime Safety Queensland is preparing a business case to assess potential upgrade options for the Wellington Point boating facilities.

• Whyte Island boat ramp upgrade

  Whyte Island boat ramp upgrade

• Children at risk on the water

  Media statement

• Border Breaching Boaties Beware

  COVID border media statement

• COVID-19—information for the Queensland maritime industry

  Information on steps Maritime Safety Queensland is taking to protect the health and welfare of international maritime crew, ensure continuity of shipping and trade and reduce the risk of COVID transmission to Queensland port personnel.

• Implementation of dedicated ship anchorages at Abbot Point

  Maritime Safety Queensland is considering a dedicated anchorage area for the Port of Abbot Point with a view to reduce the overall footprint of the seafloor affected by ship’s anchors.

• Marine pollution response preparedness: Exercise 'Cremer'

  In February 2020 MSQ conducted a multi-jurisdictional ship-sourced marine pollution response exercise in Mackay.

• Ship vetting guideline for bulk carriers moving through the Great Barrier Reef

  Maritime Safety Queensland is developing a guideline for vetting bulk carriers traversing the Great Barrier Reef or calling at a terminal

• Superyacht buoy mooring trial

  Information on the superyacht buoy mooring trial and how to give feedback.

• Boating safety in the Gladstone area

  Information about boating safety in the Gladstone area for small boats due to increase in construction vessels that are operating in the area. Includes information about Notices to Mariners, shipping lanes and signals or navigation lights that commercial vessels may display in the area.

• BoatSafe refresher course

  Part of being a responsible skipper is ensuring your boating knowledge is up-to-date.

• Changes to boat registration stickers

  We're looking at removing boat registration label requirements from 1 October 2019.

• Torres Strait marine safety project

  Information about the Maritime Safety Queensland marine safety project in the Torres Strait region.

• Maritime Minutes

  The summer boating season is underway. One important part of making sure you and your passengers are safe on the water is to ensure your boat is ready and able to make a safe journey

• On-the-spot fines to keep waterways clean

  Information on on-the-spot fines to prevent pollution.