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  • Maritime Matters

    Maritime Matters is a quarterly newsletter distributed by Maritime Safety Queensland focusing on maritime issues, information and services.

  • Maritime safety campaigns

    Find out about maritime safety campaigns.

    • Lifejacket – Wear it!

      The Lifejacket - Wear it! campaign is about saving lives.

    • Real boaties, real lives

      Stories from real boaties about how having the right safety equipment saved their lives.

    • You're The Skipper, You're Responsible

      Information about Maritime Safety Queensland's boating safety campaign.

  • News and stories

    Information about news and updates by Maritime Safety Queensland.

    • Backing Queensland Maritime Jobs

      We are committed to Backing Queensland Maritime Jobs to revitalise and strengthen coastal shipping and create maritime jobs in Queensland to contribute to employment growth and economic well-being

    • 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.

    • Life jackets and lookouts for a safer summer

      Information about boating safety over summer.

    • 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.

    • Taskforce continues gaining ground in war on wrecks

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

      • War on wrecks images and video

        Images and video of vessels being removed from waterways through the War on Wrecks

  • Marine product safety

    Information about safety alerts by Maritime Safety Queensland.

    • Flare recalls

      Information on a flare recall

    • EPIRB recall from GME

      GME have issued a safety recall of some GME EPIRB models.

    • Updated disposal options for unwanted beacons

      The Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) have issued a media release about updated disposal options for unwanted Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacons (EPIRBs or beacons).

  • Backing Queensland Maritime Jobs

    Find out more about the Backing Queensland Maritime Jobs Initiative—grant programs that will provide funding to create ongoing maritime jobs in Queensland.

    • Coastal Shipping Grant Program

      Find out more about how you can apply for the coastal shipping grant—part of the Backing Queensland Maritime Jobs initiative.

      • Guidelines—Coastal shipping grant

        Read the guidelines for the coastal shipping grant——part of the Backing Queensland Maritime Jobs initiative.

    • Maritime Employment Grant Program

      Find out more about how you can apply for the maritime employment grant—part of the Backing Queensland Maritime Jobs initiative.

      • Guidelines—Maritime employment grant

        Read the guidelines for the maritime employment grant——part of the Backing Queensland Maritime Jobs initiative.

    • Maritime Training Grant Program

      Find out more about how you can apply for the maritime training grant—part of the Backing Queensland Maritime Jobs initiative.

      • Guidelines—Maritime training grant

        Read the guidelines for the maritime training grant——part of the Backing Queensland Maritime Jobs initiative.

  • Marine incident annual reports

    Marine incidents annual reports provide an account of the health of Queensland's maritime safety environment as reflected by marine incidents reported each year.

  • Marine Information Bulletins

    Marine Information Bulletins are distributed by Maritime Safety Queensland to alert mariners to important issues in the industry. They include information about commercial and recreational vessel standards, licensing, registration and safety equipment.

  • Maritime statistics and reports library

    Reports, information and statistics published by Maritime Safety Queensland

    • Safety equipment trials – Queensland commercial fishing industry

      Globally, commercial fishing is one of the most dangerous occupations. Maritime Safety Queensland conducted a trail of safety equipment in conjunction with the Queensland commercial fishing industry.

  • Our fees and charges

    List of current Maritime Safety Queensland prices. Includes registration, licensing, publications, aquatic events and buoy mooring fees.

  • Relevant maritime legislation in Queensland

    A list of legislation administered by Maritime Safety Queensland.

  • Right to Information

    The Right to Information is the Queensland Government's approach to giving the community greater access to information.

  • Compliments and complaints

    Information about how customers can compliment or complain about Maritime Safety Queensland services.

  • How to contact us

    Information about how to contact Maritime Safety Queensland.

    • Contact a regional office

      Contact phone numbers and addresses for Maritime Safety Queensland regional offices - Gold Coast, Brisbane, Gladstone, Mackay, Townsville and Cairns regions.

• Boating facilities

  • Public boating facilities temporarily closed due to construction works

    Find out what boat facilities are currently closed due to construction works

  • Boating infrastructure program

    Information about dredging bid proposals through the Marine Infrastructure Capital and Maintenance Program.

  • Current and announced projects

    We own and maintain over 430 pieces of marine infrastructure valued at about $153 million. These include assets such as state boat harbours, boat ramps, jetties, pontoons, floating walkways, channels, and breakwaters/rock groynes.

  • Completed projects

    Find out about the recreational boating projects and grants completed since July 2018

  • Recreational Boating Facilities Demand Forecasting Study 2022

    The Recreational Boating Facilities Demand Forecasting Study 2022 is currently underway and will provide a solid basis to guide investment of funding for recreational boating facilities over the next 5 to 10 years.

  • Dredging for recreational access

    We maintain channels for recreational boating in high-use waterways for access to facilities owned by the department when it is financially and environmentally feasible to do so. We do not dredge privately owned or managed channels or the access channels connecting them to the open sea.

  • Dunwich (Goompi) jetty—boating and fishing facility

    Find out more about the project to replace the existing jetty structure at Dunwich on North Stradbroke Island

  • Mooloolaba boat harbour dredging

    The Mooloolaba harbour and entrance training walls were built in the late 1960's. Since that time, sand shoaling events have occurred regularly in the entrance channel.

  • Bid proposal process

    Information about bid proposal processes — Marine Infrastructure Capital and Maintenance Program.

  • State boat harbours

    Information about state boat harbours in Queensland

• Beacon to Beacon Guides

  • Gold Coast guides

    Gold Coast editions of the Beacon to Beacon guides

  • Moreton Bay guides

    Beacon to Beacon Guides for the Moreton Bay area

  • Sunshine Coast guides

    Beacon to Beacon guides for the Sunshine Coast area

  • Fraser Coast guides

    Beacon to Beacon guides for the Fraser Coast area

  • Discovery and Capricorn Coast guides

    Beacon to Beacon guides for the Discovery Coast and Capricorn Coast areas.

• Marine pollution

  • Queensland Coastal Contingency Action Plan (QCCAP)

    The Queensland Coastal Contingency Action Plan (QCCAP) outlines the arrangements for mitigating the effects of ship-sourced pollution on Queensland’s marine and coastal environment.

  • Garbage pollution

    Information about preventing pollution by garbage of our waterways.

  • Marine pollution brochure

    This brochure outlines the marine pollution responsibilities of boat owners and operators and provides tips on preventing oil and chemical pollution, garbage pollution and sewage management.

  • Oil and chemical pollution

    Information about preventing oil/chemical pollution of the waterways.

  • Oil spill risk assessment

    Oil spill risk assessment for the coastal waters of Queensland and the Great Barrier Reef marine park. This report is the culmination of a 12 month study conducted by the Department of Transport and Main Roads (then Queensland Transport) and the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority.

  • Pollution prevention documents required by ships

    Outlines the applicable pollution prevention documentation that ships operating in Queensland waters must carry under law.

  • POLREP

    Everyone can help protect the marine environment by reporting pollution incidents to their local Maritime Safety Queensland regional office or port authority.

  • Sewage

    Ship-sourced sewage management legislation and information.

    • Requirements for maintenance and assessment of on-board sewage treatment systems

      Information about the assessment of onboard sewage treatment systems

    • Ship-sourced sewage management definitions

      Definitions for terms used in information about ship-sourced sewage management.

    • Vessel sewage discharge restriction maps

      List of available maps showing vessel-sourced sewage dishcarge restrictions.

  • Ship insurance

    New legislation was introduced on 18 May 2007 to enhance Maritime Safety Queensland’s principle of the 'polluter pays'.

• Licensing

  • Commercial marine licences

    If you are thinking about working on commercial or fishing ships within Queensland waters, and your aim is to become either the master or engineer, you will need to gain experience generally by working on ships.

  • Loss of marine licence

    Information about how a marine licence can be disqualified and how to apply for a restricted marine licence

  • Recreational marine licences

    Information about obtaining a recreational marine driver licence in Queensland.

• Notices to mariners

  • Pilotage areas map

    Map indicating pilotage areas and link to notices to mariners.

  • Abbot Point pilotage area—current Notices to Mariners

    Current Notices to Mariners for the Abbot Point pilotage area in Queensland.

  • Bowen pilotage area – current Notices to Mariners

    Current Notices to Mariners for the Bowen pilotage area in Queensland

  • Brisbane pilotage area—2014 Notices to Mariners

    Notices to Mariners for 2014 in Brisbane pilotage area.

    • Brisbane pilotage area – 2011 Notices to Mariners

      Notices for Brisbane pilotage area for 2011.

    • Brisbane pilotage area—2010 Notices to Mariners

      Notices to Mariners 2010 for Brisbane pilotage area.

    • Brisbane pilotage area—2009 Notices to Mariners

      Notices to Mariners for 2009 in Brisbane pilotage area

    • Brisbane pilotage area—2008 Notices to Mariners

      2008 Notices to Mariners for Brisbane pilotage area.

    • Brisbane pilotage area—2007 Notices to Mariners

      2007 Notices to Mariners for Brisbane pilotage area.

    • Brisbane pilotage area—2005 Notices to Mariners

      2005 Notices to Mariners for Brisbane pilotage area.

    • Brisbane pilotage area—2004 Notices to Mariners

      2004 Notices to Mariners for Brisbane pilotage area.

    • Brisbane pilotage area—2002 Notices to Mariners

      2002 Notices to Mariners for Brisbane pilotage area.

    • Brisbane pilotage area—2001 Notices to Mariners

      2001 Notices to Mariners for Brisbane pilotage area.

    • Brisbane pilotage area—2000 Notices to Mariners

      Notices to Mariners for Brisbane pilotage area for the year 2000.

  • Bundaberg pilotage area—current Notices to Mariners

    Current Notices to Mariners for the Bundaberg pilotage area in Queensland

  • Cairns pilotage area—current Notices to Mariners

    Notices to Mariners for Cairns pilotage area.

  • Cape Flattery pilotage area – current Notices to Mariners

    Current Notices to Mariners for the Cape Flattery pilotage area in Queensland

  • Cooktown pilotage area – current Notices to Mariners

    Current Notices to Mariners for the Cooktown pilotage area in Queensland

  • Daintree River pilotage area – current Notices to Mariners

    Current Notices to Mariners for the Daintree River pilotage area in Queensland

  • Gladstone pilotage area—2014 Notices to Mariners

    Notices to Mariners for 2014 in Gladstone pilotage area.

    • Gladstone pilotage area—2012 Notices to Mariners

      2012 Notices to Mariners for Gladstone pilotage areas.

  • Hay Point pilotage area—current Notices to Mariners

    Current Notices to Mariners for the Hay Point pilotage area in Queensland

  • Karumba pilotage area—current Notices to Mariners

    Current Notices to Mariners for the Karumba pilotage area in Queensland

  • Lucinda pilotage area – current Notices to Mariners

    Current Notices to Mariners for the Lucinda pilotage area in Queensland

  • Mackay pilotage area—current Notices to Mariners

    Notices for Mackay pilotage area.

  • Maryborough pilotage area—current Notices to Mariners

    Current Notices to Mariners for the Maryborough pilotage area in Queensland

  • Mourilyan pilotage area – current Notices to Mariners

    Current Notices to Mariners for the Mourilyan pilotage area in Queensland

  • Noosa pilotage area – current Notices to Mariners

    Current notices to mariners for the Noosa pilotage area in Queensland

  • Port Douglas pilotage area – current Notices to Mariners

    Current Notices to Mariners for the Port Douglas pilotage area in Queensland.

  • Rockhampton pilotage area—current Notices to Mariners

    Current Notices to Mariners for the Rockhampton pilotage area in Queensland

  • Skardon River pilotage area – current Notices to Mariners

    Current Notices to Mariners for the Skardon River pilotage area in Queensland.

  • Southport pilotage area—current Notices to Mariners

    Current Notices to Mariners for the Southport pilotage area in Queensland

  • Thursday Island pilotage area—current Notices to Mariners

    Current Notices to Mariners for the Thursday Island pilotage area in Queensland

  • Townsville pilotage area—current Notices to Mariners

    Current Notices to Mariners for Townsville pilotage area.

  • Weipa pilotage area—current Notices to Mariners

    Current Notices to Mariners for the Weipa pilotage area in Queensland

  • Whitsundays pilotage area—current Notices to Mariners

    Notices to Mariners for Whitsundays pilotage area.

  • Outside pilotage areas—2014 Notices to Mariners

    Notices to Mariners for 2014 for outside pilotage areas.

    • Outside pilotage areas—2013 Notices to Mariners

      2013 Notices to Mariners for outside pilotage areas.

    • Outside pilotage areas—2012 Notices to Mariners

      2012 Notices to Mariners for outside pilotage areas.

    • Outside pilotage areas – 2011 Notices to Mariners

      2011 Notices to Mariners for outside pilotage areas.

    • Outside pilotage areas—2010 Notices to Mariners

      2010 Notices to Mariners for outside pilotage areas

    • Outside pilotage areas – 2009 Notices to Mariners

      2009 Notices to Mariners for outside pilotage areas.

    • Outside pilotage areas—2008 Notices to Mariners

      2008 Notices to Mariners for outside pilotage areas.

    • Outside pilotage areas – 2007 Notices to Mariners

      2007 Notices to Mariners for outside pilotage areas.

    • Outside pilotage areas—2006 Notices to Mariners

      2006 Notices to Mariners for outside pilotage areas.

    • Outside pilotage areas – 2005 Notices to Mariners

      Notices to Mariners for Outside Pilotage Areas for 2005

    • Outside pilotage areas—2003 Notices to Mariners

      2003 Notices to Mariners for outside pilotage areas.

    • Outside pilotage areas – 2000 Notices to Mariners

      2000 Notices to Mariners for outside pilotage areas.

  • Annual list – Notices to Mariners 2012

    List of Notices to Mariners issued in the year 2012.

  • Annual list – Notices to Mariners 2011

    Annual lists of Notices to Mariners for 2011 in Queensland

  • Mackay pilotage area – current Notices to Mariners

    Current Notices to Mariners for the Mackay pilotage area in Queensland

  • Outside pilotage areas – current Notices to Mariners

    Current Notices to Mariners for outside pilatage areas.

  • Gladstone pilotage area – current Notices to Mariners

    Current Notices to Mariners for Gladstone pilotage area.

• Registration

• General safety obligation

  • Have your say—wearing lifejackets and kill switch safety lanyards

    Please read this package of consultation materials before completing our online survey about our proposed changes to the rules for wearing lifejackets and kill switch safety lanyards.

    • Proposed changes—options for wearing lifejackets and kill switch safety lanyards

      Find out more about our proposed changes to the rules for wearing lifejackets and kill switch safety lanyards.

    • Key facts—wearing lifejackets and kill switch safety lanyards

      Find out more about our research into the recreational boating laws throughout Australia, as well as risk and injury data in Queensland, used to develop the proposed changes to wearing lifejackets and kill switch safety lanyards.

    • Supporting information—wearing lifejackets and kill switch safety lanyards

      Find answers to your questions about our proposed changes to wearing lifejackets and kill switch safety lanyards.

  • Alcohol and drug rules

    Information about the consumption of alcohol whilst boating for recreational and commercial ships.

  • Coastal bar crossings

    Infomation on how to cross a bar safely

  • Carbon monoxide and boats

    Information on managing the risks of carbon monoxide on boats.

  • Collision regulations

    Infomation about the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea.

  • Distress signals, flares and emergency beacons

    Information about distress signals.

    • Flare disposal locations

      Information about where to dispose of out-of-date flares in Queensland.

  • Firefighting equipment

    All recreational ships over five metres in length must carry equipment capable of extinguishing a fire quickly and effectively. Fire blankets and extinguishers should be purchased from an authorised dealer who will be able to determine the best type for your needs.

  • GPS verification marks

    Information about GPS verification mark signs installed by Maritime Safety Queensland, their locations and how to use them.

  • Lifejackets

    There are 5 different types of lifejackets. They should be accessible at all times and kept in good condition.

    • Lifejacket standards

      Find out what lifejacket standards you need to comply with when out on the water.

  • Marine incidents

    Information about reporting marine incidents in Queensland

  • Marine radios

    Information about marine radios and operating procedures.

  • Navigation—buoys, marks and beacons

    Queensland uses an internationally recognised uniform coding system of navigation marks known as the International Association of Lighthouse Authorities (IALA) buoyage system 'A'. This system uses 5 different types of marks to distinguish safe navigation.

  • Navigation lights

    Information about navigation lights on boats.

  • Personal watercraft

    Information about operating a personal watercraft in Queensland includes information about safety equipment, how to operate a jet ski safely, distance off requirements, courtesy and general safety and the collision rules.

  • Preparing for severe weather

    Information about extreme weather contingency plans for certain areas of Queensland.

  • Safety equipment for boats in Queensland

    Information about safety equipment to be carried on recreational ships in Queensland.

  • Ship navigation area warning

    Information about safety where small craft are operating near ship navigation areas

  • Situational awareness

    Situational awareness means having an accurate understanding of what is happening around you and what is likely to happen.

  • Smooth and partially smooth water limits

    List of smooth and partially smooth waters in Queensland with links to descriptions and chartlets.

    • Bowen, Whitsunday Passage and Repulse Bay

      Description and chartlet for the smooth and partially smooth water limits of Bowen, Whitsunday Passage and Repulse Bay.

    • Brisbane

      Description and chartlet of the smooth and partially smooth water limits for Brisbane.

    • Cairns

      Description and chartlet of the smooth and partially smooth water limits for Cairns.

    • Cooktown

      Description and chartlet of the Cooktown smooth water limits.

    • Gladstone

      Description and chartlet of the smooth and partially smooth water limits of Gladstone.

    • Karumba

      Description and chartlet of the smooth and partially smooth water limits for Karumba.

    • Keppel Bay

      Description and chartlet for partially smooth waters of Keppel Bay.

    • Llewellyn Bay

      Description and chartlet of the partially smooth water limits for Llewellyn Bay.

    • Lucinda

      Description and chartlet for the smooth water limits of Lucinda.

    • Mackay/Hay Point

      Description and chartlet of the partially smooth waters of Mackay/Hay Point.

    • Maryborough

      Description and chartlet of the smooth and partially smooth waters of Maryborough.

    • Mourilyan

      Description and chartlet of the smooth waters of Mourilyan.

    • Palm Islands

      Description and chartlet of the partially smooth waters of Palm Islands.

    • Port Alma

      Description and chartlet of the smooth waters of Port Alma.

    • Port Douglas

      Description and chartlet of the smooth and partially smooth waters of Port Douglas.

    • Rockingham Bay

      Description and chartlet of the partially smooth waters of Rockingham Bay.

    • Sand Bay

      Description and chartlet of the partially smooth waters of Sand Bay.

    • Seventeen Seventy

      Description and chartlet of the smooth and partially smooth water limits for Seventeen Seventy.

    • St Helens Bay

      Description and chartlet of the partially smooth waters of St Helens Bay.

    • Thursday Island

      Description and chartlet of the smooth and partially smooth waters of Thursday Island.

    • Townsville

      Description and chartlet for the partially smooth waters of Townsville.

    • Upstart Bay

      Description and chartlet for the partially smooth waters of Upstart Bay.

    • Weipa

      Description and chartlet for the smooth and partially smooth waters of Weipa.

  • Water skiing

    Information about waterskiing safety.

• Shipping

  • Continuing professional development for Queensland port pilots

    Maritime Safety Queensland has implemented a Continuing Professional Development framework, to enhance the knowledge and skills of Queensland port pilots and to provide a practical avenue for enhancing the competence of port pilots and for the renewal of port pilot licences.

  • Regions

    Find out more information about shipping in the Gladstone, Mackay and Townsville regions

    • Cairns region

      The Standard for Commercial Marine Activities–Cairns region has been introduced to enhance the safety of commercial vessel activities in the region.

    • Gladstone region

      This on water environment, and the extra safety issues surrounding LNG tankers, requires all water users in the port to be extra alert and very safety conscious.

    • Mackay region

      The Standard for Commercial Marine Activities–Mackay region has been introduced to enhance the safety of commercial vessel activities in the region.

    • Townsville region

      The Standard for Commercial Marine Activities–Townsville region has been introduced to enhance the safety of commercial vessel activities in the region.

  • Passage plans for Queensland ports

    Information about passage plans for Queensland ports.

  • Pilotage

    Information about pilotage requirements in Queensland.

  • Pilotage areas – Queensland

    Map indicating pilotage areas in Queensland that link to descriptions of the areas.

    • Abbot Point pilotage area

      Description and chartlet of the Abbot Point pilotage area.

    • Amrun pilotage area

      Description and chartlet of the Amrun pilotage area.

    • Bowen pilotage area

      Description and chartlet of the Bowen pilotage area.

    • Brisbane pilotage area

      Description and chartlet of the Brisbane pilotage area.

    • Bundaberg pilotage area

      Description and chartlet of the Bundaberg pilotage area.

    • Cairns pilotage area

      Description and chartlet of the Cairns pilotage area.

    • Cape Flattery pilotage area

      Description and chartlet of the Cape Flattery pilotage area.

    • Cooktown pilotage area

      Description and chartlet of the Cooktown pilotage area.

    • Daintree River pilotage area

      Description and chartlet of the Daintree River pilotage area.

    • Gladstone pilotage area

      Description and chartlet of the Gladstone pilotage area.

    • Hay Point pilotage area

      Description and chartlet of the Hay Point pilotage area.

    • Karumba pilotage area

      Description and chartlet of the Karumba pilotage area.

    • Lucinda pilotage area

      Description and chartlet of the Lucinda pilotage area.

    • Mackay pilotage area

      Description and chartlet of the Mackay pilotage area.

    • Maryborough pilotage area

      Description and chartlet of the Maryborough pilotage area.

    • Mourilyan pilotage area

      Description and chartlet of the Mourilyan pilotage area.

    • Noosa pilotage area

      Description and chartlet of the Noosa pilotage area.

    • Port Douglas pilotage area

      Description and chartlet of the Port Douglas pilotage area

    • Rockhampton pilotage area

      Description and chartlet of the Rockhampton pilotage area.

    • Skardon River pilotage area

      Description and chartlet of the Skardon River pilotage area.

    • Southport pilotage area

      Description and chartlet of the Southport pilotage area.

    • Thursday Island pilotage area

      Description and chartlet of the Thursday Island pilotage area.

    • Townsville pilotage area

      Description and chartlet of the Townsville pilotage area.

    • Weipa pilotage area

      Description and charlet of the Weipa pilotage area.

    • Whitsundays pilotage area

      Description and chartlet of the Whitsundays pilotage area.

  • Fee calculator for pilotage and conservancy

    This calculator is provided to enable shippers and their agents to obtain estimated prices for their movements in Queensland pilotage areas.

  • Pilotage licences and Pilotage Exemption Certificates

    Information about obtaining a pilotage licence or exemption in Queensland.

  • Port limits in Queensland

    Chartlets indicating port limits in Queensland.

  • Port Procedures and Information for Shipping Manuals

    Information about port procedures and Port Procedures and Information for Shipping Manuals for Queensland ports.

    • Port Procedures and Information for Shipping – Abbot Point

      Port Procedures and Information for Shipping — Port of Abbot Point.

    • Port Procedures and Information for Shipping – Amrun

      Port Procedures and Information for Shipping — Port of Amrun.

    • Brisbane Port Procedures and Information for Shipping

      Brisbane is Queensland's largest general cargo port and the fastest growing container port in Australia.

    • Port Procedures and Information for Shipping – Bundaberg

      The port of Bundaberg is situated at the mouth of the Burnett River, approximately 370 km north of Brisbane. The principal export is sugar.

    • Port Procedures and Information for Shipping – Cairns

      Port Procedures and Information for Shipping for Cairns which outlines the rules and regulations for ships entering and leaving the port of Cairns.

    • Port Procedures and Information for Shipping – Cape Flattery, Cooktown and Port Douglas

      Port Procedures and Information for Shipping for Cape Flattery which outlines the rules and regulations for ships entering and leaving the port.

    • Port procedures – definitions

      Definitions used in Port Procedures Manuals in Queensland.

    • Port Procedures and Information for Shipping – Gladstone

      Port Procedures and Information for Shipping for Gladstone which outlines the rules and regulations for ships entering and leaving the port.

    • Port Procedures and Information for Shipping – Hay Point

      Port procedures for the Port of Hay Point

    • Port Procedures and Information for Shipping—Karumba

      Port Procedures and Information for Shipping for the port of Karumba which outlines the rules and regulations for ships entering and leaving the port.

    • Port Procedures and Information for Shipping – Lucinda

      Port Procedures and Information for Shipping for the port of Lucinda.

    • Port Procedures and Information for Shipping – Mackay

      Port procedures for the port of Mackay.

    • Port Procedures and Information for Shipping – Maryborough

      The port of Maryborough is situated between Fraser Island and the mainland and encompasses the waterway known as the Great Sandy Strait.

    • Port Procedures and Information for Shipping – Mourilyan

      Port Procedures and Information for Shipping for Mourilyan which outlines the rules and regulations for ships entering and leaving the port of Mourilyan.

    • Port Procedures and Information for Shipping – Port Alma

      Port Alma is situated approximately 60 kilometres by road from the city of Rockhampton on the southern end of the Fitzroy River delta.

    • Port Procedures and Information for Shipping – Skardon River

      Port Procedures and Information for Shipping for Skardon River which outlines the rules and regulations for ships entering and leaving the port of Skardon River.

    • Port Procedures and Information for Shipping – Southport

      The Gold Coast has over 260 kilometres of navigable waterways and more than 31,000 registered recreational vessels in the region.

    • Port Procedures and Information for Shipping – Thursday Island

      Port Procedurea and Information for Shipping document for the port of Thursday Island.

    • Port Procedures and Information for Shipping—Townsville

      Port Procedures and Information for Shipping for the port of Townsville.

    • Port Procedures and Information for Shipping – Weipa

      Port Procedures and Information for Shipping for Weipa which outlines the rules and regulations for ships entering and leaving the port.

    • Port Procedures and Information for Shipping – Whitsundays

      The Whitsunday region is part of the Great Barrier Reef World Heritage Area and includes the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park and other park areas.

  • Great Barrier Reef and Torres Strait Vessel Traffic Service

    Information about mandatory ship reporting in the Torres Strait and inner route of the Great Barrier Reef.

  • Vessel traffic services

    Find out what a vessel traffic service (VTS) is, how it works in Queensland and why it is needed.

  • Shipping movements in Queensland

    A summary of information about current shipping movements in Queensland ports can be seen through the new QShips ship movement display program.

• Tides

  • What are tides?

    Links to information about the cause of tides.

  • Sea level measurement in Queensland

    Information about sea level measurement in Queensland

  • Queensland Tide Tables

    Tide tables for Maritime Safety Queensland regions.

  • Calculating secondary port tide times

    Information about how to calculate tides for secondary ports.

  • Supplementary tide predictions

    These supplementary tide predictions are free to use as an aid to maritime safety.

  • Open data

    Maritime Safety Queensland has made tide data available for download as part of the Queensland Government's Open Data initiative.

  • Notes and definitions

    Notes and definitions about tidal information.

  • Tidal datum information

    Information about tidal datum.

  • Tidal planes

    Information about tidal planes and average tide time differences.

    • Diurnal tidal planes

      Image of diurnal tidal planes

    • Semidiurnal tidal planes

      Graphic of semidiurnal tidal planes

  • King tides

    The term king tide has no scientific definition although in popular usage it refers to any high tide well above average height.

  • Lunitidal intervals

    Information about lunitidal intervals.

• Waterways

  • New 301 page

    https://www.msq.qld.gov.au/Waterways/Tidal-works-idas

  • Aquatic events

    An aquatic event is an organised water activity such as boat or swimming races, sailing regattas, waterskiing competitions or fireworks displays that are likely to affect the normal operation of ships in the area of the event.

    • Aquatic events—Brisbane region

      Upcoming aquatic events for Brisbane region - including jet ski races, rowing races and regattas, waterskiing and power boat races.

    • Aquatic events—Cairns region

      Upcoming aquatic events for Cairns region - including jet ski races, rowing races and regattas, waterskiing and power boat races.

    • Aquatic events—Gladstone region

      Scheduled aquatic events in Gladstone region - including jet ski races, rowing races and regattas, waterskiing and power boat races.

    • Aquatic events—Mackay region

      Scheduled aquatic events for the Mackay region - including jet ski races, rowing races and regattas, waterskiing and power boat races.

    • Aquatic events—Townsville region

      Upcoming aquatic events in Townsville region – including jet ski races, rowing regattas, waterskiing and power boat races

  • Ross River – Black Weir Pool bookings

    Information about booking a permit at Black Weir Pool on Ross River in Townsville

  • Buoy moorings

    Information about obtaining a buoy mooring authority in Queensland.

  • Commercial aircraft operations on Sunshine Coast regulated waters

    Any commercial aircraft operator who intends to take off, land or operate on Sunshine Coast 'regulated waters', must obtain approval from MSQ.

  • Commercial personal watercraft areas, Sunshine Coast

    Information about establishment of two commercial personal watercraft areas on the Noosa River

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    Currumbin Creek Bar Navigational Safety Management

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    Guidelines for masters operating superyachts in the Southport pilotage area.

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    • Boating facility locations in Queensland

      Location of boating facilities in Queensland

    • Marine Infrastructure Investment Program

      Marine Infrastructure Investment Program

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      Information about dredging initiatives in Queensland.

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  • Safe on-water conduct on the Brisbane River

    The Brisbane River Code of Conduct has been developed by Maritime Safety Queensland, Rowing Queensland, Transdev Brisbane Ferries and the Brisbane City Council to help ensure everyone can use the river safely.

  • Safer boat operations—Maroochy River

    A marine safety system has been put in place for the Maroochy River.

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    In boating areas maximum speed limits apply. There are penalties and on-the-spot fines for exceeding a speed limit.

  • Tidal works and major development proposals

    Information about making applications for tidal works in Queensland.

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    The code of conduct provides guidance on a number of important safety aspects when using personal watercraft to provide assistance to surfers.

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