News and stories
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Noosa River anchoring restrictions
New anchoring restrictions for busy areas of the Noosa River southern shoreline and frequently asked questions.
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Changes for boating on Noosa River
Reduced speed limits, priority safety initiatives and no anchoring zones introduced for Noosa waterways
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Double Island Point revised speed zone
Speed limit zone extended to include the western parts of the lagoon due to reports of near misses.
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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
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Children at risk on the water
Media statement
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Border Breaching Boaties Beware
COVID border media statement
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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.
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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.
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Marine pollution response preparedness: Exercise 'Cremer'
In February 2020 MSQ conducted a multi-jurisdictional ship-sourced marine pollution response exercise in Mackay.
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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
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Superyacht buoy mooring trial
Information on the superyacht buoy mooring trial and how to give feedback.
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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.
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BoatSafe refresher course
Part of being a responsible skipper is ensuring your boating knowledge is up-to-date.
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Changes to boat registration stickers
We're looking at removing boat registration label requirements from 1 October 2019.
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Torres Strait marine safety project
Information about the Maritime Safety Queensland marine safety project in the Torres Strait region.
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Life jackets and lookouts for a safer summer
Information about boating safety over summer.
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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
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On-the-spot fines to keep waterways clean
Information on on-the-spot fines to prevent pollution.
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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.