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Maritime Safety Queensland
- 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.
  - Queensland regulated ships—electrical standards and licences
- 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
  Enquiries about maritime-related matters should be directed to the nearest Maritime Safety Queensland regional office
  - 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 507 pieces of marine infrastructure valued at about $194 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
Registration
General safety obligation
- 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.
  - Brisbane region
    Civil construction activities that will possibly impact vessel operations may be required to submit a marine execution plan (MEP).
  - 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.
  - Abbot Point Port Procedures and Information for Shipping
    Port Procedures and Information for Shipping — Port of Abbot Point.
  - Amrun Port Procedures and Information for Shipping
    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.
  - Bundaberg Port Procedures and Information for Shipping
    The port of Bundaberg is situated at the mouth of the Burnett River, approximately 370 km north of Brisbane. The principal export is sugar.
  - Cairns Port Procedures and Information for Shipping
    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.
  - Gladstone Port Procedures and Information for Shipping
    Port Procedures and Information for Shipping for Gladstone which outlines the rules and regulations for ships entering and leaving the port.
  - Hay Point Port Procedures and Information for Shipping
    Port procedures for the Port of Hay Point
  - Karumba Port Procedures and Information for Shipping
    Port Procedures and Information for Shipping for the port of Karumba which outlines the rules and regulations for ships entering and leaving the port.
  - Lucinda Port Procedures and Information for Shipping
    Port Procedures and Information for Shipping for the port of Lucinda.
  - Mackay Port Procedures and Information for Shipping
    Port procedures for the port of Mackay.
  - Maryborough Port Procedures and Information for Shipping
    The port of Maryborough is situated between K’gari (formerly Fraser Island) and the mainland and encompasses the waterway known as the Great Sandy Strait.
  - Mourilyan Port Procedures and Information for Shipping
    Port Procedures and Information for Shipping for Mourilyan which outlines the rules and regulations for ships entering and leaving the port of Mourilyan.
  - Port Alma Port Procedures and Information for Shipping
    Port Alma is situated approximately 60 kilometres by road from the city of Rockhampton on the southern end of the Fitzroy River delta.
  - Skardon River Port Procedures and Information for Shipping
    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.
  - Southport Port Procedures and Information for Shipping
    The Gold Coast has over 260 kilometres of navigable waterways and more than 31,000 registered recreational vessels in the region.
  - Thursday Island Port Procedures and Information for Shipping
    Port Procedurea and Information for Shipping document for the port of Thursday Island.
  - Townsville Port Procedures and Information for Shipping
    Port Procedures and Information for Shipping for the port of Townsville.
  - Weipa Port Procedures and Information for Shipping
    Port Procedures and Information for Shipping for Weipa which outlines the rules and regulations for ships entering and leaving the port.
  - Whitsundays Port Procedures and Information for Shipping
    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?
  A tide is the periodic rise and fall of the water of oceans, seas, bays and so on caused by the gravitational interactions between the earth, moon and sun (Australian Hydrographic Service glossary)
- 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
- Currumbin Creek Bar Navigational Safety Management
  Currumbin Creek Bar Navigational Safety Management
- Gold Coast superyacht guidelines
  Guidelines for masters operating superyachts in the Southport pilotage area.
- Hydrographic survey standards
  Information about hydrogaphic survey standards in Queensland.
- Major development proposals with likely maritime impact
  Guidelines to assist proponants of major development proposals with likely maritime related impacts
- Marine zones
  Information about marine zones in Queensland.
- Nelly Bay Harbour, Magnetic Island
  Information about navigating in Nelly Bay.
- Recreational boating infrastructure
  Landing page for recreational boating infrastructure information.
  - Boating facility locations in Queensland
    Location of boating facilities in Queensland
  - Marine Infrastructure Investment Program
    Marine Infrastructure Investment Program
  - Proposal processing
    Proposal processing
  - State boat harbours
    State boat harbours
  - Dredging for recreational access
    Information about dredging initiatives in Queensland.
- Restricted areas
  Information about areas in Queensland where certain activities are limited.
- 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.
- Speed limits
  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.
- Tow-in surfing code of conduct
  The code of conduct provides guidance on a number of important safety aspects when using personal watercraft to provide assistance to surfers.
- Vessel size restrictions non-trading ports
  Information about vessel size restrictions for non-trading ports in Queensland.
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Last updated: 08 June 2023

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