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Going boating? Know the weather

December 17, 2018

Checking the weather before heading out on the water is standard for most Victorian boaters, but many don’t realise that one check is not enough. Maritime Safety Victoria (MSV) has…

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Next Generation Raymarine VHF Radios launched

November 28, 2018

FLIR has excitedly to announced the launch of its next-generation Raymarine VHF radios. The compact Ray53, full-sized Ray63 and the multifunction Ray73 with AIS are all full-function VHF marine radios with…

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QLD Government declares war on wrecks

September 24, 2018

In an open letter published in Maritime Safety Queensland’s newsletter, Maritime Matters, in September, Glen Hale, Acting General Manager, Maritime Safety Queensland, gave notice of it’s ‘War on Wrecks’ program…

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Search for solo yachtsman in Indian Ocean

September 24, 2018

The Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) is coordinating a multi-national search and rescue response after being notified of injured solo yachtsman Abhilash Tomy. Tomy was participating in the Golden Globe…

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Brisbane Boat Show opens tomorrow

August 16, 2018

24 – 26 August, Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre South Bank   The Brisbane Boat Show commences tomorrow (Friday) at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre South Bank, doors open…

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New ATA100 Class A AIS Transponder 

August 6, 2018

Ocean Signal is introducing the ATA100 Class A AIS Transponder, a combined SOLAS and Inland approved solution capable of exchanging dynamic and static ship data with other AIS systems to…

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Sydney International Boat Show opens Thursday

July 27, 2018

The Southern Hemisphere’s biggest and most comprehensive recreational marine exhibition opens on Thursday (02 August) at the ICC Sydney and Cockle Bay Darling Harbour, and promises to satisfy everyone who…

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Float-free EPIRBs mandatory from January 2021

July 27, 2018

From 1 January 2021, float-free emergency position-indicating radio beacons (EPIRBs) will be mandatory on certain types of commercial vessel. This change to safety requirements is in response to tragic incidents…

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New boat ladder causing national ripples

June 20, 2018

From Kakadu to Cairns, a Queensland start-up’s breakthrough boat bow access ladder is making life safer for rangers, reef research personnel and  recreational boaters. Founder of Jacob’s Ladder Boating, John…

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Boating Industry recognises Life Cell

May 8, 2018

Life Cell Marine Safety has proudly to announced that the Boating Industry in the United States has chosen Life Cell as a 2018 Top Product. For the fifth consecutive year they chose…

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Extreme Weather Gets High Rating

May 4, 2018

The Marina Industries Association (MIA) has conducted the inaugural course for marina operators and their staff called Club Marine Extreme Weather Preparedness. The course is aimed at improving the level…

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Mornington Pier wave screens to return

April 10, 2018

Works have commenced to reinstate the wave protection system on the ocean side of Mornington Pier to better protect the pier from significant storm events. The initial works include the…

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Celebrating 21 years on the web

March 28, 2018

CH Smith Marine Pty Ltd, established in 1884 and owned by one family for four generations, has continuously served the Melbourne (and Australian) marine community with quality boat parts and sailing Gear, fishing…

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SBM Sales launch free mobile weather app

February 25, 2018

Anyone who has ever tried to understand what the weather conditions are going to look like before they go boating can understand the pain of the relentless tapping, scrolling and…

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Boating safety and infrastructure funding opens

February 15, 2018

The Boating Industry Association of Victoria (BIAV) welcomes the opening of Victoria’s premiere recreational boating safety and infrastructure grants program. The Boating Safety and Facilities Program plays an important role…

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Voluntary recall of Adult PFD Type 1 

January 23, 2018

As a result of a Transport Safety Victoria investigation, Jarvis Walker Pty Ltd is conducting a recall of an Adult PFD Type 1.  The product was sold under three separate…

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Changes to laws about children on PWCs

January 23, 2018

Persons aged under 16 are no longer able to obtain a personal watercraft (PWC), also known as a jet ski, endorsement on their restricted marine licence in Victoria. Peter Corcoran,…

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Prime minister visits Royal Geelong

January 20, 2018

The Royal Geelong Yacht Club (RGYC) was visited by the Prime Minister of Australia, the Honourable Malcolm Turnbull on 17 January. The Member for Corangamite, Sarah Henderson, accompanied the Prime…

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