30 Nov 2010 Vessel owners are now required to adopt environmentally friendly practices and commit to protecting South Australia’s waterways for the benefit of future generations.
30 Nov 2010 Dumping illegal material at sea is a dangerous activity, can harm the natural environment and is an activity authorities are keeping a close eye on.
30 Nov 2010 There is a certain selflessness that comes with being a marine rescue volunteer, who do a fantastic job along our coastlines helping people who are in danger or need.
30 Nov 2010 Personal Flotation Devices (PFD) are identified in Australian and international standards as Type 1, 2 or 3 – only Type 1 is a lifejacket, Type 2 and 3 are buoyancy vests. They are rated according to the amount of flotation they provide to the wearer and on the standard to which they’re made.
21 Oct 2010 The Australian Builders Plate provides safety information on recreational boats built after 4 February 2008 (unless exempt) and it’s an offence to sell a new recreational boat without a plate fitted.
21 Oct 2010 Mexico oil rig burnt out of control and then sank causing massive leaks of crude oil and gas from the sea floor. Australia was lucky to avoid a similar disaster with last year’s spill in the Timor Sea off Northern Australia.