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Official resources for Australian boaters.
Use current primary sources for weather, local boating requirements and marine safety. These links are starting points, not a substitute for current charts, notices, operator instructions or your own passage planning.
Australia-wide starting points.
Check the current information for your location and voyage, not just a marina listing.
Australian Maritime Safety Authority
Find the marine safety authority responsible for your jurisdiction and current national marine safety information.
OFFICIAL SOURCE ↗Bureau of Meteorology marine forecasts
Understand marine forecast products and follow current weather information before a passage.
State and territory authorities.
Rules, notices and facilities differ by jurisdiction. Confirm what applies to your boat and area.
NSW Government — waterways safety and rules
NSW boating and waterways information from the state government.
QLD / OFFICIAL SOURCE ↗Maritime Safety Queensland
Queensland marine safety information and official notices.
VIC / OFFICIAL SOURCE ↗Safe Transport Victoria — boating handbook
Victoria’s official recreational boating handbook.
WA / OFFICIAL SOURCE ↗WA Department of Transport — recreational boating
Western Australian recreational boating guidance and services.
SA / OFFICIAL SOURCE ↗Marine Safety SA
South Australian marine safety information.
TAS / OFFICIAL SOURCE ↗Marine and Safety Tasmania
Tasmanian boating safety and marine information.
NT / OFFICIAL SOURCE ↗Northern Territory recreational boating guide
Northern Territory government boating safety guide.
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