15 Aug 2011
A dramatic collision between a yacht and a tanker in the UK serves as a reminder of the very real dangers of getting too close to big ships.

12 Aug 2011
Keen whale watchers have recently witnessed a number of incidents where boats have had to swerve at the last minute to avoid colliding with the semi submerged mammals.

12 Aug 2011
A sunken boat that was suspected of leaking oil into the Port River has been raised to prevent further pollution entering the waterway.

10 Aug 2011
An allegedly stolen vehicle has been dumped in a creek near Price on the York Peninsula.

09 Aug 2011
More than eighty commercial mariners attended two open days in South Australia at the end of July 2011 about the proposed National System for Commercial Vessel Safety.

12 Jul 2011
Marinas injected $1.16 billion into the Australian economy in 2008/09 recent research has found.

27 Jun 2011
A source of oil leaking into the Port River and a possible source of reports received over the last fortnight has been found following an aerial investigation.

23 Jun 2011
Queensland’s floodwaters are about to hit the state’s outback and Birdsville Track, allowing the Cooper Creek ferry to be relaunched for the second consecutive year.

22 Jun 2011
Boaties and marine enthusiasts alike will now be able to get their hands on the new Recreational Boating Safety Handbook.

09 Jun 2011
The latest boat registration figures highlight the need for owners to carry out frequent and careful maintenance and inspections of their ageing vessels.