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VESSELS OWNED BY NOT-FOR-PROFITS
Boats Education Governance Power Sailing

VESSELS OWNED BY NOT-FOR-PROFITS

FRIEND OR FOE? By Ms Claire Strodder, Maritime Lawyer Yachting and boating clubs are a normal part of the Australian cultural landscape and have been

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Boater’s Quiz: Are You Up To Speed?
Community Governance

Boater’s Quiz: Are You Up To Speed?

The Transport Operations (Marine Safety) Act 1994 (Qld) imposes a general safety obligation on all vessel owners, operators, masters and crew. The general safety obligations

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Marine Incidents and You
Community Governance

Marine Incidents and You

There is always the chance of being involved in a marine incident when you are out on the waters. What do you do if it

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Trailer Safety Certificates
Community Governance

Trailer Safety Certificates

Trailers can travel on highways up to speeds of 110kph. Therefore, just as with the vehicles that tow them, it is imperative that trailers also

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COLREGS Quiz
Education Governance

COLREGS Quiz

The COLREGs is short-hand for the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea 1972, and they outline the internationally agreed rules for safe navigation of

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Marine Order 505 Changes
Community Governance

Marine Order 505 Changes

You may have heard about the proposed changes to Marine Order 505 (Certificates of Competency – national law) 2013 which are likely come into effect

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Kids’ Lifejackets – The Right Fit
Community Governance

Kids’ Lifejackets – The Right Fit

So you have finally purchased a 4.8-metre open boat. You then set out to do some shopping for safety equipment. Your 11-year-old is helping out

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Queensland launches summer boating drive
Community Governance

Queensland launches summer boating drive

A new maritime enforcement team will hit Queensland waters this summer to help stem a rise in boating incidents. The team of specially-trained Maritime Safety

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Purchasing A Second Hand Vessel
Community Governance

Purchasing A Second Hand Vessel

Let’s assume that you have found the boat of your dreams that suits you and how you will use it. Now, first be sure that

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Boat Licence? Yes, Please!
Community Governance

Boat Licence? Yes, Please!

If you live on the Gold Coast, and you have considered obtaining a boat licence but haven’t taken the first steps, we encourage you to

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