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- Safe System Approach
To achieve the ultimate goal of zero deaths and serious injuries on NSW waterways.
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- Lifejackets
- Lifejacket law
Requirements for carrying and wearing lifejackets vary depending on the type of vessel being used.
- Old4New
Make the move to modern lifejackets with the Old4New program.
- Lifejacket care and service
In NSW it is a legal requirement that inflatable lifejackets are serviced in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions.
- Lifejacket retail partnership
Partnerships in safety are an essential part of efforts to promote a culture of safer boating in NSW.
- Lifejacket law
- Staying safe
- Alcohol & Drugs
When it comes to alcohol and drugs, the rules that apply on our roads are similar on the waterways.
- Boating statistics
It is vital to monitor, analyse and interpret statistics to better understand and respond to safety issues statewide.
- Dive safe
With so many great dive spots in the waters of NSW, it’s no wonder that it’s such a popular sport.
- Maritime Enhanced Enforcement Program
Safe and responsible use of the waterways helps ensure enjoyment for all.
- Offshore boating
Boating offshore can be quite a different experience when compared with a day out on inland waters.
- Paddle safe
Paddling is for fitness, challenge, relaxation - or simply to get to beautiful places.
- Personal watercraft
Anywhere. Anytime.
- Row safe
Rowing plays a part in the sporting culture of our nation.
- Take care - be prop aware
Boat propellers pose a risk that can be easily ignored or forgotten because they are under the water, ‘out of sight and out of mind’.
- Tow safe
Here you can learn the “do’s and don’ts” of tow sports to help make sure you enjoy a great day out on the water.
- Trailer boating
Small runabouts are the most popular type of vessel on our waterways.
- Waders
Waders are worn by some people while fishing from the shore, on small boats or paddle craft and are also sometimes worn when launching a boat.
- Alcohol & Drugs
- Projects
- Draft Boat Storage Strategy for Lake Macquarie
Investigating options for the Lake Macquarie area to improve boat storage capacity.
- NSW Regional Boating Plans
Eleven Regional Boating Plans identifying priority boating safety, access and storage actions over the next five years.
- NSW Boating Statement
An annual progress report on the delivery of priority projects and actions.
- NSW Boating Now
An infrastructure delivery program to provide state-wide improvements for boating.
- Watsons Bay Pilot Station
The Watsons Bay Pilot Station has been converted into a boating safety education centre.
- NSW Boating Wash and Riverbank Erosion Management
A pilot project about improving the management of boating in areas that may be subject to significant riverbank erosion issues.
- Boating infrastructure and marine habitats
A comprehensive study of boating infrastructure and marine habitats in Sydney Harbour.
- Consultations
Working closely with stakeholders to continually improve safety and achieve better access and infrastructure outcomes for boaters in NSW.
- Wharf Access Policy
For commercial vessel operators seeking to use the commuter and charter wharves in Sydney Harbour and its tributaries.
- Boating Safety Communications and Education
A three year strategy for promoting a culture of safe and responsible boating state-wide.
- Draft Boat Storage Strategy for Lake Macquarie
- Partners
- Aquatic Champions
Advocates for promoting safe and environmentally responsible boating and fishing
- Maritime Advisory Council
Established under the Ports and Maritime Administration Act to advise the Minister for Roads and Freight.
- Marine Estate Management Authority
A new approach to managing the NSW marine estate.
- Australian Recreational Boating Safety Committee
ARBSC aims to improve recreational boating safety.
- Australia New Zealand Safe Boating Education Group
ANZSBEG aims to identify national safe boating issues and suggest coordinated solutions.
- International Lifejacket Wear Principles
A collaboration to promote wearing lifejackets and prevention of death by drowning.
- NSW Maritime Medal
2017 Maritime Medal winners announced
- Maritime Safety Community Grant program
A grants program for organisations for initiatives supporting the Transport for NSW maritime safety program.
- Australian Maritime Safety Authority
AMSA is responsible for ensuring the safety of vessels and the seafarers onboard, operating in the Australian domestic commercial industry.
- Recreational Vessels Advisory Group
Providing advice on recreational boating issues.
- Aquatic Champions
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