News & Media Releases

August 2011

• 25 August 2011 - NSW Maritime Medal 2011– Call for Nominations
  Nominations for the 2011 NSW Maritime Medal to recognise outstanding contributions in the area of boating safety, the environment or the community are now being sought.

• 24 August 2011 - Calls for Expressions of Interest to Develop and operate New Peak Hour Ferry Routes
  The NSW Government is calling for expressions of interest from the private sector to develop and operate new peak hour ferry routes, Minister for Transport Gladys Berejiklian and Minister for Ports Duncan Gay announced today.

• 23 August 2011 - Maritime Alert – Wild Weather
  NSW Maritime has issued an alert to boat skippers following a forecast for dangerous surf conditions.

• 19 August 2011 - Maritime Alert – Wild Weather - Illawarra to Port Macquarie
  NSW Maritime has issued an alert to boat skippers following a forecast for dangerous surf conditions.

• 18 August 2011 - Murray boaters warned: flooding hazard
  NSW Maritime is warning boaters heading out on the Murray River to take extra care as water levels are extremely high and more wet weather is forecast.

• 15 August 2011 - Operation Icebreaker on Alpine Lakes
  Boaters not wearing lifejackets was the main safety concern arising from Operation Icebreaker over the weekend.

• 12 August 2011 - Customer Service Helps Save Two Lives
  NSW Maritime today reminded skippers of the importance of keeping effective communication tools on hand when boating.

• 12 August 2011 - Operation Icebreaker on Alpine Lakes this weekend
  NSW Maritime will conduct a joint boating safety operation with local police in the Alpine Lakes this weekend.

• 7 August 2011 - NSW Maritime Alert - Dangerous Seas
  NSW Maritime today issued an alert following the official forecast for adverse weather.

• 6 August 2011 - Two Boats Rolled on Ballina Bar
  NSW Maritime today issued an alert to skippers to take extra care when considering crossing any coastal bar.

• 5 August 2011 - Hunter River: Navigation restriction for power boat races
  A section of the Hunter River will be restricted for parts of this weekend in order for power boat races to take place safely.

• 4 August 2011 - New Maritime Advisory Council for NSW
  As part of the Government’s commitment to restore accountability and give boaters a real say, a new Ministerial level Maritime Advisory Council will be established under legislation by Minster for Roads and Ports, Duncan Gay.

July 2011

• 28 July 2011 - Winner announced: Sydney primary school vessel naming competition
  The newest custom-built boat for cleaning Sydney Harbour will be called Mallagongan (an Aboriginal name for the platypus) after it was chosen as the winning name in a competition by Sydney primary school students.

• 24 July 2011 - Maritime Alert – Wild Weather
  NSW Maritime has issued an alert to boat skippers following a forecast for dangerous surf conditions to impact the north coast of NSW.

• 21 July 2011 - Safety Partners Support Sydney International Boat Show
  Boating safety will be a key focus of the 2011 Sydney International Boat Show with NSW Maritime and the Boating Industry Association hosting a Marine Safety Precinct.

• 19 July 2011 - Wild Weather Alert - Dangerous Sea Conditions
  NSW Maritime today issued an alert following the official forecast for adverse weather along much of the coast.

• 15 July 2011 - Transport for NSW
  The Roads and Traffic Authority and three other agencies will be abolished as part of the most significant restructure of transport in NSW history, Minister for Transport Gladys Berejiklian and Minister for Roads and Ports Duncan Gay announced today.

• 15 July 2011 - Boaters warned: Ballina Bar changes
  NSW Maritime is warning boaters to take extra care crossing the Ballina Bar at the mouth of the Richmond River as conditions on the bar have changed recently.

• 14 July 2011 - Kogarah Bay: Exclusive use this weekend
  Part of Kogarah Bay will be off limits to skippers for the safe staging of a speedboat event this weekend.

• 13 July 2011 - Hawkesbury Power Boat Races this weekend
  

  NSW Maritime is reminding boaters to stay clear of the exclusion zone that will be in place for the Upper Hawkesbury Power Boat Circuit Races this weekend.

• 12 July 2011 - New Guidelines for Superyachts in Sydney
  New guidelines are now available to assist the masters of superyachts when navigating into and around Sydney Harbour.

• 8 July 2011 - Safe boating first: Evans Head Fishing Classic
  NSW Maritime North Coast Regional Manager Jim Green today reminded North Coast recreational boaters – and especially those who intend to participate in the Evans Head Fishing Classic – to check the weather before heading out.

• 7 July 2011 - Wild Weather Alert - Dangerous Surf Conditions
  NSW Maritime has issued an alert following a Bureau of Meteorology forecast for dangerous surf conditions developing from the far south up to about Coffs Harbour during Saturday.

June 2011

• 24 June 2011 - 100 New Life Jackets for Ballina High's Marine Studies Unit
  The Member for Ballina, Don Page, today presented 100 new inflatable life jackets to Ballina High School's Marine Studies unit.

• 24 June 2011 - Skippers: Respect Whale Distances Off and Wait Your Turn
  With the annual whale migration in full swing, boat skippers are reminded of their legal requirement to maintain a safe distance from all marine mammals.

• 23 June 2011 - Oil spill training exercise for Port of Eden
  NSW Maritime will conduct an oil spill exercise at the Port of Eden on Thursday, 30 June, Chief Executive Steve Dunn said.

• 17 June 2011 - Boating Alert Post Deluge
  Debris and damaged navigation aids are just some of the potential hazards to be expected on the coastal waterways of NSW following days of heavy rain.

• 15 June 2011 - Boaters warned: check the weather after tragic weekend
  Boaters once again are urged to check the weather before considering going boating with three people missing on NSW waters following two separate capsize incidents on the long weekend, NSW Maritime Chief Executive Steve Dunn said.

• 12 June 2011 - Maritime Reminder that Lifejackets Help Save Lives
  NSW Maritime today issued a safety reminder to people boating in small vessels.

• 10 June 2011 - Skippers: Avoid Darling Harbour South on Sunday
  NSW Maritime advises skippers an exclusion zone will be in place in part of Darling Harbour South for the safe staging of Navy Day celebrations on Sunday.

• 9 June 2011 - Murwillumbah Rowing Regatta – Exclusion Zone
  NSW Maritime North Coast Regional Manager Jim Green today reminded boaters to exercise caution in the vicinity of the special safety exclusion zone in place on the Tweed River for the Murwillumbah Rowing Regatta this Saturday.

• 9 June 2011 - Wild Weather Alert - Dangerous Surf Conditions
  NSW Maritime has issued an alert following Bureau of Meteorology advice that dangerous surf conditions are forecast on the South Coast, Illawarra and Sydney coast tomorrow, extending to the Hunter Coast on Saturday.

• 9 June 2011 - Competition to Name New Harbour Cleaning Vessel
  NSW Ports Minister Duncan Gay today invited the primary school children of Sydney to help name a new $1.9M purpose-built vessel designed to keep Sydney Harbour clean of debris and rubbish.

• 9 June 2011 - Safety Reminder - Snapper Classic 2011 Open to Kayak Fishers
  NSW Maritime today issued a safety reminder to those kayak fishers planning to enter the 2011 Snapper Classic at Coffs Harbour this weekend.

• 8 June 2011 - Safety a focus for Melbourne Boat Show
  NSW Maritime staff will work closely with the Marine Safety Victoria team to promote safe boating at the Melbourne Boat Show to be held this weekend at the Melbourne Conference and Exhibition Centre (9-13 June).

• 8 June 2011 - $5 Million Available to Build Better Boating Facilities
  The Minister for Roads & Ports Duncan Gay today called on local councils, boating clubs and community groups to lodge their grant applications with NSW Maritime for new or improved boating infrastructure projects.

• 6 June 2011 - Operation Cold Water
  NSW Maritime has issued a reminder to boaters of the dangers of cold weather and cold water.

• 5 June 2011 - Maritime Caution to Skippers
  NSW Maritime today reminded skippers to take extra care offshore following three separate boating incidents along the coast.

• 3 June 2011 - Wild Weather Alert - Dangerous Surf Conditions
  NSW Maritime has issued an alert following Bureau of Meteorology advice that dangerous surf conditions are forecast south of Smoky Cape (South West Rocks) today and on Saturday.

• 2 June 2011 - Fellow Skipper Helped Exhaust Gas Victim
  NSW Maritime has issued a warning to boaters about the risks of carbon monoxide poisoning from engine exhausts. Carbon monoxide is colourless, odourless and tasteless.

May 2011

• 30 May 2011 - NSW Maritime Alert – Dangerous Surf Conditions

  NSW Maritime has issued an alert following Bureau of Meteorology advice that dangerous surf conditions are forecast from Ulladulla to Yamba tomorrow (Tuesday 31 May) and from Ulladulla to Point Danger on Wednesday 1 June and Thursday 2 June.

• 30 May 2011 - Top Maritime Safety Award
  

  NSW Maritime was this week presented with a top international award for efforts in commercial vessel safety.

• 20 May 2011 - Safety in Surf at Coastal Bars
  NSW Maritime is reminding surfers, windsurfers, kite boarders and kayakers to keep clear of boats that are navigating coastal bar crossings.

• 18 May 2011 - NSW Maritime at Sanctuary Cove Boat Show
  NSW Maritime Boating Safety Officers will attend the Sanctuary Cove Boat Show from Thursday May 19 to Sunday May 22.

• 16 May 2011 - Boating Incident, South Coast
  NSW Maritime is investigating an offshore boating incident that occurred near Camel Rocks, south of Wallaga Lake, yesterday.

• 13 May 2011 - Maritime Alert: Dangerous Conditions
  NSW Maritime advises boat owners and skippers to be alert to adverse weather conditions along the entire NSW coastline this weekend.

• 11 May 2011 - Maritime Alert: Large Swells
  NSW Maritime has again issued an urgent alert to boat skippers and rock fishermen with more treacherous swells expected to impact much of the coast from today until Sunday.

• 10 May 2011 - Wagga Wagga Ski Race – Boating Restrictions
  NSW Maritime today advised boating restrictions would be in place this weekend (14-15 May) for the Barry Carne Memorial Ski Race at Lake Albert, Wagga Wagga.

• 6 May 2011 - Improved Boating Facilities for Sydney Harbour
  NSW Ports Minister Duncan Gay today welcomed the addition of two new sewage pump-out units, part of the new integrated marine fuel, service and supply facility at White Bay, Balmain.

• 4 May 2011 - Maritime Alert: Large Swells
  NSW Maritime today issued an urgent alert to boat skippers and rock fishermen with treacherous swells expected to impact much of the coast for the next few days.

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