12/09/2023
Heads up!
As we dive back into boating season, there's some fresh maritime news you might've let drift by: From June 11, 2023, the Marine Safety regulations now include:
🛥️ By July 2028, only lifejackets that meet Australian standards can be worn
🛥️ 27MHz radios no longer meet the definition of marine radios
🛥️ Make sure your navigation lights are correctly installed, even when boating during daylight hours. Infringements now exist for incorrectly installed navigational lights.
🛥️ Alternatives to marine flares for boating on enclosed waters
🛥️ One or five-year marine licence options
🛥️ No passengers allowed on board when refuelling and restarting (unless an exception applies)
🛥️ Any child less than 12 years is required to wear the appropriate type of lifejacket when in an open area of a vessel that is underway
🛥️ A sole adult with children