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Hard work and results recognised
A message from Angus Mitchell, General ManagerWelcome to the June 2021 edition of Maritime Matters – the twentieth since Maritime Safety Queensland (MSQ) began publishing this newsletter in September 2016. In this landmark edition I am delighted to be able to highlight two recent instances of high-level recognition of MSQ's work at the 2020 DCN Shipping and Maritime Industry Awards and in the Queen's Birthday 2021 Honours List.
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Attach the lanyard, kill the motor, avoid disaster
It happens too often for MSQ's liking – a boat or personal watercraft lurches suddenly, throwing its skipper and/or passengers into the water as their vessel speeds off into the distance or just circles around, propeller scything or water jet thrusting.
Either way, those left floundering are in imminent danger of serious injury or death.
Fortunately, this situation can usually be averted through taking one very simple precaution – using a kill switch lanyard. |
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Southern Moreton Bay ferry terminal upgrades commence
One of MSQ's largest ever marine infrastructure projects reached a key milestone in April 2021 when a contract was awarded for stage one of the Southern Moreton Bay Islands (SMBI) Ferry Terminals Upgrade.
When completed, it will offer a vastly improved and safer experience for persons commuting to and from the islands.
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| Newly-permanent MET eyes Coomera River
Almost two years after its creation on a trial basis, our Maritime Enforcement Team (MET) has been made a permanent force on Queensland's waterways.
The personal watercraft-mounted team is on the water to improve safety and pollution compliance among Queensland boaties. MET targets areas where the need is greatest – and its next campaign will focus on the Coomera River in the June-July school holiday period.
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Are you using the fifth edition of the Australian Builders Plate?
MSQ would like to remind boat builders, importers, dealers and buyers that the fifth edition of the Australian Builders Plate (ABP) Standard for Recreational Boats has been endorsed by the Transport and Infrastructure Council.
This is the latest update of a standard that's an integral part of the boating industry's focus on safety. It is intended to provide the industry and consumers with guidance which, based on the size, weight and configuration of the boat, determines safe loading and powering limits for the boat.
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