LIFEJACKET CLINICS

Boating Education Officers will be holding a free lifejacket care and service program at key boating locations including boat ramps, other waterway facilities and at events such as boating and regional shows across New South Wales. The Local one for Sussex will be...

Expired Flares

Coming up to that time of the year where maritime has given out a list of locations where you can drop off your expired flares below is a list for the southern region Southern Region Location: Port Kembla Boat Ramp, Foreshore Drive (outer harbour) Collection date...

SPRING HAS SPRUNG

SPRING HAS SPRUNG - IT'S TIME TO GET BOAT READY! The First week of October (1-7) is National Boating Safety Week With most of the cold weather behind us, now is the time to check your boat and take care of those maintenance jobs. Before your first trip out this...

As most of us know, weather can change very quickly, especially out at sea. That’s why it’s important to not only check the weather before you leave, but also while you’re out and about. By checking the weather regularly, you will be able to change your course or...

Inflatable PFDs

Now that we are coming into the quieter months of the year now is the perfect time to inspect your safety equipment. Especially, your lifejackets! Pull them out and give them a good once over inspection! its also a great idea to check the manufacturers website for any...

Summer Boating Checklist 

Summer Boating Checklist 

Has your boat been sitting idle all winter? If yes, then you have some work to do before you head out on the water this spring. Like any other piece of machinery, continuous use is the best way to keep a boat in top condition. A prolonged period of inactivity can...

Time for a Little Inspection

We all want to get out on the water as soon as possible right? Chuck the gear in and off you go for a fantastic weekend of fun, fishing and oops your life jacket isn't working! And you only found out because when you fell into the drink it didn't inflate and... well...

Wild Sea: A History of the Southern Ocean

Wild Sea: A History of the Southern Ocean

Canberra author and historian, Joy McCann, has just released a book about the Southern Ocean and late last month she visited Jervis Bay Maritime Museum to share her knowledge with an intimate audience. Also known as the Antarctic Ocean, there is little...