Maritime
Maritime Sector
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- The Maritime industry in Australia has an estimated annual revenue of $9.3 billion, adding $3.7 billion to the Australian economy in 2015-16 (Australian Industry Standards, 2016).
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- Australia is currently the world’s 5th largest shipping nation in terms of the tonnage of its inbound and outbound freight task.
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- 10 per cent of the world’s sea trade passes through Australian ports and 99 per cent of Australian trade is transported by sea.
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- Our coastline is over 60,000 kilometres in length and our search and rescue region covers more than 10 per cent of the earth’s surface.
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- Per capita, Australia has more cruise passengers than any other nation, making it the fourth-largest cruise market in the world.
Latest Maritime Industry News
COVID-19 Maritime Updates
The Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) have announced exemptions they may use during the COVID-19 period: Certificate Exemptions Temporary crewing permits – This allows you to operate temporarily below the minimum crewing requirements that apply to the...
AISC approve Transport and Logistics Training Package release 6.0 and Cross Sector Supply Chain Skills
At its meeting on Tuesday 25 February 2020, the Australian Industry and Skills Committee (AISC) approved the Transport and Logistics Training Package Release 6.0 for referral to the COAG Skills Council for endorsement. The training package included material for :...
Maritime Training Package Review (Phase 3) – Final draft materials available
MAR Maritime Training Package Review (Phase 3) - Final case for endorsement The draft Maritime Training Package materials have undergone independent edit and quality assurance, and are now available to view. The Case for Endorsement is scheduled to be submitted to the...