Maritime
Maritime Sector
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- The Maritime sector operates in a globalised shipping network as well as across local markets including fishing and aquaculture, tourism, and patrol and rescue operations.
- The Maritime industry in Australia has an estimated annual revenue of $6.88 billion, adding $2.32 billion to the Australian economy in 2018.
- 10% of the world’s sea trade passes through Australian ports and 95% of Australian exports are transported by sea.
- 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.
- Per capita, Australia has more cruise passengers than any other nation, making it the fourth-largest cruise market in the world.
Important Links
- Australian Industry Standards – Maritime Industry Reference Committee
- Australian Industry and Skills Committee – National Industry Insights – Maritime
- Shipping Australia
- Maritime Industry Australia Ltd
- Australian Maritime Safety Authority
- Ports Australia
- Australian Peak Shippers Association
- Boating Industry Association
- Queensland Seafood Industry Association
- Seacare Authority
- Cruise Lines International Association – Australasia
Document Library
Latest Maritime Industry News
Autonomous Maritime Systems Project Update – Draft materials available for comment
Closing Friday 29 April 2022. The Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) for the MAR Autonomous Maritime Systems Project has released draft training materials and is inviting feedback. Certificate III qualifications have been developed for Uncrewed Surface Vessels...
Maritime – Vessel Traffic Services Project Update – Draft materials available for comment
Closing Tuesday 12 April 2022. The Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) for the MAR Vessel Traffic Services project, has considered all stakeholder feedback and released final draft training materials for comment. This includes one new qualification and six new units of...
Mobile Crane Operations Project Update – draft materials available for comment
Closing Tuesday 26 April 2022. The Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) for the TLI Mobile Crane Operations Project, has released draft training materials and is inviting feedback. The Certificate III and Certificate IV in Mobile Crane Operations and associated Units...