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
MAR Marina Operations Project – subject matter experts needed
Registrations of interest close Monday 30 August 2021. The Maritime Industry Reference Committee (IRC) is forming a Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) for the MAR Marina Operations project and is inviting expressions of interest from subject matter experts. The...
TLI Crane High Risk Work Licence – Project commencement
The TLI Crane High Risk Work Licence project has commenced at the request of Safe Work Australia to align Units of Competency in the Transport and Logistics Training Package with WHS regulations related to High Risk Work Licences (HRWL) for crane operators. The...
Maritime Training Package Updates
The final draft Case for Endorsement has been released for the Maritime Training Package (Release 8.0). Draft training package materials have undergone independent edit and quality assurance and have been updated to address skills needs. This included work on the...