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
Maritime – Cases for Change for training package development
The Maritime Industry Reference Committee (IRC) has developed Cases for Change for Training Package development work to address priority skills needs in the occupational areas below and is seeking your feedback. Autonomous Maritime Systems Marina Operations This work...
TLI Naval Shipbuilding Integrated Logistics Support Project Update
The Transport and Logistics Training Package (Release 9.0) has been endorsed by Skills Ministers for implementation. The Transport and Logistics Industry Reference Committee (IRC), on behalf of the Naval Shipbuilding IRC, has developed seven new Units of Competency...
Maritime Dredging Operations – Final draft materials available for comment
Closing 27 April 2021. On behalf of the Maritime Industry Reference Committee (IRC), the Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) for the MAR Maritime Dredging Operations project has considered all stakeholder feedback and revised the skills and knowledge criteria for...