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
TLI Customs Broking Project update – Final draft training materials available for comment
Closing Friday 4 March 2022. The Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) for the TLI Customs Broking Project, has considered all stakeholder feedback and revised draft Training Package materials, including one new Unit of Competency, and updates to the Diploma of Customs...
Marina Operations Project – draft materials available for comment
Closing Friday 4 March 2022. The Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) for the MAR Marina Operations Project has released draft training materials and is inviting feedback. The draft materials include updates to the Certificate III in Marina Operations qualification and...
Delivering maritime jobs across Queensland – feedback invited
Closing 9 February 2022. Maritime Safety Queensland seeks information from commercial entities about the creation of maritime jobs through the provision of coastal shipping services in Queensland, the creation of maritime jobs within existing maritime operations...