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
Review of Australia’s Maritime Logistics System – open for submissions
Closing Friday 11 February 2022. The Productivity Commission has been tasked with undertaking an independent review into long-term structural issues affecting the productivity of Australia's maritime logistics system. The review will examine any long-term domestic...
AIS Maritime Industry Skills Webinar – recording available to view
On Tuesday 7 December, AIS hosted its Maritime Industry Skills Webinar, facilitated by Director of IRC Operations, Klausch Schmidt and featuring Chair of the Maritime Industry Reference Committee, Steve Moon, and AIS Industry Skills Specialist, Anna Jerrems. They...
TLI Customs Broking Project update – Draft materials available for comment
Closing Friday, 28 January 2022. On behalf of the Transport and Logistics Industry Reference Committee, the Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) for the TLI Customs Broking Project has drafted Training Package materials, including one new Unit of Competency, a...