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 Training Package Release 7.0 referred to Skills Ministers
The draft Case for Endorsement and training package materials for Maritime Training Package (Release 7.0) were submitted to the Australian Industry & Skills Committee (AISC) in October 2020. At its meeting on 2 December 2020, the AISC approved Maritime Training...
International Forwarders & Customs Brokers Association of Australia Scholarships
The International Forwarders & Customs Brokers Association of Australia (IFCBAA) in partnership with the International Trade and Transport Development Fund (ITDF) has announced the 2021 Scholarship Program. IFCBAA will offer one TLI50816 Diploma of Customs Broking...
TLI Naval Shipbuilding Integrated Logistics Support Project Update
Draft training package materials have undergone independent edit and quality assurance for the TLI Naval Shipbuilding (NSB) Integrated Logistics Support project, and are now available to view. The draft materials include: seven new units of competency one new skill...