News from Marine Queensland

Commercial vessel standard ready for all-weather consultation

The National Marine Safety Committee (NMSC) this week released a draft standard for Watertight and Weathertight Integrity. The draft Regulatory Impact Statement (RIS) will also be available for comment soon.

The new National Standard for Commercial Vessels (NSCV ) C2 - Watertight and Weathertight Integrity will replace parts of the USL Code Subsections 5C and 5D and also Section 7 Load Lines.

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SOS - Save Our Snapper

Fisheries Queensland staff will be at major boat ramps starting this weekend, from Mackay to Gold Coast to raise anglers awareness about the shortage of snapper.

Minister for Primary Industries, Fisheries and Rural and Regional Queensland Tim Mulherin said we want anglers to be fully informed about the snapper stock before we release a consultation document later this year seeking feedback on potential changes to the Rocky Reef Fin Fish Fishery.

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Convoy Against Fedreal Fishing Closures

Strap on your fishing rods and hook up your trailer boat!

A convoy against fishing closures has been organised for Sunday the 1st of August. The convoy will depart Gympie Showgrounds at 8:30 am and will arrive at Clontarf Boat Ramp at approximately 11am.

Full details can be found at www.frasercoastfishingfiasco.com.au or 'click here'.