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New training products endorsed for skippers tickets

Training Ministers in each state/territory have endorsed training products that are aligned with the revised AMSA Marine Order 505 (MO505),...

CEO Message – Marine park announcement highlights the need for industry unity

This month in conjunction with the South Coast Conference, Melbourne Cup Day and the American Election, Minister Whitby announced the...

Overview of Major Environment Impact Assessment that WAFIC is engaged with

Overview of major EIA projects that WAFIC is engaged with July-November 2024. Water Corporation Projects Albany Desalination Plant Proposal With...

Code of Practice for managing fatigue under development

Safe Work Australia is developing a model Code of Practice which provides guidance for managing fatigue risks at work. This...

Improving awareness of mental health

As fishers, you can spend long hours on the water, often in isolation, or with a small crew. While the...

Mental Health update – Effective listening versus hearing

While hearing is an involuntary, physical act, listening requires hearing and combining psychological involvement with the person who is talking....

Fishers call for Sea Organ memorial to commemorate lives lost at sea

A group of fishing industry volunteers has put out a call to build a monument to highlight the bravery of,...

Worksafe WA to review Man Overboard Code of Practice

Worksafe WA has advised it will soon commence the formation of a steering committee to review and update the Code...

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