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Stay Afloat names new WA team

In preparation for its national roll-out, the Stay Afloat mental health program has announced its WA team, with Steve McMahon...

Austral Fisheries to add new cutting-edge vessel to fleet

Austral Fisheries has commissioned its latest cutting-edge, deep-sea longlining vessel, Austral Odyssey, with the ship expected to be completed towards...

WA scallops get $2.7m research funding boost

A joint project between the WA Government and WA fishing company, One Sea is set to boost scallop stocks along...

Does my deck crew need a General Purpose Hand certificate?

This question has been asked a lot recently, and the answer is…it depends. To find the answer, you need to...

Stay Afloat – Launch of Seafood Industry mental health support initiative

National mental health pilot program, Stay Afloat Australia, is launching a new mental health and wellbeing initiative designed to support...

Reducing maritime emissions: What is Australia’s decarbonisation plan?

The Federal Government has ambitions for Australia to be a green energy super-power to help meet our net-zero commitments across...

Transitional arrangements from AMSA Exemption 38 to Coxswain Grade 3 ticket

If you have been working under an Exemption 38 (low complexity duties) on a domestic commercial vessel, please take note...

Public Consultation – Worksafe Draft Code on Managing Electrical Risks

The WA Work Health and Safety Commission is seeking public comment on a new draft code of practice on managing electrical...

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