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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...

Stock assessment confirms WA Salmon not at threat on South Coast

The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development’s (DPIRD’s) latest ‘health check’ on Western Australian salmon stocks shows the large...

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