Projects and initiatives
Current Projects
Australian Builders Plate
Australian Builders Plate (ABP) awareness and compliance for builders and the boating public.
Responsible Boat Ownership
Responsible Boat Ownership campaign is designed as a guide for prospective boat owners to owning a boat, including choosing the right boat, maintaining it, and importantly, enjoying it.
Lifejackets
Lifejackets are a key safety feature in recreational water-based activities. It's important that each person has an approved lifejacket for the activity and conditions that they are in.
Weather safety on the water
Weather is a significant factor regarding safe, responsible and enjoyable times on Australian waterways.
Ongoing Projects
Paddle safety
The activity of paddling is rapidly increasing across Australia and so too are the concerns around safe and responsible use.
Communications
Inadequate communications are a contributing factor in boating fatalities and serious injuries.
406 distress beacon
406 beacons save lives - make sure your beacon is registered, watch for inadvertent activations and dispose of it correctly.
Emerging Projects
Alcohol and drugs
Alcohol/ drugs continue to be a significant contributing factor in boating fatalities.
Safe Boating Week
Increase awareness of responsible boating practices and encourage responsible boat ownership.