Contains important information about distress beacons and changes to the distress beacon system.

http://beacons.amsa.gov.au...

http://beacons.amsa.gov.au/index.html

The Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) provides maritime safety, marine environment protection, and maritime and aviation search and rescue.

http://www.amsa.gov.au...

http://www.amsa.gov.au/index.asp

The Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) contributes to transport safety by independently investigating, analysing and openly reporting on transport safety matters.

http://www.atsb.gov.au...

http://www.atsb.gov.au/home.aspx

The Australian Volunteer Coast Guard provides coast guard services including search and rescue, radio monitoring and safety patrols. Use the Location Map to find the Coast Guard base in your area.

http://www.coastguard.com.au...

http://www.coastguard.com.au/home.html

Before you head out on the water there are a number of things to consider which will ensure that your boating experience is safe and enjoyable.

http://www.marinesafety.vic.gov.au...

http://www.marinesafety.vic.gov.au/Web1/msvhome.nsf/AllDocs/8F2C5D650689BE66CA2575240004C3E1?OpenDocument

The Boating Safety and Facilities Program is a government funding program that plays an important role in making boating safer and more accessible for all Victorians.

http://www.marinesafety.vic.gov.au...

http://www.marinesafety.vic.gov.au/Web1/msvhome.nsf/HeadingPagesDisplay/Grants?OpenDocument

Details the new towed water sports safety campaign which is aimed at providing tips on all things to do with towed water sports.

http://www.dontcrampyourstyle.com.au...

http://www.dontcrampyourstyle.com.au/

Provides details about what to do in emergency situations. Includes information about distress signals, fire, first aid and man overboard.

http://www.marinesafety.vic.gov.au...

http://www.marinesafety.vic.gov.au/Web1/msvhome.nsf/HeadingPagesDisplay/Recreational+BoatingBoating+know+howEmergency+procedures?OpenDocument

Marine Safety Victoria is the marine safety agency by coordinating waterway management, developing and implementing vessel standards and operator competencies, protecting the marine environment and by funding the improvement and development of associated infrastructure. The website contains information of interest to all commercial and recreational boat owners and operators.

http://www.marinesafety.vic.gov.au...

http://www.marinesafety.vic.gov.au/

The National Marine Safety Committee promotes Uniform National Standards, supported by national data information, policy, research and safety education.

http://www.nmsc.gov.au...

http://www.nmsc.gov.au/