Yacht & Boat Boating Safety for Yachts, Boats & Watercraft in Australia

The Yacht and Boat – Boating Safety section is always growing.  More information becomes available every week on new boating safety equipment and information.

Safety in boats, yachts & watercraft – at sea or in calm waters – is a focus of the Yacht & Boat web site.

Our boat safety information is presented to the Australian boating community based on our close collaboration with the State and Federal Government bodies for Maritime Safety in Australia.

If you can’t find what you’re looking for please EMAIL US and we will do our best to source it for you.

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Safety Requirements

The boating safety requirements vary in each State of Australia.
Whether you are boating in open waters or enclosed waters all your safety equipment must meet the minimum requirement including the correct type of PFD lifejackets.

Find the boat safety requirements in your State here on the Yacht and Boat web site.

Safety Tips

Good boating safety comes down to being informed and organised.  These 13 boating safety tips are sure to make your boat safety best practice a breeze – whether you have a yacht, boat or personal watercraft.

Read more on the Yacht and Boat Safety Tips page.