Summer boating breakdowns spark safety warning
Safe Transport Victoria is urging boaters to do simple pre-season vessel checks, with most breakdowns due to a lack of basic maintenance — engine failure or simply running out of fuel.
New rules for safer boating on Lake Nagambie and Goulburn River
New boating rules for Lake Nagambie and stretches of the Goulburn River at Nagambie will be in place from 1 November 2025, catering for a variety of recreational boating activities and improving boating safety ahead of the summer boating season.
Boaters Go Back to Basics at the Melbourne Boat Show
Thousands of boating enthusiasts dropped their anchors at the 2025 Melbourne Boat Show to connect with our team and brush up on their pre-season safety knowledge.
Boating safety made a splash at the 4×4 Show
Thousands of outdoor enthusiasts grabbed the opportunity to learn more about recreational boating safety with Safe Transport Victoria at last weekend’s National 4×4 Outdoors Show at the Melbourne Showgrounds.
New licencing and training requirements for marine pilots
Safe Transport Victoria has recently undertaken a review of these licencing and training requirements, updating the Determination: Licensing and Training Requirements for Marine Pilots in Victorian Ports.
Safety Alert: MY2024 Sea-Doo Switch watercraft
A product safety recall has been issued for the MY 2024 Sea Doo Switch Watercraft due to the likelihood of capsizing if overloaded at the front of the vessel.
Keep kids safe on the water these school holidays
Boaters taking their families out to enjoy Victoria’s bays, rivers and lakes are urged to follow safety rules to stay safe on the water these school holidays.
Bringing the Cool Your Jets message straight to the water
Hundreds of jet skiers and beachgoers learned more about jet ski safety at exciting waterside engagement events held as part of Safe Transport Victoria’s Cool Your Jets: Stay in Control jet ski education program.
Jet ski safety program returns this summer
Jet skiers who speed in 5-knot zones or get too close to swimmers are the focus of this summer’s Cool Your Jets: Stay in Control safety education program.
New Lake Colac waterway rules for better boating
New waterway rules are being introduced for Lake Colac that will allow the community to safely enjoy boating, waterskiing and a range of other water-based activities.