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News and media releases
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Digital speed signs changing boatie behaviourSouth Australian boaties are slowing down and making our waterways safer, following highly successful trials of electronic speed advisory signs. -
Upcoming Port Lincoln AusAlert testThe Australian Government will be launching AusAlert, a new national emergency warning system, in October 2026. -
New ways to get your boat registration certificateBoat registration certificates are becoming easier to access.
Notices to mariners
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Notice to Mariners No 48 of 2026 (Temp)SOUTH AUSTRALIA – ADELAIDE - PORT RIVER EXPRESSWAY BRIDGE -
Notice to Mariners No 47 of 2026 (Temp)SOUTH AUSTRALIA – GULF ST VINCENT – ADELAIDE METROPOLITAN COAST - BUOYS INSTALLED
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Notice to Mariners No 46 of 2026 (Temp)SOUTH AUSTRALIA – PORT LINCOLN– MARINA - EXCLUSION ZONE
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Notice to Mariners No 45 of 2026 (Temp)SOUTH AUSTRALIA – ST VINCENT GULF – PORT ADELAIDE RIVER - DREDGING OPERATIONS
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Notice to Mariners No 42 of 2026 (Temp)SOUTH AUSTRALIA – PORT LINCOLN – PORT LINCOLN PROPER- BUOYS INSTALLED -
Notice to Mariners No 44 of 2026 (Temp)SOUTH AUSTRALIA – COFFIN BAY– PORT DOUGLAS – LIGHT NOT WORKING
Safety directions
The Minister may issue temporary directions to limit or manage vessel activity, speed or access. These directions protect vessels, property and people where there is heightened risk. You must follow safety directions.
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Notice of safety direction: No. 02 of 2026Lifejackets (level 100 or above) must be worn when engaging in rock lobster fishing activities. -
Notice of safety direction: No. 01 of 2026No vessels - Stony Point, Port Bonython.
