News archive

08 Sep 2015

The Volunteer Marine Rescue squadron in Cowell has a new vessel – the Sea Viper.

03 Sep 2015

 The Department of Environment, Water and Natural Resources (DEWNR) is intending to raise the water level in the weir pools at locks 2 and 5 of the River Murray

24 Aug 2015

More than $1.1 million will be invested in volunteer marine search and rescue operations across South Australia this year including grant funding for services on the Yorke Peninsula.

08 May 2015

An operation to contain a leaking container of formic acid onboard the vessel Maersk Launceston near Outer Harbor is currently underway

20 Apr 2015
The Paringa Bridge lifting span is closed for emergency repairs for approximately two weeks.

01 Apr 2015
Boaters are reminded to be aware of the potential danger of propellers to any person in the water.

01 Apr 2015
Boat operators are reminded that they should always check the latest weather report for the area they intend entering before finalising their plans.

01 Apr 2015
Keep an eye out for buoys and marks on the water – they could keep you out of danger. 

24 Mar 2015
Draft amendments to Part D of the National Standards for Commercial Vessels ('NSCV Part D') are open for public consultation until 24 April 2015.

12 Feb 2015

Community Grants of up to $20,000 (GST exclusive) are being offered by the State Government to help boost recreational fishing in South Australia.