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14th October

Millbrook Rise Boat Ramp Works

Contractors will be on site at Millbrook Rise Boat Ramp from Wednesday, 15 October, for approximately two weeks. Works will involve the construction of a new abutment to support a new floating pontoon. During this time, the contractor will maintain access to one lane of the boat ramp and the existing pontoon for public use.…

9th October

Communications and Marketing Coordinator

Marine and Safety Tasmania (MAST) is seeking a skilled and motivated Communications and Marketing Coordinator to join our team. This role is responsible for leading and delivering a wide range of communication and marketing initiatives that support maritime safety, education, and stakeholder engagement across Tasmania. About the Role: As the Communications and Marketing Coordinator, you…

3rd January

Product Recall – Marlin Life Jacket

M334-25 Sandy Bay – Derwent Sailing Squadron – Flare Demonstration

Advice

M334-25 Sandy Bay – Derwent Sailing Squadron – Flare Demonstration Mariners are advised that a flare demonstration will be conducted on Sunday, 26 October 2025, between 1030 and 1200 hours from the Derwent Sailing Squadron, Marieville Esplanade, Sandy Bay. Orange and red hand flares only. These should not be taken as signals of distress.

Sandy Bay
Published on 26 Oct 2025

M332-25 Penguin, Lions Park – Fireworks Display

Advice

M332-25 Penguin, Lions Park – Fireworks Display Mariners are advised that a fireworks display will be conducted from Lions Park, Penguin (Latitude 41° 6.822’S Longitude) on Saturday, 25 October 2025 between 2045 hours and 2115 hours. These should not be taken as signals of distress.

Penguin
Published on 25 Oct 2025

M330-25(T) River Derwent, Regatta Grounds – Hobart Show 2025- Prohibited Area – Fireworks

Notice

M330-25(T) River Derwent, Regatta Grounds – Hobart Show 2025- Prohibited Area – Fireworks A fireworks display will be conducted from the Regatta Jetty (Latitude 42° 52.580’S Longitude 147° 20.337’E) on Friday, 24 October 2025, between 2100 and 2120 hours. A prohibited area is declared for non-authorised boats within a 100-metre radius of the jetty between…

River Derwent - Regatta Grounds
Published on 24 Oct 2025

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