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30th April

MAST AGFEST Boat Show 2026

And that’s a wrap! Thanks to everyone who visited the MAST site at AGFEST 2026! It was great to chat with so many people about boating safety in Tasmania. A big thank you to our BoatSafe partners who exhibited at this year’s AGFEST, and each of them helped to make the 2026 MAST AGFEST Boat…

10th April

Infrastructure improvements – Sisters Beach

*Updated 24 April 2026* On-site works have now commenced at Sisters Beach boat ramp. The old jetty has been demolished, and work has commenced on building the new structure. What does this mean for the facility? While this phase of the project is being undertaken, it is necessary to close this facility. Once the demolition…

9th April

Easter on the water: Be prepared, Be safe, Be boatwise

Recently, Storm Eastley, MAST’s Senior Recreational Boating Safety Officer, wrote the following article to help Tasmanian boaters stay safe over Easter. As Easter approaches, we are all looking forward to a break, organising get-togethers, and, for many, planning time on the water. But increased activity on our waterways increases the risk of accidents. At peak…

M185-26 White Beach – Apex Point Boat Ramp and Jetty – Temporary Closure

Advice

M185-26 White Beach – Apex Point Boat Ramp and Jetty – Temporary Closure Mariners are advised that the Apex Point Boat Ramp and Jetty at White Beach will be temporarily closed by the Tasman Council for sealing works from Sunday, 17 May to Tuesday, 19 May 2026. The car park will be closed to the…

White Beach
Published on 17 May 2026

M187-26(T) River Derwent, Dragon Point – Sunken Vessel

Notice

M187-26(T) River Derwent, Dragon Point – Sunken Vessel Mariners are advised that an 8-metre yacht has sunk in position Latitude 43° 04.135’S, Longitude 147° 15.777’E. The vessel is close to shore and is partially submerged in approximately 2 metres of water. Mariners are requested to navigate with caution in the area.

River Derwent, Dragon Point
Published on 14 May 2026

M186-26(T) Cape Sorell – Wave Rider Buoy

Notice

M186-26(T) Cape Sorell – Wave Rider Buoy Mariners are advised that the wave rider buoy located at Latitude 42° 11.940′ S, Longitude 145° 3.300′ E, is currently off station. A further notice will be issued once the buoy has been reinstated in position. Mariners are requested to navigate with caution in the area.

Cape Sorell
Published on 13 May 2026

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