Staying safe on Tasmania’s waterways is a matter of taking care and being prepared
Brown trout season is here – enjoy your time fishing, but please stay safe
“Statistics show solo boaters are most at risk on the water – so take care out there or take a mate with you,” writes Storm Eastley, Senior Recreational Boating Safety…
MAST’s $33m investment helping to keep the state’s recreational boaters afloat on Tassie waterways
Recreational boating registration and licence fees work to improve access and safety for users of the state’s waterways, writes Daniel Wood. Since 1998, Marine and Safety Tasmania (MAST) has invested…
Craigbourne Dam is reopening
Infrastructure update Sisters Beach
MAST thanks the residents of Sisters Beach and boaters who use this facility for their patience. What improvements have been made? – Removal of the existing timber jetty that was…
Winter checks can get you back on the water safely
Focusing on boat maintenance now means fewer surprises and less unexpected costs when warm weather arrives. Tasmanian waterways during the cooler months are traditionally quieter, with fewer boaters out and…
Emergency situations
Being prepared for emergency situations is about planning every trip in detail before heading out on the water. Here are five essential safety steps all boaters should take to be…
Infrastructure improvement – Swan Bay pontoon, Great Lake
Over the years, MAST has received feedback from boaters that the ‘step up’ onto the pontoon at Swan Bay was difficult and potentially unsafe. In response, MAST has designed and…
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…
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…
