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Find boating safety updates, education campaigns, facility announcements, regulatory information, and other important news from the Marine and Safety Tasmania team. Check back regularly for updates that help keep Tasmania’s waterways safe, accessible, and enjoyable for everyone.

9 April 2026

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…

Boating safety
2 April 2026

Facilities update – Lake Crescent Boat Ramp

The new timber walkway at the Lake Crescent boat ramp is now complete, making access to the lake easier and safer. This upgrade improves: • Access to the water.• Vessel…

Infrastructure improvement news
Image of a wooden walkway at Lake Crescent in Tasmania. The area is surrounded by bush with the lake in the background.
16 March 2026

Temporary closure – Domain boat ramp

As part of improvement works being undertaken by TasWater, the Domain boat ramp is temporarily closed. If you have any questions about this project, please contact TasWater directly. Selfs Point…

Infrastructure improvement news
11 February 2026

Boomer Bay boat ramp and jetty – Works have now been completed

The scheduled improvement works to the Boomer Bay boat ramp and jetty have now been completed. MAST thanks users of this facility for your understanding and patience while works were…

Infrastructure improvement news
11 December 2025

Old Cygnet Jetty – Permanent closure

Please be advised that Cygnet Jetty (old) will be permanently closed to the public effective 1 December 2025. Following a comprehensive engineering assessment, it was determined that replacing the aging…

Infrastructure improvement news
28 October 2025

Port Arthur Jetty – Temporary Road Closures

Mariners are advised that Jetty Road, Port Arthur, which provides access to the Port Arthur Jetty within the historic site, will be temporarily closed to general traffic from 0800 hours…

Announcements
22 November 2024

Sullivans Cove Public Marina

For those who use the Sullivans Cove Public Marina, please note that the maximum berthing period is five hours per stay. In certain circumstances, this time limit may be extended…

Announcements
22 November 2024

Edgar Dam (Lake Pedder) Upgrades

The Edgar Dam strengthening project will now commence in January 2025 with completion anticipated mid-2026. The nature of the works will require the Edgar Dam boat ramp and campground to…

Infrastructure improvement news
28 May 2021

Payment Notices and Newsletters by Email

Licence holders, vessel owners and mooring permit holders can now “opt in” to receive future payment notices and MAST newsletters electronically. You can also register to receive important Notices to…

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