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Safety & navigation

We manage Australia’s distress beacon registration database, navigational aids, and tracking and reporting systems. We have national and international responsibilities for seafarer welfare and we work closely with communities to deliver health and safety programs. Our search and rescue capabilities respond 24/7 to incidents throughout Australia.

In this section

  • When travelling by land, sea or air, a GPS-equipped distress beacon can mean all the difference in…
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  • There are aids and rules for navigating Australian coastal waters, particularly in sensitive sea…
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  • There are a range of systems to assist you in navigating around the Australian coastline. These…
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  • Carrying the right safety equipment onboard your vessel could mean the difference between life and…
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  • Our 24/7 high tech search and rescue capabilities allow us to respond quickly to people in distress…
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  • We provide access to spatial data that supports maritime and aviation safety activities and…
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