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Marine media statements

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Marine insights and resources

Buoyed by our success of Margaret River Pro surf event

27 May 2026

A successful collaboration between DTMI Maritime and DPIRD Fisheries saw this year’s World Surf League Margaret River Pro event reach new safety heights.

Our services unavailable during system upgrades 29 May – 2 June 2026

11 May 2026

To enable our teams to implement the system upgrades, our services will be unavailable from 6pm Friday, 29 May until 6am Tuesday, 2 June 2026.

New lifejacket checker could be a life saver

20 Apr 2026

A lifejacket can save your life but only if it is the correct type, size and fit for the activity, location and person wearing it.

RST turns 20!

30 Mar 2026

2026 marks 20 years since the introduction of the Recreational Skipper’s Ticket (RST) in WA.

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