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Marine insights and resources
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.
Vision for Bunbury waterfront now being realised
20 Feb 2026
DTMI has delivered another big project in the ongoing transformation of Bunbury’s waterfront.