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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.

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