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Latest news and issues facing WA Boating enthusiasts

6 October 2026

Two unlicensed recreational boat fishers have been fined more than $7600 and ordered to forfeit equipment used in illegal fishing activities...

15 September 2026

Boat owners and water users now have access to a new digital tool to help them choose the correct lifejacket for their boating or recreation...

20 August 2026

$50 Bonus from the Govt to help offset the hurt of demersal limits. Details on how to claim your refund included in the Attachment to this m...

10 July 2026

Could it be any better? BoatingWA has established a regular meeting with Rottnest Island CEO to investigate issues and facilities. To make R...

10 December 2023

FishCatchWA™ tool can be used to record your demersal catch in the West Coast bioregion. The West Coast demersal season reopens on 16 Decemb...

5 October 2023

New on-water drug and alcohol testing laws introduced to State Parliament Laws mirror the State’s road laws for drug and alcohol testing Saf...

15 August 2023

Following a five-year review of safety equipment requirements in WA, stronger, simpler laws are being introduced to keep people safe on the ...

20 January 2023

We would like to share some very exciting news on the latest Maritime safety initiative. The Department of Transport Maritime and the popula...

4 July 2022

The State’s 100,000 registered recreational boat owners can now apply to be part of the new Shared Use Mooring System (SUMS), which offers c...