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About the conference
This year’s conference takes us to the five-star Gold Coast International Hotel, situated in the heart of Surfers Paradise, on Queensland’s popular Gold Coast. A natural choice, as the Gold Coast is a maritime industry hub, boasting Australia’s largest expanse of calm water, rich fishing grounds and around 70 km of coastline.
The Gold Coast and Brisbane region is a major centre for boat manufacturing in Australia. Queensland has one of the fastest growing economies in Australia which overflows into an ever increasing boating population as well.
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Venue and Location
This year’s conference takes us to the five-star Gold Coast International Hotel, Corner Gold Coast Highway & Staghorn Avenue, Surfers Paradise on Queensland’s popular Gold Coast. Just 50 metres to patrolled beaches and walking distances to restaurants, cafes, shops and nightlife and only minutes drive to world class golf courses, theme and nature wildlife parks. Visit the hotel’s website for more information – www.gci.com.au
Other accommodation on the Gold Coast can be sourced from the Gold Goast's official website www.goldcoastinformation.com.au
The Gold Coast has one of Australia’s largest partner and children’s program choices with more than 40 golf courses, water and theme parks, and some of Queensland’s largest shopping centres and expansive duty-free stores.
The Gold Coast airport is Australia’s fastest-growing international airport offering more than 180 flights per week to six domestic cities and international destinations. The Gold Coast International Hotel is only 30km to the Gold Coast Airport and 90km to Brisbane airports. Qantas, Virgin Blue and JetStar service the Gold Coast with daily flights to a range of destinations.
A natural choice for this year’s conference, as the Gold Coast is a maritime industry hub, boasting Australia’s largest expanse of calm water, rich fishing grounds and around 70 km of coastline.
The Gold Coast and Brisbane region is a major centre for boat manufacturing in Australia. Queensland has one of the fastest growing economies in Australia which overflows into an ever increasing boating population as well.
The Gold Coast has more than 300 companies employing more than 3,000 employees; the recreational boating industry is a key sector. Marine exports from the Gold Coast topped more than A$110 million in 2002. The Gold Coast marine precinct is a centre for the production and maintenance of vessels.
Session Highlights
The National Marine Safety Committees’ (NMSC) conferences have established a reputation as the leading marine safety forum in Australia and we are seeking speakers who wish to take a lead on issues affecting Australia’s marine activities.
Papers are invited on the theme ‘Towards 2010’ and the topics of interest detailed below.
Session Highlights
- From across the Pacific – Skip Burdon, President of the American Boating and Yachting Council talks about setting safety marine standards in the US
- A first-hand view of the bestselling book, Survival at Sea – by its UK author Professor Michael Tipton
- Building recreational boats – balancing innovation with regulation – industry and trade development representatives
- Skills shortages in the maritime industry – with commentary by NSW Maritime and the Association of Maritime Education and Training Institutions in Asia Pacific.
- National Standards for Commercial Vessels – a uniform approach from the National Marine Safety Committee and others
- Adventure, environment and safety– Mick Davidson from the Australian Antarctic Division
- Preventing alcohol-related drowning and near downing –from the faculty of Health, University of Queensland
- Calling all stations – are marine radio communications on the right wavelength?
- Personal Flotation Devices – to wear or not to wear? A debate involving marine industry and agencies
- Boat Share Schemes – what are the current legalities? Speaker to be confirmed
- What’s in train for maritime industry skills development ? Orals, audits, competencies and more…with Dr Jeffrey Hawkins, Phillip Evans, Ross Godden and others
- Beyond fishing – building on skills in the fishing industry (Transport Queensland and Western Australian Fishing Industry Council) and fishing vessel safety codes (Maritime New Zealand).
- Managing an ‘all ports’ journey – the impacts of increasing regulation and safety with Llew Russell of Shipping Australia
- Australian Maritime Safety Authority Symposium – including talks on construction standards, the 500T plan, Automatic Identification System and E- Navigation.
Please note that the program is still in draft stage and some sessions may be subject to change.
Deadline for accepted papers: 28 July 2006
For further information:
Contact: Don MacAskill, Executive Officer
Email: dmacaskill@nmsc.gov.au
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Program
The Marine Safety Conference 2006 promises to be an innovative forum which will help map the direction of the maritime sector.
Just download this program to find out more about what’s on offer - including highlights, a full conference schedule listing all speakers, conference information and registration form.
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Sponsorship Opportunities
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Exhibition
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Exhibitors
Media Release Information
5 June 2006 - Marine Industry Focus on Safety <click here>
Forms
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