Ships transport a great percentage of all Australia’s exports. Australian maritime regulators enforce internationally agreed safety standards, and our maritime training is among the best, if not the best, in the world. Australia is rapidly gaining international respect for quality and innovation in maritime engineering research. The Australian fishing industry has the highest unit catch value in the world. Australians are at the forefront in designing, building and operating evolutionary ships and ports.

Maritime transport also includes the network of shore-based activity that supports the ships and boats and ensures their safe and efficient operation. Combined, these people and businesses are making an important contribution to Australia’s economy.

Stevedoring DESCRIPTION - Waterside workers, such as stevedores, stack, check and secure contents of shipping containers prepared for storage or despatch. They move loads using moving equipment and direct equipment operations using communication systems, moor and unmoor ships on arrival and departure and stack cargo on pallets, trays, flats and slings to facilitate transfer to and from ships. A pivotal aspect of the role also involves acting as team leader for a wharf or on-ship work team. [x] close