Marine Safety Queensland are excited to offer free, interactive marine safety education sessions tailored for school students.
These engaging presentations help young people understand the importance of responsible boating, with a key message of “what is a safe skipper and how you can be a safe skipper?”
Best of all, Teachers get a well-deserved break while we take the class for the session!
Session length options
- 60 minutes (possible, but a little rushed)
- 90 minutes (recommended for the best experience and deeper engagement)
All you need is a suitable teaching space (classroom, hall, etc.). If you wish to include a practical flare demonstration, you will also need access to a large open area such as an oval.
Delivered by experienced Marine Officers, who work within the maritime industry. Sessions include a number of hands-on activities that simulate real life marine incidents.
Key topics typically covered include:
- What makes a responsible skipper
- The Boating Fatal 5
- Master and owner responsibilities (with real-life case studies)
- Common boating mistakes (“Tinny Kooks”)
- The life-saving importance of lifejackets
- Navigation lights, collision regulations & avoiding marine incidents
- Hands-on demonstrations of safety equipment (flares, EPIRBs, lifejackets)
- Realistic marine incident scenarios
- Practical flare demonstrations*
- Drug and alcohol testing demo* (when a Water Police officer is available)
- Career pathways in the maritime industry
- Commercial mariner qualifications
*Subject to availability of resources/personnel
If your school is interested in hosting a session (or would like more details), please email or text Cameron Cotterell on:
Cameron.T.Cotterell@msq.qld.gov.au or 0439 547 114