Marine and Safety Tasmania, Hobart, TAS

Marine and Safety Tasmania (MAST) is a statutory authority that was established on 30 July 1997 to ensure the safe operation of vessels (recreational and commercial), provide and manage marine facilities and manage environmental issues relating to vessels. It has a Board of five Directors, four appointed by the Minister for Infrastructure and the Chief Executive. Representation is drawn from the various sectors of the boating community. The Board is responsible to the Minister for the performance by the Authority of its functions and in ensuring that the business and affairs of the Authority are managed and conducted in a manner that is in accordance with sound commercial practice. MAST has four primary functions which are conferred by the Marine and Safety Authority Act 1997 as follows: To ensure the safe operation of vessels; To perform the functions delegated to it by the National Regulator for commercial vessels (the Australian Maritime Safety Authority); To provide and manage marine facilities; and To manage environmental issues relating to vessels MAST has jurisdiction in and over: The waters of all inland lakes, rivers and streams; Coastal waters Any vessel not covered by Commonwealth legislation; Any matters delegated to it by the National Regulator; and Any marine facility under the control of the Authority