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Summer boating breakdowns prompt safety warning

Safe Transport Victoria has launched its annual Back to Basics campaign, offering pre-season checklists and expert advice to ensure vessels are safe and seaworthy. Picture: File

SAFE Transport Victoria is urging boaters to perform simple pre-season checks before heading out on the water, after new figures revealed vessel breakdowns made up nearly 80 per cent of all reported maritime incidents last year. The safety regulator said vessel disablements — often caused by basic maintenance issues such as engine failure or running […]

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