Industry Sectors
Four of the main sectors of the maritime industry are:
Click on these sectors above to go directly to the relevant page.
Maritime Australia Plan
Prior to the May 2019 Federal Election AIMPE released a proposal for the future of the industry.
Called the Maritime Australia plan the proposal called for a major change of approach from the Australian Government.
The details of the plan can be read here:
Maritime_Australia_booklet.pdf (411.20 KB Wed May 1 09:59:44 2019)
Vessel types
The Australian Institute of Marine and Power Engineers is registered in or in connection with the maritime industry and power generation industry. Without limiting the foregoing, the term maritime industry includes the following:
Bulk Ships
Tanker Ships
Container Ships
Roll-on/Roll-off Ships
Passenger Ships
Dredges (Self-Propelled and non Self-Propelled)
Pilot Vessels
Tug Boats
Drill Ships (Self-Propelled)
Support Vessels
Navigational Aids Vessels
Self-Propelled Barges
Small Ships
Colliers Ships
Research Vessels
Floating Production Facilities (Self-Propelled)
Ferries, Hydrofoils and Hovercraft
General Cargo Ships
Antarctic Vessels including icebreakers
Survey Vessels
Floating Hotel Installations
Fishing Vessels
Sundry Vessels
Oil Rigs (Self-Propelled)