South Australian Department of Marine and Harbors (1967 - 1995)

Summary

In 1967 the Department of Marine and Harbours (1967 - 1995) replaced the South Australian Harbors Board (1913 - 1966) and took over responsibility for construction, maintenance, safety and port dues amongst other function of South Australian ports. The Department of Marine and Harbors (1967 - 1995) also carried out examinations for a number of marine roles including interstate vessel Masters, Mates, Engineers, Skippers, and Coxswains and Motor Engine Drivers. In 1995 the Department of Marine and Harbours (1967 - 1995) was abolished and replaced by a statutory authority called the South Australian Ports Corporation (1995 - 2001).

Related entries

Timeline

 1838 - 1843 South Australian Department of The Harbour Master
       1843 - 1860 South Australian Harbor Department
             1860 - 1925 South Australian Marine Board
                   1913 - 1966 South Australian Harbors Board
                         1967 - 1995 South Australian Department of Marine and Harbors
                               1995 - 2001 South Australian Ports Corporation (Ports Corp)

Published resources

Resource Sections

• 'GA54 Department of Marine and Harbors', in Agency Details, State Records of South Australia, State Records of South Australia. Details
• 'GRG51 Department of Marine and Harbors and predecesssors', in Agency Details, State Records of South Australia, State Records of South Australia. Details