Coast Guard Rockhampton QF19

01/11/2026

Photos of the progress of the new bridge for the Rocky Ring Road.
And 2 pics of the start of construction of the Alexandra Railway Bridge over the Fitzroy River in 1898.

10/10/2026

Not quite nautical. We have a pair of Plovers nesting in front of our boatshed.
Last weekend I put witches hats out so we didn't accidently run over them with the truck and boat trailer.
Today they have 4 eggs.

05/10/2026

19/09/2026

We recently had a training run on the Fitzroy River. Visibility downstream from Thompsons Point was nearly none.
The fog lifted into a bright, calm, clear day.
This trip was from Thompsons Point, out of the Fitzroy via South Channel, down The Narrows to near Telegraph Creek, short stop in Pacific Creek.
Then out to Timandra Bouy, follow the navigation aids down to Port Alma, then back to Thompsons Point via Casuarina Creek.
This is all in our operational area.

02/07/2026

30/06/2026

18/05/2026

International Day for Women in Maritime 18 May 2026
On this day, Coast Guard Central Queensland would like to recognise the valued service that our volunteer women provide to enhance the safety of our boating community. Women currently make up 27% of our volunteers and are engaged in a multitude of roles both on and off the water. Come for a visit if this sounds like something you would like to be involved in.

10/05/2026

Saturday 2 May - QF19 conducted a training exercise above the barrage to test their newly acquired Hoverark HX3 remote control rescue buoy.

This new acquisition to the flotilla will provide a means to access boats or people who are stranded in very shallow water, without risking the rescue vessel running aground. There have been occasions in the past where the crew has had to wait for the tide to rise sufficiently before the rescue could be affected.

This device adds yet another level of safety for the local boating community.

02/04/2026

📢 🚧 𝗧𝗠𝗥 𝗡𝗢𝗧𝗜𝗖𝗘 - 𝗙𝗶𝘁𝘇𝗿𝗼𝘆 𝗥𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗘𝘅𝗰𝗹𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗭𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝟳 𝗔𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗹

Transport and Main Roads Queensland advises works will commence from Tuesday 7 April to construct a temporary bridge work platform for the third river crossing for the Rockhampton Ring Road approximately 4.5 kilometres upstream of the Fitzroy River Barrage.

The works - between Pink Lily and Parkhurst - will require the implementation of a 250 metre exclusion zone in two stages.

🚧 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝟭 - 𝟳 𝗔𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗹 𝘁𝗼 𝟭𝟮 𝗝𝘂𝗹𝘆 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲
𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗲𝘅𝗰𝗹𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘇𝗼𝗻𝗲 - a 50 metre navigation channel will remain open on the Parkhurst side of the river for continued public access.

🚧 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝟮 - 𝟭𝟯 𝗝𝘂𝗹𝘆 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 𝘁𝗼 𝟯𝟬 𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗲 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟴
𝗙𝘂𝗹𝗹 𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝘄𝗶𝗱𝘁𝗵 𝗲𝘅𝗰𝗹𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘇𝗼𝗻𝗲 - vessels are prohibited from anchoring, berthing, mooring, operating or conducting any activity that may endanger marine safety.

The exclusion zone will be clearly marked with yellow buoys and flashing lights - river users are requested to follow all signage and markers.

For further information and to review the Frequently Asked Questions please visit - https://www.tmr.qld.gov.au/rockhamptonringroad

31/03/2026

Help us identify the owner of this vessel!

Maritime Safety Queensland is seeking assistance from the boating community to help identify the owner of this vessel.

The vessel KAPAI IV099Q has been located in the Fitzroy River, Rockhampton. There are concerns regarding its seaworthiness, which may pose a risk to navigational safety and the environment.

Vessel details:
◾ Vessel name: KAPAI IV099Q
◾ Location: Fitzroy River, Rockhampton
◾ Registration: Unregistered
◾ Condition: Anchored (seaworthiness concerns)

If this vessel looks familiar, the Rockhampton boating community may be able to help.

If you have information about the owner, please contact Maritime Safety Queensland:
📧 [email protected]
📞 (07) 4971 5200

If the owner cannot be identified, the vessel may be managed under abandoned property provisions.

Vessel owners are responsible for maintaining their vessels and ensuring they do not pose a safety or pollution risk.

Please share this with the Rockhampton boating community to help us find the owner.