FADs and sea safety
Because FADs are sometimes situated long distances from shore, please ensure your boat is suitable for offshore fishing and you have all the correct safety equipment required by law by the NSW Maritime Authority.
Additionally, be sure to check the current marine weather forecast before venturing offshore to assess if conditions are suitable for boating. You can do this online at www.bom.gov.au or by calling 131 236.
No mooring PLEASE
FADs are not designed as mooring devices; NO MOORING is allowed. Unfortunately, some fishers still break the law by tying off to the devices, resulting in anchors dragging or worst still, FADs breaking free and becoming lost. FADs work most effectively when they are left in place for long periods of time. Every time a FAD is lost, so is the effectiveness of the device and the surrounding location.
If you see a fisher tied off to the device, please inform them of this. As a result of their recklessness, all fishers may loose a productive and beneficial fishing location. Remember, this is 'Your fishing licence fee at work'. Fines of up to $5500 apply".