Commerce & Industry

The principal focus of the Maritime Commerce & Industry advocacy is to recognise the importance that maritime trade has contributed, is contributing and will continue to contribute to Melbourne and regional Victoria. The aim is to develop a collegiate approach to a Melbourne Maritime Experience Centre supporting maritime heritage, careers and innovation. We will do this through working with members and the maritime community in raising the profile of maritime matters and building a business case demonstrating the social and economic benefits that will flow from this.

Museums & Heritage

The principal focus of the M&H advocacy is on greater Melbourne and the expansion of knowledge of its tangible and intangible maritime heritage through research and conservation of its maritime heritage, development of a coordinated approach to the Victorian dispersed maritime museums and collections, and development of a maritime museum hub in Melbourne to deliver cultural, social and economic benefits to Melbourne and regional Victoria. 

Image: D. McDonald, Queens Wharf Melbourne, c.1885, State Library Victoria

Skills, Careers & Education

The MMHN Skills, Education and Careers advocacy will:

• interact with educational institutions and government bodies relevant to improving maritime capabilities including the provision of maritime curriculum and training packages and maritime careers information;
• promote the career opportunities available within the maritime industry;
• advocate and support the establishment of a Marine Skills Specialist Centre; and
• consider and comment on workforce qualifications, and skills delivery in the maritime industry and the role they play in the development of marine careers.

Tourism

MMHN members are consulted about and informed of relevant events, proposals and projects particularly relevant to the state of tourism, its challenges and opportunities. It also acts as a conduit to the broader work of the Network.