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Marine Act and Regulations

Marine Act 1988
Marine Regulations 1999 (PDF, 1.2 MB, 214 pp.)

Uniform Shipping Laws Code

The Uniform Shipping Laws (USL) Code is referenced by the Marine Regulations 1999 for the crewing and survey of domestic commercial vessels.

Vessel Operating and Zoning Rules

Vessel Operating and Zoning Rules for Victorian Waters May 2009 (PDF, 870 KB, 130 pp.)

Exemptions

Exemptions from carriage of safety equipment (PDF, 54 KB, 4 pp.)
Exemption for portable fire extinguishers and fire fighting systems on recreational vessels (PDF, 66 KB, 4 pp.)

Determinations

Determinations are made by the Director of Marine Safety as permitted by the Marine Act 1988. The following determinations are available for direct download.

Series 1General
1.1

Designation of Those State Waters that are Sheltered Waters (PDF, 75 KB, 5 pp.)

Series 2Vessels and Equipment
2.1Trading Vessels Carrying Passengers Across Lakes Entrance Bar (PDF, 67 KB, 4 pp.)
2.2

Trading Vessels Carrying Passengers Through Port Phillip Heads (PDF, 77 KB, 5 pp.)

Series 4Operator Training and Certification
4.6

Renewal and Revalidation of Certificates of Competency (PDF, 75 KB, 5 pp.)

Series 5Certificate Endorsements
5.4

Small Hovercraft Endorsement (PDF, 80 KB, 6 pp.)

Series 6Pilotage
6.1Ports Requiring Pilotage (PDF, 65 KB, 4 pp.)
6.4Accreditation of Check Pilots (PDF, 71 KB, 4 pp.)
6.5

Application for Registration as a Pilotage Services Provider (PDF, 92 KB, 7 pp.)

Series 7Harbour Masters
7.1Local Ports and Waterways Requiring Engagement of a Licensed Harbour Master (PDF, 69 KB, 4 pp.)
7.2Licensing of Harbour Masters (PDF, 90 KB, 7 pp.)

OtherVessel Traffic Services (VTS)
1/2008Marine (VTS Standards) Determination 2008 (PDF, 250 KB, 67 pp.)

Other relevant legislation
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