Relinquishing a permit
To relinquish your permit, a notification form must be completed and submitted to moorings@parks.vic.gov.au for approval. Please ensure that all requirements under the Mandatory Attachment Checklist are provided with the application. If these are not received, the application process cannot proceed.
NOTICE TO RELINQUISH PERMIT FORM (PDF)Where a site includes mooring tackle and is not subject to a Waiting List, this form must be accompanied with a written statement from an Authorised Mooring Contractor to confirm that the mooring tackle has been removed from the site with coordinates specified.
AUTHORISED MOORING CONTRACTOR LIST (PDF)After receipt of both documents and settlement of any outstanding fees, you will be notified that your permit has been cancelled.
Applying for a mooring permit
Individuals wanting to install a new mooring must engage an Authorised Mooring Contractor.
Waiting lists
Waiting Lists exist for any mooring ground or berthing area where sites are not immediately available.
Fees and invoicing
There are various fees and charges that apply when applying, transferring and maintaining a permit.
Standard identification buoys
Standard Identification Buoys are required in the below mooring grounds in Port Phillip and Western Port and must be fitted as part of the mooring tackle.
Transferring a permit to a third party
In mooring grounds where Waiting Lists do not operate, permits for mooring/berthing sites may be transferred to a person of your preference. Transferring any existing mooring tackle is a private transaction between the two parties involved.
Change of vessel nominated on a permit
A permit is issued for a single nominated vessel of which the permit holder must be the sole owner or equal/majority shareholder of this vessel.
Alterations to mooring design or location
An application must be submitted for approval when a permit holder wants to relocate their mooring tackle or to substantially alter the design of their mooring tackle in a way that will affect the current mooring swing pattern.
Mooring site issue resolution
What to do if you are experiencing an issue with your mooring site.