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.
WAITING LISTSTo apply for a permit transfer, an application 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.
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.
PERMIT TRANSFER APPLICATIONIf the application is approved, you will be issued an invoice for the relevant fees. Upon payment of these fees, you will be issued a permit for your mooring. The new mooring holder is not permitted to occupy the site until the permit has been issued.
FEES AND INVOICING
Applying for a berthing permit
Individuals wanting to install a new mooring must engage an Authorised Mooring Contractor.

Applying for a mooring permit
Individuals wanting to install a new mooring must engage an Authorised Mooring Contractor.

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.

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.

Relinquishing a permit
To relinquish your permit, a notification form must be completed and submitted for approval.

Mooring site issue resolution
What to do if you are experiencing an issue with your mooring site.