Applying for a berthing permit
Where a vacancy at a berthing area becomes available, it may be offered to individuals who have registered their interest on a Waiting List.
To apply for a berthing permit where a Waiting List doesn’t apply, 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.
- New Mooring Permit Application (PDF)
- New Commercial Mooring Permit Application (PDF)
- Standard Identification Buoy Order Form (PDF)
Once 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. If mooring tackle is present at the berth, the permit holder must supply a current and compliant Mooring Report and Mooring Condition Report completed by an Authorised Mooring Contractor within 28 days of installation of the mooring, if mooring tackle is present at the berth.
FEES AND INVOICING
Applying for a mooring permit
Individuals wanting to install a new mooring must engage an Authorised Mooring Contractor.
Mooring tackle inspections
All mooring tackle must be inspected by an Authorised Mooring Contractor every 12 months.
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.
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.