Port Phillip Seasonal Moorings

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Port Phillip seasonal moorings

Victorians love to camp along the foreshore of the Mornington Peninsula with their boats in the summer. There are 28 environmentally-friendly swing moorings located bayside between Rye and Blairgowrie suitable for vessels up to seven metres. You can book one for exclusive use and wave goodbye to boat ramp queues.

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Parks Victoria is excited to announce an additional 37 seasonal moorings from Blairgowrie to Tootgarook will be available to book for the 2019/20 season. The seasonal mooring sites are intentionally shallow so that mooring holders can walk out to their vessels.

Bookings will open at 12.00pm on 20 December 2019, with access to these moorings from 23 December 2019.

Please note, the booking period and cost will remain the same as stated below, with the exception of the start date - now 23 December 2019.

Seasonal moorings can be booked online for the full season or half season and are allocated on a first-in, first-served basis.

Period	Cost
Full season - 20/12/2019 to 17/05/2020	$484.30
1st half season - 20/12/2019 to 18/02/2020	$363.00
2nd half season - 19/02/2020 to 17/05/2020	$242.10

When booking you will be required to provide the following details:

• Vessel name

• Vessel registration

• Vessel dimensions (length, beam and draft) in metres.

• Payment (credit card) information

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FAQs

Who owns the seasonal mooring?

Parks Victoria owns the seasonal moorings which have been installed by an Authorised Mooring Tackle Contractor.
Can I share the seasonal mooring I have booked with vessels owned by other people?

No. Only the vessel that is listed on the application form can use the seasonal mooring. Seasonal mooring applicants must be the owner of the vessel listed on the application form.
What do I do if a vessel from a neighbouring mooring impacts on my vessel?

Contact Parks Victoria on 13 1963 and provide all relevant details of the offending mooring and vessel if available, such as the mooring site number, vessel registration and vessel name.
What do I do if another vessel is using the seasonal mooring I have booked?

Contact Parks Victoria on 13 1963 and provide details of the offending vessel if available, such as vessel registration and vessel name. Parks Victoria will address any dispute over occupancy.
What do I do if my vessel comes off the seasonal mooring?

Check attachment points of seasonal mooring and fittings of vessel. It is the responsibility of the vessel owner to ensure that the vessel is inspected frequently and is maintained in a safe and seaworthy condition.
What do I do if the seasonal mooring is not suitable for my vessel?

Seasonal moorings must not be modified by vessel owners in any way. Contact Parks Victoria for advice.
What do I do if the seasonal mooring tackle or buoy is damaged?

Remove vessel from the seasonal mooring and contact Parks Victoria on 13 1963.
What do I do in the event of forecast storm warnings?

Remove the vessel from the seasonal mooring and retrieve via the nearest boat ramp.
What size and type of vessel can apply for a seasonal mooring?

The seasonal moorings are suitable for trailerable vessels up to 7 metres.
When can I use the seasonal mooring?

If you have booked a seasonal mooring it can be used for the nominated time on your application form. The seasonal moorings can be booked for a full season or half of the season.

When you're there

You can download a map of the seasonal moorings.

Seasonal Moorings Map

Permit conditions

The mooring

• Mooring tackle is the property of Parks Victoria and must not be modified by seasonal mooring permit holders in any way. Parks Victoria has installed the seasonal moorings and therefore retains responsibility for the maintenance and serviceability of the mooring. Any deviation from the current configuration is not permitted.

• The permit or mooring is not transferable to another person or vessel.

The vessel

• Must be registered at all times in the name of the permit holder. No other vessel is to occupy the mooring without approval from Parks Victoria.

• Must be no longer than 7m in length and comply with the Marine Safety Act 2012.

• Must clearly display the vessel’s registration number and identification markings.

• Should be trailerable to allow removal in case of severe weather events.

• It is the permit holder’s responsibility to ensure that the vessel is inspected frequently and is maintained in a safe and seaworthy condition.

• The permit holder must not allow any person/s to reside on the registered vessel occupying the seasonal mooring.

Indemnity

• Parks Victoria does not warrant that the site (mooring or berth) is suitable for the vessel and is not liable in any way for any loss, damage, or liability suffered by the holder of this permit in relation to the Vessel, or as a result of any action taken by Parks Victoria to ensure the safe and efficient operations of the local port.

Failure to comply with the above conditions may result in the cancellation of the mooring permit.
Please be aware that your mooring booking is not guaranteed until you finalise payment at checkout.

Port Phillip Seasonal Moorings

Port Phillip is a popular location to enjoy foreshore camping and boating over the summer period. Parks Victoria has installed environmentally-friendly swing moorings to provide seasonal mooring opportunities for campers and visitors accessing the Mornington Peninsula. These moorings cater for vessels up to 7 metres and can be booked for exclusive use, reducing unsafe mooring practices and boat ramp congestion.

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