Port Phillip Seasonal Moorings
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    Port Phillip seasonal moorings

    Mornington Peninsula is a popular holiday destination and a recreational boat users paradise. To avoid getting stuck in queues at the boat ramps, book one of our environmentally-friendly seasonal moorings! Our seasonal moorings are located in the shallow waters between Tootgarook and Blairgowrie and are available for booking between November and April. 
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    There are 65 seasonal moorings available for booking between Tootgarook and Blairgowrie. Parks Victoria have made some changes so please review the seasonal mooring maps to ensure you select the best mooring for you.  

    The 2020-21 seasonal mooring season will commence on Saturday 21 November 2020 with the season ending on Sunday 25 April 2021.

    Bookings for 2020-21 Full Season and 1st Half Season open at 12pm, Wednesday 28 October 2020.

    Bookings for 2020-21 2nd Half Season open at 12pm, Wednesday 13 January 2021.

    Seasonal moorings are booked online via the 'Book now' button and allocated on a first-in, first-served basis. 

    Commencement of the Seasonal Moorings program is subject to COVID-19 restrictions.

    Period Cost
    Full season - 21 November 2020 to 25 April 2021 $484.30
    1st half season - 21 November 2020 to 31 January 2021 $363.00
    2nd half season - 1 February 2021 to 25 April 2021

    $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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    When you're there

    Download the seasonal moorings maps to ensure you select the best mooring for you. 

    To help you locate the mooring view the seasonal moorings GPS coordinates 

    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.

    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. 

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