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On the 25th and 30th of Jan 2023, Safe Transport Victoria sent out a boating safety survey which will be used to better understand boating and paddling behaviours in Victoria. To those who have received this, we thank you for your time in helping provide us with valuable insights we can use to improve safety outcomes.

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Vessel maintenance

Keeping your boat in good shape helps prevent breakdowns, fires and accidents.

Properly maintain your vessel, engine and safety equipment.

  • Ensure your vessel is fit for purpose
  • Complete routine boat maintenance and boat fire prevention
  • Find out about vessel buoyancy
  • Fit navigation lights for times of low visibility

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  • Recreational boating
    • Recreational boat licence
    • Registering your vessel
    • Trip preparation
      • Maintenance
        • Is your vessel fit for purpose?
        • Buoyancy
        • Fit navigation lights
        • Routine maintenance
        • Fire prevention
      • Safety equipment
      • Skipper's Manual
      • Boating Vic
      • Prepare to survive
    • Safe operation
    • In an emergency
    • Frequently asked questions
  • Ports and shipping
  • Waterway safety
  • Regulation and investigation
  • Newsroom
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PO Box 2392, Melbourne, Victoria 3001
information@transportsafety.vic.gov.au
1800 223 022

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Page last updated 13 August 2021
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