Legislation
Marine safety legislation
The Marine Safety Act 2010 (Vic) and Marine Safety Regulations 2012 (Vic) provide for safe marine operations in Victoria. The Act and Regulations commenced on 1 July 2012.
The Act and Regulations set out a range of requirements, including:
- A framework to ensure recreational vessels are fit for purpose and those who operate them are properly skilled
- Safety duties for persons and parties responsible for marine safety
- Penalties and enforcement tools to address non-compliance with marine safety legislation and waterway rules.
Transport safety officers
Transport safety officer powers are allowed for in the Transport (Safety Schemes Compliance and Enforcement) Act 2014 (Vic)
Port management
Safety duties of port management bodies and local port managers are outlined in the Marine Safety Act 2010 (Vic)
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