St Kilda Boat Sales - Waterways standards, rules and procedures
23 June 2011
Waterways standards, rules and procedures
Marine Safety Victoria is responsible for determining standards and procedures for navigation and maritime safety on State waters. Victorian waters include all inland waters including river, creeks, canals, lakes and reservoirs, as well as coastal waters up to 3 nautical miles offshore.
There are general rules for all waters in the State and local rules for specific waterways.
The rules are designed to provide a safe operating environment, to cater for the wide range of boating and water activities, to separate different activities where needed on the basis of safety and to reflect local conditions. The rules are detailed in the Vessel Operating and Zoning Rules for Victorian Waters. From time to time there may be a need to temporarily amend or modify vessel operating and zoning rules or restrict or prohibit vessel operation with respect to any boating activity that is held or to be held on specified waters.