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Boating and Swimming Zones

In consultation with the community, Parks Victoria and Marine Safety Victoria has reviewed the boating zones and around the bay. The new boating and swimming only zones have been approved and were implemented during 2011.

St Kilda Marina

 

Parks Victoria has undertaken local and general education campaigns for waterway users. Notices to mariners are also issued to advise of the new zone arrangements.

The new boating zones can be found in the Parks Victoria publication 'Boating Guides'  call 13 19 63 for a copy, or look for it in recent editions of Melway street directories.

Alternatively 'Boating on the Bay' may be downloaded from he Parks Victoria website,   ( Bays and Waterways )  

Boating legislation may be downloaded from the Marine Safety Victoria website   (Acts & Regulations / Vessel Operating and Zoning Rules)  

Personal Water Craft ( PWC) users are monitored by Parks Victoria and the Victorian Water Police PWC includes all boats, jets skis, kiteboards, etc.

The changes to boating and swimming zones in Port Phillip

Port Melbourne beach

 

  • revised kite board operating area near Catani Gardens

 

  • swimming only zone in front of Port Melbourne and South Melbourne Life Saving Clubs

 

  • swimming only zone between Wright and Armstrong Streets in Middle Park

 

  • boating only zone between Marina and entrance

 

  • swimming only zone between St Kilda Marina and St Kilda Pier

 

  • upgraded navigation aids and signage to improve visibility and increase understanding.

 

 

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download pdf - New Port Melbourne to St Kilda Boating and Swimming Zones

 

More information

 

Parks Victoria    -   13 19 63

 

Marine Safety Victoria  -  1800 223 022 or (03) 9655 3399  (from 9am to 4.30pm Monday-Friday)

 

Fisheries Victoria  (DPI)   -  136 186

  • Aquaculture
  • Recreational and commercial fisheries management and licensing
  • Illegal fishing activity

 

Water Police   -   Emergency 000, Crimestoppers 1800 333 000, Police Switchboard  (03) 9247 6666 

  • Marine incidents or emergencies 
  • Harassment or cruelty to wildlife 
  • Assistance for vessel break downs

 

Vic Roads   -   131171      

  • Recreational boat operator licences. 
  • Recreational boat registrations

 

Environmental Protection Agency       -   1300 372 842  

    
  •  Reporting fish deaths
  • Litter from a car
  • Marine pollution incident
  • Pollution
  • Smoky vehicle or vessel

 

Department of Sustainability and Environment

 

  • Illegal clearing of foreshore vegetation
  • Harassment or cruelty to wildlife