Maritime information

What you need to know about boat driving licences, mooring licences, registering your vessel in NSW, waterway rules and safety.

Apply for a licence or registration

General boating licence
Personal watercraft licence
Private mooring licence
Register your boat or vessel

Rules and regulations

Using NSW waterways
Safety and rules on NSW waterways
Check marine notices

Weather and safety

Marine weather forecasts and warnings
Tide predictions for NSW
Waterway safety app for iPhone or Android

Related information

Recreational fishing

To fish legally in NSW in freshwater or saltwater, you need to carry your recreational fishing licence or a receipt showing you've paid the fee.

Beaches

How we monitor and report on beach water quality, causes of beach water pollution, find beaches along our coast and water safety advice.

Related apps

Marine Rescue NSW

Marine Rescue NSW is the state’s official volunteer marine rescue service. The MarineRescue App allows you to register details of your next boating trip.

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