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Everything You Should Know About a Boat Licence in Queensland
Operating a water-based vessel is the same as driving a car. You must fully understand the rules before you get behind the helm. While most skippers have a basic understanding of these rules, there’s a small portion of them who haven’t followed the proper processes to acquire a boat licence. If you’re that person or you’re passionate about being at the helm of a boat or heading out on a jet ski, you should obtain a professional license. As per the Queensland government, these are essential factors concerning a boat license in the state.
- In this state, everybody over the age of 16 requires an RMDL - Boat licence - to operate a vessel with an engine power of 4.5 kilowatts or greater. You can only use the boat for recreational activities, surf lifesaving, and other community activities, while using it for business, trade, or commerce is illegal. If you want to use a personal watercraft, you’d need both the recreational marine license and the personal watercraft license.
- According to the law, you can operate a boat or personal watercraft without a license, provided that there’s a supervisor who holds a current Boat Licence or Jetski Licence. The supervisor must be able to take immediate control of the vessel in the case of an emergency. When you want to take your friends out for some water skiing and other towing activities, you must possess a valid QLD boat licence.
- To acquire a marine license in Queensland, you must pass a BoatSafe course. Enrolling on this course requires you to disclose your medical fitness status before training. If you do have some medical concerns, the instructor can advise you about the processes of obtaining a marine license with existing medical conditions. After completing the BoatSafe course, the trainer will issue you with a statement of competency that you require to start the application process for the marine licence in this state. Bear in mind that the statement of competency is valid for six months from the completion of the BoatSafe course, while your boat licence in QLD is valid for life.
Everything You Should Know About a Jetski Licence in Queensland
The State of Queensland dictates that operators of certain types of watercraft must own a valid licence for that particular craft if they are to use it legally on public or open waterways and the open sea. The executive summary for the broad process to “get my jetski licence” in Queensland is as follows:
- Only someone who is in valid possession of the required marine licences may operate any watercraft with an engine rated at 4.5 kW or greater. The only exception to this rule is if a supervisor with a valid marine licence on board who can take control of the craft at all times.
- You may only use a watercraft for recreational, school, and community purposes. If you use it for commercial or trade purposes, you require different licences and permits than those for recreational purposes.
- You require a recreational marine licence and a personal watercraft licence to legally ride a jetski on Queensland waterways for recreation purposes. A Queensland marine licence is valid for life. Valid interstate licences can be used to acquire a QLD licence without retesting.
- You may apply for a marine licence at the nearest transport and motoring customer service centre or QGAP office that provides marine licensing services to the public. Applicants must present a completed marine licence application (F2334), proof of identity, current statement of competency, and the licence fee.
- A printed marine licence receipt indicates whether a recreational marine licence, personal watercraft licence, or both were issued. An updated Queensland driver’s licence with the new boating license indicated will also be issued and sent to the applicant’s registered address. In case of an interstate application, a special boating licence card will be issued.
- A valid boat licence is a prerequisite for obtaining a jetski licence unless you apply for both licences at the same time.
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