Marine Mammal Watching Tour Permits - Victoria

Description

You will require this permit if you intend to operate a vessel or aircraft for the purpose of whale or other marine mammal watching or sightseeing trips. This tour involves the transportation of passengers to a location for the purpose of observation.

Permits for vessels and aircraft are available. Exclusion zones and distance restrictions between vessels and marine animals apply.

If you intend to conduct tours in a National Park or other areas managed by Parks Victoria, then you'll also need a Licensed Tour Operator Permit. Please consult the responsible agency for more information and to ascertain the level of compliance (if any) that may be required.

Service type

Licence

A licence defines the need to obtain recognition / certification and registration to undertake a certain business activity.

Eligibility requirements

To be eligible for this permit you must:

  • submit an application form
  • be of good character
  • comply with Adventure Activity Standards
  • demonstrate environmental awareness and safety
  • hold a Certificate of Survey from the Marine Board of Victoria for boats carrying passengers
  • hold a current Public Liability Insurance policy to a minimum value of $10 million with an insurer approved by Parks Victoria
  • pay the prescribed fees.

Please consult the responsible agency for more information regarding eligibility requirements.

Prerequisites

Must Have

Tour Operator Licence

Ongoing eligibility requirements

Permit holders must maintain a current public liability insurance policy with an insurer approved by Parks Victoria. Monthly return forms containing tour activities must be submitted.

You will need to ensure compliance with the operating conditions outlined in the regulations.

Duration

For a period of 1 to 3 years.

Fees

Fees Details for this service in table format.

Task Type Business Structure Amount Description
Apply Application All $298.60

Whale watching tour (vessel). Fees for 2017-18.
Apply Application All $355.50

Whale watching tour (aircraft). Fees for 2017-18.
Apply Application All $298.60 Seal tour. Fees for 2017-18.

Forms

Task Business Structure Resources
Apply All Marine Mammal Tour Permit Application - PDF (Opens in new window)

Other resources

Task Business Structure Resources
Apply All Marine Mammal Tour Operator Reference Guide - Please contact the responsible agency for application forms and registration details.

Act(s) name

Wildlife Act 1975 VIC

Regulation(s) name

Wildlife (Marine Mammals) Regulations 2009 VIC

Administering agency

Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning

Plants and Animals

Contact details

Contact Email, Phone and Address Details for this service in simple two column table format, header then data.

Customer Service Officer

Plants and Animals

Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning
Phone: 13 61 86