Notice Of Intention To Request A Waterway Rule

Completing this form is the first step in proposing a waterway rule.

If you would like to discuss your proposal for a waterway rule before notifying, please contact the Waterway Management Unit on 03 9655 3399.

A waterway manager can only request rules in relation to the operation of vessels on waters, or use by persons of waters, under their control.

Where the term ‘waterway manager’ appears in this form, it includes a port management body, a local port manager or waterway manager.

There is no fee to lodge this form.

Notice of Intention to Request a Waterway Rule

Waterway details

Name of waterway to which the proposed rule relates(Required)

Name of waterway manager (organisation/agency)(Required)

Address

Business address(Required)

Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country

Postal address(Required)

Same as Business address

Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country

Contact details

Name of contact person(Required)

First Last

Position title(Required)

Business phone number(Required)

Mobile phone(Required)

Fax number

Email(Required)

Proposed rule details

Is this a new rule or a change to an existing rule?(Required)

New rule

Change to existing rule

Provide a description of the proposed rule and, if possible, insert the draft wording of the rule here or attach as a separate document down the bottom of the form.(Required)

Why are you seeking this rule? Provide a statement of the nature and scope of the matter that the proposed rule aims to address. Include the nature and level of the safety risk/issues, that the proposed rule intends to minimise or eliminate.(Required)

Declaration and signature

Signature of applicant (type Full Name here)(Required)

Date(Required)

Safe Transport Victoria collects and holds the personal information provided in this notice to assist the Director, Safe Transport Victoria to administer the Marine Safety Act 2010 (Vic) and Marine Safety Regulations 2012 (Vic).

Safe Transport Victoria is committed to protecting personal information in accordance with its obligations under the Marine Safety Act 2010 (Vic) and the Privacy and Data Protection Act 2014 (Vic).

The personal information provided in this notice may be disclosed to other government agencies in accordance with section 306 of the Marine Safety Act 2010 (Vic) and section 177 of the Transport Integration Act 2010 (Vic).

It is an offence under the Marine Safety Act 2010 (Vic) to give information that is false or misleading in relation to a request to make a waterway rule. The individuals whose personal information is collected on this notice have a right to seek access to this personal information and to seek correction of any error in the personal information held.

All individuals whose personal information is included with this notice should be informed of this fact.

Things to know before notifying