Specified limits permit

Overview

A specified limits permit is designed for vessels operating outside normal flows of marine traffic, close to the shore, with a limited scope of operation and within a limited area.

The specified limits plan identifies:

• the area of operation
• details about the operation
• details about vessels and
• details about personnel

The following operations are eligible for a specified limit permit:

• Marina workboats
• Tidal oyster farm workboats
• Club rescue boats following rowing or sailing activities that operate close to the shore
• Water sampling for councils
• Sewage settling ponds
• Salmon farm workboats
• Boats used on site for construction projects such as pipelines or jetties

If you require any further information about safety management systems, please contact your local Maritime Officer.