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Boat operators, licences and permits

Find information about operating a motorboat and getting a permit for aquatic events and activities.

 

	Opening the Port River bridges Find out the regular opening times of the Port River bridges and what to do if you need them opened at other times

	Updating your boat licence Find out what you need to do if you have changed your name or address, or if you have lost or destroyed your boat licence.

	Study for your boat licence test online In order to become an operator of a vessel you will need to study the South Australian boat safety laws and pass a written exam.

	Applying for a small vessel hire and drive business licence Find out about small vessels hire and drive businesses and how to apply for a licence to operate them.

	Applying for a boat licence Find out how to obtain a boat operator’s licence so you can operate a recreational vessel fitted with an engine.

	Boat licence test exemptions In some circumstances you do not have to sit the boat licence theory test, find out what they are.

	Preparing for the special permit practical test (children) If you are 12-15 years of age and want to operate a recreational vessel you need to apply for a permit, pass a theory and practical test.

	Applying for a special boat permit (children 12-15 years) Find out how to apply for a permit that enables a child (aged 12 and 15 years) to operate a recreational vessel under special conditions.

	Driving a boat Learn about what you need to do before you can take control of a motorboat.

	Preparing for the boat theory test Information about the compulsory boat licence theory test and how to prepare for it.

	Evidence of age and identity Find out how to provide evidence of identity and when you will need to produce it.

	Boat and marine safety Boating safely Marine safety equipment Notices to mariners International boating rules River Murray safety Reporting boat incidents Contacts for marine safety

	Applying for an aquatic activity licence How to apply for a licence for exclusive use of a waterway for a sport or event.

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