Boating handbook
The NSW Boating Handbook is your practical and essential guide to safe and responsible boating on NSW waterways. Here's how to get a copy.
Lifejacket care and service program
Lifejackets require care and maintenance to ensure they work effectively. Servicing your inflatable lifejacket is a legal requirement in NSW. Transport for NSW offers sessions on how to care and service your lifejacket.
Sydney Harbour Summer Events
An exciting Summer palette of events both on-water and on land is planned for Sydney Harbour this year.
New Sydney Fish Market opening
The New Sydney Fish Market will open to the public on 19 January 2026, Find information for boaters here.
Before you go boating
From weather conditions and maintaining your vessel, to knowing the rules and having the right equipment - be ready for a safe day on the water.
Boating and personal watercraft quiz
The boating knowledge test questions and online quiz can help you practice for the general boating or personal watercraft licence test.
Boating licence documents and forms
The Boating Licence Practical Logbook and the Boating Handbook will guide you on safe and responsible boating in NSW.
Online Lifejacket and Safety Equipment Learning Experience
Whether you are experienced or new to navigating NSW waterways, out bite-sized online lessons can help you.
Working for Maritime
Love the water? Discover ways to join our water-happy family so you too can help to make NSW waterways a better place to work, live and play.
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Marine Rescue NSW
Marine Rescue NSW is the state’s official volunteer marine rescue service. The MarineRescue App allows you to register details of your next boating trip.
