Licensing Requirements

Maritime Safety Queensland (MSQ) is a government agency attached to the Department of Transport and Main Roads.  MSQ's role is to protect Queensland's waterways and the people who use them.

Information regarding licensing and registration requirements for coaches, volunteers and coaching boats can be found here.

To check whether you hold a current boat licence or for information on how to gain a boat licence click here.

Safety requirements for coaching boats can be found here.

An exemption exists for trainers and trainees in schools and sporting associtations from commercial boat licensing requirements.  For the full document relating to the exemption click here.