How to buy an existing mooring
Please ensure that the mooring you are purchasing has a suitable approved vessel length for your vessel. If your vessel is longer than the approved length of the mooring, you must complete a “Variation of Permit” form and lodge it with your transfer. Remember that the length is measured to include any appendages to the vessel, such as dinghy davits, bowsprits, duckboards, etc.
If the mooring’s approved length is less than your vessel’s overall length, please contact MAST to discuss prior to purchase.
Permits issued after 1 January 2014 are non-transferable. You are only able to purchase the mooring device (weights, cables, chains etc), not the mooring position. You must apply to MAST for the existing mooring position by completing an Application for Registration of Mooring.
Please ensure vessel details, including length, beam, draft and vessel type, are included in the application. If these details are not provided or do not meet the current permit site requirements, MAST may refuse to grant the permit.
It is recommended you contact MAST prior to purchase to ensure the site will be suitable for your vessel.
Mooring Permit Variation and Change of Ownership forms
Mooring Permit Registration Forms have a change-of-ownership on the reverse side.
A Change of Ownership – Mooring Permit form must be completed and returned to Service Tasmania within fourteen 14 days of the change occurring. When submitting the completed Change of Ownership form to Service Tasmania, you will need to present photo ID and pay the prescribed fee.