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Safety on the water

It's time to get on board

New safety equipment requirements now apply for recreational vessels in WA.

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Get your RST

Getting a Recreational Skipper's Ticket (RST) is a simple process and means you can get out on the water safely. Find out what you need to do to get your ticket.
Recreational skippers ticket

Who needs an RST

An RST is necessary for a skipper on a recreational vessel with an engine greater than 6hp. Find out who is included and any exemptions which may apply.

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How to get a Recreational Skippers's Ticket (RST)

Find out how to get an RST

There are several steps to follow to get your RST. See what you need to do, how much it costs and other requirements.

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RST workbook and quizzes

Get the RST workbook and quizzes

The RST test includes both theory and practical. Download the workbook and take a practice quiz to be prepared for your assessment.

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Deckee

Get the Deckee app for the latest weather conditions, safety information and alerts for WA.

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Boating rules in WA

Find rules, safety advice and guides for boating in WA.

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Casual access to moorings

Recreational moorings now available for casual, short term use in some of WA's best boating locations

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Nautical charts

DoT publishes nautical charts of the WA coastline for use by recreational and local commercial vessels.

Download a chart

Deckee

Get the Deckee app for the latest weather conditions, safety information and alerts for WA.

Get the app

Boating rules in WA

Find rules, safety advice and guides for boating in WA.

Learn more

Casual access to moorings

Recreational moorings now available for casual, short term use in some of WA's best boating locations

Find out more

Nautical charts

DoT publishes nautical charts of the WA coastline for use by recreational and local commercial vessels.

Download a chart

Latest Marine news

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Personal water craft hoons targeted in latest safety campaign

16 Dec 2024

Badly behaved personal water craft (PWC) hoons are the target of a new safety education campaign this summer after statistics revealed they are offending at nearly four times the rate of other skippers in Western Australia.

Bunbury AUR Plan

Changes required to ensure safety at Koombana Bay

01 Nov 2024

Feedback is being sought on proposed on-water changes required to ensure user safety with the introduction of the new 460 metre northern breakwater at Casuarina Boat Harbour as part of the Transforming Bunbury’s Waterfront project.

Bunbury AUR Plan
Bunbury

Upgrade to reduce inundation threat for Bunbury

02 Sep 2024

Improvements to supporting rock protection structures for Bunbury’s storm surge barrier will significantly reduce the risk of future inundation in low lying parts of the city.


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