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Maintenance of swing moorings
Swing moorings require maintenance and are regularly inspected. View our list of approved contractors to find one in your area.
Swing mooring maintenance and inspections
Inspections reports are an important licensee obligation required by law to ensure the mooring is safe and fit for purpose for the vessel that occupies it.
Approved contractors, conducting inspections on behalf of DoT swing mooring licensees, must be engaged to complete an inspection report:
- when installed;
- every 2 years from the date of the last inspection report; and
- any time as requested by DoT to assist with mooring management.
Inspection reports are a condition of licence and an obligation of the licensee. It is the licensee’s responsibility to ensure we receive the inspection report by email to maritime.licensing@transport.wa.gov.au before the due date. Vessels must not be moored on a swing mooring if an inspection report has not been received or processed.
Swing mooring general maintenance
To maintain your mooring:
- Clean it regularly by removing marine growth and debris from the apparatus. This will help to identify the mooring and can prolong the life of the apparatus.
- Ensure the DoT number is always clearly displayed on the mooring buoy. This will help you find the correct mooring and prevent unauthorised use.
- Check for cracks and wear and tear and make sure your lines are the suitable length for securing the vessel appropriately. If in doubt about the requirements, call an approved contractor for further advice.
Swing mooring buoy with excess growth
Excess growth on swing mooring buoy contributes to poor buoyancy and becomes a hazard to other water way users and is non-compliant with Swing Mooring Regulations.
Clean buoy
Clean buoy with good buoyancy providing a secure storage solution for vessel, compliant with Swing Mooring Regulations.
Undertaking inspections
DoT inspections: Approved Contractors that undertake DoT Mooring Inspections must use the forms listed below.
DBCA inspections: For Approve Contractors undertaking inspections and maintenance on behalf of DBCA Licensees, please complete the DBCA inspection report form.
| Mooring inspection report GDA2020 | Kb | |
| Mooring inspection report components - additional items page | Kb | |
Approved mooring contractors
Mooring contractors on the approved mooring contractors list provide services to both DoT and DBCA swing mooring licensees Statewide. These contractors are recognised as being registered businesses that:
- carry adequate liability, indemnity and property insurance;
- are compliant with commercial vessel survey manning and safety standards; and
- adhere to commercial diving standards while undertaking their duties.
Designs, systems of work and works carried out by contractors are solely the responsibility of the contractor and cannot be approved or endorsed by the Department.
Please ensure due diligence and consumer discretion when choosing your contractor.
Please discuss insurance liability with your chosen mooring contractor. The mooring owner is responsible for mooring buoy replacement and/or any loss or damage that may be caused.
The following is a list of approved mooring contractors, as of September 2023.
| Service Type | Suburb | Business Name | Phone number | Phone number (secondary) | Fax | Pre-booking required | Business Hours | Street address | Postal address | Business Type | Comments | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Approved mooring contractor | Bibra Lake | Divewest Marine Pty Ltd (Mooring contractor) | 0408 104 568 | 0408 914 033 | No | Please call for details. | divewestmarine@gmail.com | Bibra Lake | P.O. Box Unit 1, 46 Fraser St, East Fremantle WA 6158 | Authorised Agency | Regions serviced: Metropolitan, Peel, Gascoyne, Mid West, Great Southern, South West. Services offered: Maintenance, installations, inspections, removals, SUMS Disc available, design, all services. | |
| Approved mooring contractor | Cottesloe | Offshore Moorings Pty Ltd (Mooring contractor) | 0408 083 635 | (08) 9384 0437 | No | Please call for details. | offshoremoorings@outlook.com | 4 Stanhope Street, Cottesloe WA 6011 | P.O. Box 4 Albs Rise, Ocean Reef WA 6027 | Authorised Agency | Regions serviced: Metropolitan, Peel, South West. Services offered: Maintenance, installations, inspections, removals, SUMS Disc available, design, all services. | |
| Approved mooring contractor | Dongara | Bass Marine Pty Ltd (Mooring contractor) | 0408 930 365 | No | Please call for details. | George@bassmarine.com.au | Dongara WA | P.O. Box 598, Dongara WA 6525 | Authorised Agency | Regions serviced: Mid-West. Services offered: Services offered: Maintenance, installations, inspections, removals, SUMS Disc available, design, all services. | ||
| Approved mooring contractor | Dunsborough | Empress Marine Pty Ltd (Mooring contractor) | 0428 404 400 | No | Please call for details. | john@empressmarine.com.au | Dunsborough | P.O. Box 1333, Dunsborough WA 6281 | Authorised Agency | Regions serviced: Metropolitan, Peel, Gascoyne, Mid West, Great Southern, South West. Services offered: Maintenance, installations, inspections, removals, SUMS Disc available, design, all services. | ||
| Approved mooring contractor | Dunsborough | South West Subsea (Mooring contractor) | 0404 229 084 | No | Please call for details. | southwestsubsea@gmail.com | 63 Schooner Crescent, Dunsborough WA 6281 | P.O. Box 19 Davies Way, Broadwater, Busselton WA 6280 | Authorised Agency | Regions Serviced: Metropolitan, Peel, Gascoyne, Mid West, Great Southern, South West. Services Provided: Maintenance, installations, inspections, removals, design. | ||
| Approved mooring contractor | Fremantle | Total AMS (Mooring contractor) | 0400 716 266 | No | Please call for details. | adamf@tamsgroup.com.au | 4 Mews Road, Fremantle WA 6160 | P.O. Box PO Box 210, North Fremantle WA 6159 | Other | Regions serviced: Metropolitan, Peel, Gascoyne, Mid West, Great Southern, South West. Services offered: Maintenance, installations, inspections, removals, SUMS Disc available, design, all services. | ||
| Approved mooring contractor | Hamilton Hill | Indianic Diving Services (Mooring contractor) | (08) 9412 9000 | 0417 953 312 | (08) 9412 9001 | No | Please call for details. | moorings@indianic.com.au | Hamilton Hill | P.O. Box 4 Jessie Lee Street, Henderson WA 6166 | Authorised Agency | Regions serviced: Metropolitan, Peel, Gascoyne, Great Southern, South West. Services offered: Maintenance, installations, inspections, removals, SUMS Disc available, design, all services. |
| Approved mooring contractor | Henderson | Franmarine Underwater Services Pty Ltd (Mooring contractor) | (08) 9437 3900 | 0427 430 001 | (08) 9437 3933 | No | Please call for details. | reception@franmarine.com.au | 13 Possner Way, Henderson WA 6166 | Authorised Agency | Regions serviced: Metropolitan, Peel, Gascoyne, Mid West, Great Southern, South West. Services offered: Maintenance, installations, inspections, removals, SUMS Disc available, design, all services. | |
| Approved mooring contractor | Karratha | Oceanic Offshore Pty Ltd (Mooring contractor) | (08) 9183 6777 | 0439 431 336 | No | Please call for details. | oceanic@oceanicoffshore.com.au | Karratha | P.O. Box 912, Karratha WA 6714 | Authorised Agency | Regions serviced: Metropolitan, Peel, Gascoyne, Great Southern, South West. Services offered: Maintenance, installations, inspections, removals, SUMS Disc available, design, all services. | |
| Approved mooring contractor | Landsdale | Smart Subsea (Mooring contractor) | 08 9302 1484 | No | Please call for details. | moorings@smartsubsea.com.au | Unit 7, 77 Christable Way, Landsdale WA 6065 | P.O. Box Units 7 and 8, 77 Christable Way, Landsdale WA 6065 | Authorised Agency | Regions serviced: Metropolitan, Peel, Gascoyne, Mid West, Great Southern, South West. Services offered: Maintenance, installations, inspections, removals, SUMS Disc available, design, all services. | ||
| Approved mooring contractor | Mandurah | Aqualib Marine Diving Co. (Mooring contractor) | (08) 9535 6553 | 0417 055 553 | (08) 9535 8386 | No | Please call for details. | moorings@aqualibdiving.com.au | Mandurah | P.O. Box 495, Mandurah WA 6210 | Authorised Agency | Regions serviced: Metropolitan, Peel, South West. Services offered: Maintenance, installations, inspections, removals, SUMS Disc available, design, all services. |
| Approved mooring contractor | Nedlands | Jetwave Marine Services (Mooring contractor) | 08 9430 4237 | No | Please call for details. | divesuper1@jwms.com.au | 124 Stirling Hwy, Nedlands WA 6009 | P.O. Box Unit 2, 6 Cao D'Orlando Drive, South Fremantle WA 6162 | Authorised Agency | Regions serviced: Metropolitan, Peel, Gascoyne, Mid West, Great Southern, South West. Services offered: Maintenance, installations, inspections, SUMS Disc available, removals. | ||
| Approved mooring contractor | Neerabup | Commercial Maritime (Mooring contractor) | 0417 099 923 | No | Please call for details. | commercialmaritime@bigpond.com | 1834 Wanneroo Road, Neerabup WA 6031 | Authorised Agency | Regions serviced: Metropolitan, Peel, South West. Services offered: Maintenance, installations, inspections, removals, SUMS Disc available, design, all services. | |||
| Approved mooring contractor | Padbury | Offshore Diving Services (Mooring contractor) | (08) 9402 5009 | 0419 048 670 | (08) 9402 5009 | No | Please call for details. | offshoredivingservices@bigpond.com | 7 Leichhardt Avenue, Padbury WA 6025 | Authorised Agency | Regions serviced: Metropolitan, Peel, South West. Services offered: Maintenance, installations, inspections, SUMS Disc available, removals. | |
| Approved mooring contractor | Perth | Bhagwan Marine | 08 9424 2300 | No | Please call for details. | ross.mcdonald@bhagwanmarine.com | Unit 3, 251 St Georges Tce Perth WA 6000 | Authorised Agency | Regions serviced: Metropolitan, Peel, South West. Services offered: Maintenance, installations, inspections, removals, SUMS Disc available, design, all services. | |||
| Approved mooring contractor | Shoalwater | K&I Diving Solutions (Mooring contractor) | 0408 883 118 | No | Please call for details. | kidivingsolutions@gmail.com | 26 Oceanrunner Boulevard, Shoalwater WA 6169 | P.O. Box 118 Foreshore Drive, Singleton WA 6175 | Authorised Agency | Regions serviced: Metropolitan, Peel, South West. Services offered: Maintenance, inspections, SUMS Disc available. | ||
| Approved mooring contractor | South Townsville | Pacific Marine Group Pty Ltd | 0448 202 847 | No | Please call for details. | EnriqueM@pacificmarinegroup.com.au | 11-15 Sandspit Drive, South Townsville QLD | P.O. Box PO Box 1155, Townsville QLD 4810 | Authorised Agency | Regions serviced: Metropolitan, Peel, South West. Services offered: Maintenance, installations, inspections, removals, SUMS Disc available, design, all services. |
Moorings and biosecurity
Moorings and mooring components pose a biosecurity risk to Western Australia's aquatic environment, as they can be a stepping stone for invasive marine species (IMS) to reach new locations where they do not naturally occur.
Follow these 2 simple steps to prevent the spread of aquatic pests:
- Regularly check your mooring and mooring components for any unusual species.
- Report any unusual species found by contacting FishWatch on 1800 815 507, or through the free WA PestWatch app, which can be downloaded from the App Store and Google play store.
Further information visit:
- Aquatic pests and diseases, visit Department of Fisheries - Aquatic biosecurity.
- Biofouling and ballast water, refer to WA marine pest management guidelines.
| Department of Fisheries: Aquatic biosecurity | ||
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| Department of Fisheries: Marine pest management guidelines | ||
