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Boat owner

You own or use a boat, yacht or small watercraft. This can include a tinny or kayak. You may tow it to different locations, travel in domestic or international waters, and use it for activities like sport or fishing.

Good biosecurity is about awareness and action. Know how to identify signs of pests and diseases. Keep your boat and gear clean. Report anything unusual.

You can help protect your boat and the health of our waterways. Don’t let your boat spread pests and diseases to new areas.

Be aware

Know the risks. These are a threat to our industries, environment and way of life.

Aquatic animal diseases

How to identify these diseases. Videos and guides to help you.

agriculture.gov.au

Marine pests

How to identify marine pests. What to look for and where to look.

marinepests.gov.au

In your area

Australian Capital Territory

Environment, Planning and Sustainable Development Directorate

New South Wales

Department of Primary Industries

Northern Territory

Northern Territory Government

Queensland

Business Queensland

South Australia

Primary Industries and Regions, SA

Tasmania

Department of Primary Industries, Parks, Water and Environment

Victoria

Victorian Fisheries Authority

Western Australia

Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development

Take action

Steps you can take to protect your boat, and our waterways and oceans.

A quick guide

What you can do. Simple steps to keep your boat or yacht free from pests.

agriculture.gov.au

Ballast water

Ballast water can spread marine pests. You have a role to reduce this risk. Check laws you must follow.

agriculture.gov.au

Biofouling

Keep your boat free from pests. How to protect your boat and gear.

marinepests.gov.au

Find a marina

Get help to dry dock or slipway clean your boat. Check a marina near you.

marinasguide.com.au

International travel

Planning to sail into Australia by boat or yacht? Check what to do before you arrive.

agriculture.gov.au

Northern region

Travelling in or through the Torres Strait? Check what you need to do.

agriculture.gov.au

Report a concern

How to report

Resources

Learn more about boat biosecurity. These useful resources can help.

Clean your kayak

Keep your kayak clean and free from pests. This handy video can help.

nrmsouth.org.au

Marine pest network

You can help protect our oceans from marine pests. Join the national network now.

marinepests.gov.au

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