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Section 187 Limitations on buoy mooring approvals

Transport Operations (Marine Safety) Regulation 2016

(1) The approving entity may approve the establishment of a buoy mooring only if the entity is reasonably satisfied the mooring does not significantly interfere with—

(a) marine safety; or

(b) the effectiveness or efficiency of the Queensland maritime industry.

(2) If a buoy mooring is to be established within a port, the approving entity may approve the establishment of the buoy mooring only if the approving entity is reasonably satisfied the port authority or a port operator for the port has consented to the establishment.

Queensland Marine Safety Regulation 2016 current as at 1 February 2026. Official text: legislation.qld.gov.au.

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