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Water activities Function
Boatman's licence (741) Service
Any person wishing to become a boatman must obtain a license. 'Boatman' refers to a person or operators who wish to hire out boats or crafts. There are two types of licence that can be obtained, restricted, which applies only to persons on the shore or pier or a full boatman's licence, which applies to persons who assist in the charge and navigation of pleasure boats, craft or vessels to be let for hire or be used for carrying passengers for hire.
Pleasure boat licence (739) Service
Processing applications and issuing of licences to a person wishing to be in charge of a pleasure boat or vessel for the purpose of letting it out for hire to members of the public or to be used for carrying passengers for hire.
Self drive boats licence (740) Service
Any person wishing to use a boat or other craft in rivers and canals are required to register, or obtain a waterways licence, or pay a toll. The registration certificate expires usually on 31 December each year and requires renewal.
