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Key Facts: Victoria Marine Licence Exam
30 Qs
Official marine licence knowledge test length
VicRoads / Safe Transport Victoria
26/30 (87%)
Pass mark required
VicRoads
$33.70
VicRoads test fee
VicRoads Marine Licence Fees
Zero / 0.05
Blood alcohol limit for under-21s / 21-and-over operators
Maritime Safety Victoria — Alcohol and Drugs
12 years
Minimum age for a restricted marine licence
VicRoads
The Victoria Marine Licence Knowledge Test has 30 multiple-choice questions; you need 26 correct (87%) to pass. It is untimed and sat at a VicRoads Customer Service Centre or Safe Transport Victoria accredited training provider. All questions are drawn from the Victorian Recreational Boating Safety Handbook: COLREGs collision-avoidance rules, IALA System A buoyage and lights, safety equipment by vessel/waterway type, the 5-knot speed zones (50 m from people/vessels, 200 m from shore on coastal/enclosed waters), alcohol limits (zero under 21, 0.05 for 21+), and emergency procedures. The test fee is $33.70. Results are valid for 12 months. A separate PWC endorsement test (15 questions, 13 to pass, minimum age 16) is required for jet skis and is not part of this bank.
Sample Victoria Marine Licence Practice Questions
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1How many questions are on the official Victoria marine licence knowledge test?
2What is the minimum pass mark for the Victoria marine licence knowledge test?
3What is the VicRoads fee to sit the marine licence knowledge test?
4What is the minimum age to apply for a restricted Victorian marine licence?
5Which restriction applies to a Victorian restricted marine licence holder aged 12–16?
6When may a restricted marine licence holder (aged 12–16) operate a vessel in Victoria?
7Can a restricted marine licence holder aged 12–16 tow a water-skier in Victoria?
8How long are Victoria marine licence knowledge test results valid after passing?
9What is the fee for a new unrestricted Victorian marine licence valid for 1 year?
10What is the fee for a restricted marine licence (12–16 years) valid for 1 year?
About the Victoria Marine Licence Exam
The Victoria Marine Licence Knowledge Test is the multiple-choice exam required to obtain a marine licence to operate a powered recreational vessel in Victoria. Administered by Safe Transport Victoria and sat at a VicRoads Customer Service Centre or an accredited training provider (ATP), the test has 30 multiple-choice questions drawn from every chapter of the Victorian Recreational Boating Safety Handbook. You must answer at least 26 of 30 questions correctly (87%) to pass. Topics include collision-avoidance rules (COLREGs), IALA System A navigation marks and lights, mandatory safety equipment by vessel type and waterway, 5-knot speed zones, alcohol limits, and emergency procedures. Applicants must be at least 12 years old (restricted licence, 12–16) and pass a basic eyesight test. A separate 15-question Personal Watercraft (PWC) endorsement test, requiring 13 correct answers and a minimum age of 16, is needed to operate a jet ski — it is not covered by this practice set.
Questions
30 scored questions
Time Limit
Untimed
Passing Score
26 of 30 correct (87%)
Exam Fee
AUD $33.70 test fee, plus the marine licence fee ($43.20 for 1 year or $216.00 for 5 years; restricted licence $24.10/$120.50) (Safe Transport Victoria (test sat at a VicRoads Customer Service Centre or an accredited training provider))
Victoria Marine Licence Exam Content Outline
Licensing and Registration
Eligibility, minimum ages (12 restricted, 16 for PWC endorsement), restricted-licence conditions, vessel/trailer registration, interstate conversion, and disqualification grounds
Collision Avoidance (COLREGs)
Proper lookout, safe speed, narrow channels, sailing-vessel right of way, overtaking, head-on and crossing rules, vessel-class responsibilities, and restricted visibility
Navigation Marks and Lights
IALA System A lateral, cardinal and special marks, direction of buoyage, day shapes, and required navigation lights by vessel type and status
Safety Equipment
Lifejacket levels and wearing rules, fire extinguishers, flares, EPIRBs, anchors, bailers and bilge pumps required by vessel type and waterway
Speed, Distance-Off and Wash
5-knot zones near people, vessels, structures, dive flags and the shore; no-wash zones; and operator responsibility for wake
Alcohol, Drugs and Emergencies
Age-based BAC limits, drug/fatigue effects, distress signals, raising the alarm, and abandoning-vessel procedures
General Boating Practice and Waterway Rules
Trip preparation, Notices to Mariners, Harbour Master's directions, and big-ship avoidance
How to Pass the Victoria Marine Licence Exam
What You Need to Know
- Passing score: 26 of 30 correct (87%)
- Exam length: 30 questions
- Time limit: Untimed
- Exam fee: AUD $33.70 test fee, plus the marine licence fee ($43.20 for 1 year or $216.00 for 5 years; restricted licence $24.10/$120.50)
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many questions are on the Victoria marine licence knowledge test?
The official test has 30 multiple-choice questions and you must answer at least 26 correctly (87%) to pass. This free OpenExamPrep bank has 100 practice questions covering the same handbook chapters so you can prepare thoroughly before sitting the real test.
What is the pass mark for the Victoria boat licence test?
You need 26 out of 30 questions correct, an 87% pass mark. If you're taking the Personal Watercraft (PWC) endorsement test as well, that is a separate 15-question test requiring 13 correct answers (also 87%).
How much does the Victoria marine licence test cost?
The VicRoads test fee is $33.70. On top of that, if you pass, you pay for the licence itself: $43.20 for a 1-year marine licence or $216.00 for 5 years (restricted licences for 12–16-year-olds are $24.10/$120.50). Accredited training providers may charge their own course and assessment fees separately.
Is the PWC (jet ski) endorsement part of this practice test?
No. The Personal Watercraft endorsement is a separate 15-question test (13 correct to pass) that can only be taken from age 16, in addition to the marine licence. This practice bank focuses only on the 30-question general marine licence knowledge test.
What is the minimum age for a Victoria marine licence?
You can apply for a restricted marine licence from age 12. Restricted-licence holders (12–16) may only operate during daylight hours, at speeds under 10 knots, and cannot tow anything. The restriction is automatically lifted at age 16. The PWC endorsement requires a minimum age of 16.
What blood alcohol limit applies when boating in Victoria?
Anyone under 21 who operates or is in charge of a vessel — including one at anchor — must have a zero blood alcohol reading. Operators aged 21 and over must stay under 0.05, the same limit that applies to driving.
Where do the test questions come from?
Every question on the official Safe Transport Victoria test is based on the Victorian Recreational Boating Safety Handbook, which is free from Safe Transport Victoria or a VicRoads Customer Service Centre. This practice test mirrors the handbook's chapters on collision regulations, navigation marks, safety equipment, speed zones, alcohol rules and emergency procedures.
When must lifejackets be worn on Victorian recreational vessels?
Lifejackets must be worn at all times on powerboats up to 4.8 metres while underway. Children under 12 must wear a lifejacket in an open area whenever the vessel is underway. On powerboats over 4.8 m up to 12 m, lifejackets must be worn at times of heightened risk (e.g. boating alone, crossing a coastal bar, at night). Children on enclosed waters such as Port Phillip Bay must wear a Level 100 lifejacket. Carriage requirements also vary by waterway type.