Historical determinations

This page provides access to previous versions of the Determination: Licensing and Training Requirements for Marine Pilots in Victorian Ports and related historical documents.

For current requirements, visit the licensing requirements page.

Current determination

Edition 4

Effective date: June 2026

A change to section 17 allows pilots to satisfy the 30 per cent exposure requirement on vessels matching any one of the applicable dimensional thresholds.

Previous determinations

Edition 3

Effective date: 9 January 2026

A minor amendment updated clause 39(c).  

Edition 2

Effective date: 15 May 2025

The determination was reviewed and updated following industry consultation.

Version 1

Effective date: 20 January 2020

Version 1 was published in the Victorian Government Gazette on 29 October 2019.

Related legislation

Pilot licences are granted under Part 7.2 of the Marine Safety Act 2010 (Vic).