Boating, diving and snorkelling

Hire a vessel

Minimum Australian Maritime Safety Authority and UQ requirements for master of a vessel under 7.5 metres:

• valid state-issued recreational marine drivers licence
• valid first aid and CPR certification
• Marine Radio Operators (VHF) Certificate of Proficiency (if vessel has a VHF radio).

Before you hire a vessel:

• register with us by emailing our Station Assistant – Boating & Diving at mbrsboat@uq.edu.au
• ensure you’re familiar with and follow UQ's boating safety procedures.

Allow 30 minutes before departure for a vessel safety check and induction for all crew.

Hire a vessel and skipper

Researchers and educational groups can hire the services of a skipper.

You must book in advance.

For more information, email our Station Assistant – Boating & Diving at mbrsboat@uq.edu.au.

Price list

For information about hire charges for researchers and educational groups, see our price list.

Requirements

Minimum requirements for diving with UQ as part of your fieldwork:

• relevant dive certification
• copy of logbook entries sufficient to demonstrate current competency
• copy of valid dive medical
• copy of valid first aid and oxygen administration qualifications (if held).

Before you start fieldwork:

• download and fill in a UQ diver registration form
• email your form and copies of required paperwork to our Station Assistant – Boating & Diving at mbrsboat@uq.edu.au
• ensure you’re familiar with and follow UQ’s diving safety procedures.

Equipment hire

We don’t hire dive equipment at the station, but can organise tank refills at Manta Lodge Scuba Centre.

For refill charges, see our price list.

We recommend you hire equipment before you arrive on the island.

You can hire a limited range of equipment at UQ St Lucia from the UQ Central Boating and Diving Facility.

Requirements

Minimum requirements for snorkelling with UQ as part of your fieldwork:

• fit and clear mask and snorkel
• breathe with snorkel to avoid carbon dioxide toxicity
• effective fin technique
• swim 200 metres with mask, snorkel and fins
• fitness to snorkel.

Before you start fieldwork:

• download and fill in a UQ snorkel registration form
• email your form to our Station Assistant – Boating & Diving at mbrsboat@uq.edu.au
• provide us with medical fitness information
• ensure you’re familiar with and follow UQ's snorkelling safety procedures.

Equipment hire

You can hire a limited range of snorkelling equipment from us, including:

• mask and snorkel
• half and full fins
• weight belt
• booties
• short wetsuits (supplies are limited).

Contact us in advance if you want to use our snorkelling gear to avoid disappointment.

Alternatively, you can hire a limited range of equipment at UQ St Lucia from the UQ Central Boating and Diving Facility.