Batavia Membership

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Batavia Membership is a simple way for boat owners to stay safer on the water and support Marine Rescue Geraldton.

When you register your vessel, your details are stored in our system. This helps make logging on quicker and provides important information if help is ever needed.

Vessel Registration

What Is Batavia Membership?

Batavia Membership is an annual vessel registration with Marine Rescue Geraldton.

By registering your boat, we record key details about your vessel, equipment, and emergency contacts. This information helps us keep track of who is on the water and improves response time if a vessel becomes overdue or needs assistance.

Register Your Vessel
Register Your Vessel
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Why It Matters

  • When your vessel is registered, logging on is quick and easy.

    You only need to provide your Batavia number, registration number, number of people on board, fuel, and trip details, we already have the rest.

    This applies whether you log on using:

  • If a vessel is overdue, having your details on file helps us act quickly.

    Your registration includes information such as:

    • Vessel size, colour, and type

    • Engine details

    • Safety equipment carried

    • Contact and emergency contact details

    This information can be critical during a search or rescue situation.

  • Batavia Membership also helps support the ongoing operation of Marine Rescue Geraldton.

    Membership fees contribute to:

    • Volunteer training

    • Vessel maintenance and fuel

    • Safety equipment

    • Keeping a radio watch service operating

    Your support helps ensure we are ready to respond when needed.

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A rescue boat with the words 'Rescue 1' and 'Geraldton VMRG' on it, on the water near a dock with buildings and boats in the background. Two rescue personnel are on the boat, one at the front and one inside the cabin.

Who Should Register?

Batavia Membership is recommended for:

✓ Recreational boat owners

✓ Fishing vessels

✓ Small commercial vessels operating locally

If you use local waters, registering your vessel is a simple step that helps improve safety.

How to Register

Registering is straightforward and only takes a few minutes.

You’ll be asked to provide:

✓ Vessel and trailer details

✓ Engine and radio information

✓ Safety equipment carried

✓ Contact and emergency contact details

Takes only a few minutes to complete, and our membership officer is happy to help.

Register for Batavia Membership
Register for Batavia Membership
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Already a Member?

If your vessel details have changed, please make sure your information is kept up to date.

Update Your Vessel Details
Update Your Vessel Details

Questions?

If you have any questions about Batavia Membership or vessel registration, please get in touch.

Phone (08) 9964 3543, email info@marinerescuegton.com.au or complete the form here.