Public Ferry Wharves

As the State boating regulator, one of Maritime's priorities is to help provide safe and convenient boating access to the waterways for the NSW public. Maritime is responsible for inspecting public ferry wharves to ensure the safety of users and operators of ferry services.

Milsons Point Wharf on Sydney Harbour, recently upgraded by Maritime. Photo by Ethan Rohloff Photography

What is a public ferry wharf?

A wharf, or associated facilities, used for the purposes of public passenger services provided by ferries which are defined as any vessel which seats more than 8 adult persons and where there is payment of a fare or other consideration.

Public ferry wharves include commuter wharves, such as Sydney Harbour ferry wharves, and wharves used by smaller commercial operators such as charter or dive vessels in regional NSW. Across the State there are about 240 public ferry wharves.