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Port contacts, dock rules and pay figures for superyacht work in Hobart.
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Dock walking
Helpful tips before walking the docks
Port officeTasPorts Southern Operations covers the Port of Hobart. Phone 1300 366 742, option 3.
Kings Pier MarinaTasPorts offers Kings Pier Marina for 12-month licences. Contact property@tasports.com.au.
Constitution DockTasPorts offers Constitution Dock for casual stays. Phone 0418 334 856.
Bridge timesThe Constitution Dock bridge opens daily at 09:00, 11:00 and 14:00.
Large yachtsTasPorts vessel traffic rules apply to vessels of 35 m and over. Visit the Berths page for the steps.
Pay
Crew pay by yacht size
| Role | 45 to 50 m | 70 m and over |
|---|---|---|
| Captain | EUR 9,000 to 12,000 | EUR 15,000+ |
| First Officer | EUR 4,500 to 6,000 | EUR 7,000+ |
| Chief Engineer | EUR 7,000 to 9,500 | EUR 8,500+ |
| Chef | EUR 5,500 to 6,500 | EUR 8,000+ |
| Bosun / 2nd Mate | EUR 3,200 to 4,000 | EUR 5,000+ |
| Chief Stew / Purser | EUR 2,800 to 4,000 | EUR 3,000+ |
| Deckhand | EUR 2,800 to 3,500 | EUR 3,000+ |
| Stew | EUR 2,200 to 2,500 | EUR 2,200 to 2,500 |
UKSA salary guide 2025, in EUR. The guide does not state the pay period and is not specific to Hobart.
Sources. Checked 8 November 2026.
- Bureau of Meteorology, Hobart (Ellerslie Road) climate averages
- TasPorts, berthing facilities
- TasPorts, vessel traffic service
- TasPorts, pilotage exemption
- TasPorts, Ports Procedures Manual (June 2019)
- TasPorts, Port Information for Visiting Vessels
- Australian Border Force, let us know you are coming
- Australian Border Force, requirements for cruise ships entering Australia
- Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race
- Rolex Sydney Hobart, berthing
- Australian Wooden Boat Festival
- Boat International, 7 days in Tasmania on a superyacht (2017)
- Royal Yacht Club of Tasmania, visitor information
- UKSA, superyacht salary guide
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