Vessel Tracking Rebate Scheme

Yes. To be eligible for the rebate, all vessel tracking units must be registered on FishNet SECURE.

FishNet SECURE can be accessed via the following link: https://fishnet.fisheries.qld.gov.au/Content/Public/Secure.aspx 

Note: You are required to register your vessel tracking unit to the associated licence and boat mark (and if on a tender, the tender number) on FishNet SECURE. Registering your vessel tracking unit on FishNet SECURE will not activate the unit with your airtime provider (e.g. CLS Oceania, Pivotel or Pole Star).

Yes, up to a maximum of $220 for installation costs but conditions apply. 

No, only the permanent holder of a licence can make a claim. 

No. 

All applications must be received by 30 June 2022.

This will depend on the number of applications at the time. It should not take longer than 15 days to process an application. Online applications can help speed up processing times. 

The SPOT Trace unit is a Category A unit. Category B units are YB3i (RockFLEET), Skywave IDP690, IDP800, Orbcomm ST6100, CLS Triton ADV, Thrane & Thrane 3027 and Furuno Felcom-16.

In addition to a completed application, applicants must provide QRIDA with: 

• Fishing licence authority number(s); 
• Evidence of the purchase of approved vessel tracking unit(s) including: 
  • Tax invoices showing full details of the unit(s) and (if claimed) installation costs; 
  • Evidence of payment for these invoices in the form of a bank statement, bank receipt or official receipt from the supplier; and 
  • Serial number of the vessel tracking unit(s) (the number registered within FishNet SECURE). 

No. 

Only eligible vessel tracking units purchased between 1 June 2018 and 30 June 2022 can be claimed under this scheme.

No. Applicants are only eligible for the rebate if they have purchased an approved vessel tracking unit. Please refer to the full list of eligible unit models in Table 1 of the Fisheries Queensland Vessel Tracking Installation and Maintenance Standard. 

It is recommended that you apply online using the QRIDA online portal. 

Using the online portal will allow your application to be received instantly and can be assessed sooner. Paper applications are also accepted. The paper application form can be found on the QRIDA webpage. 

You require an approved unit for each primary and each powered tender boat you are using in your commercial fishing operation. Please refer to the Fisheries (General) Regulation 2019 for further details. 

You need to buy the units approved for your fishery. Please search online for the Fisheries Queensland Vessel Tracking Installation and Maintenance Standard to find which units are approved for which fishery. 

This depends on your licence and the symbols attached to your licence. Please refer to the below table for a summary of what you can be entitled to.

No. While you can choose to have the equipment installed as you see fit for particular units, you will only be able to claim a rebate for the installation costs if professionally installed. 

Upon approval of an application, QRIDA will deposit the eligible amount into your nominated bank account. 

Up to $300 of the cost of category A units and $750 of category B units. 

More details on where you can buy units can also be found online by searching for the Fisheries Queensland Vessel Tracking Installation and Maintenance Standard.