Micat Dangerous Goods Policy
Last Updated: 11 March 2026
Applies to: All passengers, vehicle users, and freight handlers on Micat
1. Purpose
This policy outlines the rules for the declaration, handling, and carriage of dangerous goods on board the Micat. It is designed to protect the safety of passengers, crew, the vessel, and the environment.
2. What Are Dangerous Goods?
Dangerous goods include (but are not limited to):
- Flammable liquids (e.g., petrol, diesel, ethanol)
- Gases (e.g., LPG, propane, scuba diving tanks)
- Explosives (e.g., fireworks, flares)
- Corrosives, oxidisers, toxic or infectious substances
- Lithium batteries (e.g., damaged e-scooter batteries)
Refer to the Australian Dangerous Goods Code and Maritime Transport and Offshore Facilities Regulations 2023 for full classifications.
3. Declaration Requirements
- Mandatory Declaration: All dangerous goods must be declared before travel, at the time of booking or at check-in.
- Undeclared Items: If undeclared dangerous goods are discovered, the customer may be refused travel and no refund or credit will be provided.
- Documentation: Passengers may be required to provide a Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) or equivalent for transported goods.
4. Permitted Items
The following items are permitted in limited quantities with prior approval:
- Fuel containers: One (1) x 20L approved fuel container (AS/NZS 2906:2001) per passenger — must be empty for walk-on passengers or properly secured for vehicle travel.
- LPG/Propane Cylinders:
- Maximum size: 9kg for general use; one (1) additional 25kg bottle allowed for caravans/campers
- Must be:
- Within certification date (10 years)
- Secured upright
- Turned off
- Properly fastened to the vehicle or trailer
- Generators, lawnmowers, outboards: Allowed off-peak, at the discretion of the vessel master, and must be empty of fuel.
5. Prohibited Items
The following items will not be carried without the express permission of the Micat staff:
- Fireworks or flares (unless permitted by marine safety authority)
- Bulk fuel or chemical drums
- Pressurised oxygen or industrial gas tanks
- Damaged lithium batteries or devices with known battery faults
6. Carriage Conditions
- Dangerous goods are only carried at the discretion of the vessel master.
- All dangerous goods must be securely stowed and inaccessible during the voyage.
- Vehicle carriage is subject to random inspections and may be refused.
7. Liability and Indemnity
- Passengers and drivers warrant that no dangerous goods will be carried unless permitted and declared.
- You agree to indemnify Moreton Island Adventures Pty Ltd for any loss, damage, injury, or penalty incurred as a result of breaching this policy.
8. Enforcement
- Failure to comply with this policy may result in:
- Travel being denied
- Confiscation or disposal of prohibited items
- Reporting to the appropriate maritime or regulatory authority
Bulk Dangerous Goods Departures
Standard Micat passenger services do not permit the transport of bulk dangerous goods.
Designated Dangerous Goods Services
These services operate outside peak travel periods and are specifically allocated for transporting bulk dangerous goods.
These departures appear in the booking system as “Dangerous Goods Departure” and are not available for general passenger bookings.
Booking Requirements
The following documentation is required:
- A Safety Data Sheet (SDS) for the goods
- A completed Dangerous Goods Declaration
All goods must be packaged, transported, and stored in accordance with applicable safety regulations and are carried strictly at the discretion of the vessel Master.
If no dangerous goods bookings are received at least one week before the scheduled departure, the service may be released to the general public.
More Information
For questions about permitted items or dangerous goods declarations, please contact our bookings team: