A person must not operate a recreational vessel (including PWCs) or hire and drive vessel at a speed or in a manner which is dangerous to the public, birds and marine animals.

A member of the Victoria Police may seize, impound or immobilise a vessel, if they believe on reasonable grounds that a recreational vessel is being or has been used in the commission of a relevant offence.

In addition, Victoria Police and Transport Safety Victoria officers have the power to embargo and prohibit the use and operation of a vessel.