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Marine Vessels Award Allowances 2025–26

Rates effective 1 July 2025 · MA000052

Allowances under the Marine Vessels Award are extra payments for specific conditions, skills, or expenses. They are one of the most commonly missed entitlements after penalty rates.

Current allowances

AllowanceAmountWhen it applies
Compensation for loss of personal effects—an amount of up to$2362.00 per shiftCompensation for loss of personal effects—an amount of up to
Meal allowance—overtime in excess of one and a half hours$21.44 per shiftMeal allowance—overtime in excess of one and a half hours
Meal allowances—further 4 hours of overtime$21.44 per shiftMeal allowances—further 4 hours of overtime
Transport allowance—own vehicle$0.98 per kmTransport allowance—own vehicle
Transport allowance—own vehicle—travel to or from different starting or finishing point$0.98 per kmTransport allowance—own vehicle—travel to or from different starting or finishing point
Uniforms allowance$18.30 per weekUniforms allowance

See also: Pay rates | Allowances & loadings guide

Source: Fair Work Commission pay guide for MA000052, effective 1 July 2025.

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