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
| Allowance | Amount | When it applies |
|---|---|---|
| Compensation for loss of personal effects—an amount of up to | $2362.00 per shift | Compensation for loss of personal effects—an amount of up to |
| Meal allowance—overtime in excess of one and a half hours | $21.44 per shift | Meal allowance—overtime in excess of one and a half hours |
| Meal allowances—further 4 hours of overtime | $21.44 per shift | Meal allowances—further 4 hours of overtime |
| Transport allowance—own vehicle | $0.98 per km | Transport allowance—own vehicle |
| Transport allowance—own vehicle—travel to or from different starting or finishing point | $0.98 per km | Transport allowance—own vehicle—travel to or from different starting or finishing point |
| Uniforms allowance | $18.30 per week | Uniforms allowance |
See also: Pay rates | Allowances & loadings guide
Source: Fair Work Commission pay guide for MA000052, effective 1 July 2025.
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