Beruflich Dokumente
Kultur Dokumente
SA.No.2012 - Maritime - 02
Subject
Masters of recreational boats must stay well clear of ships because: It takes a lot of distance for a ship to stop or avoid a small boat. It is dangerous, and often impossible, for ships to change course quickly. Just because you can see the ship, don't assume the ship can see you. A ships speed can be deceptive - ships are often travelling faster than you think.
Operating or anchoring in shipping channels (including the Port of Melbourne Transit Only Zone and in the high shipping hazard zone)
Phillip Bay.
PO Box 2792, Melbourne VIC 3001 www.transportsafety.vic.gov.au T. 1800 223 022 | F. (03) 9655 6611 | E. information@transportsafety.vic.gov.au
Masters of recreational boats are strongly advised not to anchor or drift in the high shipping hazard zone in Port Phillip Bay (from Hovell Pile in the south of the bay to the Transit Only Zone in the north of the bay) or any other port waters.
Navigation lights Navigation lights (including anchor lights) must be displayed from sunset to sunrise and in times of restricted visibility during daylight hours.
Penalties Penalties may apply to breaches of safety duties. Penalties may also apply to breaches of the Prevention of Collisions Convention (Coll Regs) such as not keeping clear of big ships and not displaying navigation lights (including anchor light/s).
Further information Port of Melbourne For information about the Steer Clear campaign and maps delineating the Port of Melbourne channels, the Transit Only Zone and the high shipping hazard zone, visit http://www.portofmelbourne.com Ports of Geelong For further information about the Keep Clear of Big Ships campaign and maps delineating the Port of Geelong channels, visit www.regionalchannels.vic.gov.au Port of Hastings For further information about the Keep Clear of Big Ships campaign and maps delineating the Port of Hastings channels, visit www.portofhastings.com
9 November 2012
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