|
Recreational Boating Safety
This section deals with
- practical measures you can take to
avoid common types of boating
accidents
- actions you can take in an emergency
to minimise further risks and ensure the safety of the boat’s
occupants.
Not all accidents can be prevented but a little forethought and
knowledge of basic safety rules will ensure an enjoyable boating
experience in most circumstances.
The Big
Ships Little Boats brochure offers safety advice for recreational
boaters regarding their responsibility to keep out of the way of
large commercial vessels. This brochure is also available in a 'print
friendly' format from our safety/publications
page.
Thankfully there are few deaths from boating accidents but many
people are seriously injured.
Damage to boats and other property is often extensive. Police and
rescue organisations are also put to a great deal of trouble and
risk in rescuing people and attending to false alarms.
Low Flows Murray
River and Lakes
Australian Builders Plate
The Australian Builders Plate (ABP) is being introduced in South Australia on 4 February 2008 to provide safety information on new recreational boats.
The plate is designed to give potential buyers the information they need to assess whether the boat is suitable for their needs by providing information on:
- the maximum weight and power rating of the engine;
- how many people can be carried;
- the maximum load that the boat can carry (including people and equipment); and, for boats up to six metres in length
- a buoyancy statement.
More information… |
|
| |
|
General
enquiries related to Boat Control
|
|
Changes to VHF Radio Marine Weather Services
The Bureau of Meteorology advises that the coastal waters forecast
services broadcast twice daily via the Telstra VHF Seaphone network
will cease as from 3am Eastern Standard Time, Wednesday 31 May 2006.
For further information about alternative sources of coastal waters
weather information for your area please refer to the following
documents.
|
Sun 23rd Nov 08
