Education Seminar – Ports Victoria/Victoria Police/Safe Transport Victoria
We are hosting a comprehensive education seminar to address crucial maritime topics affecting our local waters. With guest speakers from Ports Victoria, Safe Transport Victoria and the Victorian Water Police, this free seminar is a must for all yachties and recreational boaters who use Port Phillip Bay and navigate the Fairway Through Port Phillip Heads.
Wednesday 12th July 2023, 7.30pm at Sandringham Yacht Club. Reserve your place here
The seminar will focus on several critical topics, including:
- Role of Ports Victoria, the Harbour Master and Vessel Traffic Services
- Keep Clear safety campaign and Harbour Master’s Directions for recreational vessels in port of Melbourne waters
- Importance of keeping clear of ships in the shipping channels
- Notices to Mariners
- Recent incidents with lessons learned
Safe Transport Victoria will discuss the new Marine Safety Regulations regarding flares, VHF radios and changes to Lifejacket Standards, as well as unpack some recent marine incidents and Coronial Recommendations.
Discover the Water Police's marine search and rescue capabilities and their fleet of boats.
This event will be hosted at Sandringham Yacht Club and will include a Q&A session. Join us at 7.30 PM and be part of this engaging discussion! Reserve your place here https://www.trybooking.com/CJAFR
SYC will have their restaurant open from 6 pm for those wishing to have a meal prior to the seminar. Please just call and book directly with SYC, letting them know you will be joining the seminar at 7.30 pm.
The seminar and Q&A is open to all who race, sail or use our waters for recreational boating. Please share the word and come along.
