Education Seminar – Ports Victoria/Victoria Police/Safe Transport Victoria

Ocean Racing Club of Victoria (ORCV) is 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 recreational boaters who use Port Phillip Bay and navigate the Fairway Through Port Phillip Heads.

Wednesday 12th July 2023, 7:30 pm at Sandringham Yacht Club.

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 the port of Melbourne waters
• Importance of keeping clear of ships in the shipping channels
• Notices to Mariners
• Recent incidents with lessons learned
• The new Marine Safety Regulations regarding flares, VHF radios and changes to Lifejacket Standards
• Water Police’s marine search and rescue capabilities and their fleet of boats.
• Q and A session

Sandringham Yacht Club

Wednesday 12 July @ 7:30pm

Bookings are essential.

For more information visit www.biavic.com.au

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