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. Reserve your place. Book through this link.

  • 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 essential - book via this link.

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