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.