NSW Maritime reminder to Boat charter operators and consumers

5:35 AM Fri 25 Feb 2011 GMT

'NSW Maritime' NSW Government

NSW Maritime today issued a reminder to companies booking a charter boat that any vessel used for charter work must have a current survey certificate issued by NSW Maritime, and be operated by qualified crew. Survey requirements demonstrate the vessel has passed safety and seaworthy checks and is suitable for cruises around our harbours and waterways. NSW Maritime Chief Executive Steve Dunn said the warning followed an incident on New Year?s Eve. 'Three vessels had been chartered for use on Sydney Harbour and only at the last minute did it become clear that two out of three vessels were not ...

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by Penny Robins