code of practice for safe use of small boats (

�U n i v e r s i t y o f o t a g o

Safe use of small boats (<6m)

For University of Otago Staff and Students using small boats (<6 m),approved by the Director, Maritime Safety Authority,pursuant to Maritime Rule 35.10

code of practice for

� code of practice for small boats (<6m)

table of contents

1.0 Introduction 3

1.1 ManagementChart:UniversityOfOtagoBoatOperations 4

2.0 Qualifications 6

3.0 AuthorisationToOperateSmallBoats(Under6m) 7

4.0 Equipment 8

5.0 GeneralBoatUse 11

6.0 AreasOfUse 12

7.0 RiverBars/surfZones 12

8.0 OperationsAfterDark 12

9. AccidentsAndBreakdowns 13

10. UniversityOfOtagoTrainingFramework 14

Appendix1: RiskIdentificationAndManagement 16

Appendix2: RiskAssessmentTool 18

Appendix3: QualificationRequirements 21

Appendix4: BoatmasterCertificateCourse 22

Appendix5: BoatOperationApplicationForm 24


�.0 introdUction

Smallboatsareusedinawidevarietyofactivities,includingcollectionofchemical,biologicalandgeologicalsamples,diving,teachingoutdoorrecreationandmanytypesofsurvey.Insomecasessmallboatsareusedtotravelconsiderabledistancesalongshoreorthroughariversystem,whileinothercasesusemightberestrictedtotheclosevicinityofthelaunchingpoint.Toallowflexibilityandavoidimpracticalitywehavetwosetsofstandardsforsmallboats(<6m):

dinghy class smallinflatablesandopendinghies(typically≤4mlong)used withinonenauticalmile(1.85km)ofthelaunchingpointor withinsightofasupportvessel,orinprotectedwater(e.g. harbors,rivers,lakes,lagoons)

runabout class moresubstantialvesselsusedtotravelfurtherafieldoronopen coasts.

Inthisdocument,asinallactivitiescoveredbytheHeathandSafetyinEmploymentAct,studentsarenotconsideredasemployees.Theyareconsideredasclients.


�.� management chart: University of otago boat operations

ThiscodeofpracticehasbeenapprovedbytheDirectoroftheMaritimeSafetyAuthority,pursuanttoMaritimeRule35.10,dated.....

Thefollowingflowchartoutlinestheareasofresponsibilityforcompliancewiththiscodeofpractice.TheSafeBoatOperationforVesselsunder6meterspolicyfurtherdefinestheresponsibilitieswithintheUniversityforsafeboatoperation,andshouldbereadinconjunctionwiththiscodeofpractice.

Boatingactivitiesmustbeplannedandapprovalgivenpriortoanyboattriptakingplace.Theriskassessmenttoolattachedasappendix1mustbecompletedbytheboatoperatorandforwardedtotheDepartmentalBoatOfficerforapprovalpriortoanyboatworkcommencing.Theriskassessmentmustidentifythepotentialhazardsandthemanagementofthehazards.TheDepartmentalBoatOfficerhastheauthoritytostopanyboattripasrequired,andrevokingindividual’srightstooperatesmallboats.

Central University Small Boat Coordinatorreports to the University h & s committee

overall responsibility for compliance with the boatoperation cop, policy and guidelines

Departmental Boat OfficersCommercial Ticket (LLO)

responsible for the management and operationof departmental boats to the cop

Staff Boat Operatorsboat master, naUt �0� or working

towards llo ticket.Works under supervision of dbo and to

the cop requirements.

Student Boat Operatorsday skippers for motorized dinghies, boat

masters or naUt �0� for runabout.Works under supervision of dbo and to

the cop requirements.


�.� sUitable boat types

Stabilityandsafetyarethemostimportantissuesforallboatsusedinresearch.Becauseoftheirreservebuoyancy,inflatablesmadeofhypalon-basedfabric,rigid-hulledinflatablesandpontoonvessels(similarindesigntoRigidInflatableBoats,RIBs)areconsideredespeciallysuitable.Thesevesselsmusthavemultiplecompartments(>2)toensurestabilityintheeventofpuncture.Othervesseltypesmusthavesufficientfreeboardtoavoidswampingatmaximumpassengerloadandallvesselsmusthavesufficientbuoyancytosupporttheirmaximumloadwhenswamped.Allvesselsmustbesufficientlystabletosupporttheirmaximumpassengerloadseatedononegunwaleincalmwater,withthehelmspersonstillatthehelm.Inherentlyunstablecraft(e.g.openaluminumdinghies)shouldbelimitedtomaximumloadingof3people.

Openboats(<4m)otherthaninflatables,RIBsorpontoonboatsareconsideredsuitableonlyasDinghyClassvessels.

UniversityDepartmentalBoatOperators(DBO)willbeappointedtoberesponsibleforitsoverallupkeepanduse.Thisstaffmembermustbeafulltimeemployee,willbeexpectedtohaveorgainprofessionalnauticalqualifications,andwillberesponsibleforassessingthecompetenceofprospectiveboatusers.AllUniversityboats>6mwillbedesignatedtoaDepartmentalBoatOperator.

EachUniversityboatwillhaveaSafeShipManagementPlanandoperatewithinthatplan.

Private and Non University boats must still be operated within this Code of Practice.

6 code of practice for small boats (<6m)

�.0 QUalifications

ThefollowingqualificationsarerequiredfortheoperationofboatswithintheUniversityofOtago:

• DepartmentalBoatOperatorswhohavetheresponsibilitytooperatevesselsmusthaveaminimumofLLOorbeworkingtowardstheacquisitionofthisticket.

• OperatorsofrunaboutvesselsotherthanstaffspecificallydescribedasDepartmentalBoatOperators,musthaveaminimumofBoatMaster’ticket,orNAUT101.

• UsersofpowereddinghyclassvesselsmusthaveaDaySkipper’sticket.

• RestrictedRadioOperatorslicense(RRO)mustbeheldbyanyoperatorwhoisrequiredtocarryaVHFradioontheirboat.

• Usersofunpowereddinghyclassvesselsneedonlytodemonstrateabilitytooperatethevesselusedasinsection3.0.

• TheintentionofthistieredqualificationsystemistoprovideanupgradepathforregularboatuserstoLLOlevelqualifications,yetnotpreventthemfromskipperingaboat(providedtheyhavesuitableskillsandexperience)whiletheyaccruetheseatimeneeded.


�.0 aUthorisation to operate small boats (Under 6m)

AlloperatorsorprospectiveoperatorsmusthavereadandunderstandthisCodeofPracticefortheuseofsmallboatsandmusthavetheminimumqualificationsspecifiedinsection2.0.Inaddition,theymustundergoapracticaltestconductedbytheDepartmentalBoatOperatorforthevesselincluding:

• Handlingtheboatintheconditionsthateachindividualwishestousetheboatin(e.g.afterdark,lagoonsandestuaries)

• Howtoobtainaweatherreport

• Knowledgeofuseandmaintenanceofequipmentrequiredontheboat

• Launchingandretrievalofvesseltobeused

• Starting,operation,stoppingofmotors(includingbasictrouble-shooting)

• Operationofalternativepropulsion(e.g.oarsandpaddles)

• Maneuvering

• Handlingofthecraftinvariedseaconditions

• Localknowledgeofareatobeoperatedin,includingtheeffectsofanymicroclimate,tidesandhazards

• Properanchoringprocedures

• Securingboatstowharves,mooringlinesorbuoys

• Anythingelsethattheappropriateboatcontrollerrequirestoensurethesafetyofthestudent/operatoranddepartmentalequipment

• Useofrequiredresearchequipment

• Reportingofaccidentsinaccordancewithsection9.00intheCodeofPractice

• Launching,retrieving,traileringandtowingofsmallboats

Having passed the required practical and theoretical tests, operators are required to operate the boat in a safe and sensible manner at all times. The privilege of using small boats in the University of Otago can and will be withdrawn if the operator fails to comply with the regulations in this CoP.

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�.0 eQUipment

oar-driven dinghies

Dinghiesunderoarsmustbeequippedwiththefollowingminimum:

• Meansofremovingfreewater(e.g.bailer,bilgepump,freeingports)

• Lifejacket(oneforeverypersononboard,mustbeNZstandardapproved)

• Strongpoints(e.g.towingeyesorcleats)atthebowandsternfortowingandanchoring

• Anchorandanchorline.Anchorlineshouldbeofsufficientbreakingstrain(atleasthalfthevessel’sgrossweight)andatleastthreetimeslongerthanthedeepestanticipatedanchoringdepth,withitsendtiedtoastrongpointonthevessel.Galvanisedchainofthesamelengthastheboat(orlonger)shouldbeusedbetweentheanchorlineandanchor

• Strongbowlineorpainterofadequatelength(wesuggestthelengthofthevesselsoitcannotreachthepropeller)

• Alternatepropulsion(sparepaddles,oars)

• Diveflag(ifapplicable)

Thefollowingitemsarenotconsideredessentialinallcases(thoughweadvisetheybecarried,whereavailable)

• Flares

• VHFradio

• Emergencywaterandfood

• Firstaidkit

• Compass

• Chartsofthearea(s)inwhichtheboatisused


�.� dinghy class

Allpower-drivenDinghyClassvesselsmustbeequippedwith:

• Meansofremovingfreewater(e.g.bailer,bilgepump,scuppers)

• Lifejacket(oneforeverypersononboard,mustbeNZstandardapproved)

• Strongpoints(e.g.towingeyesorcleats)atthebowandsternfortowingandanchoring

• Anchorandanchorline.Anchorlineshouldbeofsufficientbreakingstrain(atleasthalfthevessel’sgrossweight)andatleastthreetimeslongerthanthedeepestanticipatedanchoringdepth,withitsendtiedtoastrongpointonthevessel.Galvanisedchainofthesamelengthastheboat(orlonger)shouldbeusedbetweentheanchorlineandanchor.

• Sparefuel(50%inexcessofexpectedmaximumuse,ideallyinseparatetank)

• Fuelfiltertoremovewaterandparticulatematterfromfuel

• Strongbowlineorpainterofadequatelength(wesuggestthelengthofthevesselsoitcannotreachthepropeller)

• Alternatepropulsion(paddles,oarsorauxiliaryengine)

• Diveflag(ifapplicable)

• Toolkit,sparesparkplugs,emergencystartercord

• Flares


• VHFradio

• Fireextinguisher


• Firstaidkit

• Compass

• Chartsofthearea(s)inwhichtheboatisused.

�0 code of practice for small boats (<6m)

�.� rUnaboUt class

InadditiontowhatisrequiredonaDinghy-classvessel,thefollowingitemsmustbeonboardallpower-drivenvesselslessthan6musedforUniversityofOtagoresearchwhilethevesselisinuse,oriftheintentionistotravelmorethanonemilefromlaunchingpoint,orifoutsideprotectedwaters.Alternatepropulsionmustbeintheformofanauxiliaryengine.

• VHFradio(protectedfromweather)

•Drypowderfireextinguisher

• Flaresinwatertightcontainer(indate:coastalflarepackforoperationswithin3milesfromland,offshoreflarepackforoperationsfurtheroffshore)

• Toolkit,sparesparkplugs,emergencystartercord


• Compass

• Tidetablesforareaofoperation

• 2orangesmokefloats

• Rescuequoitorthrowline

• Chartsofthearea(s)inwhichtheboatisused

• EPIRB


• Electronicnavigationsystem(e.g.GPS)

• Cellphoneoptionalextra

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�.0 general boat Use

ThefollowingrulesandresponsibilitiesapplytoboatusewithintheUniversityofOtagoatalltimes:

• AtalltimesboatoperatorsmustabidebytheMaritimeTransportAct1994andassociatedregulations(e.g.collisionregulations,localharbourregulations)

• Boatsmustnotnormallybeoperatedwithfewerthan2peopleonboard,oneexceptionthatmaybemadeiswhentheoperationisinsightofashorebasedpersoninshelteredwatersonlyandalanyardtoenginekillswitchisworn

• Noboatlessthan5mlongshouldproceedmorethanfivemilesoffshore

• Vesselsproceedingmorethan5nauticalmilesoffshoremustbeinradiocontactwithanotherboatorshorestationandmustbeunderthecommandofaprofessionallyqualifiedskipper(minimumqualificationLocalLaunchOperator’sLicense)

• OperatorshouldgetaweatherforecastbeforelaunchingandshouldlistentotheVHFradioduringthedayforweatherreports

• Researchoperationsinopenwatershouldceaseandtheboatreturntoshelterwhenwindconditionsexceed20knotsorwhenwaveheight(notswellheight)exceeds1/4thevessel’slength

• Eachoccupantmusthavewarm,weatherproofclothing

• Operatormaynotuseanyvesselifs/hehaswithinthelasteighthoursconsumedalcoholortakendrugsotherthanmedicationsprescribedbyadoctorortakenforseasickness.Operatingavesselwithin8hoursoftakingothermedicationsthatinducedrowsinessisnotpermitted.Undernocircumstancesisconsumptionofalcoholoruseofnon-medicinaldrugspermittedwhileoperatingavessel

• Priortodepartureoperatorsmustfileatwo-minuteform,completeanintentionsboardornotifyacontactpersongivingvesseldetails,numberofpassengers,EstimatedTimeofReturn(ETR),latesttimeofreturnandplaceofoperation

• Boatoperatorisresponsibleforensuringthatallrequiredsafetyequipmentiscarriedandingoodconditionbeforeleaving

• Onreturntoland,theoperatorisresponsibleforcleaningtheboat,checkingequipment,reportinganybreakdownstothestaffmemberinchargeofthatvesselandcompletingtheirpersonallogandtheboatlog

�� code of practice for small boats (<6m)

6.0 areas of Use

• OperationsonUniversitycraftunder6meterswillbecarriedoutinaccordancewithMaritimeRulesPart20definingtheEnclosedWaterLimits,andtheareasofthe“Inshorelimits”andtheoperatingareasspecifiedbytheSafeShipManagementPlans.

• OperationsoutsideharboursorestuariesmaynotbeconductedinDinghy-Classvessels

• Radiocontactwithothervesselsorashorestationmustbemaintainedduringalloperations.Radioschedulesshouldbesetupbeforedeparture

�.0 river bars/sUrf zones

Crossingriverbars/surfzonesshouldbeavoidedifpossible.

• Crossingriverbarsistobeattemptedonlyincalmconditions,andonlybyoperatorswithprofessionalnauticalqualificationsandriverbarexperienceorbyoperatorswhohavepassedasurf-rescueboat-handlingcourse

• Operatorshouldmakeallreasonableattemptstoseeklocalknowledgebeforeattemptingtocrossthebar

• BoatmustbeequippedwithawaterproofVHFradio

• Safetylanyardtoenginekillswitchmustbeworn

• OperatormustbeawareofwhichVHFchannelsareusedbylocalfishers

�.0 operations after dark

Allafterdarkoperationsshouldbecarriedoutwithextremecaution.Nosolooperationofdepartmentalvesselsispermitted.Limitednightvisionmaygiveafalseimpressionofthewaterconditionsandthenormalsignsassociatedwithaweatherchangewillnotbevisible.Inaddition,therisksassociatedwithworkingclosetoshore,submergedreefsorworkinginstrongcurrentswillbeincreasedduetolimitedvisibility.

Theoperatormustbefamiliarwiththeareaindaylighthoursbeforeattemptingtoworkthereafterdarkandmustplanhowtouseanynavigationalbeacons.Priorknowledgeoftheirpositionswillmakenightnavigationeasier.


Allboatsmustfollownormaloperatingproceduresandbeequippedasindicatedabove.Inadditionthefollowingmustbecarried/used:

• Navigationallightsasspecifiedforclassofboat

• VHFradio

• Eachcrewmembermustcarryalightsource(“Cyalume”stick,torch,strobe)

• Compassand,ifavailable,chartofthearea

• Ifoperationsincludediving,theappropriate“DiverBelow”lightsmustbeexhibited

�.� restrictions applying to areas of Use for after dark operations

sheltered Waters

• Bothdinghyandrunaboutclassesofboatmayoperateinthisarea.

• Operationsatnightmayonlybecarriedoutwhenlightednavigationaidsare visible,orwhentemporarylightedmarkshavebeenestablished.

open water

• Runaboutclassvesselsonlymaybeusedinthisarea

• AGPS/Plotterisstronglyrecommendedwhenoperatingintheseareas

AlldivingfromsmallboatsatnightmustcomplywiththerulesstatedintheUniversityofOtagoDivingCoP.

Duetotheadditionaldifficultiesassociatedwithmountinganighttimesearchitisdoublyimportantthattherulesconcerningshore communication, observance of ETAsandintentions boardsarestrictlyadheredto.

�. accidents and breakdoWns

• Anyaccidentthatcouldaffectthejudgmentoftheboatoperatororpassengersintheirabilitytocarryonwiththeoperation(e.g.shockorinjury)shouldresultinthetripbeingaborted.

• Allaccidentsandincidents/mishapsinvolvinginjuryorriskofinjurymustbereportedtothedepartmentalboatofficer(DBO).TheDBOisresponsiblefornotifyingtheUniversitySmallBoatCo-ordinatorwhowillnotifyMSA,UniversityH&SManagerandotherauthoritiesasrequired.

• AllequipmentbreakdownsaretobereportedtotheDepartmentalBoatOfficer.


�0. University of otago training frameWork

ThefollowingtrainingframeworkisdesignedtomeetMSAApprovalforissueofPart35CertificateMaritimeRules.

1 (a) UniversityCertificatesofCompetencywillbeissuedtosuitablyqualified staff/studentstoenablethemtousesmall(<6m)powerdrivenvessels forthepurposesofcarryingouttheirown(ortheiracademicassociates) Universityteachingorresearch.Holderswill,inadditiontobeing competentinnormalboathandlingskills,beexpectedtobefamiliar withanddemonstratetheadditionalskillsnecessarytocarryouttheresearch techniquesrelatedtoobservation,measurement,samplinganddivingwithin theUniversityCodesofPractice.Boatoperationwillbenecessaryin avarietyofcoastalandinlandareasasspecifiedonSafeShipManagement certificatesforeachvessel.Certificateswillbeendorsedforoperation withinoneormoreoftheseareasandanyrestrictionsthatareplacedonthe certificate.

(b)HoldersofCertificatesofCompetencywillreceivetrainingintherecognition andavoidanceofrisksassociatedwiththeuseofunsuitableorimproperly equippedvessels,operationinconditionsbeyondthevessel’scapability ortheirownskilllevel,operationinconditionsexceedingusersphysiological limitationsandalsothetechniquesusedtodealwithemergenciesincluding fire,collision,stranding,enginebreakdownandphysicalinjurytoboatusers (seeappendix1).

(c) MinimumtheoreticalnauticalknowledgeforCertificateofCompetency holderswillbetoNZCGFDaySkipper’sstandard(seeappendix2)andwill includeallsectionsofthesyllabusforthisqualification.Inaddition, Certificateholderswillberequiredtoundergoapracticaltest,asspecified inSection3oftheUniversity’sCodeofPracticeforsmallboatoperation, conductedbyaUniversityofOtagoDepartmentalBoatOperator.

(d)TraininginnauticalknowledgewillbebyNZCGFapprovedtutors.Practical assessmentsaretobecarriedoutbyaUniversityofOtagoDepartmental BoatOperator.

(e) • Trainingintheoreticalnauticalknowledgewillbeclassroombased,and thepracticalassessmentonthevesseltobeusedbythetrainee.

• Lengthofcourses: DaySkippers-12hours BoatMasters-30hours L.L.O.-6daysplusFirstAidandRadioOperatorsCertificates L.M.-BlockCourse,3weekblock,1weekRADARplusFirstAid

Certificate


• ApplicantswillbepracticallyassessedbyaUniversityofOtagoDepartmental BoatOperator,preferablyinthevesseltheywishtooperate.Thepracticaltest requirementsareidentifiedin3.0oftheCodeofPractice.

(f)TrainingscheduleasforDaySkipper’ssyllabus,pluspracticalassessmentbya UniversityofOtagoDepartmentalBoatOperator.

Day Skippers Certificate Course Outline:

the boat ModuleA PartsofaBoat ModuleB BoatingEquipment ModuleC BoatHandling

navigation ModuleA TheChart ModuleB TheCompass ModuleC TidesandWeather ModuleD BuoysandBeacons

rules and regulations ModuleA RuleoftheRoadatSea ModuleB LightandFogSignals ModuleC WaterRecreationRegulations

emergencies ModuleA DistressSignals ModuleB EmergencySituations ModuleC Hypothermia

knots ModuleA Knots,BendsandHitches

(g) Atleast50hoursrecreationboattimeisrequiredbystatutorydeclaration, plusaminimumof6hourssupervisedintheproposedoperatingareauntila competentstandardisachieved.

(h)EyesighttesttoL.L.O.standardforthosewishingtooperateduringhoursof darkness.

(j) CertificateholdersberequiredtomaintainaPersonalLoginadditiontothe BoatLog,detailingseatime,natureofworkandareaofoperation.

(k)TheoreticaltrainingproviderswillbethosethatmeetCoastGuardor MaritimeSafetyAuthoritytrainingstandards.

(l) Allcandidateswillberequiredtoproduceatestimonialstatingthattheyare fitandproperpersonsasrequiredbysection41oftheAct.


appendix �: risk identification and management

risks associated With:

general

• FamiliaritywithrelevantFirstAidpracticesandequipment

Weather

• Howtoobtainweatherforecastfortheappropriatearea.

• Relatingforecastconditionstoprobableeffectsonwatersandswellinthearea,whereapplicable,andreconcilingthesetotheusersandthevesselscapabilities.

• Contingencyplanningforsuddenunforecastweatherchanges.

Use of equipment

• Carewhenusinglinesandnets.

• Theeffectsonstabilityofover-sideloading.

• Dangerassociatedwithrecoveringsnaggedequipment.

• Avoidingentanglementofpropulsionunitsbylinesandnets.

• Dangersassociatedwithfreesurfacewater.

• Carewhenusingpoweredwinches.

• Priortraininginsafeuseofequipment,includinguseofemergencyequipmentanddealingwithbreakdowns.

diving operations

• Approachingdiversinthewaterandgettingonboard.

• GeneralfamiliaritywithUniversityDivingCodeofPractice,particularlyrequirementsrelatingtospecificgeographicalareas.

• Dangersofoverloadingwithpersonnelandequipment.

• Selectionofsuitablevessels.

• FamiliaritywithdivingrelatedFirstAidpracticesandequipment.

• PriortraininginuseofFirstAidequipment.

• Knowledgeofpossibledifficultieslocatingandrecoveringdiversandhowtodealwiththem.


supervising larger groups Undergoing Water based training

• Maintainingheadcount,particularlyduringincidents.

• Delegationofresponsibilities.

• Recoveryofpeoplefromwater.

• Maintainingareasonableratioofrescuecrafttoboats-NZYachtingFederationrecommendationis1rescuecraftper6boats

environmental risks

• Carewhenhandlingfuelorchemicalstoavoidspills.

• Carewithequipmentandpackagingtoavoidpollutionandphysicalhazardstowildlife.

• Avoidingunnecessaryphysicaldamagetotheenvironmentfromvesselorequipment.

• Notsmokingonboats.

See also 35.11, 1 (b) for other risk avoidance and control.


appendix �: risk assessment tool

boating activity: risk assessment and approval

boat trip reference location(s) assessment completed by

dates number of students

method of contact number of staff

approved boat operator EMERGENCY RESPONSE INFOmain contact person

contact details

dept contact

activities/environmental conditions hazards controls/risk minimisation

plant/equipment maintenance checks current

first aid provision first aid kits

hazardous substances or materials personal protective equipment required

msds on site

staff name duties/role/responsibilities

approved yes / no signed

position date

approval valid for from to

additional requirements


boating activity: risk assessment and approval

boat trip reference location(s) assessment completed by

dates number of students

method of contact number of staff

approved boat operator EMERGENCY RESPONSE INFOmain contact person

contact details

dept contact

activities/environmental conditions hazards controls/risk minimisation

plant/equipment maintenance checks current

first aid provision first aid kits

hazardous substances or materials personal protective equipment required

msds on site

staff name duties/role/responsibilities

approved yes / no signed

position date

approval valid for from to

additional requirements


checklist

Boat Activity potential hazards - NB. This list is not exhaustive, prompt only.

PHYSICAL HAZARDS BIOLOGICAL HAZARDS CHEMICAL HAZARDS

ExtremeWeather/ Aggressiveanimals Agrochemicals,pesticidesweatherforecasts Plants DustsRemoteness Pathogenicmicro-organisms ChemicalsonsiteMountainsandcliffsGlaciers,crevasses,icefalls,etc.Caves,mines,quarriesForests,includingfireriskFreshwaterSeaandseashore(tides, currents, etc.)

Marshes,quicksand

HAZARDS TO MAN-MADE HAZARDS OTHERS

ENvIRONMENT

Pollution Roadandrailtraffic AlcoholDisturbanceofecosystems Machinery,vehicles VisitorsonsiteWasteminimisation Powerlines,pipelinesEcotoxicsubstances/ Electricalequipmentchemicalwaste Insecurebuildings Slurryandsilagepits Attackonpropertyorperson

Work hazards Equipment Training

Driving-transportto Safetyclothing Navigationandfrom/4WD Firstaidkit FirstaidNavigation Survivalkits LanguagesSurvivalandrescue Emergencyfoodanddrink HealtheducationFirstaid Navigationaids,maps,GPS,compass Specificskills-boats,Workingalone Communicationsystem climbing,etc.Boating SpecialgearDivingClimbingCavingFirearmsUsingmachinery

Access Health and Fitness

Travelarrangements Accommodation MedicalinformationPermissiontoaccesssites Insurance VaccinationsHazardinformation Foodandcatering Pre-expeditionfitnesstrainingLocalinformation Availabilityofassistance Nextofkin,documents


appendix �: QUalification reQUirements

QUalifications

• UniversitystaffmemberswhoareemployedspecificallytooperatevesselsmusthaveaminimumofLLOorbeworkingtowardstheacquisitionofthisticket.

• OperatorsofrunaboutvesselsotherthanstaffspecificallydescribedasboatoperatorsmusthaveaminimumofBoatMasterticketorNAUT101.

• UsersofpowereddinghyclassvesselsmusthaveaDaySkipper’sticket.• RestrictedRadioOperatorslicense(RRO)mustbeheldbyanyoperatorwhois

requiredtocarryaVHFradioontheirboat.• Usersofunpowereddinghyclassvesselsneedonlytodemonstrateabilityto

operatethevesselusedasinsection3.0.• Theintentionofthistieredqualificationsystemistoprovideanupgradepath

forregularboatuserstoLLOlevelqualifications,yetnotpreventthemfromskipperingaboat(providedtheyhavesuitableskillsandexperience)whiletheyaccruetheseatimeneeded.


appendix �: boatmaster certificate coUrse

� international regulations for the prevention of collisions at sea. 1.1 Aknowledgeof: Avoidanceofcollisionbydayandnight. Clearweatherrulesincludingsoundsignals. Recognitionoflightsandshapesonthevariousclassesofvessel. Fogsignals. Precautionsandactionsinpoorvisibility.

� buoys and beacons 2.1 Recognitionofthecolours,shapes,lights,characteristicsandmeaningsof

theNZsystemofbuoyage.

� lifesaving 3.1 Useandcareoftheequipmentappropriateforvarioustypesofpleasure

craft.

� firefighting 4.1 Thecausesandpreventionoffireandtheuseoftheappropriateequipment

tocontrolit.

� distress 5.1 Recognitionofallthedistresssignals. 5.2 RecognitionofthealphabeticalcodeflagsACNVandtheirmeanings. 5.3 Thecorrect“Mayday”procedure. 5.4 Knowledgeof“Panpan”and“Securite”RadioTelephoneprocedures.

6 equipment 6.1 Equipmentthatshouldbecarriedonanyboatincludingcorrectuseand

stowage.

� chartwork and publications 7.1 Latitude,longitude,courses,bearings,anddistancepositionfixing. 7.2 Asimpleknowledgeoftheuseofcharts,includingsymbolsand

abbreviations. 7.3 InformationcontainedintheBoatNotices(SeriesB)andtheNZNautical

Almanac.

� compass 8.1 Howitworks,careandmaintenance,howtosteeracourse,useoftransits

andclearingbearings.


� tides 9.1 Findinghighandlowwateratmainandsecondaryports.Springandneap

tides;findingthedirectionandrateatachartedtidalreferencepoint.

�0 boat handling 10.1 Managementinroughseas,surf,crossingbars. 10.2 Principlesofboathandling-steerage,maneuvering,berthing,launching

andretrievingboats,effectsoftideandwind. 10.3 Jetboathandling(asappropriate). 10.4 Stability. 10.5 Anchorsandanchoring.

�� regulations 11.1 WaterRecreationRegulations. 11.2 GeneralHarbourRegulations.

�� Weather 12.1 Sourcesofforecastinginformation.Interpretationofweathermapand

localeffects.UnderstandingofNZweatherpatterns.

�� accidents 13.1 Collision,stranding,manoverboard,fire,breakdowns,heavingto,leaks,

towing.Responsibilitiesoftheskipper.Hypothermia.

�� search and rescue organisation 14.1 Aknowledgeofitoperation.

�� ropes 15.1 Rigging,bendsandhitches-e.g.sheetbend,fisherman’sbend,roundturn

andtwohalfhitches,bowlineandclovehitch


appendix �: boat operation application form

application to operate a University of otago boat

applicant date

department

prior boating experience (attach copies of certificates, tickets, statutory declaration of sea time etc plus a testimonial from a person who is not a relative stating that you are of responsible and sober character)

description of Work to be Undertaken

description of equipment to be Used

geographical area boat will be operated in

duration and frequency of boat Use

boat required

office Use

date of practical assessment

passed by failed by

endorsements

code of practice for safe use of small boats (

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