PUBLIC NOTICE

DECLARATION OF BOATING ACTIVITY EXEMPTION

Marine Safety Act 2010 (Vic)

Section 203(3)

I, Rachel Gualano, Deputy Director Operations (as delegate of the Director, Transport Safety) declare under section 203(3) of the Marine Safety Act 2010 (Vic) that the Life Saving Victoria 2017-2018 calendar events detailed in Table 1 are exempt as follows:

1. Masters of vessels associated with the events in Table 1 are exempt from clauses 2(a), 2(c) and 4(a) of the waterway rules - the requirements to operate a vessel at a speed not exceeding 5 knots:

(i)  within 50 metres of a person in the water or another vessel; and

(ii)  within 200 metres of the waters edge.

2. Masters of vessels associated with the events in Table 1 at the following locations: Torquay SLSC, Cosy Corner Torquay and Fishermans Beach Torquay, and Lady Bay Warrnambool, are exempt from clauses 11.2 of Schedule 11 and 148.1 of Schedule 148 – in respect to areas prohibited to vessels.

3. Crew of surf boats competing in the events in Table 1 are exempt from Regulation 96(2) and 100(1) of the Marine Safety Regulations 2012 - the requirements to carry a PFD for each person on board and wear a PFD. This exemption only applies whilst the prevailing surf conditions at the event location have been assessed as having a Surf Hazard Rating (SHR) of a value no greater than 12. For conditions assessed as having a SHR of a value of 13 or more, the exemption only applies on the condition that:

·  there are 2 IRBs operating to follow the surf boats the entire length of the course,

·  each IRB is equipped with appropriate rescue tubes,

·  Life Saving Victoria monitors the surf boat crew during the events, and

·  Life Saving Victoria carry out a Surf Hazard Rating for each event.

4. Masters of inflatable rescue boats (IRBs) associated with the events in Table 1 are exempt from Regulation 96(1) of the Marine Safety Regulations 2012 - the requirement to carry the required safety equipment for coastal waters.

Exemption Conditions

·  The exemptions above will be automatically suspended for any periods when swimmers or other vessels not associated with the event approach within 50 metres.

·  The exemptions above will apply only to operators and vessels associated with the event which are noted on a list maintained by Life Saving Victoria.

·  The exemptions above will apply provided that the stated safety controls and undertakings detailed in the Application for Boating Activity Exemptions and Exclusion Zones and associated documents, are adhered to.

·  The exemptions apply from 6.30 am to 4.00 pm for the dates, locations and events specified in Table 1 below.

RACHEL GUALANO

Deputy Director Operations

Delegate of the Director, Transport Safety

30/10/2017

Table 1: LSV 2017-2018 Calendar Events

Date / Day / Event Name / Host Location* / Back-up Location* / Back-up Date
5-Nov-17 / Sunday / Surf Boats Carnival / Lorne SLSC / Fishermans Beach, Torquay
11-Nov-17 / Saturday / Endurance Championships / N/A / Cosy Corner, Torquay / 12-Nov17 or 18-Nov-17
18-Nov-17 / Saturday / Southern States Surf Boats Challenge / Portland SLSC / Nuns Beach
19-Nov-17 / Sunday / Southern States Surf Boats Challenge / Portland SLSC / Nuns Beach
26-Nov-17 / Sunday / State Team Trials (Beach, craft, swim) / Torquay SLSC / Cosys Corner, Torquay
3-Dec-17 / Sunday / Surf Boats Carnival / Jan Juc SLSC / Fishermans Beach, Torquay
9-Dec-17 / Saturday / Swim/Board/Ski/Beach/R&R Carnival / Torquay SLSC / Cosy Corner, Torquay
16-Dec-17 / Saturday / Junior Carnival #1 / N/A / Cosy Corner, Torquay
5-Jan-18 / Friday / Junior Carnival #2 / Cosy Corner, Torquay / N/A / 6-Jan-18
7-Jan-18 / Sunday / Senior Carnival - All events / Anglesea SLSC / Cosy Corner (beach) / Fishermans Beach (Boats)
14-Jan-18 / Sunday / Senior Carnival - All events / Fairhaven SLSC / Lorne SLSC OR Ocean Grove SLSC
21-Jan-18 / Sunday / Surf Boat Carnival / Ocean Grove / Fishermans Beach, Torquay
21-Jan-18 / Sunday / Junior Carnival #3 / N/A / Cosy Corner, Torquay / 20-Jan-18 or 26-Jan-18
3-Feb-18 / Saturday / Masters Championships / Lorne SLSC / Cosy Corner (Beach)/ Fishermans Beach (Boats) OR Fairhaven SLSC
4-Feb-18 / Sunday / Senior Carnival - All events / Lorne SLSC / Cosy Corner (Beach)/ Fishermans Beach (Boats) OR Fairhaven SLSC
18-Feb-18 / Sunday / Senior Carnival -Swim/ Board/Ski/Beach/R&R / Seaspray SLSC / N/A
21-Feb-18 / Wednesday / School Surf League #1 / N/A / Cosy Corner, Torquay
23-Feb-18 / Friday / School Surf League #2 / Cosy Corner, Torquay / N/A
25-Feb-18 / Sunday / Junior Carnival #7 / Lorne SLSC / Cosy Corner (beach / Fishermans Beach (Boats)
10-Mar-18 / Saturday / Junior State Championships (Day 1) / Warrnambool SLSC / Worm Bay (Warrnambool)
11-Mar-18 / Sunday / Junior State Championships (Day 2) / Warrnambool SLSC / Worm Bay (Warrnambool)
24-Mar-18 / Saturday / Senior State Championships (Day 1) / Apollo Bay SLSC / Port Fairy SLSC
25-Mar-18 / Sunday / Senior State Championships (Day 2) / Apollo Bay SLSC / Port Fairy SLSC

*Exclusion zones will be located either adjacent to the Life Saving Clubs or on coastal beaches and will be clearly marked on shore and in the water by flags and buoys.