code of practice for Safe use of small boats (
Transcript of code of practice for Safe use of small boats (
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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
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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
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�.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.
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�.� 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.
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�.� 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.
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�.0 QUalifications
ThefollowingqualificationsarerequiredfortheoperationofboatswithintheUniversityofOtago:
• DepartmentalBoatOperatorswhohavetheresponsibilitytooperatevesselsmusthaveaminimumofLLOorbeworkingtowardstheacquisitionofthisticket.
• OperatorsofrunaboutvesselsotherthanstaffspecificallydescribedasDepartmentalBoatOperators,musthaveaminimumofBoatMaster’ticket,orNAUT101.
• UsersofpowereddinghyclassvesselsmusthaveaDaySkipper’sticket.
• RestrictedRadioOperatorslicense(RRO)mustbeheldbyanyoperatorwhoisrequiredtocarryaVHFradioontheirboat.
• Usersofunpowereddinghyclassvesselsneedonlytodemonstrateabilitytooperatethevesselusedasinsection3.0.
• TheintentionofthistieredqualificationsystemistoprovideanupgradepathforregularboatuserstoLLOlevelqualifications,yetnotpreventthemfromskipperingaboat(providedtheyhavesuitableskillsandexperience)whiletheyaccruetheseatimeneeded.
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�.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
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�.� 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
Thefollowingitemsarenotconsideredessentialinallcases(thoughweadvisetheybecarried,whereavailable)
• VHFradio
• Fireextinguisher
• Emergencywaterandfood
• Firstaidkit
• Compass
• Chartsofthearea(s)inwhichtheboatisused.
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�.� rUnaboUt class
InadditiontowhatisrequiredonaDinghy-classvessel,thefollowingitemsmustbeonboardallpower-drivenvesselslessthan6musedforUniversityofOtagoresearchwhilethevesselisinuse,oriftheintentionistotravelmorethanonemilefromlaunchingpoint,orifoutsideprotectedwaters.Alternatepropulsionmustbeintheformofanauxiliaryengine.
• VHFradio(protectedfromweather)
•Drypowderfireextinguisher
• Flaresinwatertightcontainer(indate:coastalflarepackforoperationswithin3milesfromland,offshoreflarepackforoperationsfurtheroffshore)
• Toolkit,sparesparkplugs,emergencystartercord
• Emergencywaterandfood
• Compass
• Tidetablesforareaofoperation
• 2orangesmokefloats
• Rescuequoitorthrowline
• Chartsofthearea(s)inwhichtheboatisused
• EPIRB
Thefollowingitemsarenotconsideredessentialinallcases(thoughweadvisetheybecarried,whereavailable)
• 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
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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.
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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.
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�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
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• 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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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appendix �: QUalification reQUirements
QUalifications
• UniversitystaffmemberswhoareemployedspecificallytooperatevesselsmusthaveaminimumofLLOorbeworkingtowardstheacquisitionofthisticket.
• OperatorsofrunaboutvesselsotherthanstaffspecificallydescribedasboatoperatorsmusthaveaminimumofBoatMasterticketorNAUT101.
• UsersofpowereddinghyclassvesselsmusthaveaDaySkipper’sticket.• RestrictedRadioOperatorslicense(RRO)mustbeheldbyanyoperatorwhois
requiredtocarryaVHFradioontheirboat.• Usersofunpowereddinghyclassvesselsneedonlytodemonstrateabilityto
operatethevesselusedasinsection3.0.• Theintentionofthistieredqualificationsystemistoprovideanupgradepath
forregularboatuserstoLLOlevelqualifications,yetnotpreventthemfromskipperingaboat(providedtheyhavesuitableskillsandexperience)whiletheyaccruetheseatimeneeded.
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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.
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� 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
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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