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Post by ComfortZone on Jun 30, 2023 14:15:12 GMT 12
Has anyone else seen this latest proposed wankery from MNZ www.yachtingnz.org.nz/news/have-your-say-maritime-anchor-watch-ruleMaritime New Zealand recently stated that all vessels (recreational and commercial) must maintain a continuous anchor watch (lookout by sight and hearing) under Maritime Rule Part 22.5.
Maritime NZ has recently shared the interpretation as: βAt all times β during the day, during the night, when travelling to and from fishing grounds, fishing, while at anchor, or drifting.β
With this interpretation, you may be breaking the law by leaving your vessel at anchor to have a walk ashore or going to sleep while anchored in a typical pristine protected anchorage.
We are interested to hear your feedback so we can take it to Maritime NZ. Have your say - see link in YNZ link
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Post by bleh on Jun 30, 2023 14:55:31 GMT 12
Meh - who cares - no one is going to enforce it.
Nice to see YNZ doing something useful for all boaties - good luck to them.
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Post by eri on Jul 1, 2023 21:22:38 GMT 12
we have a bigger problem with troubled teens and dangerous dogs
be better if parents and owners were fined for not keeping a 24/7 watch on them
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Post by GO30 on Jul 2, 2023 12:04:57 GMT 12
A non-event. Aimed at commercial and will only be used in courts when it suits MNZ's desires.
No idea why YNZ is into this, as they state every time you question the large taxes they take and wages they pay themselves, we are NOT here as representatives of yachties unless they are one of the potential Olympic sailors we have picked using our rather dodgy selection process. My guess is the YNZ tax demands are about to be sent out to the clubs.
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