Standard AS.1799- Small Craft – Part 1. General requirements for power boats

For anyone building a boat, the Standard AS.1799- Small Craft – Part 1. General requirements for power boats is now available for public comment.  It may be accessed via the Standards Australia website: https://comment.standards.org.au/Drafts/948b9224-d560-481e-a697-e9a24488d0dc Note – you must register with Standards Australia to access the draft standard and comment. Please also be reminded that the…

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Advice to mariners travelling to Tasmania

New directions are now in place for vessels arriving from outside Tasmanian waters. These vessels must only dock, berth or anchor in approved maritime entry points.  Vessels arriving in Tasmanian waters must provide information to Biosecurity Tasmania via [email protected] a minimum of 24 hours prior to arrival in Tasmania. All passengers and crew on board…

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Purchasing Life Jackets Online

Old life jackets which do not conform to legislation are being sold on social media and various buy and sell websites. Please do not buy a life jacket on social media outlets unless it is to the AS4758 standard.

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New Life Jacket Standard

Everything you need to know about changing over to the new life jacket standard in January 2021 is in this video.

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Cygnet Boat Ramp (Lymington)

Huon Valley Council has advised against using the Cygnet (Lymington) boat ramp at low tide due to a build-up of displaced sand off the end of the ramp reducing water depth. Council is anticipating having the sand removed as soon as possible in the New Year. For any queries, MAST recommends contacting Council on 6264…

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Flare Recall

For anyone who has purchased Aurora Orange Distress flares, please be aware of the Product Safety Recall.

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Safety Gear Check

There are many people not carrying the correct safety gear and if they are, in many cases the flares are out of date and fire extinguishers are not up to scratch. Please make sure your safety gear is in date and also easily accessible. You never know when you might need it.

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Life Jacket Standard

From 1 January 2021, all life jackets in Tasmania on recreational boats will need to comply with AS4758. If you have bought a life jacket in the last three years, there is a good chance that it is approved to AS4758.  Check the label inside the life jacket. New standard jackets will be branded as…

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