LOGBOOK March 2010 March NEWSLETTER The official newsletter of the Boating Industry Association of NSW Ltd 2010 29 July-2 August Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre & Cockle Bay Marina Darling Harbour
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The offi cial newsletter of the Boating Industry Association of NSW Ltd PO Box 1204 CROWS NEST NSW 1585 Australia 53 Hume Street CROWS NEST NSW 2065 Australia ABN: 61 000 618 468 Telephone: (02) 9438 2077 Facsimile: (02) 9439 3983 Email: [email protected]
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www.marinedirectory.com.au 6 contents www.50pointcheck.com.au SIBS – Improving on a successful formula 7 4 www.shipwrights.com.au www.boatshows.com.au Honours for Marine Rescue 6 Excalibur builder convictions quashed 8 General Manager Roy Privett Marketing & Events Manager Domenic Genua Member Services – Bigger and Better! 10 Financial Controller Simon Hazelbrook Education, training and development 12 Manager BIA Divisions Alan Barrett Event Operations Manager Belinda Close Member Profi le – Sea Tow 14 Secretary Linda English Super Advice – New Year (fi nancial) resolutions! 16 Publications Coordinator Christine Howard Member Support & Development Aaron McKenna Education & Training Coordinator Corrina McMillan Marketing & Events Coordinator Justine Merrony
Logbook gratefully acknowledges all that have contributed to this edition. In particular; 1717 Roy Privett Editorial Bob Wonders Media Service (07) 5562 2867 Robin Copeland SPINS 0414 266 768
Board of Directors President Doug Olding Vice-President Richard Pym Treasurer Alan Blake 24 Board Bob Basham, Bill Breakspear, Paul Burgess, 2314 Simon Cook, Mark Hewitt, Jon Hunt, Michael Jarvin, Alan Steber, Darren Vaux Please send editorial contributions to Record Maritime Grants 18 Domenic Genua at [email protected] For advertising rates contact the BIA (02) 9438 2077 Coral Sea Conservation Zone – BCFA Comments 22 Please send editorial contributions to Domenic Genua at [email protected] Australian Boaters Survey 24 For advertising rates contact the BIA (02) 9438 2077 BIA secures WorkCover Assist Grant 26
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Logbook contents FEB2010.indd 1 11/2/10 9:58:38 AM General Manager’s Catch-Up lready 2009 seems so long ago. Welcome to our fi rst 2010 constantly seeking to improve and Logbook. In this edition we have a good mix of information a comprehensive training calendar Awhich is supplemented by our fortnightly E-News. together with the free I.C. Frith Better We have embarked on 2010 with renewed enthusiasm Business Seminars. and there are signs that after more than a year of depressed We face a busy year in engaging trading conditions and poor consumer confi dence the tide with State and Federal Governments may be turning for the economy and the boating market. The on a range of issues with Marine key is to recognise the market always bounces back and to Parks and bio-regional planning at be prepared to gain maximum benefi ts. the forefront. In this regard our new BIA will again be operating under a defi cit budget despite National lobby group the Boating a signifi cant reversal of revenue streams and increased costs Fishing Council of Australia has been of operation. To assist members we have over three out of strongly representing boater and fi sher interests to Canberra. the last four years held our membership subscriptions with An article by national spokesman Dean Logan is included in no adjustment for 2010. The Sydney International Boat Show this edition. exhibition rates have been held for 2007, 2009 and again for Our annual Rosehill Trailer Boat Show for the fi rst time 2010. This is despite known cost increases and a pledge not incorporates Marine Industry Workshops & Trade Event. We will to diminish any of our services and benefi ts to members. report on this initiative in our next Logbook. Sydney International BIA will continue its marketing programs and events to Boat Show applications to exhibit are in the marketplace and promote the boating lifestyle. An essential ingredient here as BIAs plans are developing for what promises to be a tremendous always is the promotion of boating safety and we are proud to showcase for our industry products and services. be a safety partner with NSW Maritime in the promotion and In conclusion, we remind you of BIA’s Annual General delivery of Boat for Life website at www.boatforlife.com.au. Meeting and General meeting of members including boat The other exciting news, although BIA currently delivers show and marketing presentation will be held 11 May. Please eight websites with a mix of consumer and industry information, note this important date in your diary. the BIA Board of Directors have approved the development of On behalf of our President Doug Olding, BIA Board of a site to inspire people to want to Go Boating! This missing Directors and the BIA team, we wish you a successful 2010 link will be a web page dedicated to the promotion of the and look forward to seeing you on the soon-to-start national recreational boating lifestyle. A discover boating site with a boat show circuit. new on-line strategy will provide further effective information Roy Privett and marketing tools for the recreational boating industry, General Manager boating users and potential new boaties. In this issue we highlight Member Benefi ts that we are Vale Steve Cutting Boat t is with great for sadness that we Iadvise of the Life passing of Steve Cutting. Steve passed away on Saturday 20 March after a long battle with illness. Steve was a member of the BIA NSW team for almost 9 years, leaving in 2007. Our Safety A shipwright Ambassadors by trade, Steve for Paddle Safety: contributed Justin & James tremendously to the development of BIA membership and the services during his time with the BIA. Steve will be missed by his family and friends. Visit www.boatforlife.com.au A full obituary of Steve will appear in June Logbook. The condolences of the BIA Directors, Staff & Safety Partners Members go to the Cutting Family.
BIA of NSW LOGBOOK March 2010 - 3 2010 Sydney International Boat Show – Improving on a These include our regular features: the Fishing Clinic, Better successful formula Boating Workshops, Fashion Parades and the Boat Building Competition. Those introduced in 2009 will also return with lanning for the 2010 Sydney International Boat Show enhancements that have been built from their successful is well underway with the BIA’s Board giving the plans debut. They are: the Historic Boat Displays, The Walk of Fame, Pa positive thumbs up. Photography Competition and Discover Boating Tours. Despite the event’s past success, complacency is 2010 will also see the introduction of a further drawcard completely out of the question with the Board outlining their with the Berkley Evinrude Team Series
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Call Mike Ford on 02 9213 8262 or email [email protected] Honours for Marine Rescue fleet and members on Australia Day ight vessels and several dozen members of Marine Rescue NSW were honoured on Australia Day by the EGovernor of NSW, Her Excellency Professor Marie Bashir, the Premier of NSW, the Hon. Kristina Keneally and a crowd of some 150,000 at Cockle Bay, Darling Harbour. After a full day on Sydney Harbour assisting with management of the many Australia Day events that attract big crowds on the water, Marine Rescue crew members navigated their way through Cockle Bay before a huge crowd of onlookers. A dramatised rescue from a boat with a simulated fire on board, demonstrated rescue response procedures. The Governor and Premier met 17 members of Marine Rescue NSW, two of whom had also been recognised in the Australia Day Honours List. Commodore Mike Stringer ESM OAM of Narrabeen was Middle Harbour and CG11 and CG12 from Coast Guard made a Member (AM) in the Order of Australia and Commodore Birkenhead Point. Kevin Hill of Vincentia, was awarded the Emergency Services Regrettably, one vessel, Broken Bay’s RHIB BB10 was Medal (ESM). A third marine rescue volunteer who was awarded unable to play its part on the day due to mindless vandalism the ESM was Commodore Peter Campton of the Australian that left this inflatable boat with an un-inflatable sponson Volunteer Coast Guard North NSW Squadron. that had been slashed the previous weekend and unable to During the day, the Marine Rescue fleet worked with NSW be serviced in time. Maritime and NSW Water Police to provide exclusion zones “Australia Day was a high point in a splendid month of to separate the many enthusiastic private boats from the activity for Marine Rescue NSW,” said Acting Commissioner participants in the major events such as the Ferrython, Tall Glenn Finniss. “Since our formal start on January 1st there Ships Race and 174th Australia Day Regatta. are now 32 Units from the previous three organisations fully The ‘washing machine’ conditions created during these operational and that number is continuing to rise. events, and especially the Ferrython, are a spectacular sight “It is clear that the NSW Boating Public supports a single but can be hazardous for small boats. It was pleasing to see volunteer marine rescue response in NSW. Anyone who has that skippers of the private boats handled their craft responsibly been listening to their marine radios since the start of the year and observed the safety requirements that were in place. will have heard the growing number of responsible skippers Five of the fleet were showing their new Marine Rescue logging on and off with a Marine Rescue Radio Base using colours. They were led by the 52ft Arun Class Encounter the Call Sign ‘Marine Rescue’. On that first New Year’s Day from Ulladulla, 44ft Waveney Stratheden from Botany Bay, long weekend some radio bases experienced a 400% increase 34ft Steber Rescue 1 from Port Macquarie, 28ft Steber Peter in traffic. E Weston from Broken Bay and B554 from Middle Harbour. “This prompted the decision to allow all NSW AVCGA They were supported by the 44ft Waveney Rawalpindi from Flotillas to also use the ‘Marine Rescue’ call sign while
6 - March 2010 BIA of NSW LOGBOOK negotiations continue with their National Board to help them corporate sponsorships and assisted local fundraising secure their own assets here in NSW.” activities, that Marine Rescue NSW will in future provide the “On this matter of assets,” A/Commissioner Finniss vessels that the local volunteers have previously worked so continued, “I state again, unequivocally, that these assets tirelessly to obtain. which include vessels, bank accounts and equipment that “Although Marine Rescue NSW has had a splendid start, has been raised locally through the hard work and fundraising there is still a way to go in bringing the other Units into the activities of the local volunteers themselves, will stay locally organization,” said A/Commissioner Finniss. at those Units. “We will soon receive a report from Emergency Management “Marine Rescue NSW will not move or touch those assets, NSW through the State Rescue Board who will independently or other future assets funded by local programs. review and determine the needs of NSW for Marine Rescue assets “Furthermore, it is our intention through a combination of along the NSW Coastline. This will provide a blueprint of where better coordinated application process to State and Federal Marine Rescue NSW Units, assets and radio bases should be Grants, an expected increase in Government funding, new located for the optimum safety of the NSW Boating Public.” Successful operational launch of Marine Rescue NSW Ports and Waterways Minister Paul McLeay has joined with voyage plans which can be given to rescuers in the event Emergency Services Minister Steve Whan to congratulate of an emergency. the board, management, staff and volunteers of Marine “This is an historic start for this first class marine rescue Rescue NSW following their successful operational launch service not only for the boating public but for the entire on New Year’s Day. community living on the coastal fringe of NSW,” Mr Whan “Finalising the administrative steps and getting the said. insurance in place to officially open the doors for business Marine Rescue NSW draws together rescuers from the has been achieved in quick time, laying the platform for safer three existing volunteer organisations – the Australian boating right along the NSW coastline,” Mr McLeay said. Volunteer Coast Guard Association (AVCGA); the Volunteer “I would like to offer my personal congratulations and Rescue Association, Marine Branch (VRA Marine Branch) appreciation to all those involved and wish Marine Rescue and the Royal Volunteer Coastal Patrol (RVCP). NSW much success in its operations. Commenting on the New Year operations, Ron Woosey, “This has been a key safety reform for the NSW Unit Commander at Marine Rescue Sydney said: “At times Government and we are proud Marine Rescue has reached we had four radio operators working non-stop at peak times this important stage.” compared with only two last year.” Mr Whan said within days of the official start of operations, At another major NSW port, Marine Rescue Port Stephens Marine Rescue NSW recorded a massive hike in radio also reported an extremely busy radio room for that weekend. contacts. Statistics from other units are still being compiled. From 6am on New Year’s Day until Monday (January Interim Marine Rescue Commissioner Glenn Finniss 4), Marine Rescue Sydney – the primary 24/7 radio base at said, “The State’s newest volunteer emergency service Terrey Hills – recorded 440 radio contacts compared with has ambitious and achievable plans to build a world class 89 in the same period in January 2009. marine distress radio network for the coastline of NSW and “Similarly, radio log-ons have increased by 59% from beyond.” 130 to 207. This important service allows skippers to For more information about Marine Rescue NSW see call the base to register their boat details, destination and www.marinerescuensw.com.au
BIA of NSW LOGBOOK March 2010 - 7 Excalibur builder convictions quashed by Marcel Vaarzon-Morel * was that no-one admitted to being responsible for cutting and ollowing on from my article titled Excalibur builder re-welding of the keel so the focus moved to Mr Cittadini and sentenced to gaol-term in the September 2009 issue of proving the charge of manslaughter by criminal negligence. Fthe BIA Logbook Mr Cittadini the managing director of The prosecutor’s main case was that Mr Cittadini was under Applied Engineering, who built the ill fated yacht has been duty to implement a system of construction that incorporated successful in his appeal in the Supreme Court of NSW to have proper supervision, quality control and that he had failed his convictions quashed. to implement such a system and that failure resulted in a Ultimately the question that needs to be answered for defective keel and ultimately the loss of life. the marine industry, in the aftermath of this case, is what While there were four grounds of appeal, against the above are its obligations within industry standards with respect to case the first of these grounds will only be considered as this construction and repair of vessels? provided sufficient grounds to dispose of the matter and it is Therefore, this article will explain the legal standards the the most relevant for the purposes of this article. prosecutor needed to meet to be successful and discuss the First Ground – The verdict of the majority standards, or lack of standards, that exist within the marine industry. of the jury was unreasonable The bottom line is that Mr Cittadini’s appeal was successful However, before dealing with above issues, from a as the prosecution had failed to satisfy the high evidential shipwright’s perspective, the cutting and re-welding appears standard required for the criminal degree of negligence as over simplified by the prosecutor as it’s not just a simple charged. matter of cutting and re-welding the two keel faces back together again. I believe the issue that has been missed is • This standard being a standard of negligence that is the technical ability to complete this process, so for example, seen to be ‘wicked’ in the sense of being ‘reckless and that the faces above and below the weld are perfectly in line. show a disregard for life and safety being ‘extremely While on appeal it was accepted that the overall process was blameworthy’. completed without Mr Cittadini’s knowledge, the technical The four elements required to find the charge are: expertise to complete this facade was significant. 1. Mr Cittadini had a duty of care to the deceased Therefore, one can’t help but question the lack of evidence persons, gained from the investigation to prove who was responsible for 2. Mr Cittadini was negligent in that his acts or omissions the cutting and re-welding. The problem for the investigators were in breach of his duty of care, 3. Mr Cittadini’s breach fell so far short that his standard of care would constitute gross or wicked negligence and be treated as criminal conduct, Vaarzon-Morel Solicitors 4. Mr Cittadini’s acts or omissions caused the death of commercial · contract · company · maritime· debt recovery & the deceased person (causation). bankruptcy · intellectual property· wine · criminal · litigation Testing the four elements within the First The principal of VM Solicitors is a shipwright of 27 years trade experience, a member of the Ground NSW SBA, BIA and MLAANZ. The first element VM Solicitors are committed to providing an Was not challenged as Mr Cittadini had entered into a efficient legal service that exudes the contract to build Excalibur and had a duty of care to the values of yesteryear. purchaser and all those that would sale upon the yacht. The second element Was successfully appealed as the prosecutor’s claims for the requirement of quality control systems and standards could not be sustained as the industry is unregulated and Mr Cittadini was not obligated to put in place those systems or procedures. Further, the level of supervision provided by Mr Cittadini was adequate in that he had not breached his duty “DAWN” circa of care much less to the criminal standard. 1937 restored Importantly for the industry, the appeal Judge alludes to 2007 by Vaarzon the fact that a more effective system to verify the quality of -Morel the work done on the yacht could have been implemented. A www.saphotography.com.au process described as internal test procedures ITP and quality Please visit our website: assurance QA could have been adopted. www.vaarzonmorelsolicitors.com.au The third element email: [email protected] The prosecution failed to meet the criminal standard of ph: (61 + 2) 4929 1174 fax: (61 + 2) 4929 1185 negligence as generally the standards of construction are mobile: 0439495988 a question of contract and there are no standard welding postal address: PO Box 702 Newcastle NSW 2300 procedures for testing welds and welders, these being left up office : Room 3, Level 1, Bank Chambers to industry. Ironically the industry lack of standard provided 17 Bolton Street, Newcastle the ‘get out of gaol card’.
8 - March 2010 BIA of NSW LOGBOOK The fourth element (Causation) Before Mr Cittadini could be convicted of manslaughter by criminal negligence the jury had to be satisfied beyond reasonable doubt that there was sufficient connection between the lack of systems put in place to cause the failure of the BIA STATIONERY keel and therefore the deaths of the sailors. On appeal it was found that as the person/s who cut the keel and re-welded AND SERVICES it had kept it from Mr Cittadini. Even if quality assurance systems were in place, this un-authorised act would have been undetected. Therefore, in these circumstances it was not open to the jury to find Mr Cittadini guilty. Conclusion The question asked in my previous article was, ‘why a Marine Craft Berthing, Storage and managing director is liable when acts causing the incident Mooring Agreement (cutting and re-welding of the keel and concealment of work) are not directly connected to him?’ The reality is that while Printed in duplicate for licensor, licensee. Mr Cittadini was successful the standard of duty of care to Essential for Marina Operators workers and customers still applies. It is not in the interest of $25.00 (inc. GST) for 25 agreements. the industry to not uphold a high industry standard even in an unregulated industry. For Mr Cittadini the prosecutor’s case failed primarily as it was based on circumstantial evidence however, the outcome could have been far more different had there been real evidence. Either way, the person or persons Marine Brokers Stationery responsible will have to live with the guilt of the death of the Contract for Sale of a new Boat sailors lost at sea on the 16 September 2002. ♦ $37.50 (incl GST) per pack of 25 Suggestions for protecting your business For the marine industry, the standards suggested in ♦ Marine Brokers Authority to Sell my previous article (as stated above) are still relevant and $22.50 (incl GST) per pack of 25 worthy of carrying out especially given the appeal judges comments about implementing better systems. Vessel Selling and Purchasing Agreement 1. Develop a system of quality control that will underpin ♦ the workings of all staff members, at all stages of manufacture $22.50 (incl GST) per pack of 25 or service. 2. Engage qualified and responsible people to carry ♦ Vessel Offer to Purchase out the work you have contracted or are obliged to do. $16.50 (incl GST) per pack of 25 3. Have all staff trained in these systems, with training being signed off. ♦ Vessel Details – Power 4. Brief all relevant staff as to the importance of constant $16.50 (incl GST) per pack of 25 supervision during manufacture or service process. 5. Require supervisors to document their daily ♦ Statutory Declaration Form encounters, in order to demonstrate the level of supervision $12.50 (incl GST) per pack of 25 etc. being conducted. 6. Consider carefully all new projects, particularly with regard to potential issues and liabilities that may arise, that may not be captured or addressed in your implemented system. MIMRA Stationery 7. Train relevant staff members in any additional skills MIMRA ‘STOP – Do not operate’ tag required for particular projects and document. ♦ $48.00 (incl GST) per pack of 100 8. Ensure that works or services contracted are captured in your quality assurance process. 9. Ensure that the tasks delegated to particular staff ♦ MIMRA ‘Customer item ID’ card members are documented so to prevent responsibility for $25.00 (incl GST) per pack of 100 error falling onto the manager unnecessarily. 10. Document all training and formal direction provided ♦ MIMRA ‘Next Service’ sticker to staff and contractors, and maintain supervisory and $10.50 (incl GST) per pack of 50 managerial records.
* Solicitor Marcel Vaarzon-Morel is the principal of Vaarzon- Morel Solicitors, a shipwright of over 20 years standing, and member of the Shipwrights & Boatbuilders Association of You can download a copy of Order Form from the NSW. Vaarzon-Morel Solicitors are a general practice firm Members Area of BIA website experienced in commercial and maritime law, located in Newcastle, NSW. www.vaarzonmorelsolicitors.com.au
BIA of NSW LOGBOOK March 2010 - 9 Member Services – Bigger and Better!
owards the close of play for 2009 the BIA began a review of the services and benefits available to members. As we BIA Membership Subscriptions Tassessed each of the services available we were pleased to see that the vast majority were well utilised and proved BIA Membership Subscriptions were due 1 January valuable to the businesses taking advantage of them. 2010. Having said that, the BIA resolved to find areas where Invoice/Statements have been issued to all BIA, SBA value could be added to BIA membership and as a result some and MIMRA members. services have been added and existing ones updated. If you have not already done so, we would appreciate Better Business Seminars (BBS) continue to be popular prompt payment. and with the assistance of IC Frith and Associates the BIA We remind members that interruptions to membership have been able to add additional seminars for 2010. On 1 may prevent access to BIA member services/benefits and January this year significant changes to the industrial relations event discounts. legislation were introduced effectively bringing all business under the federal umbrella. These changes will almost affect If you have any questions regarding your membership us all and are critical to the management of our businesses. renewal, please contact Aaron McKenna or Simon After consulting the industry the BIA have sourced a specialist Hazelbrook on (02) 9438 2077. advisor to bring the industry up to speed and this year’s Better Thank you for your continuing support and BIA Directors Business Seminars will be focused around this topic. Check and Staff look forward to your ongoing commitment to our the BIA training calendar on page 12 of this edition for the industry activities and promotions in 2010. BBS schedule. With several requests coming from members to arrange a corporate vehicle discount, the BIA has signed on to the VW BIA’s Training and Development portfolio has seen Corporate Discount program. The program offers members massive expansion with the recent appointment of Corrina up to 10% discount across the full range of VW vehicles. McMillan – Training and Development Co-ordinator. Corrina Members should talk with their VW dealer to get the lowdown has been working closely with the industry to identify their on the best price available. In most cases dealerships are also training needs. BIA now delivers several courses in OH&S offering heavily discounted dealer delivery charges. Management, First Aid, Marine Brokering and Sales, and Fire National Australia Bank (NAB) have made available three training. A more detailed outline and schedule of BIA training months free terminal rental to BIA members not currently using events is included with this edition of Logbook. NAB. The introductory offer is available to new merchants Mid-2009 saw the launch of the 50 Point Safety Check until the end of March. Favourable merchant rates for BIA (50PSC) program. Developed by the Marine Industry members are also available. Check the BIA website for further Mechanical Repairers Association (MIMRA), the program information. attracted 32 mechanical repair businesses throughout the ACCOR Hospitality Group has broadened the Away on Sydney metro area and delivered to boat owners an affordable Business Program making available a 10% discount on the method of ensuring the safety and compliance of their trailer best rate of the day across 1300 hotels worldwide. boats. The Association has renewed the travel Insurance policy for While the program is meeting the needs of consumers it is BIA members in 2010. All directors, executives and employees also assisting industry to drive sales. With the BIA promoting the of financial BIA members, and their accompanying partners program throughout the quieter months of the year, repairers and dependent children automatically receive travel insurance. saw increased traffic through their doors in winter; providing The policy cover is extensive and includes travel undertaken them with the chance to offer the boating industry’s version on business and includes associated leisure travel. Personal of the McDonalds ‘fries and coke’ upgrade. or non-associated leisure travel for directors and nominated The 50 Point inspection covers the entire BMT package and executives and their accompanying spouse and dependant marine technicians have an opportunity to not only service children is included on interstate or international travel. an engine but to do a visual check on the boat and trailer This year will see the return of the BIA Golf Day after as well. The 2010 50PSC promotional program will begin in nearly 20 years of hibernation. Mona Vale Golf Club has been April and mechanical repair operations wishing to participate selected as the course of choice and members are encouraged should contact the BIA. to invite their key clients and staff to a 2-ball Ambrose round To view the full range of BIA member services visit www. on 4 May. Included in this edition of Logbook is a nomination bia.org.au. form to get you in the game. Supported by IC Frith the day Aaron McKenna is sure to be enjoyable and hold a few surprises. Member Support and Development Life’s Better and Easier
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10 - March 2010 BIA of NSW LOGBOOK Marine Card hits the mark with #1000
IA NSW celebrated a milestone in December, with attendance for Marine Card reaching an outstanding B1000. Marine Card godfather and BIA/MIAA Director Darren Vaux, and BIA General Manager Roy Privett were joined by BIA Education and Training Coordinator Corrina McMillan in presenting attendee number 1000, Doug Ryan from Sydney City Marine, with his certificate. Stuart Dodds, Marketing and Facility Manager for Sydney City Marine also joined the celebration, and was thanked for his support of the Marine Card program. Darren Vaux, a former chairman of MANSW when the Corrina McMillan, Roy Privett, Doug Ryan, Darren Vaux and Stuart marine card program was initiated said, “The Marine Card Dodds. was an important industry lead initiative to raise awareness and education of employees, employers and contractors of The BIA Contractors Package and Marine Card OH&S their respective OH&S obligations. General Induction Course provides generic guidelines and “Through the co-operation of marina operators in NSW, checklists to cover obligations under the OH&S Act, and The Marine Card has become the industry standard for basic demonstrates to marina owners and other business owners OH&S induction for marine workers and it is very gratifying that the card holder is aware of the requirements. to see the 1000th student complete the course." The program has been successful in delivering its message Since its inception in 2008, the program has been providing across NSW, and will continue to do so throughout 2010. All a means for the boating industry to manage the requirement dates and locations are available by following the ‘training’ for people entering commercial premises to have a basic link on www.bia.org.au. awareness of OH&S.
MARINE CARD OH&S GENERAL INDUCTION COURSE
Managing Risk andnd Safety Issued to those who complete the course, the BIAMarineCARD_ART Marine Card demonstrates to marinas and other Marine Card business owners that the holder is aware of for Employees, Issued By Boating Industry Association of New South Wales Ltd generic OH&S requirements, as required under the Contractors and OH&S Act. Card No: sub-contractors Name: Signature: Expiry Date: COURSE SCHEDULE UPDATED REGULARLY, VISIT Company: www.bia.org.au FOR COURSE DATES AND VENUES The NSW Occupational Healthalth & Safety Act 20020000 and Environmental Considerations contain CRITICAL RESPONSIBILITIES FOR EMPLOYERS, EMPLOYEES AND INDEPENDENT CONTRACTORS. Log onto www.bia.org.au for more information
The BIA Contractors Package and Marine Card OH&S OR CONTACT General Induction Course will assist you in meeting your the Boating Industry Association of NSW Ltd legal obligation and guide you in maintaining a paper Postal: PO Box 1204 Crows Nest NSW 1585 trail of the correct records. Street: 53 Hume Street Crows Nest NSW 2065 Providing a set of generic guidelines and checklists for Telephone: (02) 9438 2077 meeting your obligations under the OH&S Act, this Email: [email protected] package of tools will evolve to meet future requirements and is suitable for all types of marine business. Boating Industry Association
Marine OH&S Logbook half pag.indd 1 15/2/10 3:49:00 PM BIA of NSW LOGBOOK March 2010 - 11 Boost your skills in 2010 Education, training and development will take a huge leap forward in 2010 with the introduction of new programs and courses to increase workforce skills and knowledge. Sales Fundamentals hether its boats, accessories, safety equipment, fishing gear – or anything you sell for that matter W– this course has been designed for you. This 1-day course offers training on the sales process, how to close your sale, communication techniques and tips, an introduction to legislation applying to boat and retail sales, and finding solutions. The day wraps up with a workshop to help you put all your skills into practice. The pilot will be held in Coffs Harbour in May.
BIA Education, Training & Development – Your next 4 months Training Calendar It’s a busy time for training over the next 4 months; make a note in your calendar and book now via www.bia.org.au, by calling Corrina on 8197 4758, or by emailing [email protected]
MARCH 10 8am – 12noon Marine Card Crows Nest Centre, Crows Nest 16 7.30am – 9.30am Better Business Seminar RMYC Broken Bay, Pittwater 17 7pm – 10pm 50 Point Safety Check Dooleys at Silverwater 23 4.30pm – 7pm 50 Point Safety Check Quality Sails Resort, Port Macquarie 23 6pm – 8pm Better Business Seminar Quality Sails Resort, Port Macquarie 24 6pm – 8pm Better Business Seminar Boulevarde on Beaumont, Newcastle 25 8am – 12noon Marine Card RMYC Broken Bay, Pittwater 25 6pm – 9pm 50 Point Safety Check Nowra – venue tbc APRIL 14 1pm – 5pm Marine Card RMYC Port Hacking, Woolooware 14 7pm – 10pm 50 Point Safety Check BIA Office, Crows Nest 21 6pm – 9pm 50 Point Safety Check Mooney Mooney Club, Mooney Mooney 28 7.30am – 9.30am Better Business Seminar St George Motor Boat Club, Sans Souci MAY 4 9am – 5pm First Aid RMYC Toronto, Toronto 5 8am – 12noon Marine Card RMYC Toronto, Toronto 6 8am – 12noon Marine Card CYCA, Darling Point 6 9am – 5pm Sales Fundamentals Coffs Harbour – venue tbc 13 8am – 12noon Marine Card Mooney Mooney Club, Mooney Mooney 26 1pm – 5pm Marine Card Marine Rescue NSW, Gosford JUNE 2 1pm – 5pm Marine Card Penrith – venue tbc 3 8am – 12noon Marine Card Sydney City Marine, Rozelle 8 7.30am – 9.30am Better Business Seminar Dooleys at Silverwater 10 9am – 5pm Electrical Test & Tag RMYC Broken Bay, Pittwater 22 8am – 12noon Marine Card RMYC Broken Bay, Pittwater 23 9am – 5pm First Aid RMYC Port Hacking, Woolooware
12 - March 2010 BIA of NSW LOGBOOK Electric Test and Tag will help you to build your understanding in the subject and Safety test your own electrical equipment and manage provide you with the tools to: compliance with this new course, due to be tested out first in • Realise and understand your obligations under the law Newport in June. It will encompass working safely, using a • Put into place effective plans, methods and practices portable apparatus tester, identifying faults, applying tagging, • Document and demonstrate process and procedure arranging for repair of faulty equipment and completing for EH&S. relevant testing documentation. This 3-day course will initially be held in two locations in Managing Environment, Health & 2010, Port Macquarie and Sydney, with venues TBC. You will find further information in the article below. Safety (MEH&S) Marine Card and First Aid courses are running, as usual, An environmental module is being developed to add to the throughout the year at various locations – keep up to date with existing Managing Occupational Health & Safety 2-day course. where and when of all training courses by logging onto www. Health, safety and environmental policies and procedures in the bia.org.au and following the training link, or by contacting workplace are closely linked, and the addition of this module Corrina on (02) 8179 4758 or [email protected] Putting the “E” in Managing EH&S
nvironmental ‘Best Practice’ management and outcomes need to be achieved, but also requires business to compliance is to be bolted onto BIA’s Managing be able to demonstrate how it is going about achieving that EOH&S training program, with two courses scheduled outcome. So, doing things (actions, strategies, practices, for 2010. policies, workshop rules, training activities, etc) is one part of Fully replacing the old 2-day format, the resulting 3-day compliance management, being able to prove it is another. course – Managing Environment, Health and Safety (EH&S) Compliance Management is a language common to both has been developed to help the boating industry’s managers, disciplines covered in this course, Workplace Health and supervisors, and contractors to understand and navigate the Safety, and Environment. Managing EH&S takes advantage raft of responsibility and compliance management that is so of this common core information, and explores in detail the much a part of today’s business environment. structure and thrust of legislative requirements that impact OH&S and Environment are big topics, but when it on your business, whilst providing common sense tools and comes to the wellbeing of our businesses and their day-to- skills for good management. day operations, we need to be able to answer the following Developed specifically for the Boating Industry, BIA’s new three questions: Managing EH&S course brings perspective to the boating 1. WHAT am I required to do under the law? industry’s unique situation: a challenging workplace safety 2. HOW do I do that? environment, in the sensitive natural environment that is our 3. How do I PROVE that I am doing that? workplace. Those who take day-to-day responsibility for OH&S and environmental considerations in your business will benefit • WHAT: Businesses and individuals may have a range of from this focused, concise, and plain-language course. requirements under the laws covering OH&S and the environment. These requirements are generally set out We welcome expressions of interest for courses in Sydney in the OH&S Act, and the Protection of the Environment and the Mid North Coast, ahead of registrations opening in Operations (POEO) Act respectively. These give an April 2010. Contact Corrina McMillan at BIA on 02 9438 2077 outline of what you should be trying to achieve, and or [email protected], and watch for further communication importantly, what you must not allow to happen. regarding Managing EH&S. • HOW: How do you meet these requirements? Both the OH&S Act and the POEO Act are quite modern Don’t go overboard with alcohol. pieces of legislation of a ‘non-prescriptive’ character. The blood alcohol limit on the This means that they do not tell you exactly what you water is the same as on the should and shouldn’t do, but instead they describe the roads – 0.05%. Be careful ‘outcomes’ - both positive and negative - that you must as the wind, waves and the try to achieve or protect against. sun multiply the effects of GO EASY ON • How do I PROVE it: With non-prescriptive legislation, it’s alcohol and if there is an very important that you are able to demonstrate or accident, your chances of THE DRINK prove what you are ‘doing’ to ensure that you meet disorientation and drowning your obligations under the law. are increased. This goes for The correct answers to questions 2 and 3 above would everyone – the skipper, the collectively form ‘Best Practice’, a term that we hear often passengers and the crew. but may not fully understand. Be aware, random breath testing now Best Practice is an ever-changing beast, but simply put, applies to the skipper of a boat in NSW. it is recognising and understanding of all the relevant hoops, and jumping through them all in the most comprehensive ENJOY SAFE BOATING and appropriate way. Proper ‘Compliance Management’, thankfully the last term www.bia.org.au Ph: 02 9438 2077 For employment in the marine industry log onto www.bia.org.au worthy of inverted commas, requires the answer to question and click on ‘Employment ... Jobs Vacant/Jobs Wanted’
3 above. The non-prescriptive legislation sets out what For boating weather log onto www.bom.gov.au/marine Boating Industry Association
#8 GO EASY ON DRINK.inddBIA 1of NSW LOGBOOK March 201021/12/09 - 10:09:4013 AM Member Profile
Sea Tow – No two days are the same ucked into a corner at Sydney’s Gladesville Bridge How long has the business been running? Marina is the office of Sea Tow. Run by Matt and Cluny Sea Tow started in New York in 1983. We opened the doors TCummings, Sea Tow has been a BIA member since in Sydney in February 2003 2003 and are a regular fixture at NSW boat shows. What prompted you to start the business? Born in Geelong, Matt Cummings has worked on or Matt and I were working overseas in the superyacht around boats since the 1980s. Matt has delivered boats from industry. We lived on a private 100 foot charter boat for Sydney to Oman, taken part in two Sydney to Hobart races about 18 months working as engineer and chef respectively. and worked as engineer and skipper on Barrier Reef yachts, We knew we wanted to come home and start a business on ferries and charter yachts in the USA. the water of some kind because that is Matt's background Cluny Cummings was born in London and has been working since he was a kid. in the marine industry since the late 1990s. Cluny worked on We saw the various marine assistance businesses in the charter vessels in the USA and managed a holiday resort on US and investigated their companies at the Fort Lauderdale Great Keppel Island after spending 10 years in Melbourne as and Miami boat shows. We felt that Sea Tow had the business Manager of a prominent actor’s agency. plan that most appealed and they were and still are a great Cluny and Matt met on Great Keppel Island in 1998. Matt bunch to work with. was working on the ferry to/from the mainland and Cluny was Sea Tow International was founded back in 1983 by Joe and working on the island. They were married in Cluny’s mum's Georgia Frohnhoefer and despite current corporate dimensions garden in the Blue Mountains in September 2000. it still has the approachability of a family business. They have They returned from America in 2002 to set up Sea Tow always been extremely supportive and generous with their in Australia. extensive knowledge of the business and industry. They live in Drummoyne about 500 yards from the You and Matt work together, is it difficult to switch off Gladesville Bridge Marina. They enjoy the area but essentially at home? chose the location to be minutes from their boat if required. We are lucky that we enjoy working together and have a Cluny gives us some insights into Sea Tow. complementary set of talents. Matt can drive, fix or save most Can you explain what Sea Tow is? boats plus he's great with people and loves the interaction on Sea Tow is unique in Australia. It is effectively a road the water. I'm good with detail, finances, admin and making service at sea, offering boat owners a membership that sure the right information gets to people on time. I prefer to entitles them to call 24 hours a day and receive professional be behind the scenes and Matt can drive the sales. assistance on the water. At home we can switch off if necessary, we both have our We have fully equipped boats and experienced, qualified own interests outside of work; Matt drives Go Karts, I take art skippers standing by to answer any call. It may just be an classes. We'll talk about work when we want to or have to but enquiry about tides or where to get fuel locally. occasionally if one of us brings up a work issue and receives Maybe it's a breakdown in which case we can supply a 'can we do that tomorrow please' look, we respect that. enough fuel to get the boat to land, jumpstart a battery or Did you both always want to work in the Marine Industry disentangle a prop. If you are a member there is no charge - what attracted you to this particular industry? for the service. Matt has always been a sailor and has delivered yachts We also offer the same service to non-members at an all over the world. I don't think he's ever considered anything hourly rate but Sea Tow members will always receive a priority other than a life on the water and his vast experiences in a response. Salvage of sunken vessels is another service of Sea number of different boats and situations is now a valuable Tow but this is not part of the member free benefits. asset to the business.
14 - March 2010 BIA of NSW LOGBOOK I am the daughter of actors and grew up in London so marine work was not a natural progression but after years as The BIA provides the platform for the industry to stand as a theatrical agent and after meeting Matt it was an exciting a whole rather than a random bunch of businesses trying to career path for me. fend for themselves. It's there for us and because of us and we need to use it effectively to really benefit. No two days are the same and the marine industry characters we have met and the friendships forged over the years are a really important part of what make this life so good. What constitutes the bulk of your work? The two main problems that we are called out for are Manage your battery failure and lack of fuel. A lack of basic maintenance on the part of the boat owner is workplace issues often the cause. This is not always their fault as often they can't use the boat for months at a time or weather conditions can create problems overnight especially for boats on moorings. with confi dence Other than that we do a lot of commercial towing and salvage for the other marine businesses on the harbour. What area does Sea Tow cover? Any plans to expand? Sea Tow is a franchise. Matt and I are the master franchisors Workplace Advice Line for Australia as well as being the number one franchisee based in Sydney. Currently we have franchises in Botany, Broken As a member of the Boating Industry Bay, Gold Coast and the Sunshine Coast. We would like to Association you have access to the ABL State cover the whole of the East Coast in the next five years and Chamber Workplace Advice Line. The Advice nationally within 10. We are always looking for potential Line provides comprehensive advice on the franchisees. day to day management of industrial relations What is the best thing about having your own business and employment relations issues including: … and the worst? • Wage rates The best thing is having a real say in your future through your own efforts. The worst is that you can never ever really • State, Interstate and Federal awards provision get away; the responsibility is relentless. • Superannuation payments Any words of wisdom for those thinking of starting • Redundancy and termination their own business? • Workplace policies Do your research carefully. Go over a business plan with • Workers compensation a trusted financial advisor and try and deal with the worst possible scenarios in your head before you start. It's easy to • WorkChoices put a bunch of figures on a page and double them in each The advisors can help solve your column and get excited about how rich you are going to be workplace issues with confi dence. but the reality is very different and you need to be prepared to work harder than you ever have and develop nerves of steel in the tough times. It's not a step to take lightly but the Call the Advice Line today rewards can be there with planning, attention to detail, hard 13 29 59 work and luck. Monday – Friday You've been a BIA Member since 2003, what do you see 8:30am to 5:30pm as the main benefits of membership? It's important to be a part of the big picture, to really understand what everyone else is going through, what they want
and don't want. I think you need to know that to understand ABL 758 where you are going to fit in and be of use.
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MTA 0553_210x297.indd 1 17/7/09 2:59:01 PM NSW State Government provides record support for boating facilities orts and Waterways Minister Paul McLeay has announced the Government has approved more than $5 million Pin NSW Maritime grants to provide new and improved boating facilities across NSW. The record $5.26 million in funding under the Government’s Better Boating Program will support 56 projects in regional NSW and nine boat ramp developments in Sydney Harbour. “This State is blessed with the best waterways in Australia, from Sydney Harbour and Pittwater, to the Tweed and Murray Rivers,” Mr McLeay said. “Our abundance of rivers, lakes, dams, harbours and Cutting the ribbon to officially open the Taplin Park boat ramp estuaries provide many wonderful opportunities for people to in Drummoyne on 11 December 2009 (from left): City of Canada Bay Mayor Angelo Tsirekas; Angela D'Amore MP, Member for experience the fun of boating. It is estimated 1.5 million people Drummoyne and Minister for Ports and Waterways Paul McLeay. go boating each year in NSW and this underpins a boating industry worth more than $2 billion annually to this State. car trailer parking, making Taplin Park a truly first class facility “This funding represents an increase of almost 50 per for Sydney Harbour. The grant also includes $115,000 for the cent over the previous year and recognizes the important role completed pontoon and extension of the concrete boat ramp, boating has to play in our communities and the economy.” which will allow safer launching and retrieval of a variety of Mr McLeay announced the Better Boating funding for pleasure craft”. 2009-10 while officially opening an upgraded boat ramp and Mr McLeay said NSW Maritime has provided more than new pontoon at Taplin Park, Drummoyne. $25 million in grants supporting more than 470 projects since NSW Maritime provided an initial $227,000 in 2007-08 1998, from dinghy storage racks and boat ramps to jetties towards the project and Mr McLeay joined Drummoyne MP and vessel sewage pump out facilities. Angela D’Amore in announcing an additional grant of more “These grants are about planning for the future and making than $768,000 to support further improvements to Taplin sure the community has safe access to facilities which help Park this financial year. them get out and about on our waterways.” “This additional grant includes $653,493 to fund further “NSW Maritime Better Boating grants have received a works for approximately 20 car and trailer parking spaces, funding boost this financial year and $5 million will be available lighting, drainage and extensive landscaping at the site,” Ms each year over the next 5 years,” Mr McLeay said. D’Amore said. The $5.26 million grants total for 2009-10 includes $2.36 “These works will almost double the capacity of the existing million for the full funding of nine Sydney Harbour boat ramp projects and $2.9 million which will support 56 projects across NSW. Each year submissions for Better Boating grants are EMPLOYMENT assessed by a selection panel that includes NSW Maritime and independent representatives from the Boating Industry JOBS VACANT / JOBS Association, the Local Government Association and the WANTED Recreational Fishing Association. The BIA web site now has an active and dedicated At night, it is a jobs vacant and job wanted area. completely different Listing jobs vacant or wanted is simple and can be world on the water. done on-line. See the BIA web page at www.bia.org.au BE BRIGHT, Slow down and keep For quick access to the employment area see the a good lookout. short cut on the opening page or to go directly to the THINK SAFETY Make sure you page enter the following site have the correct http://www.bia.org.au/employment.html AT NIGHT navigational lights This is a free service. visible between sunset and sunrise Employment listings are loaded onto the web site and at times of reduced normally within 24 hours. visibility. For assistance with this service, contact either Justine Merrony at [email protected] or Linda ENJOY SAFE BOATING English at [email protected]. www.bia.org.au Ph: 02 9438 2077 Justine and Linda can also be contacted by phone For employment in the marine industry visit www.bia.org.au and click on ‘Employment ... Jobs Vacant/Jobs Wanted’ on 02 9438 2077 For boating weather, log onto www.bom.gov.au/marine Boating Industry Association
18 - March 2010 BIA of NSW LOGBOOK 2009/10 Maritime Grants
Maritime Applicant Project Name Total Est. Cost Grant North Coast Pontoon Replacement & Boat Harbour Concept Planning - Coffs Harbour Coffs Harbour City Council $464,572 $52,500 Boat Ramp Lismore City Council New Boat Ramp & Wharf Replacement - Dungurruba, Richmond River $80,000 $40,000 Greater Taree City Council Pontoon & Gangway at Coopernook Foreshore Reserve, Manning River $153,500 $77,000 Boating Infrastructure at Harwood, MacLean, Lawrence, Brushgrove, Clarence Valley Council $1,200,000 $120,000 Ulmarra & Grafton Ballina Shire Council New Pontoon at Wardell Wharf - Bridge Drive, Wardell (Richmond River) $58,560 $28,530 Tweed Shire Council Boat Ramp Upgrade - Fingal Head & Condong, Tweed $51,500 $26,750 Greater Taree City Council Strategic plan to identify & prioritise future recreational boating infrastructure. $100,000 $30,000 Clarence Valley Council Construction of New Boat Ramp & Carpark at Woombah, Clarence River $345,000 $172,500 NSW Department of Lands Public Wharf, Toilets & Vehicular Access Track - Lower Farquhar Inlet $107,500 $25,000 Clarence Valley Council Clarence River Wharves Development Plan $80,000 $20,000 Kempsey Shire Council Marine Infrastructure Assessment - Macleay River Estuary $205,000 $30,000 Hunter / Inland Lake Macquarie City Council Blacksmiths Boat Harbour Pontoon - Lake Macquarie Entrance $170,000 $85,000 Port Stephens Council Karuah Regional Boat Ramp Upgrade $800,000 $194,000 Port Stephens Council Shoal Bay Boat Ramp Redevelopment $43,700 $22,500 Great Lakes Council Tea Gardens Public Wharf - New Pontoon $167,039 $83,520 Upper Hunter Shire Council Lake Glenbawn Boat Ramp - Carpark and Access Upgrade $136,990 $68,495 Inverell Shire Council Extension of Boat Ramp at Pindari Dam $54,541 $27,270 Narrabri Shire Council Narrabri Lake Jetty Installation $30,000 $15,000 Dubbo Shire Council Macquarie River Pontoon Installation $80,000 $35,000 Wangi Wangi District Workers Repairs to Wangi Wangi District Workers Club & Public Jetty $80,000 $40,000 Club Australian Volunteer CG Pontoon installation at Lemon Tree Passage, Port Stephens $19,226 $9,226 Port Stephens Council Little Beach Boat Ramp Wave Attenuator and Sand Diverter $118,000 $59,000 Port Stephens Council Soldiers Point Boat Ramp Pontoons $145,000 $72,500 Lake Macquarie City Council Dobell Park Boat Ramp Upgrade, Wangi Wangi $200,000 $100,000 Wyong Shire Council Picnic Point Boat Ramp, The Entrance $100,000 $50,000 Hawkesbury / Broken Bay Cameron Brae P/L Berowra Waters Marina Sewage Pump Out Facility $125,231 $36,940 D'Albora Marinas Akuna Bay Marina Pump Out Upgrade - Hawkesbury River $36,680 $18,340 Pittwater Council Dinghy Storage at Sandy Beach Reserve - Pittwater $10,000 $5,000 Gosford City Council Koolewong Dinghy Storage, Brisbane Water $22,500 $10,227 Gosford City Council Point Frederick Dinghy Storage, Brisbane Water $29,760 $13,527 Pittwater Council Careel Bay Foreshore - Master Plan & Boat Tie Up (Stage 1) $20,000 $10,000 Hornsby Shire Council Wisemans Ferry Public Wharf Embankment Repair $30,000 $15,000 Hawkesbury City Council Windsor Public Wharf Replacement $695,000 $200,000 Pontoon and Gangway Installation with Disabled Access at Tennis Wharf, Pittwater Council $169,500 $84,750 Scotland Island Pittwater Council Boat Ramp Study - Woorak Reserve, Ptttwater $20,000 $10,000 Pittwater Council Car/trailer Park Upgrade - Woorak Reserve, Pittwater $565,000 $177,500 Pittwater Council Kayak Storage - Paradise Beach, Pittwater $10,000 $5,000 Gosford City Council Woy Woy Town Centre Wharf - User Study & Design $60,000 $20,000 Sutherland / Port Hacking Sutherland Shire Council Pontoon & Gangway at Yowie Bay Boat Ramp $391,500 $128,750 Rockdale City Council Kyeemagh Boat Ramp Reserve Refurbishment (Stage 3), Cooks River $251,000 $55,000 Sutherland Shire Council Water Street Boat Ramp Upgrade, Burraneer Bay $30,000 $15,000 Shoalhaven City Council Ulladulla Harbour Pontoon $400,000 $100,000 Shellharbour City Council Ski Way Park Jetty, Oak Flats - Lake Illawarra $58,000 $29,000 Eurobodalla Shire Council Mosquito Bay Ramp Upgrade - Lilli Pilli $90,000 $30,000 Lake Illawarra Authority Deakin Reserve Jetty Pontoon - Burroo Bay, Oak Flats (Lake Illawarra) $60,000 $30,000 Bega Valley Shire Council Merimbula Public Jetty Upgrade $803,000 $100,000 Murray / Inland Carrathool Shire Council New Boat Ramp - Carrathool Bridge, Murrumbidgee River $61,000 $30,500 Narrandera Shire Council Lake Talbot Boat Ramp Reconstruction, Narrandera $30,000 $15,000 Griffith City Council Lake Wyangan Boat Ramp Extension $11,936 $5,968 Tocumwal Foreshore Authority Boat Ramp Erosion Control, Tocumwal $34,875 $17,438 Fort Courage Pontoons & Boat Ramp Upgrade - Murray River, Went- Wentworth Angling Club $118,000 $59,000 worth Deniliquin Shire Council Upgrade of Lawson Syphon Reserve Boat Ramp, Deniliquin $34,709 $17,354 Deniliquin Shire Council Upgrade of Twin Rivers Boat Ramp, Riverina Highway, Deniliquin $19,842 $9,921 Boat ramp installation, carpark and access upgrade, riverbank erosion Corowa Shire Council $270,000 $115,000 control at Ball Park Reserve, Corowa Lagoon on the Murray River Deniliquin Shire Council McLean Beach Boat Ramp & Facilities Upgrade - Edwards River, Deniliquin $59,200 $29,600 Corowa Shire Council Mulwala Boat Ramp Upgrade $50,000 $25,000 Sydney Harbour Boat Ramps National Parks & Wildlife Serv- Davidson Park, Killarney Heights - Boat Ramp Facilities Improvement $409,397 $409,397 ice (DECCW) City of Canada Bay Council Bayview Park, Concord - Upgrade of Boat Ramp Facility and New Pontoon $279,000 $279,000 City of Canada Bay Council Taplin Park, Drummoyne - Boat Ramp Parking Upgrade and Pontoon $768,493 $768,493 Hunters Hill Council Margaret Street, Woolwich - Boat Ramp Extension $384,000 $384,000 Lane Cove Council Burns Bay, Riverview - Boat Ramp Improvements $155,000 $155,000 Parramatta City Council Wharf Road, Ermington - Boat Facilities Improvement $238,600 $238,600 NSW Maritime/Woollahra Lyne Park Boating Access Options Study $25,200 $25,200 Council Woollahra Council Lyne Park, Rose Bay - Boat Ramp Improvements $680,000 $50,000 North Sydney Council Tunks Park, Northbridge - Construction of Floating Pontoon $54,420 $54,420
BIA of NSW LOGBOOK March 2010 - 19 NSW Maritime Answers Community Criticism on Berrys Bay
Following on from our story in December Logbook on the redevelopment of Berrys Bay, NSW Maritime CEO, Steve Dunn, responded to community criticism in a letter published in the Mosman Daily (11 February 2010). This letter is published in full below.
Letter to Mosman Daily (published 11 February 2010) 4 February 2010 The proposal is largely consistent with a Master Plan prepared by Council 11 years ago, which is now somewhat Dear Editor dated. Concepts such as the dry stack storage were not would like to clarify some matters raised regarding the envisaged when the Master Plan was devised, and that proposal from Meridien Marinas (Community cast adrift and other newer features incorporated as part of a modern Ion Berrys Bay, 4 February 2010). maritime precinct will quite rightly need to be assessed as The proposal for Berrys Bay presents a once-in-a- part of the development approvals process. generation opportunity to provide boating infrastructure for Infrastructure for the Sydney Harbour boating community Sydney Harbour's boaters. It is an exciting development for needs to address the requirements of a broad group of the maritime community. The developer proposes a vessel users and it is pleasing to see the proposal has received maintenance facility of around 1150 square metres, as well encouraging support from other local residents, the North as a facility for the dry stack storage of boats, workshops Sydney Chamber of Commerce, and Sydney’s maritime and for maritime industries (such as vessel refits, marine boating industry groups. plumbing, electrical, lighting and marine fitting specialists), Once, the development agreement is finalised, Meridien accommodation for marine supply and design specialists, have advised NSW Maritime they intend to hold discussions a chandlery, and a marina. with both Council and the local community prior to submitting The proposal addresses local community needs including a Development Application. on-site parking (leaving parking along Balls Head Road and The community will then have a further opportunity Balls Head Drive for residents), a launching and storage to comment on the proposal when it is placed on public facility for canoes, kayaks and other non-motorised craft, display. Far from being cast adrift, the community is very a cafe and meeting place for boating clubs, extensive much in the boat. landscaping, retention of heritage structures and, for the first time ever, public foreshore access that will provide a Steve Dunn, link from the Waverton Peninsula Reserve to Balls Head Chief Executive, Reserve. NSW Maritime.
Don’t go overboard with alcohol. NEW MEMBERS The blood alcohol limit on the The BIA welcomes the following new members: water is the same as on the roads – 0.05%. Be careful OC Yachts Pty Ltd as the wind, waves and the Total Boating Pty Ltd sun multiply the effects of GO EASY ON Blueray Marine Pty Ltd alcohol and if there is an Hurley Marine accident, your chances of THE DRINK Bowline Marine Pty Ltd disorientation and drowning Blakehurst Marina Pty Ltd are increased. This goes for everyone – the skipper, the Catmore Consulting Pty Ltd passengers and the crew. Boating Vacation Club Pty Ltd X-Yachts Australia Pty Ltd Be aware, random breath testing now Good Times Marine Pty Ltd applies to the skipper of a boat in NSW. Delta Marine Pty Ltd ENJOY SAFE BOATING Joe Goddard Marine Pty Ltd www.bia.org.au Ph: 02 9438 2077 For employment in the marine industry log onto www.bia.org.au and click on ‘Employment ... Jobs Vacant/Jobs Wanted’
20For - boating March weather 2010log onto www.bom.gov.au/marine BIA of NSW LOGBOOKBoating Industry Association
#8 GO EASY ON DRINK.indd 1 21/12/09 10:09:40 AM at all times in ocean waters and when more than 100 metres Preliminary review from shore in sheltered waters; • when in a vessel less than 4.8m on alpine lakes; and of lifejacket reform • at times of ‘Skipper Judgement and Direction’ – this approach would give a skipper the right to require passengers submissions to wear a lifejacket if, for example, a change in the weather SW Maritime received a record 3615 responses to heightened the risk of a routine boating trip, where it is not the call for public comment on proposed changes to already covered by the other regulations. Nlifejacket rules. Regulations already require that every boat carry enough Early analyses of the submissions indicates support is lifejackets for everyone on board including appropriately highest for tighter lifejacket regulations at times of heightened fitting jackets for children, and that lifejackets be worn when risk, when being towed and for children under 10 years. crossing coastal bars, on jetskis, and on kayaks when more Under the proposed reforms, the minimum requirement than 300 metres offshore. would be for a lifejacket to be worn: Over the past 10 years, 174 people died in boating incidents, • by children less than 10 years old in a vessel less than with just over half resulting from a person falling overboard 4.8 metres in length; or a vessel capsizing. • by children less than 10 years old when underway in Drowning has been the primary cause of death and only 7% the open area of a boat less than 8 metres; of victims were known to have been wearing a lifejacket. • when water-skiing or wakeboarding; NSW Maritime is currently analysing the submissions • when in a vessel less than 4.8 metres in heightened and will provide a report to Recreational Vessels Advisory risk situations such as at night, when alone, and on ocean Group and the Maritime Ministerial Advisory Council. Final waters; recommendations for legislative change will then be submitted to the Minister for Ports and Waterways for consideration, with • when operating an off-the-beach sail craft in ocean a view to becoming effective later this year. waters; Find out more about the proposals in the discussion paper • on small recreational craft such as kayaks and canoes, at: http://www.maritime.nsw.gov.au/hys/lifejackets.html
New online navigation guide SW Maritime has launched the Vessel Navigation Interactive Guide, a new online resource to assist Nboaters expand and reinforce their knowledge about navigation and boating rules. Adapted from the online education modules developed by Britain’s Royal National Lifeboat Institution and reproduced on NSW Maritime’s website with the RNLI’s permission, the new Guide includes information on navigation buoyage, signs and lights, chart symbols and the right of way rules governing all vessels. This agreement with RNLI is part of NSW Maritime’s drive to build upon existing and develop new partnerships in safety that will help underpin a culture of safe boating in this State. In each section there are examples to help viewers gain a clear understanding of the issues surrounding marine navigation. Within the buoyage sections, viewers can alter the scene from day to night to obtain a clear view of the shapes, colours and lights identifying each type of marks as the light changes. The guide also includes interactive quizzes which allow boaters to test their own knowledge of the give-way rules by responding to a series of scenarios, which are linked to full explanations of the boating rules provided by the NSW Maritime Boating Handbook. To view the Vessel Navigation Interactive guide, visit http://www.maritime.nsw.gov.au/vessel_navigation_tool/ nav_home.html
BIA of NSW LOGBOOK March 2010 - 21 Coral Sea Conservation Zone – BCFA Comments by Dean Logan*
s many readers would be aware, the Rudd Government will shortly implement some of the most comprehensive Amarine-based environmental policies seen in Australia since the establishment of the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority (GBRMPA). These policies will affect the way we use and enjoy the marine environment. The recent decision by Federal Environment Minister, Peter Garrett to declare the entire Coral Sea a Conservation Zone has sent shock waves through the marine sector after being implemented with no prior consultation – and without, implemented, the policy will have a major impact on the way we maintain, any credible scientific support. Australians use and interact with their marine environment Moreover, the largest wholesale reform of Commonwealth in Commonwealth waters (between three and 200 nautical waters in recent times, Minister Garrett’s Marine Bioregional miles offshore). Planning Process, appears to be in serious disarray. There is wide-spread agreement among boating and Add to this the recently announced protection of the short fishing bodies that the Marine Bioregional Planning Process and long fin mako and porbeagle sharks, which, we believe, is structurally flawed. was handled poorly, and it can be seen why Australian boaties To give some idea of the background to the process, and the boating industry have every reason to be worried. the Government made the decision not to go ahead with an assessment of displaced activity – choosing, instead, to rely on its own data to determine how local businesses and coastal The Rudd Government appears to have communities will be affected by the policy implementation. chosen to listen only to militant environmentalists, From the BFCA’s point of view, this is unacceptable and instead of the people who are likely to be explicitly contradicts the Minister’s recent Guest Editorial, in most affected by proposed new legislation which he claimed the policy will: “achieve good conservation outcomes, while minimizing socio-economic impacts … with – Australia’s recreational boaties and anglers. the assistance and involvement of all stakeholders”. As this editorial goes to print, the Government is wading through a raft of BFCA recommendations that address a myriad As a powerful organisation made up of peak bodies of fundamental concerns. We are hopeful of a response soon, across the entire sector, the Boating and Fishing Council of if we haven’t already received one by the time this article is Australia (BFCA) recognizes the need to implement sound published. marine-based environmental policies. In summary, the Commonwealth marine policy arena, as it In fact, we have sat down with the Government on numerous relates to the recreational boating and fishing sector, is at an occasions over the past six months to do exactly that and historical crossroads. The next six months will be pivotal. to rectify what we maintain are terminal problems within the Peter Garrett is right: “We have the opportunity to make federal environmental portfolio. a difference now.” However, the Rudd Government appears to have chosen to But we need a clear and for the right response from the listen only to militant environmentalists, instead of the people Government so that all affected par ties have some idea who are likely to be most affected by proposed new legislation where they stand, especially with regard to the mako shark – Australia’s recreational boaties and anglers. debacle. The decision, on 20 May last year, by Minister Garrett to Spin is no substitute for balanced policy development and declare the Coral Sea a Conservation Zone was a disturbing the Government seriously risks losing critical national industry development. This was a significant decision covering one and recreational angling support if a sensible outcome is not million square kilometres of ocean and yet no fishing or marine achieved. industry bodies were consulted prior to the declaration. Moreover, the Coral Sea was already addressed under the Marine Bioregional Planning Process and yet Minister Garrett * Dean Logan is the National Spokesperson for the Boating removed it from that policy framework; executing the decision and Fishing Council of Australia (BCFA). unilaterally, with no prior discussion with affected Queensland The Council is Australia’s most powerful unified communities and businesses. representative alliance for the marine, recreational fishing, Appeasing the environmental lobby is one thing, but to outboard and boating sectors. completely disregard Australia’s recreational boating and Established to address a continual disregard at the federal fishing sectors and coastal communities that rely on the water level toward boating and recreational fishing interests, the for their livelihood is disappointing, to say the least. Council’s combined membership equals 100,000s of working The second major concern facing boaties and industry is family votes and billions of revenue for the Australian economy. the Rudd Government’s handling of the Marine Bioregional The BFCA encompasses a range of prominent industry bodies Planning Process. Outside of Norfolk and Macquarie including AFTA, BIA and OEDA. Islands, the policy divides the Australian coastline into five major geographical Commonwealth marine regions. Once Reprinted courtesy Club Marine Magazine.
22 - March 2010 BIA of NSW LOGBOOK New employment standards
s of 1 January 2010, changes to the industrial relations system in Australia affect all private sector businesses, Also, from 1 January 2010 modern awards replace existing Aemployers and employees in NSW. awards in most industries. Modern awards are industry or occupation-based enforceable So what do I need to know? minimum employment standards which apply in addition to the The changes include the introduction of new National NES. Employment Standards (NES) and the commencement of modern Modern awards cover all employers and employees who perform awards. work in those industries or occupations covered by a particular The Fair Work Act covers minimum employment terms and modern award. There are 122 modern awards containing terms conditions through the National Employment Standards. and conditions about: There are 10 minimum workplace entitlements which apply to • minimum wages all employers and employees in the national workplace relations • overtime and penalty rates system. They are enforceable from 1 January 2010 and are summarised below: • types of employment 1. Maximum weekly hours of work – 38 hours per week, plus • work arrangements (e.g. rosters, variation to working reasonable additional hours. hours) 2. Requests for flexible working arrangements – allows parents • hours of work or carers of a child under school age or of a child under 18 with a • rest breaks disability, to request a change in working arrangements to assist • classifications with the child’s care. • allowances 3. Parental leave and related entitlements – up to 12 months • leave and leave loadings unpaid leave for every employee, plus a right to request an additional • superannuation 12 months unpaid leave, plus other forms of maternity, paternity • procedures for consultation, representation and dispute and adoption related leave. settlement 4. Annual leave – four weeks paid leave per year, plus an • Some modern awards also contain terms about additional week for certain shift workers. redundancy. 5. Personal / carer’s leave and compassionate leave – 10 days paid personal / carer’s leave, two days unpaid carer’s leave as What if I am a Sole trader or partnership? required, and two days compassionate leave (unpaid for casuals) Sole traders, partnerships, unincorporated entities and non- as required. trading corporations in New South Wales, are covered by the national system rather than their own specific state system. Employers that 6. Community service leave – unpaid leave for voluntary were already operating under the national system continue to be emergency activities and leave for jury service, with an entitlement covered. to be paid for up to 10 days for jury service. 7. Long service leave – a transitional entitlement for certain Transition to modern awards employees who had certain LSL entitlements before 1/1/10 As the modern awards replace thousands of federal and state- pending the development of a uniform national long service leave based awards, the impact of the wages and conditions in the modern standard. awards vary between states, industries and employers. 8. Public holidays – a paid day off on a public holiday, except To lessen the financial impact of the new arrangements, modern where reasonably requested to work. awards may contain transitional provisions which allow increases and 9. Notice of termination and redundancy pay – up to four decreases in minimum conditions to be progressively phased in. weeks notice of termination (five weeks if the employee is over A series of Fact Sheets are available on the Fair Work website 45 and has at least two years of continuous service) and up to 16 www.fairwork.gov.au weeks redundancy pay, both based on length of service. The BIA website has been updated with the latest information 10. Provision of a Fair Work Information Statement – employers regarding the changes and provides access to checklists, modern must provide this statement to all new employees. It contains awards and the National Employment Standard to assist members information about the NES, modern awards, agreement making, with compliance. Go to www.bia.org.au and follow the links to the right to freedom of association, termination of employment, Workplace Relations. individual flexibility arrangements, rights of entry, transfer of For further advice regarding the changes members should contact business, and the respective roles of Fair Work Australia and the Fair the NSW Business Chamber Free Advice Line on 13 26 96. Work Ombudsman. (This statement can be downloaded from http://www.fairwork.gov. The experts from NSW Business Chamber will discuss the impact the changes au/Pay-leave-and-conditions/Conditions- have on your business at this year’s series of IC Frith Better Business Seminars of-employment/Documents/Fair-Work- (see schedule below). Information-Statement.pdf.) 23 March 6.30pm – 8.30pm Sails Resort, Port Macquarie In addition all employers covered by the 24 March 6.00pm – 8.00pm Boulevarde on Beaumont, Newcastle national workplace relations system have 28 April 7.30am – 9.30am St George Motor Boat Club, Sans Souci an obligation to give each new employee 8 June 7.30am – 9.30am Dooleys at Silverwater a Fair Work Information Statement before, or as soon as possible after, the employee These seminars are free to BIA members. To book or for more information starts employment. contact [email protected]
BIA of NSW LOGBOOK March 2010 - 23 Australian Boaters Survey – Overview Survey Background n 2007 the Marina Industries Association of Australia (MIAA) established a commitment with Dr Ed Mahoney, Iprofessor and industry extension specialist at Michigan State University and a co-director of the Recreation Marine Research Centre (RMRC) in the USA to conduct an economic value study of Australian marinas. This three year study commenced implementation July 2009 with wider partnership support from Federal and state government agencies. This survey will produce various estimates (e.g., employment, income) of the economic significance of marinas. Dr Ed Mahoney at Marinas 2009 conference. Development of this study has highlighted the information gaps relating to the economic impact and associated benefits of NSW, Vic and SA. This will progress to wider industry recreational boating in Australia. Filling this gap will add rigour engagement, testing, recruitment and implementation to the Australian Marinas Value Study and provide a valuable phases. research platform for more informed recreational boating Boat registration agencies in WA, Tasmania and NT are planning, investment and management across Australia. being approached to actively support and participate in the The boater survey platform is being designed to project. RMRC will administer the monthly surveys, manage complement, supplement and add value to other boating and prepare the data that is collected, and perform all the related studies such as the recent National Maritime Safety analyses for the project. Discussions have commenced with Committee (NMSC) survey. the Queensland University of Technology with a view to the University providing additional research resource support. Research Method Recreational boating organisations and the boating media A representative panel of registered boaters will be will be approached to play an active role in promoting panel recruited to a boat owner panel and they will be surveyed on recruitment with the back up of relevant state and federal a monthly basis for one year to collect information about their agencies. Industry will have a key role in providing incentives last boating trip. The goal is to recruit up to 20,000 boaters and rewards for participation on the boater panel. to the boater panel. The objective is to have the boater registration panel survey A web-based survey will collect data about the origin and in place by March 2010 and the boater survey finalized by destinations of boating trips, where the boat was trailered or May 2010. A progressive launch promoting the survey and stored and their trip spending including accommodation, the benefits of boater panel participation will be linked to state restaurants, groceries, fuel and accessories. The spending boat shows across Australia commencing May 2010. Data data will be used in economic models to estimate the direct, collection is anticipated to commence by September 2010 indirect and induced effects of this spending. with the first reporting of the analysis by mid 2011. Special modules will be added to each monthly survey to For further enquiries please contact the MIAA Executive investigate a topic of special interest to the sponsors. All the Officer on 02 9439 5806 or [email protected] results will be weighted to be representative of boat owners in the states that participate in the study. Project Status Objectives of the Recreational The Marinas Value Study Working Group is currently Boat Users Survey providing project briefings to the state boating industry • Contribute to the body of knowledge supporting associations and other stakeholders. The survey instruments sustainable recreational boating through the collection and are being designed with input from industry and governmental effective communication of economic, demographic and agencies including state boat registration agencies in QLD, psychographic* data. • Collect and analyze information concerning boating trip behaviours including: numbers and types of trips (e.g., day, overnight), destinations and boating activities. • Gather data on boater spending on trips (e.g., accommodation, food, fuel) and on the upkeep and storage of their craft to estimate the economic impacts of boating. • Investigate perceptions and attitudes about issues and proposed policies and programs that impact on boating opportunities. • Establish a research platform to enable the long term collection, analysis and reporting on Australian recreational boating. Dr Ed Mahoney, Dr Daniel Stynes, Paul Robinson (NSW Lands) *Defined as encompassing activity, interest, opinion, and Clemens Overdjik at The Spit d’Albora Marina. attitudes and values.
24 - March 2010 BIA of NSW LOGBOOK Take Care – Be Prop Aware – a campaign to combat boat propeller injuries
orts and Waterways Minister Paul McLeay has announced boats and brochures will the start of the Take Care – Be Prop Aware campaign to be sent to 600 boating, Preduce boat propeller injuries. surf life saving and other Mr McLeay said NSW Maritime records showed fi ve people clubs to support them in had died and 46 had suffered injuries after being struck by a spreading the word. spinning propeller, an impact known as ‘prop strike’, in the At a glance, basic past six years. safety advice concerning “These injuries can be devastating. The fact they are propellers: preventable makes awareness of this issue vital,” Mr McLeay • Keep all arms and said legs inside the boat - not “Propellers may be out of sight, and therefore out of mind, over the bow or sides. but the hazards are very real.” Bow riding and ‘teak “If you imagine coming into contact with a typical three- surfi ng’ (holding onto bladed propeller which spins at around 3200rpm and can the stern of a boat that make more than 160 impacts per second, you’ll understand is underway) are illegal the high risk of serious injury and even death for anyone in in NSW. the water near moving powerboats. • Inspect the area “A fast spinning boat propeller blade can travel from head near the back of the boat to toe in an average person in less than one tenth of a second, to ensure the area is all causing multiple deep wounds. clear before starting the “Boat propeller injuries, if not fatal, are usually severe and engine disfi guring, resulting in prolonged disability and permanent • Turn the engine off impairment." near people in the water as some propellers may continue to Mr McLeay said the area around the propeller should be spin, even in neutral. considered a ‘hazard zone’ and skippers need to be particularly • Keep a proper lookout at all times when underway, vigilant when involved in towing sports and driving powerboats especially when near swimmers. near swimmers or sailing schools and surf clubs. • Stay out of designated swimming areas. “People who fall overboard are particularly at risk, especially • Observe ‘distance off’ rules and keep clear of people in those boating alone who may be run over by their own boat if the water, passive craft and other vessels. they are not wearing an engine kill-switch lanyard.” • Brief any person driving the powerboat on the risks. Mr McLeay said skippers can consider technology such • Wear a kill-switch lanyard when boating alone. A kill- as wireless engine cut-off switches, propeller guards and switch lanyard is attached to the arm and stops the engine alternative propulsion systems. when pulled out. The Take Care – Be Prop Aware campaign features a More information on prop strike and general boating safety highly visible and distinctive black and yellow logo with a can be found at www.maritime.nsw.gov.au large black propeller. Packs containing T-shirts, stickers for
Apply to dry surface on transom and always watch the prop.
TAKE CARE BE PROP AWARE
A safe boating initiative from NSW Maritime. www.maritime.nsw.gov.au
MAR0036 DL STICKERS V1a.indd 1 18/12/09 1:22 PM BIA of NSW LOGBOOK March 2010 - 25 New GM for BIA Victoria New CEO lyde Batty has joined Cthe Boating Industry for Club Association of Victoria (BIA) as its new general manager. Marine He commenced this role on 27 January this year. reg Fisher has replaced Mark Bradley as CEO Batty has extensive G of Club Marine, one of management experience Australia's largest boat in membership-based insurance providers. He clubs and the hospitality also assumes the role of sector. After almost 20 publisher of the group's years in the hotel-motel bi-monthly magazine, industry, he moved into Club Marine, which covers club management where lifestyle and boating he focussed on enhancing issues. member benefits and facilities. Fisher joined the company in December with more than 30 years' experience "Clyde has an impressive in the insurance industry and corporate management. He record of taking good has held senior management roles at several well-known organisations and making them even better, improving firms, including NZI Insurance, Fortis Group and Club facilities, services and efficiency across the board," said Marine's parent company, Allianz. BIA president David Heyes. "He has a very strong focus on enhancing member benefits as a means to increase Club Marine boat insurance is underwritten by Allianz membership numbers, which is very much attuned to where Australia Insurance Limited, one of the country's largest BIA Victoria is heading." insurance providers. The company has more than 400 insurance service centres and over 700 brokers serving Batty recently served as general manager of operations nearly 140,000 members. at Royal Brighton Yacht Club, where he opened a new $4.3m clubhouse, expanded members' reciprocal rights in Australia and overseas, and introduced new membership categories to capture the non-sailing market. It would be fair to say that the Act will be unfamiliar with a bosun’s chair, the common practice of using deck-fitted winches for ‘altitude’, hand-tools on lanyards, and the fact BIA secures WorkCover that whole platform on which the workplace sits is floating in the sea and therefore subject to wind, waves, and the UV Assist Grant radiation of the sun. e’re happy to announce that one of two BIA The OH&S Act and regulation does not provide specific applications to the 2009 WorkCover Assist Grants guidance on how the employer should manage worker safety Wprogram has been successful. As this edition of in the example above. In fact some common boating industry Logbook goes to print, funding agreements will have been practices, not to mentioned equipment, may be restricted or finalised and the project will be underway. disallowed, either specifically or incidentally, under OH&S The project, titled Developing Best Practice Guidance for laws. the Recreational and Light Commercial Boating Industry, The process of developing ‘Best Practice Guidance’ for will establish clearer guidance for the Boating Industry on scenarios such as this will capture the accumulated knowledge how best to manage a number of tasks and situations that of those who regularly and effectively manage this workplace are widespread but particular to the industry, and not given environment, and the safety of their people under a broad specific consideration under OH&S Regulations. range of circumstances. Determining which tasks and situations we should focus on The desired outcome for this and other situations identified will be an early step in the process, and a series of workshops under the project, is the establishment of a detailed description with BIA members will aim to crystallise the advice provided of the best way to manage all of the safety risks that the by industry representatives during initial discussions. The workers are exposed to in that work situation. This ‘best workshops will not only identify the hot-spots in our everyday practice’ description will then serve to guide our efforts as an work-safety profile, but ask for advice drawn from the industry in providing a safe workplace for our people, and as experience of our members to help us understand how to a yard-stick against which we can measure and demonstrate make these work situations, as well as the jobs themselves, these efforts to the authorities and other stakeholders. as safe as they can be. This WorkCover-funded research project will produce That might all sound a bit loose and theoretical, but this formally recognised guidelines for keeping people safe on the project stands to deliver tangible benefits for the industry. job, and keeping employers on the right side of the law. A good example of a job for review would be the use of a The industry’s input will be pivotal to the success of this bosun’s chair to take a rigger aloft to carry out an inspection exercise, and we’ll keep you posted on opportunities to have of the mast and fittings. The fall-protection device, the your say throughout Winter 2010. Our thanks to those among conveyance of the worker up and down the rig, as well as the BIA membership who have already provided information other factors influencing the general safety of the work-place and other vital support, we look forward to producing a body (in this case the in-water vessel), are all subject to different of work that will return substantial benefit to the boating Regulations under the OH&S Act. industry.
26 - March 2010 BIA of NSW LOGBOOK … DIVISION NEWS … NEWS … NEWS … DIVISION NEWS … interested in hydraulic steer systems as Brooklyn well as other onboard systems. Matt is currently assisting with Apprentice scores servicing a Salthouse 65 with quadruple Volvo IPS 600 engine/pod drive top honours system. The 2009 social was our best to date, Matt Intends to pursue post trade with over 50 of the industry’s brightest studies either diesel or engineering/ lights on hand. fabrication. The Marine Sales Professional Development course is packed with goodness, and not to be missed by Marine Sales those who do serious business in Marine Sales and Brokerage. If you would like to Professional know more, please contact Alan Barrett or Aaron McKenna at BIA on 02 9438 Development 2077. – First Course for Volvo Penta’s Auke Bruinsma was on-hand you’re in to present Matt with his award. 2010 in June arine Sales Professional good hands he 2009 Volvo Penta Apprentice of Development Training for Marine the year for Australia was recently M T Brokers and Retailers will be held in awarded to Matthew Strutt. Sydney on 2 and 3 June 2010. Matthew started his marine mechanic The intensive two-day course is apprenticeship with Brooklyn based designed to provide best-practice Callaghan’s Marine Service in 2006 guidance and resources to Marine and is currently in his fourth Sales Professionals in all aspects of year. brokerage and retail business. Covering Matt’s dedication to management of the business, sales and his trade, willingness marketing, and an overview of legal and to attend TAFE and regulatory considerations, the program Volvo Penta Training, of subject-matter experts and guest customer focus and speakers has proven a popular format ability to listen to his in years past. peers, made him an outstanding Hosted in comfortable surrounds candidate for this prestigious award. with all training materials, meals and Matt has a leaning towards diesel refreshments supplied, this course is repairs and enjoys the challenges related an opportunity to undertake formal to the set up and installation of new training in relevant topics, while sharing inboard engines in repowers. He is also experience and knowledge with other like-minded professionals. This is the teve & Leanne Callaghan only industry-specifi c training format Sestablished Callaghan Marine for the marine sales sector, and provides Services (CMS) in September 2006. an unparalleled platform for networking Based at Fenwicks Marina in Brooklyn, and relationship building amongst your the staff has now grown to 10 including peers. four apprentice marine mechanics. Participants in the full course are The only marine website Servicing the Hawkesbury, owned and operated joined for the latter half of day two for by the Boating Industry Pittwater, Brisbane Water, as well ‘the FAT’, a gathering of past and present Associations & it’s Members as Sydney and beyond, CM have attendees of this training program for an primarily focused on diesel & petrol update on new developments, products inboard vessels, though over the last and services, or matters of concern to two years have developed an outboard the industry. sales & service centre with Honda. Like all good learning activities, the Steve joined the committee of full-course and half-day FAT are brought MIMRA in 2009. to conclusion with a social evening event.
BIA of NSW LOGBOOK March 2010 - 27 … DIVISION NEWS … NEWS … NEWS … DIVISION NEWS … Maritime CEO Mr Steve Dunn has established by mid-2010. It is expected Marina demonstrated his willingness to hear that fuel suppliers whose ‘primary the industry’s concern, though no purpose’ is to supply the marine Rents commitment to a change in the CMRP market will automatically qualify, and he BIA and the Marina resulted from a January meeting with that a certificate of exemption will be TAssociation of NSW BIA General Manager, Roy Privett. provided. continue to engage NSW The BIA will continue to request This certificate will then be supplied Maritime on the failure of the Commercial substantiation of Maritime’s CMRP, and to the fuel wholesaler, who will then, in Marinas Rental Procedure (CMRP) to we repeat our advice to members that the theory, provide standard fuel without meet sustainability targets. application of the CMRP to marina rental ethanol. The CMRP, released by Maritime determinations produces unsustainable If you’re confused, you are not alone! in 2009, creates significant barriers to levels of rent, and that this should be The BIA have commented extensively in investment in Sydney Harbour marinas, strenuously resisted. the last couple of years about the lack of and will constrain growth in new and Marina operators requiring further clarity surrounding the bio-fuels issue, existing facilities while restricting information or consideration by the most notably the lack of information maintenance and upgrade expenditure Sydney Harbour Sub-committee should provided to the public about the risks in the marina market. contact Alan Barrett at BIA on 02 9438 associated with the use of these fuels in This unsustainable rental policy is a 2077. We appreciate the support of boats and other recreational craft. disaster for the industry, and will drive marina operators during our recent The boating industry has also higher berthing and maintenance / service survey, and look forward to delivering suffered from a lack of clear information, costs for boat-owners, reduce employment a positive and sustainable outcome for and it is becoming increasingly evident opportunities, and potentially impact on the boating industry. that the bio-fuels issue is going to bite the appeal of boat ownership, reducing us, hard. the overall economic benefit of the boating A number of areas of potential industry. Fuel sellers beware concern were raised at BIA Technical NSW Maritime has failed to respond Seminars on the subject in 2009 and to the independent report on sustainable Bio-fuels again at the Trade Event in March 2010, rents prepared by Pitcher Partners in SW Marina opera- one of which was the liability that may September 2008, and is yet to comment Ntors who sell fuel trouble retailers of fuel to the boating formally on industry calls for independ- may soon be under some public. ent professional review of the CMRP. pressure to manage the If such a facility is retailing fuel which BIA and MANSW assert that the quality of their product. contains ethanol and is therefore not constraint of growth and quality in the The Biofuel Act 2007 recommended for marine use, is the Sydney Harbour marina market resulting governs the ongoing roll out of ethanol- retailer of fuel at risk of litigation if the from the CMRP, will be detrimental to blended fuels and bio-diesels, and has buyer suffers one of the many unpleasant the standard of facilities servicing the mandated targets for ethanol and bio and potentially very expensive side boating public, as well as reducing the contents in standard (regular unleaded effects? total value of rents that NSW Maritime – excludes ULP) petrol and bio-diesel Until such time as the exemption stand to generate under its management fuel sales in NSW. system is ironed out, marinas and other of the Sydney Harbour seabed. From January 2010, the mandated fuel sellers need to take steps to manage As such, with the quality of aging volume of ethanol as a proportion of this situation for themselves. Sydney Harbour marina facilities lagging total standard petrol sales increased to Even beyond that time, it would be behind other investment-friendly cities, 4%, and ‘bio’ in diesel to 2%. wise to specifically state in the wholesale we question the resolve of Maritime to These mandated targets will increase purchase contract that all fuel supplied support marinas and boat servicing again in January 2011, before non- must be free of ethanol, in order to facilities in Sydney, and its financial ethanol standard petrol is ‘phased out’ manage liability in case of a ‘mistake’. management of the public asset. completely in July 2011, and bio-diesel Additionally, take steps to ensure beyond The Sydney Harbour Marina sub- peaks at 5% in January 2012. doubt that the fuel flowing out of your committee has been established to Marine re-fuelling facilities (generally bowser is ethanol free. focus on this matter, and at the time marinas) have been granted an Those with fingers may be interested of publication is finalising a survey exemption from these requirements, to type in ‘ethanol boat lawsuit’ into a of all Harbour marina facilities. Early though the workings of that exemption well known search engine. Somewhere indications are overwhelmingly in have not yet been made clear. amongst the 1.75 million or so web pages support of the BIA’s position, and further Mr Greg Dowell of the NSW Office that this search returns, you will start to dialogue with Maritime about increasing of Bio-fuels recently advised that the get a clear picture of the problem and rental costs and lease burden, will be exemptions framework should be hopefully an appreciation of the need to forthcoming. look out for yourself.
28 - March 2010 BIA of NSW LOGBOOK … DIVISION NEWS … NEWS … NEWS … DIVISION NEWS … For further information, visit the with AMSA setting policy and providing A survey of these businesses in late members area of the BIA website ‘guidance’ on its implementation. ’09 provided some valuable feedback on and download the Technical Seminar A great deal of work will need to all aspects of the program, and it was Handout 2009. be done if this project is to meet its great to find that a number of members The NSW Office of Bio-fuels has a proposed phase-in deadline of late 2014, have been able use this product to website: http://www.biofuels.nsw.gov. but there are a few silver-linings if our profitable advantage. au/, and if you would like to purchase dark-cloud-managers in Government In response to this feedback, the 50 a simple kit for testing ethanol content can get it all together. Point Safety Check will now specify the in fuels, please contact Alan Barrett at First and foremost, at least for category to which safety equipment will BIA – [email protected] the purpose of this article, is that the be checked, and a duplicated ‘point’ will development and recognition of a be removed. national competency framework for The 49 Point Safety Check doesn’t marine surveyors means that a national have quite the same ring to it, so a Changes in the training package can be developed. quick test of onboard fuel for ethanol wind for Marine Therefore, training under the pack- content will be added to make up the age will, theoretically, be available and magic number. Surveyors nationally recognised certification of Feedback on the Participants Kit, Marine Surveyors will become a pos- supplied to all businesses, was generally he SBA commit- sibility. positive, with the starter book of forms, Ttee has for some This will take some getting used to, participant’s stamps and stickers, pack time been mulling but the potential for a simpler world is of promotional flyers, and electronic over the challenges tantalising. format advertising templates, all well facing the industry Other major benefits of the Single received. with the failure of TAFE to offer training National Jurisdiction Project (or “SNJ” As mentioned, a fuel-tester will be for Marine Small Craft Surveyors. as it is known) include the simplification added to the kit this year, and for the This specialised field has for many of interstate travel of both commercial first time Authorised Technicians will be years been a career option for ship- vessels and qualified personnel, and a issued with individual certificates. wrights and boatbuilders but the current reduction in the red-tape that challenges Eligibility to take part in the program lack of training options restricts this. and frustrates the builders and importers has to date relied on the business Representatives of the SBA engaged of in-survey vessels. holding BIA Corporate Membership with TAFE recently and found them will- We hope to bring you further details (for its Code-of-Conduct coverage of ing to support an effort to put surveyor as they come to hand, but oh what a job the consumer’s interest), and at least training back on the program. the bureaucrats have ahead of them. one technician working in the business However, it appears that a national It’s taken 200 years to make this holding Tradesperson-level MIMRA framework for Marine Surveyor Com- mess, so the clean-up operation will be membership (for the trade-qualification petency is soon to be developed, and massive. As such, it might be wise not requirement and peer-recognition of training to this framework to closely to hold your breath, but please join us aptitude). follow. in wishing the SNJ Project all the very This combination ensures that the 50 The SBA will be at the table to ensure Point Safety Check is only available from best. that the interests of our members are qualified people in bona-fide businesses, considered. and these criteria will remain for 2010. Those who follow such things in detail Registrations are under way as may be aware that a major initiative Logbook goes to print, and 50 Point aimed at standardising (and hopefully Safety Check workshops will commence simplifying) national Commercial from late February. Vessels regulation, is currently on the The scope of the program will expand drawing board. 50 Point Safety to take in an area from Port Macquarie In theory, the Australian Maritime and Nowra, and we urge BIA and MIMRA Safety Authority (AMSA) will assume Check 2010 members to consider taking part in what responsibility for regulation of all we expect to become a well known he 50 Point Safety Check program for Australian-registered commercial and highly regarded boating safety 2010 has been re-tuned, polished, vessels from as early as 2011. T service. and is ready to leave the shed. Though the details are a little sketchy If you would like to know more about The pilot program ran in 2009 at this point, it seems likely that NSW the 50 Point Safety Check, please contact with 32 participating businesses, and Maritime will be responsible for man- Aaron McKenna or Alan Barrett at BIA aging state-wide compliance and cus- a geographic spread between Port on 02 9438 2077. tomer-service aspects of the regulation, Hacking and Newcastle.
BIA of NSW LOGBOOK March 2010 - 29 Boat for life targets canoe and kayak safety
he two young Australian adventurers who became the fi rst kayakers to cross the Tasman Sea will join a NSW TMaritime campaign to promote the responsible and safe use of paddle craft. Ports and Waterways Minister Paul McLeay has announced Justin Jones and James Castrission have been appointed the latest safety ambassadors in the Boat for Life Campaign. “The use of paddle craft is on the rise. It is a simple and affordable way of enjoying the world famous waterways we have here in NSW,” Mr McLeay said. “With this increased activity, Justin and James make the ideal ambassadors to promote the safe use of craft such as canoes and kayaks.”
The use of paddle craft is on the rise. It is a simple and affordable way of enjoying the world famous waterways we have here in NSW.
Justin Jones and James Castrission set out on their epic journey in November 2007, paddling from Forster in NSW, to New Plymouth New Zealand in 62 days. Their adventure, documented in their book Crossing the Ditch involved kayaking 3318km and braving 10 metre swells and winds of over 50 knots to become the fi rst kayak expedition to cross the Tasman Sea.
Justin James (left) and James Castrission are donating their time Boat to the Boat for Life Campaign. “Justin and James have donated their time to join the Boat for for Life campaign which already includes footballer and fi shing Life identity Andrew ‘ET’ Ettingshausen on trailer boat safety and renowned sailor Pete Goss on trip preparation.” Mr McLeay said with many people getting out on the water at this time of the year, paddle craft users are reminded to observe fundamental maritime laws for safe and responsible boating. These include: • Keep a proper lookout at all times; • Keep to the right side of channels and waterways; • Keep clear of and do not cross close ahead of larger vessels; • Comply with lifejacket requirements; and Our Safety • Go easy on the drink and keep under 0.05. Ambassadors It is also recommended paddlers carry some form of for Paddle Safety: communication such as a phone in a waterproof bag or a Justin & James marine radio, and to leave trip details with a responsible person. Penalties for failing to observe responsibilities under maritime law range from an on-the-spot fi ne of $110 to $5,500 through the courts. Visit www.boatforlife.com.au For more information, videos, photographs, FAQs and Safety Partners more, visit the Boat for Life website at www.boatforlife.com. au
30 - March 2010 BIA of NSW LOGBOOK MALBAR MARINE ELECTRICS PTY LTD ESTABLISHED 1976
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MME also carry out survey of vessels for identification of electrolytic and galvanic action (corrosion) on vessels and their associated equipments.
Where possible ‘in house’ repairs are carried out however MME also offer mobile service (by road or water) allowing repairs to be carried out on site.
By continually undertaking in house and external training courses, MME ensures all work conducted by their staff is carried out to current standards and work practices. One example of this is the use of thermal imaging as a diagnostic tool. Having used thermography for many years, the establishment of their sister company Malbar Thermal Imaging reinforces the value of this technology to the marine industry.
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