Public Notices
Parks Victoria publishes public notices where relevant, including information regarding leases and boating and waterway activity exemptions.
Public Notice Declaration of Boating Activity Exemption
Event name:
Footscray Canoe Club Saltwater Classic 2024
Date/time of event:
7:00am to 4:30pm on Sunday 4 February 2024
Location:
Maribyrnong River
Details:
PUBLIC NOTICE
DECLARATION
OF BOATING ACTIVITY EXEMPTION
Parks Victoria as the declared waterway manager for the
Maribyrnong River
upstream of Shepherds Bridge on Footscray Road, makes
the following declaration under section 203(3) of the Marine Safety Act 2010 (Vic).
For the purposes of
boating activity conducted by the Footscray Canoe Club, persons and vessels
involved in the Footscray Canoe Club Saltwater Classic 2024 are exempt from the
following requirements:
State Rules made under the Marine Act 1988
1.
Clause 2(a) – must not exceed 5 knots within 50 metres
of a person in the water
2.
Clause 2(c) – must not exceed 5 knots within 50 metres
of another vessel
3.
Clause 3(a) – must not exceed 5 knots within 50 metres of the water’s edge
4.
Clause 3(b) – must not exceed 5 knots within 50 metres of a fixed or
floating structure
5.
Clause 4.1 of Schedule 4 – 5 knot speed restriction on waters of the Maribyrnong
River
Marine Safety Regulations
2023
6.
Regulation 61(5) – Master requirement to carry listed
safety equipment on vessel on inland waters (bucket with lanyard)
Subject to the conditions detailed below:
·
Competitors are only exempt from items 2 to 6 when competing in the
events.
·
All occupants of vessels
involved with the event must wear a lifejacket at all times during the event
and vessels must have all prescribed safety equipment.
·
The exemptions apply from 7:00am to 4:30pm on Sunday 4 February 2024 on
the waters of the Maribyrnong River – Between Essendon Canoe Club and Footscray
Road Bridge.
- The
exemptions apply provided the stated safety controls and undertakings
detailed in the application form and associated documentation are adhered
to.
By order of Parks Victoria
Dated: 10/01/24