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PUBLIC NOTICE DECLARATION OF BOATING ACTIVITY EXEMPTION
Event name:
Frankston Swim Classic
Date/time of event:
10th Feburary 2024 8:00am - 12:00pm
Location:
Port Phillip Bay - Frankston
Details:
PUBLIC NOTICE
DECLARATION
OF BOATING ACTIVITY EXEMPTION
Parks Victoria as the declared waterway manager for the Local Port of Port Phillip Bay, makes
the following declaration under section 203(3) of the Marine Safety Act 2010 (Vic).
For the purposes of
boating activity conducted by the Mornington Peninsula Triathlon Club, persons
and vessels involved in the Frankston Swim Classic 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 4(a) – must not exceed 5 knots within 200 metres of the water’s edge
4.
Clause 4(b) – must not exceed 5 knots within 50 metres of a wharf, jetty,
slipway, diving platform or boat ramp
5.
Clause 1.2.7 of Schedule 1 – 5 knot
speed restriction of East Port Phillip
6.
Clause 1.2.9(j) of Schedule 1 - Areas prohibited to vessels at Frankston
Beach between Davey and Wells Street
Subject to the conditions detailed below:
·
Occupants of powered rescue 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 8:00am
to 12:00pm on Saturday 10 February 2024 to persons and vessels involved in the
Frankston Classic Swim within the set aside waters adjacent to the Frankston Yacht Club extending 300 metres off shore and continuing
200 metres east.
- 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: 12/01/24