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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

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