New Zealand Date/Time:
Sat, May 19, 2012, 8:20:08 PM
Boating Safety Strategy
New Zealand’s national pleasure boat safety strategy has led to a 50% reduction in recreational boating fatalities since 2002 in spite of increasing boat numbers. The strategy has used a combination of education and targeted legislation to tackle the key risk factors in recreational boating fatalities.
The four key risk factors are:
- failure to wear a lifejacket in boats under 6m in length
- inability to communication distress after an immersion accident
- the effects of bad weather and sea conditions
- overuse of alcohol.
Water Safety Resources
Water Safety New Zealand and its member organisations produce a wide range of water safety education products and activities, including programmes and resources to provide information and advice on safe participation in all types of water related activities.
www.watersafety.org.nz
Safe Boating in New Zealand
Get your free safe boating DVD and booklet!
This 2-hour DVD covers preparation and planning, handling emergencies, rules and regulations, safe operation and seasmanship PLUS local information.
Email:
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with your details
or freephone: 0508 22 55 22
www.maritimenz.govt.nz
Trip Reporting
1. Is the vessel and it’s equipment properly maintained?
2. Do you have all the necessary safety equipment, including at least 2 means
of communication?
3. Does each passenger have a correctly fitting PFD or lifejacket?
4. Is the weather forecast and outlook suitable for the trip planned?
5. Does someone ashore know where you are going and when you are due to return?
www.watersafety.org.nz/
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