Rules & Regulations
Marina Laws & Safety
Marina By Laws
ON ENTRY TO MARINA
1. All vessels shall be insured and a copy of the policy is to be provided to the marina. Craft shall be registered,
identified, equipped and maintained as required by law and safe practice.
2. The craft shall immediately come under the jurisdiction of the marina and shall be berthed and maneuvered only where directed.
3. Boat owners shall apply in writing on the appropriate forms to the Marina Manager stating the period for which they wish to use the Marina berth.
4. A speed limit of 5 knots shall be observed within, departing from, or when approaching the Marina.
5. Boats shall be moored in a manner that prevents any part of the craft from projecting over the walkway, regardless of wind direction. This includes anchors, bows, dinghies and davits. Walkways must be kept clear of gear including dinghies at all times.
6. Only craft in seaworthy condition will be admitted to the Marina. Occupants of the Marina shall keep their craft in such condition that it does not become unsightly or dilapidated, reflecting unfavourably upon the reputation and appearance of the Marina. Any craft found to be in contravention of this By-law will be requested to vacate the Marina.
7. Any berth allocated to a berth holder may be changed at the discretion of the Marina Manager.
8. In the event of poor weather conditions or breakdown, there are 3 breakdown berths available. They are the walkway between E and F arms and two others, marked with emergency signs.
RENTAL FEES
9. Fees are payable in advance.
10. Rental for Marina berths and provision of services may vary over time and shall be charged to the authorised occupant on that basis.
11. Subletting of marina berths to other parties is prohibited.
12. Long term stays on boats in the marina are only permitted for persons over the age of 16 and at the discretion of the manager.
INSURANCE
13. All vessels on the marina must have a minimum $10M public liability insurance.
14. A Certificate of currency must be provided to the office on an annual basis.
MAINTENANCE OF VESSELS AND MARINA
15. Any collision or damage within or to any part of the Marina shall be reported to the Office within 24 hours of the occurrence.
16. Major repairs, spray painting, metal grinding and cutting, sanding or refitting of vessels is not permitted within
the marina. Minor work may be permitted. However, this is at the discretion of the marina manager.
17. Vessel owners are responsible for any damage their activities may cause to neighbouring vessels.
18. Dinghies must be stored on board the vessel and are not to be left in the water.
19. The Marina walkways shall be kept clear of all gear, including dinghies. Barrows and trolley shall be immediately returned after use to their proper place onshore. Equipment may be left temporarily on mooring fingers only by prior agreement with the manager.
20. Equipment and fittings may only be permanently affixed to the Marina structure with prior approval from the Marina Manager
MOORING LINES
21. Occupants of Marina berths shall provide and maintain their own mooring lines to guidelines as per below. Prince of Wales Bay Marina reserves the right to renew, replace or make good any mooring lines at the Marina berth occupant’s expense. Occupants of Marina berths shall ensure that no loose ropes float or obstruct in any way the adjacent berths.
22. Guidelines for minimum size of mooring lines are below – the lesser of the length or displacement from the table below can be taken as the minimum line size:
23. Alternatives to silver rope are nylon or double braid polyester with a nylon core. Spectra, Kevlar, Dyneema or double braid yachting lines and other low stretch lines must not be used.
24. Mooring lines are only to be tied around cleats provided and not around pylons or across fingers or walkways and must consist of:
Bow lines
Stern line
Fore spring
Aft spring
The end of the boat against the walkway must have two lines.
25. Damage to the pontoons or other vessels caused by your vessel not being secured correctly will result in you being responsible for repairs.
WASTE
26. Occupants of Marina berths shall remove from the Marina to onshore waste bins provided, all waste and rubbish brought on or generated within the craft or the Marina.
27. Toilets, oil, chemicals, spirits, in-flammables and bilge contamination shall not be discharged into the waters of the Marina.
28. Fish must not be cleaned in the Marina.
POWER AND WATER
29. All power leads are required to be rated at 15 AMP and have a visible annual compliance test tag attached.
30. All portable electrical equipment and tools shall be of a type that is safe and fit for the purpose, rated at 10 amps minimum in accordance with AS/NZS 3760: 2010.
31. Power cords are to be kept clear of the water
32. Occasionally, marina staff may have to disconnect your power cord if it is considered potentially dangerous, damaged, across walkways and particularly if not tested and tagged. Staff will try to contact the vessel owner before doing so. However it may be necessary to unplug a cord before contact is made.
CONDUCT
33. One permanent car space is provided per vessel. If another is needed please notify the manager.
34. Noise should be kept to a minimum. This includes musical equipment and disorderly behaviour. Alcohol consumption is prohibited on marina property except on board private vessels. Boat owners will be responsible for the conduct of their guests.
35. Noisy wind generators must not be operated and please keep loose halyards from flapping.
36. Laundry of any type or any item of a personal nature shall not be hung out in public view aboard any craft in the Marina.
37. Visiting children are to be supervised by an adult at all times and will be responsible for their children’s safety and behaviour while on marina property.
PETS AND ANIMALS
38. Dogs on marina property must be kept on a lead at all times and their waste cleaned up immediately.
39. No animals are to be in the toilet/shower cubicles at any time.
40. Please do not feed ducks and stray animals.
LAUNDRY FACILITIES
41. Provided only for the use of those staying on board.
42. Please use the washing line provided.
43. Laundry is to be kept clean. Please remove clothes from machines immediately after use.
44. Please clean lint tray and machines if necessary after use.
FIRE OR EMERGENCY
45. Emergency contact details:
Manager – 0400 927 510
Security – 62 711 444
Police/Fire/Ambulance – 000
46. Vessel crews should familiarise themselves with the location of the fire hoses on the marina.
47. Fire hoses are not to be used for any purpose other than fighting fires.
48. The following actions are to be taken on discovery of a fire on a vessel:
– Shout loudly into the vessel and account for all persons.
– Telephone 000 and advise that there is a vessel on fire at the Prince Of Wales Bay Marina at Bender Drive, Derwent Park.
– Describe the Arm and Berth Number involved.
– Advise of any persons unaccounted for.
If it is safe and possible:
– Use all available firefighting equipment till the Fire Service arrives (Fire Hose reels are installed on the walkways)
– Remove adjacent vessels away from the fire area, to create a firebreak.
– Secure the burning vessel to the marina with a chain.
– NEVER SET A BURNING VESSEL ADRIFT OR TOW IT AWAY FROM BERTH.
Vessel Safety Booklets
Vessels Operating On The River Derwent
MAST Operational Areas Map
Tasmanian Safe Boating Handbook
