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August 2021
CONGRATULATIONS
June photo competition winner
A big congratulations to the winner of our June photo competition Shaun Fachin. Shaun sent us in this fantastic photo of his daughter safely wearing her lifejacket while out on a boat - looks like they had a great day out fishing! Thank you to everyone who sent in their entries, it was not an easy decision to pick a winner. If you are unsure what type of lifejacket you need to wear try out our lifejacket checker tool.
SAFETY
Test your boating safety knowledge
The Marine Safety SA website has all you need to know to keep your boating safety knowledge up to date. Try our marine safety quiz to see if you know the basics before heading out in your vessel.
If you need a refresher on the rules view our online SA Recreational Boating Safety Handbook.
COMPLIANCE
Register your boat- don’t risk a fine
DIT Marine Safety Officers are out at boat ramps and on the water in the winter months checking you have the right safety equipment on board and that your vessel is registered.
If you are heading out on water check all you need to know about registering your boat here.
Don’t risk a fine of up to $750.
Image: Children enjoying the Murray River. Remember if you are operating a powered vessel within 50 metres of a person in the water or on a small unpowered craft the speed limit is 4 knots.
COMPLIANCE
Ski boat operator convicted
A boating accident that saw a young girl run over by a ski boat while swimming off the banks of the Murray River has resulted in convictions against the operator. The young girl had been swimming with a lifejacket on with five other children off the bank of the Murray River when the boat ran over her resulting in significant injuries requiring hospitalisation.
Luckily in this case the injuries were not life threatening to the young girl but it clearly could have ended tragically. Marine Safety Officers completed a thorough investigation which resulted in a guilty plea from the driver, who received a significant fine.
It serves as a reminder to all boaters to follow the laws when boating and to share the water safely with all users. Visit the Marine Safety SA website for more information about staying safe on the water.
SAFETY
Port River speed limits
There are a number of 4 and 7 knot speed limits on the Port River for all vessels.
Travelling at a safe speed means that your vessel can more easily stop in time to avoid danger.
It’s up to you to keep a good lookout and continually assess your speed for safety. This is particularly important when visibility is low such as at night and in rain, fog, mist, smoke or glare.
There are specific speed limits that apply for parts of the Adelaide Dolphin Sanctuary in the Port River to help keep dolphins safe. Always remember that if you are within 150 metres of a dolphin you must not exceed a 4 knot speed limit. Visit the Department for Environment and Water website for more information.
SAFETY
Marine Safety SA webcams
Our DIT Marine Services webcams provide a great view at some coastal locations for those interested in recreational boating activities. It is a great way to see what the weather is looking like at the boat ramp before heading there with your boat.
Current cameras are positioned in gulf waters near the Port of Adelaide at Outer Harbor, North Haven, West Beach and offshore waters to the south near Granite Island with more coming on line over the next year.
Helpful Links
Boat Licence
SA Boating Safety Handbook
Weather
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