Island Time 1,239 Posted August 12, 2016 Share Posted August 12, 2016 Who can recommend a good inspector in the gulf harbour area? Island Time needs a new cat 3 before the coastal classic.. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
marinheiro 352 Posted August 12, 2016 Share Posted August 12, 2016 Hi Matt, according to the latest list http://www.yachtingnz.org.nz/racing/safety-regulations/safety-certificates Graham Browne Jim Varney and (possibly) Bob Wilson are all out your way. I have not had any contact with any of them but all have been around a long time Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Island Time 1,239 Posted August 12, 2016 Author Share Posted August 12, 2016 Yeah, saw the list, was looking for a recomendation if someone here has used them...thanks Quote Link to post Share on other sites
El Toro 97 Posted August 13, 2016 Share Posted August 13, 2016 Can't go past John Lidgard. Just lay it all out then have a great yarn with good digger Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest fng Posted August 19, 2016 Share Posted August 19, 2016 Johns Grandson Duthie Lidguard Is good as well Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Black Panther 1,591 Posted August 19, 2016 Share Posted August 19, 2016 I thought John's son was Duthie, unless there is a Duthie junior?? Hard family to keep of these Lidgards. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
marinheiro 352 Posted August 20, 2016 Share Posted August 20, 2016 There is a Duthie jr (Asia Pacific Super yachts), whilst both Duthie sr and Kevin are inspectors Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Black Panther 1,591 Posted August 20, 2016 Share Posted August 20, 2016 Kevin did my first ever Cat 1 inspection, but then he built the boat so it was pretty brief. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Island Time 1,239 Posted September 3, 2016 Author Share Posted September 3, 2016 Well, did the cat 3 on Friday. All good. I used Grahame Browne, who was good. He's an experienced sailor with multiple circumnavigations himself. No issues at all Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ScottiE 174 Posted September 3, 2016 Share Posted September 3, 2016 Did you harass him about flares as well? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Island Time 1,239 Posted September 3, 2016 Author Share Posted September 3, 2016 Yep he says the issue is maritime NZ - they set the rules. I'm not certain this is correct. I thought they accepted ynzs recommendations.. Anyone know for sure? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
grant 40 Posted September 3, 2016 Share Posted September 3, 2016 Yep he says the issue is maritime NZ - they set the rules. I'm not certain this is correct. I thought they accepted ynzs recommendations.. Anyone know for sure? I suspect for things like distress signals he is correct, its likely to be in the maritime rules as to what is a distress signal, i will have a look later and see if i can find it. The rules tend to be rather static and slow to change so its worth having a look to see where it is and then keep an eye out for any review and make submissions. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
grant 40 Posted September 4, 2016 Share Posted September 4, 2016 I've had a hunt through the maritime rules...part 23, actually written for commercial vessels, has a list of distress signals : The following signals, used or exhibited either together or separately, indicate distress and need of assistance: (d) a signal made by any signalling method consisting of the group ...- - -... (SOS) in the Morse Code: (I) a rocket parachute flare or a hand-flare showing a red light Both of which should be able to be done by an LED flare. Looking up what a flare must be/do got me to Rule 42A.23 that's says "Any required hand flare must meet the requirements of section 3.2 of the International Life-Saving Appliance Code." Which you have to purchase... So dead end. That code comes from the IMO, International Maritime Organisation, who for numerous reasons, make glaciers look fast and loose, when it comes to change.... Hopefully there is another way that Maritme NZ can look at adopting LED flares for NZ without waiting for IMO change.... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Island Time 1,239 Posted September 4, 2016 Author Share Posted September 4, 2016 Well, the us coastguard accept them... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
grant 40 Posted September 4, 2016 Share Posted September 4, 2016 Well, the us coastguard accept them... Good point, not sure how well the US like following international conventions or just like trying to set the rules.... Will see I can find out anymore about the IMO code Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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