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Everyone I know thinks the anchor shape looks like a glass with rum in it

Cross crediting martime certificates in NZ is a nightmare. YNZ don't accept maritime NZ certs and vice versa. Coastguard accept some but not all. Its this stupid; If you want an RYA cert to be commercial you need the STCW base pack (fire fighting, first aid, survival etc) that you can get at Mahurangi tech. The RYA cert is not recognized by MNZ (except as a pre-requisite for the Master Yacht <24m commercial ticket), but they do recognize the STCW certs. The STCW stuff is required by MNZ for pretty much any of their tickets. Sea time required for RYA tickets is not accepted by MNZ

Anchor Balls are commonly used in some countries, but here mostly only by larger commercial vessels. The actual international rule is: “STCW Code,Part A, Chapter VIII. If the Master considers it necessary, a continuous navigational watch shall be maintained at anchor. “

I'd still like to see it. Is it a secret? How would anyone know if it was flawed or incorrect ( I'm of the opinion it doesn't exist- please prove me wrong) I would have thought that if they were going to sell this program and get the recreational sector on board, then the first step in the PR program would be proof that there was a problem. Then a definition of a successful campaign. Then some indication that what they are trying might work. I actually sat through one of these webinars a while back and learned nothing. Unfortunately I was unable to ask questions at th

While they mention recreational vessels in the opening section this seems aimed squarely at the commercial sector, and not keeping lookout is a problem that we have discussed here with vessels on autohelm. Common sense for all vessels