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    prop speed small kit

    in MarineTalk

    Posted

    Hi

    we use a product called “peller clean” . Last fine for 2.5 years between our haulouts. Same pack we started about 2012. The topcoat is still useable nd working fine so no issues with having to throw it away.

     

    works for us 

    Registration Offshore such as the Cook Islands

    in MarineTalk

    Posted

    We had been on the UK SSR until recently when residency requirements change. We have now registered in Poland.

    Polish registry certificate does not have renewal/expiry. 

    We found a local agent to complete the paperwork on our behalf as our Polish is non existent. A very prompt and professional service.

     

    Wanted - Broadwater Stove for spares

    in Classifieds

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    Hi

     

    We have a long loved Broadwater stove and would like to keep it going...

    If anyone has an old Broadwater stove they do not want/need I would welcome a discussion to see if we may be able to help.

    Please feel free to reply here or message me on the site.

     

    many thanks

     

    Jim D

    Yacht on the rocks at Matiatia (Waiheke)

    in MarineTalk

    Posted

    4 hours ago, Jon said:

    they should have sent a barge out as soon as it grounded (harbour master that is)

    there job is surely to look after the harbour ?

     

    Hi

     

    The Council and Harbourmaster are empowered by the Maritime Transport Act 1994. Wreck issues are very clearly dealt with

    "33JRemoval of wrecks by regional council

    (1)

    A regional council may take steps in accordance with this section to remove and deal with any wreck within its region that is a hazard to navigation."

    Likely a bit of a stretch to say that wreck was a hazard to navigation when it is hard on the rocks in 1 metre of water and not likely to float off.

    Not is states "Council" and not "Harbourmaster" i.e. it is a power of the elected officials. If you read the section of the Act the Harbourmaster has many powers but removal of wrecks is not one of those.

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    Yacht on the rocks at Matiatia (Waiheke)

    in MarineTalk

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    18 hours ago, Jon said:

    Question 

    When does an grounded wreck become abandoned officially ?

    The Maritime Transport Act 1994 guides us. Note tyhe requirement to be a "hazard to navigation" may be that it is not deemed a hazard where this one lies. May than use 33L which is about 'abandoned' vessels. Tight parameters though. The Resource Management Act 1991 does also offer solutions where the vessel/wreck breaches a rule or is discharging a pollutant (breaking up would do that). Again all down to interpretation.

    33JRemoval of wrecks by regional council

    (1)

    A regional council may take steps in accordance with this section to remove and deal with any wreck within its region that is a hazard to navigation.

    (2)

    The regional council may—

    (a)

    require the owner of the wreck, or an agent of the owner, to remove the wreck within a time and in a manner satisfactory to the regional council:

    (b)

    destroy, dispose of, remove, take possession of, or sell a wreck (or any part of it) if—

    (i)

    the regional council has made reasonable efforts to find the owner or agent; and

    (ii)

    the owner or agent cannot be found or fails to remove the whole of the wreck within the time specified or in a manner satisfactory to the regional council.

    (3)

    The regional council may reimburse itself from the proceeds of any sale of the wreck for any actual expenses incurred in removing the wreck (but must pay any balance owing to the owner of the wreck).

    (4)

    The regional council may recover the expenses incurred in removing a wreck as a debt owed by the owner of the wreck in any court of competent jurisdiction.

    Boating now heavily restricted

    in MarineTalk

    Posted

    1 minute ago, BOIGuy said:

    I have personally seen more boats sink and wreck parked in Marina and on moorings than I have seen in action, would be at least 50 and I suspect nearer 100 and thats just in NZ.

     

    Yup I am with you here we have been hit at least twice in a marina (both times destroying a windpilot self steering gear). Exactly why I want it insured and see no difference or lesser risk just because I can't go out on it. Conversely I wouldn't expect my house insurance to increase over lock down because I am using it more. 

     

    Turning off AIS

    in MarineTalk

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    I can understand some people may like to see their boat is still where it should be and afloat when not onboard. Ashore? turn it off surely? Class B units will be bumped out of the available transmission time-slots in busy areas with Class A having preference, so the system takes care of this overloading itself. However this would mean other Class B units, that were at sea, may also get pushed out of a timeslot because someone has left an AIS on while the boat is safely moored. Not a problem in NZ i expect (yet) but some places it could mean you onlt pop up on other vessels AIS at quite long time periods. Luckily everyone at sea is super considerate of others...........

     

    lovely day to go boating down in Christchurch if only we could.

     

    Covid 19 and liveaboards

    in MarineTalk

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    Our marina has turned off electronic access to all berth holders except the licenced liveabords. Seems to be working well with minimal people about and not much happening apart from rain and a bit of snow on the tops. Keeps the risk if spread of the virus down.

    I see MNZ have issued a message to all boaties to say don’t go out and to stay where you are if you are out. 

    Perhaps some people just don’t see that they are possibly part of the spread of the virus by going somewhere different each day.

    If anyone wants to know how their boat is in TeAna just say and I will have a look as long as it is on the same pier as me.

    oh its raining again. 

     

    Survey for Insurance

    in MarineTalk

    Posted

    11 hours ago, Island Time said:

    Flueless water heaters shall not be fitted underneath projecting shelves or
    cupboards, nor with a clearance less than 150 mm from side walls, and the flue
    terminals shall not be less than 300 mm below ceilings.

    Thats the measurements I read. I got the 150mm confused with the 300mm.

    From my point of view, as an oversees yacht, it would always be difficult to comply with every countries regulations (which is why countries cant impose many requiremnts on foreign vessels) but when it comes to contractual requirements we have no choice but to comply if we wish to use those marinas etc. This is the first time I have ever been asked for a gas certificate, electrical plenty of times, but never gas before.

    And it is a tad annoying that you have to pay to be able to look at a standard.

     

    enjoy some lazy times. Hope you all have a few projects to get on with if you are not working.

    Survey for Insurance

    in MarineTalk

    Posted

    1 hour ago, Island Time said:

    Califonts are no longer legal inside a yacht unless of "room sealed" design (not yet seen one of those). So, either yours is outside, or your inspector understands the rules and issued the cert as it complied at the time of install.....

    We discussed the califont at the time as I felt that would be the case however....the califont is fitted in a well ventilated location and has the required 150mm clearance above so fits within the requirements. We replaced all gas pipes and fittings so it is a complete install under the current regs.

     

    Survey for Insurance

    in MarineTalk

    Posted

    1 hour ago, marinheiro said:

    just to clarify this subject a bit more, if you are having work done on an existing installation then  only the work performed must comply with the current regs. It does not trigger a requirement to upgrade the complete installation to the new regs. If a Gas Fitter makes this claim ask him to show you where in the regulations this is stated.  Obviously if something is intrinsically unsafe eg a gas locker that does not drain overboard at all, then it will need to be addressed.

    Our marina has required a gas compliance certificate as part of the conditions of use. No issue as we only have a bottle and line to a califont and a stove. Cost obviously. The issue with additions to an existing system is that the while the requirements may not apply to an existing system you may not find a certified gas fitter who will adapt the system as he/she cant certify the bit that connects to the old system. I am sure there will be differences of opinion on this but that is what I have been told, and fits with my reading of the requirements.

    I had planned to replace our system anyway as the 40 year old copper piping was, well, 40 years old. When we removed the old piping we found a "repair" where plastic piping had been fitted with jubilee clips, all hidden behind the freezer insulation. Plastic pipe looking well dodgy. So I am glad we did the work.

    Southern Ocean Distress

    in MarineTalk

    Posted

    This mornings update. Rescued.

    Multiple MEOSAR and LEOSAR alerts were received for an un-registered USA coded EPIRB indicating a position in the Southern Ocean, approximately 750 nautical miles southeast of the Chatham Islands. Subsequent information received from MRCC Gris-Nez that a French National on board an 11 metre sloop that had dis-masted and was taking on water. Communication with the vessel had been lost. JRCCNZ tasked the M/T LINDANGER to head to the distress location. A RNZAF P3-K2 Orion tasked by the JRCCNZ located the vessel and established communications with the person on board. The P3-K2 deployed two MADD packs to the stricken vessel, however she was unable to retrieve either. The P3-K2 departed the scene after exhausting its time on scene. JRCCNZ tasked a RNZAF C130 Hercules to the location. On arrival it discovered the French National had abandoned his Yacht and taken to a life raft. Communication was again established and an additional five MADD packs were deployed with one being retrieved. The C130 departed the scene after exhausting its time. JRCCNZ requested a third aircraft from the RNZAF to arrive on scene together with the M/T LINDANGER to provide assistance as required. MT LINDANGER arrived on scene mid-morning and despite heavy sea fog was able to locate the life raft and rescue the French National, he was treated for mild hypothermia and will accompany the Tanker to its next port of Punta Arenas.

    (Duration 36 hours)

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