118/00

Recommendation Date
Recipient Name
West Coast RC
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Introduce the following directions into the harbour bylaws covering their ports, to emphasise the intent and principles of STCW and SOLAS:

• all vessels, whether under pilotage or pilot exempt, shall have an agreed passage plan for transits within harbour limits
• the number of crew members on the bridge shall be sufficient to safely carry out the agreed passage plan
• in determining the composition of the bridge team, due regard shall be taken of the need to steer, operate manoeuvring machinery, monitor the progress of the vessel visually, use all available aids to navigation and refer to an appropriate navigational chart.
Reply Text
I am unable to tell you whether this recommendation will be implemented by the Grey District Council, as there has been insufficient time from receipt of your recommendation to provide a recommendation to Council and for the Council to go through the bylaw process and public participation required by statute.

I am, however, interested in applying the concepts of your recommendation in the draft bylaw review being prepared.
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