BOATING PROCEDURES MANUAL
MANUALPROCEDURES
CONTENTS
1 PURPOSE
2 SCOPE
3 INTRODUCTION
4 LEGAL REQUIREMENTS AND IMPLICATIONS
4.1 Liability
4.2 Consequences of Violation of Procedures
4.3 Regulations
4.3.1
Western Australian Waters
4.3.2
General Regulations
5 RESPONSIBILITIES
5.1 Review of this and related documents
5.2 Designation of Responsibilities
5.2.1
University Diving and Boating Safety Working Group (UDBSWG)
5.2.2
University Diving and Boating Safety Officer (UDBSO)
5.2.3
Master of the vessel
5.2.4
Personnel On Board a Survey Exempt Vessel
6 BOATING REGISTRATION PROCEDURES
6.1 Vessels Less than 8 metres in Length
6.2 Vessels 8 metres or Greater in Length
7 REQUIREMENTS FOR BEING MASTER OF A UWA VESSEL
7.1 UWA Vessels Less than 8 metres in Length
7.2 UWA Vessels 8 metres or Greater in Length
7.3 Restricted Coxswains Certificate of Competency
7.4 Coxswains Certificate of Competency
8 UWA VESSELS DESCRIPTION
8.1 Plaka
8.1.1
Specification
8.1.2
Safety Equipment Carried
8.2 Scorpion
8.2.1
Specification
8.2.2
Safety Equipment Carried
8.2.3
Towing Requirements
8.3 Stonefish
8.3.1
Specification
8.3.2
Safety Equipment Carried
8.3.3
Towing Requirements
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9 SAFETY IN OPERATION OF UWA VESSELS
9.1 General
9.2 Basic Vessel Safety Equipment
9.3 Additional Vessel Safety Equipment for SCUBA Diving or Snorkelling
9.4 Crew Numbers
9.5 Hazard and Risk Assessment
9.6 Safe Boating Procedures
9.6.1
Forms for Boating Activities
9.6.2
Operational Parameters for UWA Vessels
9.6.3
Pre Departure Check for UWA Vessels
9.6.4
Before Launching
9.6.5
Radio Check In
9.6.6
Refuelling
9.6.7
Completion of Trip Procedures
10 NON-UNIVERSITY VESSELS
10.1
Hire and Drive Vessels
10.2
Recreational Vessels
10.3
External or Non UWA Vessels
11 ALCOHOL AND OTHER DRUGS POLICY
11.1
Alcohol
11.2
Prescription medications and other drugs
12 MARINE ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION PRACTICES
13 INCIDENTS, INJURIES AND EMERGENCIES
13.1
Emergency Response Plan
13.2
Obligation to render assistance
13.3
Collision
13.4
Man Overboard
13.5
Missing Diver
13.6
Injured Diver
13.7
Boating and Diving Emergencies Protocol
13.8
Emergency Services
13.8.1 Decompression/Hyperbaric Chamber – Contacts and Advice
13.8.2 Evacuation from Rural and Remote Areas
13.8.3 Helicopter Evacuation
13.9
Volunteer Marine Rescue Groups
13.10 Emergency Communications
13.10.1 Distress Frequencies
13.10.2 Distress Call
13.10.3 Urgency Call
13.10.4 Safety Call
14 REFERENCES
14.1
Acts and Regulations
14.2
Australian Standards and Codes of Practice
15 APPENDICES
15.1
Appendix BT1: UWA Boat Checkout Procedures
15.2
Appendix BT2: Code of Practice - Man Overboard: prevention and response
15.3
Appendix BT3: Survey exempt vessel requirements
15.4
Appendix BT4: Survey Requirements for CLASS 2C Vessels
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1 PURPOSE
The purpose of this document is to provide the standard requirements and approval processes for boating
activities under the auspices of the University of Western Australia.
2 SCOPE
The contents of this manual apply to all people who carry out boating activities. This includes people who
take part in research or a recognised programme of study at the University including undergraduate,
postgraduate studies and collaboration with outside agencies.
3 INTRODUCTION
This manual is intended to provide procedures to meet the requirements of the WA Marine Act of 1982, the
Australian Maritime Safety Authority and the National Marine Safety Committee. Following the requirements
and approval processes detailed in this document will minimise the risk of injuries and/or illness. It should be
considered the minimum standard needed to ensure safe operations. It defines the criteria and requirements
for carrying out all boating activities. It is to be used in conjunction with the Scientific Diving Procedures
Manual. All forms associated with this manual can be accessed via the Safety and Health Website.
4 LEGAL REQUIREMENTS AND IMPLICATIONS
4.1
Liability
In adopting the requirements set forth in this manual, the University of Western Australia assumes no liability
not otherwise imposed by law. Outside of those University employees operating a vessel in the course of
their employment, each person on board is assumed under these procedures to be voluntarily performing
activities for which he/she assumes all risks, consequences and potential liability. The University also
assumes no responsibility for the validity of the information supplied by persons wishing to gain acceptance
on the University’s boating register.
4.2
Consequences of Violation of Procedures
Failure to comply with these procedures may result in disciplinary action being taken and may be cause for
the revocation or restriction of the University’s boating program both within Australia and overseas.
4.3
4.3.1
Regulations
Western Australian Waters
Vessel owners and any person who operates a vessel on Western Australian waters must comply with the
provisions of the Western Australian Marine Act 1982 and Regulations and Standards under the Act and the
Uniform Shipping Laws Code (USL Code) adopted by the Commonwealth, States and Territories. The
Western Australian Marine Act 1982 is administered by the WA Department of Transport (formerly
Department for Planning and Infrastructure until July 2009).
4.3.2
General Regulations
Vessel owners and operators must be familiar with the Prevention of Collision at Sea Regulations 1983, life
saving appliances, fire appliances and miscellaneous equipment to meet vessel registration requirements.
All UWA vessels are survey exempt or ‘in survey’. All vessel operators and owners must be familiar with the
rules and regulations for survey exempt and survey vessels in relation to the type of work being performed
on the vessel: diving, towing, night navigation lights, distance of operation from shore, and vessel operator
license restrictions.
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5 RESPONSIBILITIES
5.1
Review of this and related documents
Any recommendations for modifications or amendments of these procedures should be submitted to the
University Diving and Boating Safety Officer (UDBSO) for consideration.
5.2
Designation of Responsibilities
5.2.1
University Diving and Boating Safety Working Group (UDBSWG)
The UDBSWG is an affiliate of the University Safety Committee. Its role is to develop, review and oversee
procedures for scientific diving, boating and snorkelling activities. It may be called upon to investigate water
related incidents, injuries and violations of procedures and make recommendations of appropriate
disciplinary action in the event of unsafe diving or boating activities by any individual or group within the
University.
5.2.2
University Diving and Boating Safety Officer (UDBSO)
The UDBSO oversees the implementation of the scientific diving, snorkelling and boating procedures. The
role is to assist with the planning, preparation and conduct of these activities. For scientific diving they can
assist in establishing diver competencies, approving dives, maintaining the UWA dive register program (see
Divelog) and maintaining equipment, facilities and diving information.
5.2.3
Master of the vessel
All UWA vessel trips require a minimum of two people to be present. The Master of the vessel is in charge of
all aspects of the boating operation. The Master must have valid qualifications, experience and be registered
in the UWA Dive register to be allowed to operate a boat used for diving or snorkelling. The Master and
participants must follow the UWA boat checkout procedures (Appendix BT1: UWA Boat Checkout
Procedures) and must attend a boat induction conducted by the UDBSO or UDBSO delegate for the UWA
vessel being used [Form 15 (FIELDWORK) ALL BOATS SAFETY INDUCTION. The boat induction must be
conducted prior to commencement of planned work.
UWA personnel (including casual UWA employees) become registered vessel operators after approval from
the UDBSO. This approval may be granted once the new vessel operator has provided current certificates of
competency and completed a UWA boat safety induction [Form 15 (FIELDWORK) ALL BOATS SAFETY
INDUCTION]. Certificates should be lodged through the development of an online profile with the UWA dive
register (see Divelog).
Responsibilities of the Master are to:

Check current and projected weather conditions;

Conduct the boat specific pre-launch and post launch checklist [Form 12 (FIELDWORK) PLAKA
CHECKLIST, Form 13 (FIELDWORK) SCORPION CHECKLIST, Form 14 (FIELDWORK) STONEFISH
CHECKLIST];

Launch and retrieve the vessel;

Manage the load stability of the vessel;

Cancel the boating operation in the event of bad weather, or when the safety of the vessel and/or
personnel are potentially at risk;

Ensure vessel safety equipment is on board and fully operational and that fuel supplies are adequate for
the proposed operation;

Ensure all mechanicals and electronics are in good operational condition;

Ensure all safety and other equipment is properly stowed;
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Carry sufficient fresh water at all times;

Submit relevant UWA field forms;

Ensure one life jacket (PFD-Type 1) for each person is on board;

Ensure that the vessel and trailer are in operational order, and that all required safety equipment is
present, before the vessel is removed from the University and when it is returned;

Report ANY fault or problems with the vessel and/or equipment on returning to the UDBSO [Form 12
(FIELDWORK) PLAKA CHECKLIST, Form 13 (FIELDWORK) SCORPION CHECKLIST, Form 14
(FIELDWORK) STONEFISH CHECKLIST].
The Master must not (except when moored or docked):

Leave the vessel at any time, other than in an emergency or

Carry out any activity that may divert his or her attention from the responsibilities prescribed above.
5.2.4
Personnel On Board a Survey Exempt Vessel
Other than the Master, all other persons on board a UWA survey exempt vessel are to be directly associated
with the University (staff, students, lecturers or researchers). If a volunteer (or paid) person is on board the
vessel to fulfil some function related to the special purpose of that vessel (such as assisting taking samples,
recording measurements, operating experimental equipment unrelated to navigating the vessel), then that
person is classed as “Special Personnel” and are not classified as “Passengers”.
If a volunteer is on board in a recreational capacity alone, not contributing to the special purpose of the
vessel, then that person would be classed as a passenger. Where such a passenger is on board the survey
exempt vessel, then the use of the “survey exempt” vessel would be outside the scope of its exemption and
the operation would be illegal.
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6 BOATING REGISTRATION PROCEDURES
6.1
Vessels Less than 8 metres in Length
Vessels purchased and maintained by UWA must be either in survey or classed as survey exempt. All UWA
marine vessels related research is considered a commercial operation by the WA Department of Transport.
The survey exempt vessels must:

Be registered with the Department of Transport (DOT) and have received a registration certificate and an
identification plate in respect of the vessel being registered as a survey exempt vessel;

Have its registration renewed before each anniversary of the initial registration date;

Be operated within gazetted sheltered waters or within 5 nautical miles off the mainland shore Note,
there are no gazetted sheltered waters in the Shark Bay area;

Not be operated unless the registration number allotted to the vessel is legibly marked on each side of
the hull such that it is positioned immediately forward of the transom, is not less than 150 millimetres in
height and 25 millimetres in width, is positioned so that the highest part of each numeral commences at
a point that is not lower than 75 millimetres below the gunwale and is displayed on the vessel in plain
block design in vertical and not slanting numerals;

Not carry any passengers; UWA personnel are considered working participants;

Be furnished with such safety equipment as is required under the Western Australian Marine (Life Saving
Appliances, Fire Appliances and Miscellaneous Equipment) Regulations 1983 in relation to a vessel of
that kind, See (Appendix BT4: Survey exempt vessel requirements);

Have Safety Equipment for Survey Exempt Waters;

Have a Master who holds, as a minimum, a current Restricted Coxswains ticket;

Be less than 8 metres in measured length. The length is measured from the tip of the bow in a straight
line to the stern. This does not include bow attachments, motors, brackets or swim platforms that are not
a moulded part of the hull;

Be operated between the hours of sunrise and sunset;

Have ship to shore communication protocol documented and carried on board the vessel at all times;

All crew must be familiar with its location and capable of completing all tasks listed in the procedures.
6.2
Vessels 8 metres or Greater in Length
Vessels 8 metres or greater must be currently under survey and are considered a commercial vessel due to
the vessels length. Restrictions for geographical operations exist and vessel operator license restrictions
apply under WA Regulations. Safety equipment is required based on the length of the vessel and distance
from shore. This information can be obtained from the boat builder or survey requirements (e.g. Appendix
BT5: Survey Requirements for CLASS 2C Vessels). Please contact the UDBSO before
purchasing/contracting any commercial vessels.
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7 REQUIREMENTS FOR BEING MASTER OF A UWA VESSEL
Further information regarding certificates of competency may be found via:
http://www.transport.wa.gov.au/imarine/19128.asp#CertificatesOfCompetency
7.1
UWA Vessels Less than 8 metres in Length
When operating UWA vessels not more than 8 metres in length, the Master must have the following as a
minimum. Please contact the UDBSO for further information.

A Restricted Coxswains certificate;

A current Senior First Aid certificate;

A current Oxygen Provider certificate if diving is being conducted.
7.2
UWA Vessels 8 metres or Greater in Length
When operating UWA vessels greater than 8 metres but not greater than 10 metres in length (less than 12
metres with endorsement), the Master must have the following as a minimum. Please contact the UDBSO
for further information.

A full Coxswains certificate;

A Marine Radio Operators license;

A current Senior First Aid certificate;

A current Oxygen Provider certificate if diving is being conducted.
7.3
Restricted Coxswains Certificate of Competency
A Restricted Coxswain may command a survey exempt vessel of less than 8 meters in length, less than 5
nautical miles from the ‘mainland shore’ without passengers.
To obtain a Restricted Coxswain Certificate of Competency, the applicant must:

Be at least 18 years of age;

Pass a DOT approved eyesight test within the last 6 months;

Be declared medically fit, to the DOT standard, within the last 2 years;

Successfully complete the Restricted Coxswains course (approximately 4 days of training);

Hold a current Senior First Aid qualification.
NOTE: Sea service time and oral examination are not required for Restricted Coxswains Certificate of
Competency.
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7.4
Coxswains Certificate of Competency
The Coxswains Certificate of Competency is a combined Command/Engineer certificate which entitles the
holder to:

Command a vessel less than 10 metres in length (less than 12 metres with endorsement), up to 15
nautical miles to seaward of mainland coast;

Perform the duty of engineer on a vessel with engines less than 250 kW, up to 15 nautical miles to
seaward of mainland coast.
To obtain a Coxswains Certificate of Competency the applicant must be:

Be at least 18 years of age;

Pass a DOT approved eyesight test within the last 6 months;

Be declared medically fit, to the DOT standard, within the last 2 years;

Complete Sea Service time* –270 days commercial sea service logged in a DOT sea service log book,
signed by the Master or owner of the vessel; or 360 days recreational sea service supported by a DOT
Statutory Declaration;

Successfully complete the Coxswains course – approximately 20 days of training;

Pass oral examination;

Hold a current Senior First Aid qualification.
*Sea Service Time Conditions – Sea service can be a combination of both commercial and recreational.
All sea service must be on vessels over 5 metres in length. Six months of the total service shall be within the
last 5 years. 50% (180 day recreational / 135 days commercial) of the sea service shall be beyond sheltered
waters, where this condition is not met a restricted certificate will be issued that limits service as a Master.
Sea service must be approved by DOT before starting any courses.
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8 UWA VESSELS DESCRIPTION
UWA currently owns and operates three vessels.
8.1
8.1.1
Plaka
Specification
Vessel Length
Type
Survey Class
Minimum rating of Master
Gross Load Capacity
Maximum number of persons
Vessel Registration Number
Trailer Registration Number
Engine
Radio Type
Radio Call sign
Fuel Capacity
Bilge Pump
8.1.2
4.6 metres
Plaka tiller steer
C class survey (survey exempt)
Restricted Coxswain
562 kg
4 (less if carrying dive equipment or operating in non-protected waters)
C1052
1TGM016
40HP Mariner
27 MHz
C1052
25 litres and a 5 litre spare tank
Manual hand pump
Safety Equipment Carried
Flares, EPIRB, Life Ring, Fire extinguisher, Torch, Coastal life Jackets, Hand Held Air Horn, First Aid Kit.
8.2
8.2.1
Scorpion
Specification
Vessel Length
Type
Survey Class
Minimum rating of Master
Maximum number of persons
Vessel Registration Number
Trailer Registration Number
Engine Main
Auxiliary
Radio Type
Radio Call sign
Fuel Capacity
Bilge Pump
Instrumentation Echo Sounder
GPS/Plotter
8.2.2
6.7 metres
Twin aluminium pontoons with half cabin
C class survey (survey exempt)
Restricted Coxswain
8 (less if carrying dive equipment or operating in non-protected waters)
C948
1TKH336
115hp Mercury
30hp Mercury
27 MHZ
VNW 3548
90 Litres (approx.)
Both electronic and manual hand pump
Garmin Fish Finder 250c
Lowrance Global Nav 310 GPS
Safety Equipment Carried
Flares, EPIRB, Life Ring, Fire extinguisher, Torch, Life Jackets, Hand Held Air Horn, Dual Marine Batteries,
First Aid Kit.
8.2.3
Towing Requirements
Variations in the braking systems of boat trailers dictate that the following specific vehicles must be used for
towing: Car 05 or Car 08.
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8.3
8.3.1
Stonefish
Specification
Vessel Length
Type
Survey Class
Minimum rating of Master
Maximum number of persons
Vessel Registration Number
Trailer Registration Number
Engine
Radio Type
Radio Call sign
Fuel Capacity
Pump
Instrumentation Echo Sounder
8.3.2
8.0 metres
Twin aluminium pontoons with full cabin
2C class survey
Full Coxswain
8
M&H Number 6276 - Edendrach
1TIE543
Twin 140hp Suzuki
27 MHz HF VHF
VNW6093 Stonefish
220L
Electronic bilge and ballast pumps
Garmin Fish Finder 250c
Safety Equipment Carried
Flares, EPIRB, Life Ring, 2 x Fire extinguishers, Torch, Life Jackets, Hand Held Air Horn, DAN O2 kit and
Oxygen Cylinders, Dual Marine Batteries, First Aid Kit, toilet, spare water.
8.3.3
Towing Requirements
Variations in the braking systems of boat trailers dictate that the following specific vehicles must be used for
towing: Car 03 only.
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9 SAFETY IN OPERATION OF UWA VESSELS
9.1
General
All vessels and trailers must be registered and maintained to the minimum standards set forth in boating
check in/out procedures, UWA Boating Procedures, WA Marine Regulations, and any other relevant
legislation concerning safety equipment and vessel capacity.
All damage or maintenance issues in regards to UWA vessel must be documented and the UDBSO notified
immediately.
Boats which are hired externally must also comply with the basic safety equipment, and provide additional
equipment depending on the survey level of that vessel. UWA staff should check all safety equipment on
UWA vessels or hire vessels prior to departure.
9.2
Basic Vessel Safety Equipment
The safety equipment requirements apply to all UWA vessels performing research activities which are
deemed commercial by DOT. However, canoes, kayaks and similar unpowered boats are either partially or
totally exempt from these requirements but, must have the following:

Personal Floatation Device(s) (PFD) that comply with Australian Standards (must be worn at all times);

A suitable bailer (unless the hull is permanently enclosed);

A means of communication in the form of a mobile phone or hand held radio.
9.3
Additional Vessel Safety Equipment for SCUBA Diving or Snorkelling
All vessels undertaking SCUBA/Snorkelling activities must also:

During the day, display the international code dive flag “A” (the flag must be 750mm long and 600mm
wide);

During night SCUBA diving, display an all around orange light;

Carry a DAN O2 kit and oxygen cylinders with enough oxygen to supply 2 injured divers back to
appropriate medical care.
9.4
Crew Numbers
All diving activities from a vessel must have one qualified person onboard at all times who can render
emergency care for SCUBA diving related injuries (i.e. possess a current Oxygen Provider Certification).
All boating activities must have at least two people onboard.
The number of participants allowed on vessels is based on load capacity of vessel (see 6.0 UWA Vessels).
Please check with the UDBSO, DOT and survey requirements to determine the specific maximum number of
people allowed based on gross weight and stability of the vessel.
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9.5
Hazard and Risk Assessment
As part of the fieldwork planning process, Supervisors for all boating activities must complete the following:
Form 07 (PLANNING) FIELDWORK SAFETY PLAN
Form 08 (PLANNING) SAFETY RISK ASSESSMENT AND GUIDANCE
Form 09 (PLANNING) METHOD STATEMENT (if this form is prepared, it may be used to substitute the
description on the above two forms if it is attached to them and “SEE ATTACHED METHOD STATEMENT”
is inserted).
All personnel involved with field operations must have a current (completed within 12 months) field work
participants form on file [Form 01 (REGISTRATION) FIELDWORK PARTICIPANT DECLARATION], and any
volunteer must have a volunteer’s insurance form covering them for the period of field work. See Form 06
(REGISTRATION) VOLUNTARY WORKERS INSURANCE PROPOSAL.
All related forms and procedures for operating UWA research and checking out UWA vessels are available
on the UWA Diving and Boating Website.
9.6
Safe Boating Procedures
9.6.1
Forms for Boating Activities
Forms for registration, planning and fieldwork can be viewed on the UWA Diving and Boating Website. All
relevant forms must be submitted via the appropriate School Manager to the UDBSO before embarking on
any UWA field Trip.
9.6.2
Operational Parameters for UWA Vessels
The Master of the vessel is to ensure safe navigation of the vessel at all times including that:

The vessel is always correctly loaded in accordance with the vessels specifications and the prevailing
conditions;

A proper lookout is maintained;

The Man Over Board procedure is explained to all persons on board prior to departure;

Nautical charts of the operational area are on board;

All persons on board are required to travel on the seating provided and are not to travel on the gunnels
or the bow;

Care is taken when refuelling to avoid spillage and potential ignition sources;

One person (not the Master) is assigned as lookout while diving/snorkelling activities are undertaken;

A dive flag is displayed appropriately while diving or snorkelling activities are undertaken.
9.6.3
Pre Departure Check for UWA Vessels
Prior to leaving University grounds, it is the Master of the vessel responsibility to ensure:

The vessel check out/in sheet is filled out and given to the UDBSO [Form 12 (FIELDWORK) PLAKA
CHECKLIST, Form 13 (FIELDWORK) SCORPION CHECKLIST, Form 14 (FIELDWORK) STONEFISH
CHECKLIST] and the latest weather forecast has been checked;
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The vessel is checked to be correctly and safely secured on the trailer;

The vessel is checked to make sure it is seaworthy;

All safety equipment is checked and fuel supply is checked for the planned trip with at least a 50%
reserve margin;
9.6.4
Before Launching
Prior to launching the vessel, it is the responsibility of the Master to:

Recheck the vessel, safety gear and personal supplies;

Ensure the bungs are in, scuppers closed;

Ensure tie downs are removed;

Ensure the D-Shackle on the safety chain is finger tight;

Ensure mooring lines are attached (where applicable).
9.6.5
Radio Check In
Where applicable the Master of the vessel must log on with the appropriate organisation who supplies radio
safety coverage of the operational area. On completion of the trip the Master must log off with the same
organisation. For a list of Western Australian volunteer sea rescue groups, see Appendix BT6: Volunteer
Sea Rescue Radio Communications.
9.6.6
Refuelling
The vessel should be refuelled onshore whenever possible.
When refuelling on the trailer, ensure that:

If there are inbuilt fuel tanks, the batteries are turned off;

If the fuel tank is portable then remove it from the vessel before refuelling. Wipe off any spillage before
placing the tank back in the vessel.
When refuelling in water from a bowser, ensure that:

Engine and batteries are turned off;

No smoking or other ignition sources are present;

All signage (e.g. warning signs) are displayed and followed exactly.
9.6.7
Completion of Trip Procedures
Upon returning to port the Master of the vessel is to:

Load the vessel onto the trailer with vessel equally centred on the rollers;

Attach trailer security chain and raise the engine(s);

Secure vessel to trailer with cam straps and secure engines for road travel;
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
Rinse off vessel, trailer bearings and engines if fresh water is available. If water is not available go to the
nearest service station and carry out rinsing there;

Turn off batteries and secure any gear on the vessel with straps or put in the vehicle;

Fill fuel tanks as the tanks must be returned full;

Fill in the vessel check in/out form and list any maintenance concerns and return to the UDBSO [Form
12 (FIELDWORK) PLAKA CHECKLIST, Form 13 (FIELDWORK) SCORPION CHECKLIST, Form 14
(FIELDWORK) STONEFISH CHECKLIST];

Follow up and contact the UDBSO immediately regarding any damage which may prevent someone
from using the vessel the next day;

Remove any personal gear and research equipment, lock the vessel compound;

Fill out the date and time of return, Project Grant number, number of hours or days of use of the vessel;

Return the vessel folder and vessel keys to the UDBSO or relevant administrative officer.
10 NON-UNIVERSITY VESSELS
10.1 Hire and Drive Vessels
Hire and drive vessels are NOT permitted to be used for any University research. DOT has classified
University research as a commercial operation and hire and drive vessels may not be used for commercial
work. The only vessels that may be used must be survey exempt or in survey.
10.2 Recreational Vessels
Recreational vessels are NOT permitted to be used for any University research. DOT has classified
University research as a commercial operation and hire and drive vessels may not be used for commercial
work. The only vessels that may be used must be survey exempt or in survey.
10.3 External or Non UWA Vessels
Vessels which are survey exempt or in survey can be employed by UWA staff for fieldwork. In addition, in
working with other research groups, UWA research may take place aboard other research or work vessels.
Principal investigators need to check, and provide documentation on the following aspects of these external
(Non-UWA) vessels as part of the field plan development:

Ensure the boat is in survey and the survey class is appropriate to the work undertaken;

Ensure the boat has adequate and serviced safety equipment;

Ensure all licences and exemptions have been completed by the field leader or Master of the vessel;

Ensure the Master is aware of UWA diving and boating procedures and has appropriate Certificate of
Competency;

Ensure that within Form 07 (PLANNING) FIELDWORK SAFETY PLAN the section headed “IF BOATS
ARE TO BE USED” has been completed.
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11 ALCOHOL AND OTHER DRUGS POLICY
11.1 Alcohol
A zero blood alcohol limit applies to all vessel operators because alcohol increases:

The likelihood of an accident through impaired judgment;

Body heat loss, reducing your survival time if you fall overboard;

Pulse rate, leading to quick exhaustion if you have to swim to safety.
11.2 Prescription medications and other drugs
These can also pose problems. Seasickness, hay fever and other allergy preparations can make personnel
feel drowsy or easily confused. Participants are required to check with their doctor or chemist on the possible
side effects of any drug they are taking before going boating.
Please note - Seasickness: 2 groups of drugs are used:

Hyoscine: this is the most suitable drug, however, marked drowsiness can occur, and if possible the drug
should be tried initially during a period of non-diving sea travel. Brand name: Hyoscine.

Antihistamines: these are often more effective against motion sickness, but drowsiness frequently
occurs. Considerable individual variation occurs in response to the drugs.
They MUST be tried initially during a period of non-diving sea travel. Medical advice should be sought if a
suitable drug is not found. Brand names: Cyclizine and Meclozine
12 MARINE ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION PRACTICES
All research must comply with environmental standards for good practice. For some research projects,
approval must be sought from the Department of Environment and Conservation (DEC) if working in or near
marine parks and/or Department of Fisheries (Western Australia) if collecting samples or leaving equipment
at the research location.
Anchoring must be conducted with care for the substrate and the appropriate type of anchor should be used
to minimize damage to substrate and organisms. Mooring for any UWA vessel must be rated for the length
and type of weather conditions. All moorings must be serviced and insured before any UWA vessel may be
moored. Night anchoring lights must be used whilst moored or at anchor between dusk and dawn.
During night time a boat must show the international lights to indicate that “a vessel is restricted in her ability
to manoeuvre”. These are three lights in a vertical line, the top and bottom lights are red and the middle light
is white.
All mooring information MUST be supplied to the UDBSO stating the:

Managing company either private or state managed mooring;

Last service date;

Weight rating and length rating for the mooring.
If any of the following information cannot be obtained then the UWA vessel may not be permitted to be left
on the mooring for any reason.
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13 INCIDENTS, INJURIES AND EMERGENCIES
This section is duplicated in both the Boating Procedures Manual and the Scientific Diving Procedures
Manual to ensure ease of access to the contents.
It is essential to be prepared for the unexpected at sea. Planning and practising emergency response
procedures is a requirement for all vessel operators.
Emergencies at sea may include: collision, explosion or fire, damage to hull, loss of steering or power,
sinking or grounding, beaching, person overboard or injured personnel.
13.1 Emergency Response Plan
1. Secure the vessel – to avoid additional difficulties whilst the emergency is managed.
2. Raise the alarm – ensure that all persons on board and in the water (i.e. divers or snorkelers) can
be informed or an emergency.
3. Assess the problem - so that it can be relayed in subsequent communications.
4. Manage the crew – make preliminary preparations for possible evacuation.
5. Position – establish the vessel position so that it can be relayed in subsequent communications.
6. Vessel handling – plan manoeuvres that can assist in the management of emergency situations.
7. Engineering – plan for engineering tasks which may be necessary in certain emergencies.
8. Safety equipment – arrange that the safety of lifesaving equipment is not compromised by the
management of emergencies and that proper deployment is still possible.
9. Communication – develop skills for communication (internal and external) and signalling which is
appropriate to emergencies.
When the immediate emergency has passed and all necessary steps have been taken to assist the
casualties, a full record of the incidents must be compiled while details are still fresh in everyone's mind.
Dive Coordinators or other member of the team should make notes; obtain details from other divers, record
exact times and any other relevant information.
All incidents and injuries must be reported in writing and submitted to UWA Safety and Health and the
UDBSO (Confidential Incident/Injury Report Form).
13.2 Obligation to render assistance
All vessels are bound to render assistance to persons in distress unless:
 They are unable;
 Assistance is unnecessary (others providing);
 In the conditions, it is unreasonable.
The persons in distress should be advised and all distress communications should be logged.
The Master of the vessel in distress may, after consultation with the Master’s of vessels that answer the call
for help, requisition the vessel(s) considered best able to help. The Master of a requisitioned ship must go as
quickly as possible to render help.
If the Master of a vessel, which has not been requisitioned, is informed of the requisition of another vessel
and that the vessel is complying then the Master is released from the obligation to assist.
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If the Master of a vessel is informed by persons in distress, or by the Master of another vessel that reached
the distressed vessel, that help is no longer necessary then the Master is released from the obligation to
assist.
The Master of the vessel must record all cases of vessels or persons in distress at sea and if the Master did
not go as quickly as possible to render help, the reasons why.
There is also an obligation to advise others of any dangers to safe navigation which are encountered. This
may be issued in the form of a Security message.
13.3 Collision
If a vessel is involved in a collision or other casualty, the Master has a legal obligation to stop the vessel:

render any possible assistance without endangering their own passengers or crew if the accident results
in the event of a death or injury of any person;

if any damage to another vessel affects its seaworthiness or the safety of those on board;

and give name and address and if requested, the name of the owner of the vessel to the operator of any
other vessel involved
Do not admit liability. Report the matter to a police officer if the accident results in death or injury to any
person or damage to any vessel. You must report to a police station near the place of the accident as soon
as possible and within 48 hours. It must also be reported to the Department of Commerce, WorkSafe
Division. The Department of Transport require that the vessel owner or Master must be informed with full
particulars of the incident within 48 hours. See Marine Incident Report Form. This form is also available from
Police stations.
The report must state the, time and location of the accident, type if incident, circumstances, names and
addresses of any person killed or injured, names and addresses of any witnesses and the nature of property
damage.
Any incident or accident must also be reported using the UWA Confidential Incident/Injury Report Form
(Confidential Incident/Injury Dive Report Form). Insurance claims must be made to UWA Risk Management.
13.4 Man Overboard
For man overboard risk management and procedures, please refer to Appendix BT2: Code of Practice - Man
Overboard: prevention and response.
13.5 Missing Diver
In the event of a missing diver use the flowchart below and carry out the following:

If buddy contact is lost under the surface, each diver should circle 360° looking for the buddy or their
exhaust bubble trail (often easier to se0e if looking up slightly);

If no visual contact is made following the above procedure, each diver should ascend 3-5m and repeat
the process;

If no contact is made following the above procedure, dive buddy or team shall surface and notify the
Diver's Attendant of a missing diver (i.e. 5 or more short blasts on a whistle is the International
assistance signal);
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
Diver's Attendant immediately activates their emergency response plan detailing situation and requests
assistance; this may include notifying the Volunteer Sea Rescue group, police and UDBSO.

Mark last known position of lost diver on GPS and with an emergency marker buoy (NOTE: if any person
sights the missing diver, they should maintain visual focus on that position);

Divers involved in search must not subject themselves to risks such as decompression illness;

If divers are still in the water, recall using the recall signal such as starting the motor and revving 3 times;

Search should begin where diver was last seen using the emergency marker buoy as reference;

Search should be conducted in pairs;

Sink (do not swim) to the bottom to determine effect of current;

If the diver is located, proceed with appropriate actions and notify appropriate persons;

Complete and submit a Confidential Injury/Incident Report Form (see Safety and Health website).
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13.6 Injured Diver
Injuries which divers may be suffering from include decompression sickness, pressure injuries (barotrauma),
shock, oxygen deficiency (hypoxia), carbon dioxide (CO 2) or carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning, saltwater
aspiration syndrome, injuries from boating traffic and also from encounters with marine life.
During a diving emergency use the flowchart below and carry out the following:

assist casualties immediately (refer to the next section, “13.5 Boating and Diving Emergencies
Protocol”)

Recall all divers or swimmers to the boat or shore;

Ensure that other members of the diving team are not at risk and that all divers are present;

Recover the injured diver's equipment after the emergency (the Dive Coordinator may decide not to
recover items if to do so would be unsafe or cause undue delay);

Keep injured diver’s equipment separate to other equipment prior to expert examination;

Ensure that no equipment has been left in a dangerous condition;

Ensure that the diver’s field dive log(s) [Form 16 (FIELDWORK) FIELD DIVE LOG] and log book are
available for the doctor, particularly if recompression is required.
In the case of a fatality or serious accident requiring recompression and/or hospitalisation, the Head of
School, the UDBSO, and Safety and Health Manager must be notified within 2 hours. The Vice Chancellor
or delegate should be notified as soon as practicable.
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13.7 Boating and Diving Emergencies Protocol
1. Don’t panic, stay calm and think clearly.
2. Ensure status of all crew / divers is known.
3. Treat casualties by following the DRABCD action plan:
Danger
Ensure there is no further danger to you, others and the casualty
Response
Is the person responding? If not, call for help. See sections headed
Emergency Services and Emergency Communications
Airway
Is the airway clear and open? If not clear mouth and tilt head back.
Breathing
Can you hear of feel the casualty breathing? If not, give 2 initial breaths. If
breathing returns, place in recovery position.
CPR
If breathing has not returned, commence CPR alternating 30 compressions
with 2 rescue breaths. Perform approximately 2 compressions per seconds
pressing down 1/3 of the chest depth. 30:2 try to change rescuer every 2
minutes. Only stop CPR if signs of life return, if instructed by an AED,
medical help arrives and takes over or you become physically exhausted and
unable to continue. If breathing resumes, place casualty in recovery position.
Defibrillation
Attach an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) as soon as possible
following the voice prompts.
4. Provide other First Aid to patient
5. Provide oxygen to the patient if they are suffering from shock (using DAN O2 kit which should
provide close to 100% oxygen for about 40min with a ‘D’ size cylinder)
6. If at sea, return casualties to shore as soon as possible but immediately notify the emergency
services (Ambulance, Police and Sea Rescue). See next section, “13.6 Emergency Services”.
Essential details required are:





Number of casualties
Are they conscious and do/did they require resuscitation?
Is their an obvious major injury or problem?
What is the progressive state of casualties (e.g. stable, good colour, getting worse)?
What medical equipment do you have available?
Other relevant information:
 Full diving history for the preceding 48hours
 Previous medical history (e.g. previous injury, head cold, diabetic)
 Medical training of people on board or at the scene
7. Keep records of details of the incident and advise the UDBSO. If the UDBSO is unavailable, contact
UWA safety and Health office 08 6488 3938.
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13.8 Emergency Services
1. Call 000 – (you will be asked if you require Police, Fire or Ambulance) state “Ambulance”, when
connected to St John’s Ambulance Communications Centre, state “Diving Emergency”. Mobile
phones can also be used to dial 112 for an ambulance. Alternatively, by radio, use VHF (Ch. 16) or
27 MHz radios (Ch. 88).
2. St John’s takes details of location, your telephone number, clinical details and they offer First Aid
advice.
3. If casualties are to be returned to shore for overland transfer;
 arrange to meet the ambulance at a specified location, estimate your time of arrival (ETA) and give
the name and description of your vessel
 The ambulance will transport the patient to the nearest hospital for assessment. NOTE: Direct
transfer to Fremantle Hospital Hyperbaric Unit only if authorised
4. If injuries are severe, St. Johns may make the decision to request helicopter evacuation (see section
headed Helicopter Evacuation).
13.8.1 Decompression/Hyperbaric Chamber – Contacts and Advice
St John’s will not contact the Fremantle Hospital Hyperbaric Unit for advice in the event of a diving
emergency – this is the responsibility of the receiving hospital. However, you may wish to contact the diving
medical specialist at Fremantle Hospital Hyperbaric Unit for advice on patient care while waiting for an
ambulance to arrive.
Fremantle Hospital, Fremantle Decompression Chamber, Alma Street, Fremantle, Western Australia, WA
Phone: 08 9431 2233 or 08 9431 3333 (after hours). Fax: 08 9431 2235
Director: Dr. Robert Wong
Alternatively, the Divers Emergency Service at the Hyperbaric Medicine Unit, Royal Adelaide Hospital
provides a 24 hour medical specialist cover of the Divers Emergency Service telephone. This can be
accessed by calling 1800 088 200 (within Australia) or +61 8 8212 9242 (outside Australia). The service
primarily acts as a consultation service for diving-related emergencies.
13.8.2 Evacuation from Rural and Remote Areas
Contact DAN Asia Pacific on +61-3-98869166, immediately for any evacuation services required if a doctor
recommends an evacuation procedure or decompression chamber/hyperbaric chamber located in the
Fremantle Hospital
13.8.3 Helicopter Evacuation
The Fire and Emergency Services Association of Australia (FESA) Helicopter Evacuation Services:

Flies critical care specialists direct to an incident and then transports the injured directly to the hospital
that will provide them with the very best of medical care;

Emergency rescue is available around the clock every day of the year (while the focus of the service is
emergency rescue, it also has a secondary role to provide essential hospital transfers);

The helicopter has an operating range of 200 kilometres from Perth, covering 90 per cent of Western
Australia’s population

With a refuelling stop the service can be extended to cover regional areas such as Geraldton, Kalgoorlie
and Albany as required
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13.9 Volunteer Marine Rescue Groups
FREMANTLE SEA RESCUE, Fishing Boat Harbour (radios are monitored 24 hours)
VHF channel 73 (or 16 - emergency) or 27 MHz channel 90 (or 88 - emergency)
Call sign = VN6DI (Victor – November – Six – Delta – India)
Telephone: 08 9335 1332 (24 hours)
Others:
Group
Call Sign
27 MHZ
UHF
VHF
MF/HF
ALBANY SEA RESCUE SQUAD
VMR610
88
Y
Y
Y
Emergency
Telephone
0427 923 557
AUGUSTA SEA RESCUE
VMR625
88
-
16
2182
08 9758 1575
BREMER BAY SEA RESCUE
VMR607
88
2
80
-
08 9837 4171
BROOME SEA RESCUE
VMR650
88,91
Y
Y
Y
08 9192 8202
BUNBURY SEA RESCUE
VMR634
88
-
16
4125
0418 926 442
BUSSELTON SEA RESCUE
VMR640
88,91
-
16, 74
-
0407 755 715
CARNARVON SEA RESCUE
VMR676
88,91
-
16,73
4125
08 9941 3613
CHRISTMAS ISLAND
VMR686
-
-
-
-
0439 215391
COCOS ISLAND
VMR678
-
-
-
-
9162 7700-5175
CORAL BAY SEA RESCUE
VMR679
90
Y
11, 16
-
0427 180568
DENMARK SEA RESCUE
VMR613
88 94
-
16, 22, 77
-
08 9848 1311
DERBY SEA RESCUE
VMR694
88
-
Y
Y
0419 959 376
EAST KIMBERLEY MR
VMR699
88
-
80, 81
-
08 9161 1305
ESPERANCE SEA RESCUE
VMR601
88
Y
Y
Y
0419 869 655
EXMOUTH SEA RESCUE
VMR682
90
Y
Y
Y
0418 186 416
GERALDTON SEA RESCUE
VMR670
88, 91
5
16,81
4125
08 9964 3543
HOPETOUN SEA RESCUE
VMR604
88
8
16, 82
-
08 9838 3207
JURIEN BAY SEA RESCUE
Air radio 121.5
VMR661
91
Y
Y
Y
08 9652 1950
KALBARRI SEA RESCUE
VMR673
88,90,96
20
16,80
-
08 9937 2112
LANCELIN SEA RESCUE
VMR688
91
Y
Y
Y
08 9655 1289
LEEMAN SEA RESCUE
VMR664
88, 91
6
16, 73
4125
08 9953 1164
MANDURAH WATER RESCUE
GROUP
VMR611
88, 91
-
16, 73, 82
4125
0409 081 801
MARGARET RIVER SR
VMR628
88, 91
-
17,72,80
-
08 9755 5579
NATURALISTE SEA RESCUE
VMR631
88, 91
06
16, 74, 80
4125
08 9781 3030
ONSLOW VMR
VMR683
88
-
16
-
0429 688 714
PEACEFUL BAY SEA RESCUE
VMR616
88, 96
15/2dup
16/22dup
4125
08 9840 8108
0419 936 313
PORT DENISON SEA RESCUE
VMR667
88, 91
-
16, 73
2182, 4125
6215
PORT HEDLAND SEA RESCUE
VMR691
88
-
16
-
08 9173 3055
PORT WALCOTT SEA RESCUE
VMR689
88, 94, 96
-
16, 81
-
0439 870 995
ROCKINGHAM SEA RESCUE
VN6KC
90
-
16, 73
4125
08 9528 2222
SHARK BAY VMR
VMR675
88, 90
-
Y
-
08 9948 1202
TWO ROCKS SEA RESCUE
VMR677
88, 91
-
16, 73
4125
08 9561 5777
WALPOLE SEA RESCUE
VMR619
88
-
Y
Y
08 9840 1527
WEST PILBARA SEA RESCUE
VMR685
86
-
11, 16
-
08 9183 1144
WINDY HARBOUR SRG
VMR620
91
YES
-
YES
08 9776 8384
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13.10 Emergency Communications
13.10.1
Distress Frequencies
These frequencies are to be used when making Urgency, Safety or Distress calls (see below):

MF/HF Transceivers 4125, 6215, 8291 kHz

VHF Transceivers Channel 16 with Channel 67 as a supplementary

27 MHz Transceivers 27.88 MHz (Channel 88) with 27.86 MHz (Channel 86) as a supplementary
When making radio distress calls they may be intercepted by other vessels which are able to render
assistance.
13.10.2
Distress Call
Should only be used if the vessel is threatened by grave and imminent danger and immediate assistance is
required. A Distress Call has absolute priority over all other transmissions and may only be transmitted on
the authority of the Master or the person responsible for the safety of the vessel.
The Distress Call is:
1. “Mayday Mayday Mayday”.
2. “This is (name & radio call sign of vessel in distress)” - spoken 3 times.
3. “Mayday”.
4. “(name and radio call sign of vessel)”
5. Give details of vessel’s position.
6. State nature of distress and assistance required.
7. Other information including number of persons on board.
The Distress Call may be repeated as often as necessary until an answer is received. If no answer is
received on distress frequencies, the call may be repeated on any frequency where attention may be
attracted. The Distress Call is not used in situations where an individual person aboard the vessel is
threatened with immediate danger e.g. a medical emergency. An Urgency Call should be made in these
cases.
13.10.3
Urgency Call
Only use this type of call when there is a very urgent message but it is not serious enough to justify use of
the Distress Call. The Urgency call is used to transmit a message concerning the safety of the vessel or the
safety of a person on board. Once again, an Urgency Call can only be made on the authority of the Master
or person responsible for the safety of the vessel.
The Urgency Call is:
1. “Pan Pan, Pan Pan, Pan Pan”.
2. “All stations All stations All stations”.
3. “This is (name and radio call sign of vessel)” - spoken 3 times.
4. Give details of vessel’s position.
5. Give details of assistance required and other information.
6. You may make an Urgency Call on a Distress Frequency or any other frequency on which you
believe attention might be attracted.
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13.10.4
Safety Call
This type of call should be used to broadcast an important navigational warning to other stations. An
example of when the Safety Call should be used is if a large floating object has been sighted that could
damage the hull of a vessel. However, a Safety Call is more likely to be made by a coast station or a limited
coast station operated by a marine rescue association. A Safety Call may include important weather
warnings such as severe thunderstorm or gale warnings.
The Safety Call is:
1. “Say cure-e-tay Say cure-e-tay Say cure-e-tay”.
2. “All stations All stations All stations”.
3. “This is (name & radio call sign of vessel or shore station)” - spoken 3 times.
4. Announce change to working frequency and change channels.
5. “Say cure-e-tay Say cure-e-tay Say cure-e-tay”.
6. “All stations” - spoken once.
7. “This is (name & radio call sign)” - spoken once.
8. Give details of the warning.
The initial Safety Call to all stations is made on a Distress Frequency which are shown above in the section
‘Distress Frequencies’.
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14 REFERENCES
14.1 Acts and Regulations
Occupational Safety & Health Act 1984
Occupational Safety and Health Regulations 1996
Western Australian Marine Act 1982
Prevention of Collisions at Sea Regulations 1983
W.A. Marine (Emergency Procedures and Safety of Navigation) Regulations 1983
W.A. Marine (Life Saving Appliances, Fire Appliances and Miscellaneous Equipment) Regulations 1983
14.2 Australian Standards and Codes of Practice
AS 1799.1 Part 1: Small craft - General requirements for power boats
AS 2677 - Inflatable boats
Man Overboard: prevention and response – Department of Commerce, WA Code of Practice (2010)
NHMRC Guidelines for Managing Risks in Recreational Water (2008)
Boating Safety Rules, James Cook University, (Revised Edition 2006)
Boating Operations Manual, School of Earth and Environmental Science, University of Adelaide (2008)
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15 APPENDICES
Some appendices are extracted from external web pages and are therefore outside of the control of the
University. In such cases, the document is included via a hyperlink to the version stored on the UWA Safety
and Health website. When carrying out reviews of this manual please refer to the source website to confirm
the currency of the document and, if appropriate, replace the document and ensure that the hyperlink is
functional.
15.1 Appendix BT1: UWA Boat Checkout Procedures
1. Ensure all required certifications have been submitted to the UDBSO and uploaded onto the online
dive register (see Divelog).
2. Complete a UWA All Boats Safety Induction if vessel operator has not been inducted [Form 15
(FIELDWORK) ALL BOATS SAFETY INDUCTION].
3. Book the boat, car and any other relevant equipment with the UDBSO by accessing
www.ezbook.com/plantbiology. UWA research/teaching takes precedence over external use of the
boat.
4. Complete a UWA Field Work Plan and ensure all participants listed read and sign document Form
07 (PLANNING) FIELDWORK SAFETY PLAN. Documents must be handed to the Field Work
Supervisor, Head of School and UDBSO for approval at least 1 week prior to field work commencing.
If diving is involved, a dive proposal must also be attached [Form 10 (PLANNING) DIVE
PROPOSAL].
5. Fill in UWA Diving and Boating Equipment Checklist if required (if using UWA owned tanks, DAN O2
kits, BCD’s, Regulators, etc) (Equipment lists are located in G29 ‘CMF Administration’, the Oceans
Institute).
6. Prior to departure: Sign boat out (insurance form in G29 ‘CMF Administration’, the Oceans Institute).
Fill out the relevant boat checkout form and inform UDBSO of any damage immediately [Form 12
(FIELDWORK) PLAKA CHECKLIST, Form 13 (FIELDWORK) SCORPION CHECKLIST, Form 14
(FIELDWORK) STONEFISH CHECKLIST]. Pre-use section of the document MUST be handed to
the UDBSO prior to taking the boat off University property.
7. Keep boat clean, rinsed and monitor all fluid levels of outboard engines whilst in field. If any
problems are encountered, contact the UDBSO immediately.
8. Return boat cleaned, with all salt, sand and debris removed. Remove all research and personal
equipment. Fill out the relevant boat checkout form and record any issues/problems [Form 12
(FIELDWORK) PLAKA CHECKLIST, Form 13 (FIELDWORK) SCORPION CHECKLIST, Form 14
(FIELDWORK) STONEFISH CHECKLIST]. Fill in UWA Diving and Boating Equipment Checklist if
required.
15.2 Appendix BT2: Code of Practice - Man Overboard: prevention and response
Code of Practice - Man Overboard - Prevention and Response
15.3 Appendix BT3: Survey exempt vessel requirements
Survey exempt vessel requirements
15.4 Appendix BT4: Survey Requirements for CLASS 2C Vessels
Survey Requirements for CLASS 2C Vessels
Boating Procedures Manual
Published: December 2010
Authorised by University Diving and Boating Safety Working Group
Review Due: December 2013
This document is uncontrolled when printed. The current version is available on the Safety and Health website
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