NEW REGULATIONS FROM THE DANISH MARITIME AUTHORITY FOR OPERATING PERSONAL WATERCRAFT COME INTO FORCE
Following the launch of new regulations from the Danish Maritime Authority, effective from 1 January 2018, operators of personal watercraft must complete a theoretical as well as a practical test.
As part of the Danish Government’s efforts to enhance the safety of those using the sea for recreational purposes, the Danish Maritime Authority will now require operators of personal watercraft and the like to hold a special personal watercraft license.
Everyone who wants to operate a personal watercraft must have passed a theoretical as well as a practical test to acquire a personal watercraft license. However, persons who already have a certificate for yachtsmen will only need to pass the practical test.
If you already hold a valid yachtsman certificate that entitles you to operate a personal watercraft, you can continue to do so. However, you have to pass the practical test for operators of personal watercraft and acquire the personal watercraft license within a period of two years in order to continue to operate your craft.
More details information about the new regulations – Personal watercraft licenses are introduced from 1 January 2018
– You must have turned 16 years to acquire the license
The theoretical test must include knowledge about: – The distribution of responsibility on board – The obligation to give way – Local navigational provisions – Behaviour and safety on and around the craft
The practical test must include the following: – Preparing for operation – Leaving and approaching land – Using safety equipment – Using navigational regulations – Taking precautions in case of falls over board – Operating at different speeds – Making evasive manoeuvres and emergency stops – Displaying safe behaviour and continuously evaluating risks
MARITIME UK HAS ESTABLISHED A TASKFORCE TO INCREASE THE NUMBER OF WOMEN WITHIN THE UK MARITIME SECTOR
The Taskforce brings together leaders from across the maritime sector to identify practical steps to increase the number of women in maritime, and crucially within senior roles across its shipping, ports, marine and business services industries.
Achieving a balanced workforce at all levels in the maritime sector will undoubtedly improve culture, behaviour, outcomes, profitability and productivity.
The Taskforce will make a series of recommendations and utilise best practice from other sectors that have taken similar action.
Sue Terpilowski, Chair of the Taskforce, said: “The need for fairness, equality and inclusion is clearer than ever and the maritime sector must embrace diversity because it’s the right thing to do.
“There are women of all ages and abilities wanting to be a part of our maritime future and we must make sure we don’t waste any more time in not addressing this issue.”
David Dingle, Chair of Maritime UK, said: “I welcome this new Taskforce and look forward to its recommendations. The entire maritime sector needs to do much more to address gender imbalance.
“Of the 14,350 officers in our country, only 3% are women. Only 4% of our technical officers are women. Of the 6,500 engine officers, only 1% are women. It means that talented women could be missing out on careers in which they could best use those talents.”
“Maritime UK will be leading by example, too, and urging members to nominate women leaders to sit on the Board.”
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10 | The Report • March 2018 • Issue 83
Marine News
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