SAFETY INFORMATION Safety Information


The water can be a hostile, unfriendly and unforgiving environment. For those of us who want to enjoy ourselves on or in the water, some sensible precautions and thought can ensure that the marine environment is friendly and safe as well as enjoyable. However, it will never be forgiving for those who are not wary. There is plenty of safety advice available from the Royal Yachting Association, the Royal National Lifeboat Institution and the Maritime and Coastguard Agency. Make sure you are adequately trained for the activity you want to do on or in the water and that you are familiar with any safety equipment available to you. Beyond that, exercise care and consideration for others and operate within your limits.


Radio


The marine band VHF radio is probably the best communication device on your vessel if used correctly with the right training. You need two separate licences to use a marine radio. One for the radio itself and another to be allowed to operate the radio. The radio agency frequently carries out checks for both types of licence. A mobile phone is another good option but does have limits. It does not have the range and cannot be heard by more than one person at a time. Do not rely on mobile phones for communication with the shore or with other craft.


Weather Full Shipping and Maritime Safety forecasts are broadcast by the Coastguard on VHF Ch. 23 (Dartmouth area VHF Ch. 10) at 0710 and 1910. Inshore reports transmit every 3 hours (local time). The broadcasts include Marine Call Inshore Waters Forecast and any gale or strong winds warnings in force. Weather forecasts are available from the harbour office throughout the year during opening hours. The Dart Harbour


Distress Signals It is important that you know what distress signals are so that you can make them and recognize them. A full list can be found in Annexe IV of the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea (The Rules of the Road). The main signals are:


■ Rockets or shells throwing red stars ■ SOS in Morse Code made either by radiotelegraphy or by flashing light


■ The spoken word ‘Mayday’ made by radiotelephony


■ Flags ‘NC’ ■ A red rocket parachute flare/hand flare ■ An orange smoke signal ■ Slowly and repeatedly raising and lowering arms outstretched to each side


Please remember it is prohibited to exhibit any distress signal except to indicate that you are in distress.


website has a live feed giving shipping and inshore forecasts on the home page www. dartharbour.org.


National Coastwatch Institution Froward Point


Mariners can use Channel 65 (Duplex) to call “Froward Point NCI” and obtain local weather information or request radio checks. Or phone mobile 07976 505649. A webcam with live footage can be viewed at www.nci- frowardpoint.org.uk


Safety Management Dart Harbour is compliant with the Port Marine Safety Code and operates a safety management system covering all activities on the river including our statutory responsibilities. Please contact the Harbour Office if you require further information.


Froward Point Eyes Along the Coast


NCI


For radio checks, and local weather info, call us on Channel


10am – 4pm(winter months)


9am – 5pm (summer months) National Coastwatch Institution Charity number 1159975 For further information please visit www.nci-frowardpoint.org.uk Station telephone 07976 505649


65 Yacht Taxi - Ch 69 tel: 07970 346571 29


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