HARBOUR BYELAWS
Dart Harbour Byelaws must be followed; full details are on the website or available at the Harbour Office. These will soon be replaced by General Directions, carrying similar legal authority. These regulations and recommendations aim to ensure safety and harmony among all harbour users.
Speed & Wash of Vessels.
The harbour extends from Castle Ledge buoy to Totnes weir. A 6-knot speed limit applies, reducing to "dead slow" near Totnes. Vessels must avoid excessive wash to prevent harm to other vessels, riverbanks, or environmentally sensitive areas.
Drink & Drugs: Navigating a vessel in the harbour while under the influence of alcohol or drugs to the extent of being unable to take proper control is prohibited.
Safe Navigation: Masters of vessels must navigate with care, avoiding harm to people, the environment, property, and other vessels. Extra caution is required when passing vessels engaged in activities such as dredging, mooring work, or rescue operations.
Persons under 16: Persons under 16 years may not operate power-driven vessels exceeding 6 knots unless accompanied by a competent individual aged 16 or over.
Diving: No diving, whether recreational or commercial, is permitted without a permit from the Harbour Master.
Passenger Vessels: Passengers may only be carried on licensed vessels under the control of licensed operators.
Fire Safety: All vessels must take precautions to prevent fire accidents. Lighting fires, BBQs, or similar on harbour premises, including pontoons, is prohibited without prior permission from the Harbour Master.
Display of lights at night
All vessels, including tenders and dinghies, must display appropriate navigation lights, with a minimum all-round white light at night.
Paddle and Rowing Craſt: Paddle boarders, kayakers, and other vulnerable users should avoid the fairway below Duncannon and minimise crossing distance where necessary. Other vessels must remain vigilant and give these users a wide berth.
Swimming: Swimming is not prohibited but is restricted in areas with moorings or across the fairway. Swimmers must use a tow float or wear a brightly coloured swim hat.
Lifejackets: Children under 12 must wear lifejackets when there is a risk of falling overboard. All harbour users are strongly encouraged to wear lifejackets, particularly in risky conditions such as at night, during heavy weather, or when on small vessels.
Incident reporting: Incidents on the Dart can be reported at
www.dartharbour.org/report, where life is at risk, contact 999 and ask for the Coastguard.
Risk Assessments Consultation: Dart Harbour public risk assessments can be read online, feedback is welcome. Visit
https://www.dartharbour.org/ consultation and select Marine Safety Plan and navigational risk assessments”
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