Educational videos produced by the Department for Infrastructure and Transport’s (DIT) Marine Safety SA are to be broadcast all around the country.
Celebrating its accomplishment, Chief Executive of DIT, Tony Braxton-Smith said the Australian Recreational Boating Safety Committee and Australia New Zealand Safe Boating Education Group aimed to improve recreational boating safety through public education strategies and already featured Marine Safety SA videos on their websites as a resource for boaters.
“This recognition of Marine Services shows their hard work and dedication to boating safety – well done team,” Mr Braxton-Smith said.
Marine Safety SA said the video titles included Boating Maintenance; Lifejacket Servicing; Weather; Boating safety equipment; Which lifejacket?; Flares expire; and Speed and restrictions.
It said COVID restrictions had seen more South Australians holidaying at home during the summer boating season and people who had not been out in a boat for a while may need a refresher on the ‘how to’ and ‘what if’ of boating.
“Whether you are checking out a new spot to catch a few, taking the family for a sea or river cruise, or jumping in for a day of skiing with mates, please always remember – maintain your boat, check and know where your safety equipment is and wear the correct lifejacket,” Marine Safety said.
It said that before heading out on the water, boaties should check a number of safety tips, including whether their boats were safe and ready to go with regular checks and servicing; Make sure everyone wears the correct lifejacket; Always check the weather before and during boating; Pack the right safety equipment and make sure it is in good condition; Know the limits of your boat; Let someone know where you are going and when you will be back; and Stick to a safe speed when you are out on the water.
Marine Safety SA’s seven safe boating videos can be accessed, with sound, at this PS News link.
