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Monday, July 16, 1973
WARNING TO SPEED BOAT OPERATORS
The Marine Department today warned operators of speed boats towing
water skiers to keep well clear of mooring areas and anchorages where people might be swimming.
A notice issued by the department also calls on the operators not to noor or anchor near demarcated bathing areas at controlled beaches.
It points out that inconsiderate action on the part of a small craft operator which endangers the safety of other people may incur heavy penalties, and civil claims may be instituted when injury is caused.
Warning is also given that it is an offence to operate a speed boat and other pleasure craft without a local certificate of competence.
These may be obtained after separate examinations as a coxswain
and engineer.
Pleasure craft are also required to be marked with an identification
number after licensing by the Marine Department.
Details of these requirements are available from the department's
information counter at 102, Connaught Road Central, or may be obtained by
post on request.
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