Maritime reminder that lifejackets help save lives



8:45 AM Sun 12 Jun 2011 GMT
'Lifejackets' NSW Maritime &copy
NSW Maritime today issued a safety reminder to people boating in small vessels. Following a series of boating incidents this weekend, NSW Maritime reminded people of the importance of lifejackets. Maritime advises that every vessel must have lifejackets available for all on board and they must be of appropriate size and in serviceable condition. It is now law in NSW to wear a lifejacket in a variety of heightened risk situations including: children under the age of 12, anyone boating alone, or at night when in a boat less than 4.8m; and for everyone on board a boat less than ...


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by Neil Patchett





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