Marine Notice for Sydney Harbour - Sea of Blue Parade 1st March

by RMS on 29 Feb 2012 Sydney Harbour, Watsons Bay to Campbells Cove Sea of Blue Parade 9:00am to 10:30am – 1 March 2012.

Vessel operators are advised that as part of the celebrations to mark the 150th anniversary of the NSW Police, the Police Banner will be taken on board the Water Police vessel 'Nemesis' at Watsons Bay which will then be escorted in formation by ten police vessels across Sydney Harbour to Woolloomooloo, and finally to Campbell’s Cove, where the formation will arrive at approximately 9:30am.

Vessel operators are requested to give a wide berth to the Police formation, and keep well clear of it as it makes its way up the harbour. Vessel operators are also requested to keep clear of Campbell’s Cove between 9:30am and 10:30am on the day.

RMS advises that in relation to the Event;
a) Persons within the vicinity of the Event must comply with any directions given by a Boating Safety Officer or Police Officer in relation to marine safety. Failure to comply with any such direction is an offence (Marine Safety Act 1998, s.15A - Maximum Penalty $3,300.00).
b) Vessel operators are reminded that to cause obstruction to the safe passage of vessels, or to obstruct or impede access to the use of a channel, fairway or wharf, is an offence (Marine Safety (General) Regulation 2009, cl.16, 17 Maximum Penalty $5,500.00)

RMS Boating Map – 9D For further information concerning this Navigation Advice, please contact the Rozelle office, RMS (Maritime) phone: (02) 9565 8691

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