Australian Formula Powerboat Racing Port Macquarie

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Australian Formula Powerboat Racing Port Macquarie

Post by cartman » Sat Aug 06, 2016 9:14 pm

Currently in Port Macquarie scanning the airways and noticed a number of users on 462.1125mhz 162.2 Ctcss (which is a nsw-wide radio rental frequency)

Turns out Australian Formula Powerboat Racing is conducting their Grand Final races on the Hastings River between Settlement Pt and the Hibbard ferry on both Saturday and Sunday 6-7 August 2016 between 7am and 5pm.

Callsigns noted include Race Control, River Control, Rescue 1 and RMS.

There was some drama from time to time with floating objects coming down the river, after 150mm in the catchment area in recent days. Also a drone was seen flying over the course ("find the operator ... They must sign an indemity form over the airspace otherwise they are not allowed") but it was quickly discovered that Hastings Council (a major sponsor) was filming the event for their media promotion group. Nothing more heard about the drone.

Further information:
http://www.formulapowerboats.com.au


RMS have issued NH1678 special event notice advising that the section of waterway is closed

Navigation Restriction - Hastings River, Port Macquarie
NAVIGATION RESTRICTION

(Marine Safety Act 1998 s.12)

Hastings River, Port Macquarie
POWER BOAT RACES
Saturday 6 and Sunday 7 August 2016 – 7:00am to 5:00pm

THE EVENT

Vessel operators are advised that Roads & Maritime Services has declared that the above event, which is to be held on the Hastings River between Hibbard and Settlement Point, at Port Macquarie, between 7:00am to 5:00pm on Saturday 6 and Sunday 7 August 2016, is a Special Event pursuant to Section 12(2) of the Marine Safety Act 1998.

SPECIAL EVENT & EXCLUSIVE USE AREA

Due to the potential to affect the safety of navigation, Roads & Maritime Services has granted an Exclusive Use Aquatic License to the Australian Formula Powerboat Grand Prix Inc. to conduct this event and a Special Event/Exclusive Use Area (‘the Area’) will be established on the navigable waters of the Hastings River, between Hibbard and Settlement Point, at Port Macquarie. The Area will be monitored and patrolled by control vessels manned by personnel who will advise vessel operators not to enter.

DIRECTIONS

Roads & Maritime Services advises:

Persons within the vicinity of the Area must comply with any directions given by a Boating Safety Officer or Police Officer in relation to the Special Event or to marine safety. Failure to comply with any such direction is an offence (Marine Safety Act 1998, s.15A - Maximum Penalty $3,300.00).
No unauthorised vessels are permitted to enter the Area and to do so may be an offence (Marine Safety Act 1998, s.12(6) - Maximum Penalty $1,100.00)
MAPS & CHARTS AFFECTED

Roads & Maritime Boating Map – 5A

For further information concerning this Navigation Advice, please contact the Maritime Info Line on 13 12 36.

MARINE NOTICE NH1678
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