Spoke to them today, stand by for a video interview with them in the next week, direct from the MSV Boss on my new Youtube Channel.
Just waiting on an official reply from the Water Police as well for a video interview after the unofficial chat with them on the weekend.
PLB instead of EPIRB - Maritime Safety Vic Viewpoint
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Re: PLB instead of EPIRB - Maritime Safety Vic Viewpoint
Well past the edge, almost at the point of no return.
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Re: PLB instead of EPIRB - Maritime Safety Vic Viewpoint
You're really getting into this, good stuff.
It's about time MSV/Water Police etc got serious because there's that many twits on the water without a clue that it's a matter of time before something bad happens and the coroner's report will recommend licences or some S#!^.
It's about time MSV/Water Police etc got serious because there's that many twits on the water without a clue that it's a matter of time before something bad happens and the coroner's report will recommend licences or some S#!^.
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Re: PLB instead of EPIRB - Maritime Safety Vic Viewpoint
Unlikely that a govt department would want to make more work for themselves4liters wrote:the coroner's report will recommend licences or some S#!^.
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Re: PLB instead of EPIRB - Maritime Safety Vic Viewpoint
Think of the fees they'd rake in thoughSeasherpa wrote:Unlikely that a govt department would want to make more work for themselves4liters wrote:the coroner's report will recommend licences or some S#!^.
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Re: PLB instead of EPIRB - Maritime Safety Vic Viewpoint
Of cause that would also need to cover surf boards Stand up paddle boards. And push bikes. Or should we have walking licences to cross the road.4liters wrote:Think of the fees they'd rake in thoughSeasherpa wrote:Unlikely that a govt department would want to make more work for themselves4liters wrote:the coroner's report will recommend licences or some S#!^.
I think it would be a hard call to licence human powered craft of any kind. Including a pair of shoes
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Re: PLB instead of EPIRB - Maritime Safety Vic Viewpoint
Could be some interesting PLB information coming up
Well past the edge, almost at the point of no return.
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Re: PLB instead of EPIRB - Maritime Safety Vic Viewpoint
Now you're just teasing Mav....
maverick wrote:Could be some interesting PLB information coming up
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Re: PLB instead of EPIRB - Maritime Safety Vic Viewpoint
Now l have both PLB and EPIRB im quite happy to carry both but when they are up for renewal if the law changes l will re assess my situation. Although l see having the EPIRB on a kayak is not really ideal it's still another safety device that could save your lifemaverick wrote:Could be some interesting PLB information coming up
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Yak PBs kingfish (about this big <>>><), squid 39 cm, king george 42 cm, snapper 72 cm, gummy 122 cm, 71cm flatty (estimated ) Cobia 133cm
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Re: PLB instead of EPIRB - Maritime Safety Vic Viewpoint
The regulations are being reviewed in 2022, MSV are happy to review PLB's v's EPIRB's on yaks. Just need to sort a suitable way to attach them to a PFD (I am working on this). Also working on a plan with MSV about a PLB offer, but no date or promises just yet.Dave242 wrote:Now you're just teasing Mav....
maverick wrote:Could be some interesting PLB information coming up
Well past the edge, almost at the point of no return.