MARINA FACILITIES

HYC Jetty Condition Reports

Mid 2022 the MFS commissioned a jetty condition report to be undertaken covering all HYC marine infrastructure. The purpose was to identify and prioritise maintenance works. The MFS is working to plan and budget maintenance works to be undertaken over the next five years and beyond.

Marine Fuel and Oil Spill Response Kits are not Recycling Bins

Jetty Spill Kits are continuing to be used as rubbish bins. Although this has been mentioned in The Compass and Alibi previously, it continues to occur. Please inform your guests that these bins are an important part of incident response and not for rubbish.

Carpet on N and P Finger Jetties

The use of carpet on N & P finger jetties is not permitted. Many members have fitted coverings such as carpets and artificial grass over the years. This has led to the supporting timbers rotting and reducing the life of the finger jetty. The MFS is considering options to remove these coverings.

Length of Vessels

A reminder on vessel lengths. The length of a vessel is the Length Overall (LOA). This is measured from the most forward point on the bow (anchor, sprit etc.) to the last structure on the stern (swim platform, davit, dinghy).

Electrical and Gas Certificate Alignment to State Legislation

The Marina Facilities Guide and Bylaws have been updated to align with the WA Acts and Regulations specifying Electrical and Gas Certification requirements for pleasure vessels.

As of 1st Jan 2023, when your five-yearly vessel compliance inspection is due, boat owners will be required to provide current gas and electrical certificates. The validity of the certificate is five years. If your gas or electrical certificate is over five years old, you will be required to obtain a current certificate. Gas certificates are based on the standards of the vessel’s year of manufacture. Current certificates will need to be provided to the MO before the vessel inspection.

This update will bring HYC in line with State requirements, and it will also bring HYC in line with DoT requirements.

The Marina Facilities Guide and Bylaws currently state that vessels can extend up to 500mm beyond the pen limit. This is the maximum currently permitted. It is preferable that the entire vessel is contained within the pen as the pen provides protection and security. There may also be insurance implications if a vessel extends beyond the pen limit and is damaged.

Emergency Bilge Pumps

Emergency Bilge Pumps are located in the fish cleaning area under the Start Tower and at HMLS. In addition to the high volume petrol pump, a new battery operated pump has been purchased.

The below procedure has been implemented for the portable electric pump located in the westside of HYC under the fish clean station.

Please note: While the new portable electric pump is not of high volume compared to a petrol fire pump, light weight and portable convenience does come with a volume output restriction. If high volume is required, the fire pump may be better suited when back in.

Event of vessel requiring assistance: Refer to Emergency Procedure Contacts on Jetty gate access.

If additional assistance is required, please contact Bosun for additional pumping requirements.

What’s included

• 1x pump

• 1x battery

• 1 x suction hose (black with strainer – can be removed if required)

• 1 x output cleart flex hose

• 1 x output lay flat hose (can kink, so use in conjunction with clear hose if required).

How to use:

• Locate battery and install opening on top of pump

• Note direction of flow “arrow” as below (suction on right)

Pump Specs

• Type: Portable bilge pump Milwaukee

• Batt: 5amp/18v portable

• Output: 2000ltr/hr (approx.)

• Run time: 30 – 45 mins (more batteries available if required)

• Connect required hoses on camlock fittings.

Important notes:

This is a fluid pump and sucking up other material will break pump. Use strainer as attached.