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Originally Posted by donradcliffe  WOF, COC,...maybe if you switched to 120v they would let you work on your own wiring again. I hope that this trend does not spread. |
Don 120V wont do.
SAA wiring rules
0.5.96 Voltage-…
(a.) Extra-low voltage- not exceeding 32 V AC or 115 V direct current.
(b.) Low voltage- exceeding extra-low voltage, but not exceeding 250 V
(c.)…
Some States intend to even check 12 V DC installations. Good old Nigel with his 144V dc system will require a license to work on his battery, 4 years to get. So beware before moving into a marina, check the condition before entering.
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Originally Posted by yacht_moondust Yes this is going to be a problem. I have to admit here that I have only read the synopsis of the requirements but from my understanding ALL boats/yachts/ships over 15m in length are required to have this seperate insurance that covers the cost of clean up if anything goes wrong. The problem for overseas yachts arriving is that if they don't know about it there may be financial burdens (fines) and no-one is allowed to enter Queensland waters without this insurance. Anecdotally overseas yachts are having problems getting an insurance company to cover to the amount required and worse local yachts who cannot get insurance because of their type of yacht (ferro yachts have major problems getting insurance) are now unable to travel Qld waters unless they get an exemption. The exemption has to be applied for but is up to the discretion of the Maritime Qld group who will take approx 14 weeks to make a decision. Try this link to read for yourself on how to meet the requirements. Ship insurance
Maybe we should open this topic in another link? Many Aussies here with problems about the stifling requirements of our waters and questions from overseas yachties. |
Making a search in cruiser forum will get you the latest on insurance in OZ, the search need to be wide. Insurance is potluck. Some insure not to be insured, just to be able to get into a marina. The net thinking behind compulsory comprehensive insurance is if others damage your boat, then you are fully covered and it saves a lot of complication.