one for the east coat Australians How to find the owner of a moored Yacht

[Ramona]

Rob,

I run a Facebook page for yacht owners in Greenwell Point so that people can contact each other. The maritime services will not hand out peoples info. Most of the boats here are owned by people that live elsewhere, Canberra, Goulburn, Wollongong etc. Pm me with some details and I may be able to help.

[Akapeterc]

Try the water police, I recently needed to contact the owner of the vessel near me that had an alarm going off and the water police given the Rego number were able to find contact details for him

[GILow]

Originally Posted by Robert Tilbury

Hi , Yes i tried the MSB but they say its a privacy issue ,,

This has become the go-to response for practically every government department in Australia.

Even when it is patently clear it is NOT a privacy issue, such as when you are freely offering your contact details and asking that they be forwarded to another individual.

I used to think it was because of the construction of the privacy legislation, but I've worked enough with the legislation now to realise it has simply become a way of avoiding any semblance of effort on the part of the government department.

You can see the train of thought... "Oh crap, I will have to do something! Hang on, no I don't, I'll just tell this person I can't do it because of privacy issues.". Done. Back to sleep at my desk.

Sorry, had to rant.

Good on you for trying, I hope one or more of the given suggestions work.

[Robert Tilbury]

I agree 100% ,
its like ,,
"ITS NOT MY PROBLEM < DON`T MAKE IT MY PROBLEM"

I can sort of see where they come from some times with all the legal stuff ,,, .
Im like i wouldnt want anyone giving my details out to just anyone ,, but passing on my phone number should be ok ,,,
I think some just dont want the bother ,,


Also "RANTS: are ok

[SecondBase]

Originally Posted by JPA Cate

Then, what you need to say is something like, would you please phone them and ask them if if it's okay to give me their phone number, or ask them to call you. Then you might be able to get something started.

Good luck with it, anyway.

Ann

And bring maritime a couple photos to support your request.

[Robert Tilbury]

Originally Posted by SecondBase

And bring maritime a couple photos to support your request.

there is NO WAY ON EARTH i would ever go to the RTA and say look at this guys boat ,,, never ,,,

[knockabout]

take a photo showing rego load it on to facebook with comment 'like to contact the owner of this vessel' / with interest to help maintain or possibly purchase

[Robert Tilbury]

Originally Posted by knockabout

take a photo showing rego load it on to facebook with comment 'like to contact the owner of this vessel' / with interest to help maintain or possibly purchase

great idea Knockabout but i hate facebook ,
LOL