Roads and Maritime Services (RMS) Acting Director Maritime Michael Wright said the loss of body heat is one of the greatest hazards to a person in the water.
“Hypothermia is the term used to describe a body’s temperature lowering to dangerous levels after exposure to cold air or water,” Mr Wright said. Continue Reading
Saturday June 8 is World Oceans Day and a time to celebrate the ocean and strive to protect it. “Together we have the power to protect the ocean” and the billions of humans, plants and animals which depend on it – now and for future generations. World Oceans Day is officially recognised by the United… Continue Reading
“Man Overboard!” 10 reasons why you should always wear a PFD1 life jacket. Continue Reading
The difference is simply that a buoyancy vest (a waistcoat with foam on the inside) will help keep you afloat but only a life jacket will keep your head above water if you fall unconscious. This critical point of difference was highlighted in a tragedy in Scotland earlier this year when a man and three… Continue Reading
Here’s a nice scene of Loch Long in Scotland in early autumn. It was a cool but tranquil day and these four men in a boat were likely fishing for cod, whiting or mackerel which are abundant in this sea loch. Notice anything wrong with this picture? Continue Reading
On May 19, Tommy Jacobson, aged 19 years old from Murrumbateman in NSW, starts an amazing adventure travelling over 6000 kilometres on a stand up paddle board (SUP). His goal is to paddle the entire length of Australia’s four longest rivers – the Murray, Murrumbidgee, Darling and Lachlan. Continue Reading
On June 11, 2011, a mother’s worst nightmare unfolded when 14 year old Courtney Mae Simon went missing on Lake Macquarie – Australia’s largest coastal salt-water lake and twice the size of Sydney Harbour. Courtney had set off at around 2pm in a four-metre tinnie with two friends, heading for one of the islands on… Continue Reading
New South Wales Roads and Maritime Services has launched a campaign to educate boaters in alpine or high country waters of when they need to wear a lifejacket. Maritime Acting Manager Boating Safety and Regional Operations Craig Whitmore said since 1 November 2010, strengthened lifejacket laws in NSW have required lifejackets to be worn more… Continue Reading
