MAREP and Safety
last updated 02 November 2017
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MAREPS
Have you ever gone out on your boat and noticed that the
depth under the keel was less or more that what was indicated on the
chart? Have you ever gone out on your boat
and noticed that a navigation marker was out of position or missing?
As responsible boaters, we ask that you log the situation
and then send us the information
so that we can verify the problem and file a MAREP
Report with Canadian Hydrographic Services.
WARNING
The following US Coast Guard publication “A BOATER’S GUIDE TO THE FEDERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR
RECREATIONAL BOATS AND SAFETY TIPS” is on the internet at the following URL: http://www.uscgboating.org/images/420.PDF.
Ever since 9-11 and the attack on the USS Cole in Aden in
2000, the US Navy has been a litt-tt-le twitchy about vessels coming
too close to their ships.
The above publication points out the following
Naval Vessel Protection Zones
Do not approach within 100 yards, and slow to minimum
speed within 500 yards, of any U .S. Naval vessel.
If you need to approach within 100 yards in order to
ensure a safe passage in accordance with the Navigation Rules, you must
contact the U.S. Naval vessel or the U.S. Coast Guard escort vessel on
your VHF radio (Channel 16) for authorization. If
a Naval vessel is passing near where you are operating your boat, you
may be asked to move your vessel to maintain the 100-yard distance. The U.S. Coast Guard will make an announcement
ahead of time to alert boaters in the area. Violations
of the Naval Vessel Protection Zone are a felony offense, punishable by
up to 6 years in prison and/or up to $250,000 in fines.
Be aware that both the U.S. Navy and the U.S. Coast Guard
are authorized to use deadly force to protect themselves.
HAVE YOU READ OR DO YOU HAVE THE CURRENT VERSION OF THESE
PUBLICATIONS / REGULATIONS
Over the years, things change - including regulations and
publications. You must stay current with
the regulations and publications.
1.
Catalogue of Nautical
Charts and Related Publications
http://www.charts.gc.ca/charts-cartes/index-eng.asp
2.
CHS - Navigation Charts (for the applicable trip)
3.
NOTICE-TO-MARINER (NOTMAR) Updates are found at:
https://www.notmar.gc.ca/
for more up-to-date advisories
5.
CHART 1 Updates are found at:
GOT A VHF OR SSB RADIO
TP13926 Radio Log Book for Canadian Flag Vessels (Also for GMDSS exempted vessels) -
http://www.tc.gc.ca/eng/marinesafety/tp-tp13926-menu-774.htm
VHF
Radiotelephone Practices and Procedures Regulations:
http://laws-lois.justice.gc.ca/eng/regulations/SOR-81-364/
FINALLY
TP
14525 - Pre-Departure Checklist: