Boatmaster examinations popular

Press, 27 April 1984, Page 8

Boatmaster examinations popular

Ministry of Transport examinations for owners of small craft and fishing vessels are becoming more popular throughout New Zealand and Christchurch is no exception, says a local tutor. Captain F. R. Keer-Keer said about 75- Christchurch boat-owners had enrolled for the boatmaster course at the Christchurch Polytechnic this year. Most of the course members were amateur yachtsmen who wanted to gain' their certificate of competency as a boatmaster, he said. The boatmaster course started in February and course members will sit the Ministry examination in several weeks. A second course, for yachtmasters, will begin on May 21 and Captain Keer-Keer expected about 60 people to enrol for the course. The courses, which are run in seven New Zealand centres, have gained in popularity since their inception five years ago. Captain Keer-Keer said this year’s course had been the largest he had tutored. Many of the recognised boating associations recommended that their members attend the courses, he said. “The courses concentrate on

increasing the safety aspect of boating and the responsibilities the boatmasters have under the marine regulations and how they relate to other water users.” Captain Keer-Keer said he strongly recommended the courses to all owners of small craft. ARRIVALS lyun Koran (8.30 a.m.), 2327, sea (Scales). Pravovyed (10 a.m.), 2154, sea (Scales). Marama (4 p.m.), 4510, Nelson (U.M.S.). DEPARTURES lyun Koran (4 p.m.), 2327, sea (Scales. Spirit of Free Enterprise (4.45 p.m.), Wellington (Pacifica). Darwin Trader (3 p.m), 10,802, Dunedin (S.C.N.Z.). Tropic Dawn (5 p.m.), 4164, Auckland (Scales). Western Link (5 p.m.), 8957. Australia (Seatrans). Marama (7 p.m.), 4510, Dunedin (U.M.S.). EXPECTED ARRIVALS Union Nelson, Nelson, today (6 a.m.). Spirit of Free Enterprise. Wgtn, tomorrow. Pilos, Wgtn, April 29. Forum New Zealand, Brisbane, April 30. Spirit of Free Enterprise, Wgtn, May 1. Union Sydney, Wgtn, May 2. Lindnes, Australia, May 2. Silver Leader, Wgtn, May 3. Nedlloyd Barcelona, Asia, May 3. Camina, Christmas Islands, May 4. Banshu Maru, sea, May 4. New Zealand Trader, Wgtn. May 4. Kangourou, Wgtn, May 5. PROJECTED DEPARTURES Elbe, Bluff, today (4 p.rft.)United Enterprise, Dndn; today

(5 p.m.). Union Nelson, Onehunga, today (8 p.m.J. Pravovyed, sea, today (6 p.m.). Orsha, Dndn, today (6 p.m.). Spirit of Free Enterprise, Wgtn, April 29. Forum New Zealand, Nap, April 30. Spirit of Free Enterprise, Wgtn, May 1. Union Sydney, Wgtn, May 3. Silver Leader, Auck, May 4. New Zealand Trader, Dndn, May 4. Camia, Tim, May 5. VESSELS IN PORT Elbe, Cashin Quay No. 1. Union Nelson, Z berth. Klimovo, breastwork. Orsha, No. 2 East. Pravovyed, No. 3 East. United Enterprise, No. 3 West. Osuga, No. 4 West. Holmdale, No. 7 East. Otago Buccaneer, dry dock.

Kiseragi Maru, sea, April 30. Serdolik, sea, May 1. Tasi, Onehunga, May 1. Barranduna, Dubai, May 7. Sandra Wesch, Bluff, May 17. Peruvian Reefer, Auck, May 22. VESSELS IN PORT Ruzhino, No. 1 East. Serdolik, No. 3 South. Khudoznik Vrubel, No. 3 South.