Pwc brochure pdf

Any person on, or being towed by, a PWC must wear an approved lifejacket type 1, 2 or 3 while underway. Our Wear A Lifejacket website has everything you need to know about: lifejacket laws in Victoria; what jacket you need to wear, when; choosing the right lifejacket for your lifestyle; and looking after your lifejacket.

All operators are advised to carry a means of raising the alarm. A personal locator beacon PLB should also be considered for those not heading as far out. Keeping a PWC in good working order is not only common sense; it is a legal requirement. Look after your PWC so it looks after you — maintain it after each trip and have it regularly serviced. The trip preparation section of this website includes a full list of the safety equipment for personal watercraft. Obey buoys, beacons and signs marking waterway zones, channels and speed limits.

The master of a PWC must constantly monitor the speed of the vessel to ensure that a safe and lawful speed is being maintained. Remember: stunts and manoeuvres must be done well away from other people, other vessels and the shore. If you cannot maintain the minimum distance, you must not exceed 5 knots. Speed and distance regulations must be observed on all waterways, unless a specific local rule says otherwise. The shore can include the beach, boat ramp or berthing facility including a jetty, pier or mooring.

It is your responsibility when in charge of a PWC to correctly apply these rules in all circumstances. Without power, a PWC has little or no steering control — simply releasing the throttle may not help you avoid a collision. If you are participating in any towed watersports on a PWC, you must follow the relevant rules which include carrying an appropriate observer.

As a PWC operator, you have a legal duty to take reasonable care for your own safety and for the safety of anyone who may be affected by your actions. Assess the risks associated with operating a PWC and be aware of the changing nature of the maritime environment. PWCs can accelerate very quickly and can be noisy. Be mindful of this when others are on or in the water, or on the beach. Understand your limitations in performance in varying conditions.

Be aware that the operators of other vessels may not be familiar with PWCs and how quickly you can approach, pass, turn and move away. Joining a PWC riders club or similar organisation will improve your skills, knowledge and experience. Owners and operators of trailer boats should make themselves aware of the oversize light vehicles information on the VicRoads website, relating to towing loads on the road. Or send your postal address to education transportsafety.

Skip to content. Bus Safety. Maritime Safety. Rail Safety. PWC endorsement You will need to sit an additional knowledge test and correctly answer a minimum of 13 out of 15 questions to pass. Supervised operation An unlicensed person may operate a PWC under the direct supervision of a person who is: over the age of 18 years licensed with a PWC endorsement on board the PWC in a position where they are able to take immediate control of the vessel. Children Persons under 16 will no longer be issued with a PWC endorsement on their restricted marine licence but can operate under supervision as per the conditions above.

If you own a Victorian registered PWC, you must ensure that the identification mark assigned for your PWC is painted or displayed in appropriate characters: on each side of the hull of the vessel forward of the beam so that the highest part of each digit commences at a point no more than 25 mm below the gunwale. Lifejackets Any person on, or being towed by, a PWC must wear an approved lifejacket type 1, 2 or 3 while underway.

Other safety equipment, lights On a PWC, you must: carry a waterproof, buoyant torch at all times to signal the shore or other vessels if you encounter difficulties show the same navigation lights for a powerboat when operating at night.

Note that a mast may be required for an all-round white light to ensure the occupant does not obscure the beam. Speed and distance All vessels must travel at a safe speed at all times. Obey buoys, beacons and signs marking waterway zones, channels and speed limits. The master of a PWC must constantly monitor the speed of the vessel to ensure that a safe and lawful speed is being maintained.

Remember: stunts and manoeuvres must be done well away from other people, other vessels and the shore. If you cannot maintain the minimum distance, you must not exceed 5 knots. Speed and distance regulations must be observed on all waterways, unless a specific local rule says otherwise.

The shore can include the beach, boat ramp or berthing facility including a jetty, pier or mooring. It is your responsibility when in charge of a PWC to correctly apply these rules in all circumstances. Without power, a PWC has little or no steering control — simply releasing the throttle may not help you avoid a collision.

If you are participating in any towed watersports on a PWC, you must follow the relevant rules which include carrying an appropriate observer. As a PWC operator, you have a legal duty to take reasonable care for your own safety and for the safety of anyone who may be affected by your actions. Assess the risks associated with operating a PWC and be aware of the changing nature of the maritime environment.

PWCs can accelerate very quickly and can be noisy. Be mindful of this when others are on or in the water, or on the beach. Understand your limitations in performance in varying conditions.

Be aware that the operators of other vessels may not be familiar with PWCs and how quickly you can approach, pass, turn and move away. Joining a PWC riders club or similar organisation will improve your skills, knowledge and experience. Owners and operators of trailer boats should make themselves aware of the oversize light vehicles information on the VicRoads website, relating to towing loads on the road.

Or send your postal address to education transportsafety. Skip to content. Bus Safety. Maritime Safety. Rail Safety. PWC endorsement You will need to sit an additional knowledge test and correctly answer a minimum of 13 out of 15 questions to pass. Supervised operation An unlicensed person may operate a PWC under the direct supervision of a person who is: over the age of 18 years licensed with a PWC endorsement on board the PWC in a position where they are able to take immediate control of the vessel.

Children Persons under 16 will no longer be issued with a PWC endorsement on their restricted marine licence but can operate under supervision as per the conditions above. If you own a Victorian registered PWC, you must ensure that the identification mark assigned for your PWC is painted or displayed in appropriate characters: on each side of the hull of the vessel forward of the beam so that the highest part of each digit commences at a point no more than 25 mm below the gunwale.

Lifejackets Any person on, or being towed by, a PWC must wear an approved lifejacket type 1, 2 or 3 while underway. Other safety equipment, lights On a PWC, you must: carry a waterproof, buoyant torch at all times to signal the shore or other vessels if you encounter difficulties show the same navigation lights for a powerboat when operating at night.

Note that a mast may be required for an all-round white light to ensure the occupant does not obscure the beam. Speed and distance All vessels must travel at a safe speed at all times. Do not exceed 5 knots: within 50 m of a person, vessel, fixed or floating structure and the shore on inland waters within 50 m of a person, vessel, wharf, jetty, slipway, diving platform or boat ramp on coastal and enclosed waters within m of a dive flag within m of the shore on enclosed and coastal waters or as per the scheduled waterway rules.

Irregular riding prohibited in Port Phillip 5-knot zone When operating a personal watercraft PWC in a 5-knot zone you must: navigate the PWC in the safest, most direct course from the shore heading seaward, or from the sea towards the shore.

You must avoid any irregular riding of the PWC in a 5-knot zone, including: weaving or diverting course in a way another person would not be able to predict surfing down or jumping over or across any waves, wake or wash freestyling, which includes sharp turns, donuts, or any circular manoeuvres.

Changes of direction to avoid other waterway users are permitted. PWC operators found in breach of this rule may receive an infringement notice. A PWC operator must give way to: larger vessels operating in confined channels sailing vessels other vessels crossing from the right vessels being overtaken. A very important rule is: maintain a proper look out at all times.