MCA busy at Cowes week

C2 RIBS · 03 August 2009, 19:04

We were one of many RIBs inspected today by MCA for coded /uncoded RIBS at Cowes, they said they had not found any boats operating illegally yet. Very friendly/thorough approach and no complaints from me.

chewy · 03 August 2009, 20:45

Nice to see them been pro-active and pleasent.

Rogue Wave · 03 August 2009, 20:53

no probs with that but I wish the fine for non compliance would be more than the cost of complying unfortunately it's considerably less

Jimbo · 04 August 2009, 21:51

We had them board the 68' Yacht I'm on this week - he was pretty thorough and checked all 24 lifejackets, all the heat/smoke heads, First Aid Kit inventory, operation of VHF etc - almost like a full coding check!

We sailed through (

) but it did take him aboat an hour to cover everything.

Jon Brooks · 08 August 2009, 05:37

Real shame they dont visit some of the other sailing events. Its Ramsgate Week here and over the last three years I have seen a number of boats operating without the correct kit, code etc. They only ever seem to cover Cowes.

C2 RIBS · 08 August 2009, 20:12

They carried on all week looking for yachts and Ribs uncoded, they grounded two yachts and I believe a tall ship for not meeting standards. But as Cowes week was not as busy as usual I was boarded twice and they came back for three!! Somewhere along the line their records did not show the first inspection on a log despite me having a copy. Still no complaints.

Also just heard tonight of a powerboater killed in an accident between two boats at a festival on the south coast I think, not sure where but maybe Brighton?
Just found out the location:-A man died following a serious crash between two boats during powerboat racing at Dover Regatta, police said today.
The crash happened in front of crowds at Dover Harbour at approximately midday.
A Kent Police spokeswoman said: "At 12.40pm Kent Police was notified of a collision between two powerboats taking part in an organised race during Dover Regatta.

Jon Brooks · 08 August 2009, 20:35

Was in Dover Harbour today

philb · 08 August 2009, 21:03

http://boatmad.com/forum/showthread.php?t=14161

Just thought this maybe appropriate.

Rogue Wave · 09 August 2009, 22:04

C2 RIBS · 13 August 2012, 07:22

I thought I would raise this again. It appeared last year the MCA were not very active, but this year they are out with police boats, checking water taxis, RIBs and any other vessels

They state on twitter "Also checked 14 RIB's and in 90% of cases the helm was not wearing the 'kill cord' or the passengers wearing lifejackets....." and if my views are anything to go by it was appalling yesterday with safety clearly at the bottom of loads of families and boat users.

Good to see them active again, maybe they will stop a few of the unlicensed craft/skippers

Steve_B · 13 August 2012, 11:43

As a result of the Olympic activity, we were inspected in Poole without notice and passed.
Again, welcome this activity but wish it were more consistant

Trell · 13 August 2012, 16:27

We were checked last week in Portland Harbour by the MCA Cabin Rib, all well Im pleased to say !

Anchorhandler · 13 August 2012, 17:21

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Originally Posted by 250kts

As a result of the Olympic activity, we were inspected in Poole without notice and passed.
Again, welcome this activity but wish it were more consistant

Hi S

Did you guys not participate in a rescue on saturday?...Thought i heard the Poole/Portland CG communicating with you on 16.

They were definately talking to a boat called , "sea safari" but not sure if it was you guys.

Simon

Poly · 13 August 2012, 17:46

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Originally Posted by Anchorhandler

Hi S

Did you guys not participate in a rescue on saturday?...Thought i heard the Poole/Portland CG communicating with you on 16.

They were definately talking to a boat called , "sea safari" but not sure if it was you guys.

Simon

Oi, keep up at the back! http://www.rib.net/forum/f8/another-busy-day-50034.html

PeterM · 13 August 2012, 19:24

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Originally Posted by Anchorhandler

Hi S

Did you guys not participate in a rescue on saturday?...Thought i heard the Poole/Portland CG communicating with you on 16.

They were definately talking to a boat called , "sea safari" but not sure if it was you guys.

Simon

Was Steves Boat - me driving ...just a broken RIB in Studland in a unpleasant place swell by Old Harry . - just after the sinking dinghy next to chain ferry . After Poole ILB sorted a RIB in the morning, the Ski accident and 2 missing swimmers . The ILB was out again later that night too !!!

Not sure how they kept it topped up with petrol it was out so much ! I think 7 differing calls for the ILB from mid morning to very early on Sunday morning

Anchorhandler · 13 August 2012, 20:24

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Originally Posted by PeterM

Was Steves Boat - me driving ...just a broken RIB in Studland in a unpleasant place swell by Old Harry . - just after the sinking dinghy next to chain ferry . After Poole ILB sorted a RIB in the morning, the Ski accident and 2 missing swimmers . The ILB was out again later that night too !!!

Not sure how they kept it topped up with petrol it was out so much ! I think 7 differing calls for the ILB from mid morning to very early on Sunday morning

Thanks Peter

Nice to receive a polite answer as opposed to just " Oi " ...

I could only hear Portland CG as the distance from Poole to me at the refinery was just too much for the ILB and your VHF set. Mind you i would of stood a better chance of making out your replies if there wasnt so many tw@'s calling up Solent CG with routine traffic calls all afternoon....especially frustrating when they were working multiple casualties.

Im sure they appreciated your efforts though...

Simon

C2 RIBS · 14 August 2012, 20:04

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Originally Posted by C2 RIBS

They state on twitter "Also checked 14 RIB's and in 90% of cases the helm was not wearing the 'kill cord' or the passengers wearing lifejackets....." and if my views are anything to go by it was appalling yesterday with safety clearly at the bottom of loads of families and boat users.

Interesting updates that some of the boat users they stopped in an effort to reduce injury and even deaths- were abusive - seems that advice does not work then , so is a more rigid approach needed?

tonto · 15 August 2012, 02:51

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Originally Posted by C2 RIBS

Interesting updates that some of the boat users they stopped in an effort to reduce injury and even deaths- were abusive - seems that advice does not work then , so is a more rigid approach needed?

Yep.

The above is an example of why education over regulation will never work.