Amendment 2 to the Environment Canterbury Navigation Safety Bylaws 2005

Amendment 2:

• Corrects minor errors in the Bylaws and makes changes to the definition of terms to improve their clarity.
• Provides for the use of small battery powered motors at slow speeds in waterways where powered craft would otherwise be prohibited. (Not on Lake Alexandrina or the Ashburton Lakes.)  
• Makes changes to the swing mooring provisions including: an annual swing mooring fee of $100 plus GST; allowing for dinghies and other small craft to be tied to a swing mooring; and allowing the Regional Harbourmaster to inspect and if necessary require repairs or move swing moorings.
• Extends the shutoff time for water skiing on Lake Middleton from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.
• Recognises that the commercial fishing vessels operating out of Motunau need to exceed the 5 knot limit to enter or leave the river regardless of their purpose of operation.
• Removes a provision requiring flashing red lights on kayaks and rowing craft on Kerrs Reach of the Avon River at night that is inconsistent with Maritime Rules.
• Provides for water skiing on Northbrook Waters in Rangiora by uplifting speed limits.
• Adds a provision from Maritime Rules relating to objects projecting from the sides of vessels.
• Provides for oil tankers to show appropriate signals.
• Integrates the required annual review of port charges into the standard budgeting procedures used under the Local Government Act 2002.
• Clarifies the restrictions on swimming beneath or alongside commercial wharves and navigating beneath commercial wharves.

For further information please contact Frank Stewart, phone 03 371 7176, or e-mail frank.stewart@ecan.govt.nz.

Read the  Approved Amendendment 2  47kb

Read the current Ecan Nav Safety Bylaws 2005