Marine Safety

Marine safety definitions

"Nautical Mile"

Is a sea mile = approximately 1850 metres.

"Knot"

Is the nautical measure of speed. 1 knot is equivalent to speed of 1.85km per hour.

"Anchor cable"

Means a short link chain cable or rope to which not less than 3m of chain cable is shackled between that rope and an anchor attached to it.

"Length"

In relation to a pleasure craft, means the greater distance between the foremost and aftermost parts of the vessel measured in a straight line parallel to its keel.

"Sea"

Includes every arm, estuary or river which is part of the sea and is within the ebb and flow of the tide at ordinary spring tides.

"Serviceable"

In relation to a pleasure craft or tender, means the hull and all fittings of the pleasure craft or tender and safety equipment carried on it are: sound in condition; and ready and suitable for immediate use.