| 6
MARINE |
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| 6.1
GENERAL |
| 6.1.1 |
The
Marine Department shall be responsible for all marine-related matters.
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| 6.1.2 |
No
guarantee, condition, warranty or representation is given by the
Club for the suitability of any berth, structure, gear or other
facilities provided. |
| 6.1.3 |
The
Club cannot accept responsibility for disturbance, noise, dust,
or any other inconvenience suffered by Owners on account of building
and/or maintenance work carried out at the Premises or on land adjoining
thereto. |
| 6.1.4 |
A
Member shall not allow any other person to use his mooring, shed
or open space without the permission of the General Manager. The
General Manager may impose such terms and conditions as he or she
sees fit for the use of the mooring, shed or open space. |
| 6.1.5 |
A
boat kept at the RSYC shall not take part in a race or competition
under any Clubs' names other than that of the Republic of Singapore
Yacht Club without written permission from the Club. |
| 6.1.6 |
Distinguishing
marks on boats and trailer |
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| 6.1.6.1 |
All
boats, tenders and trailers shall be painted with the name
of the Vessel and the Port of Singapore license number. |
| 6.1.6.2 |
The
RSYC Burgee is recommended to be displayed. |
| 6.1.6.3 |
Every
boat kept at the RSYC shall carry the words "Republic
of Singapore Yacht Club" or the letters "R.S.Y.C."
on the stern or such other part of the Vessel as is approved
by the RSYC Committee. |
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| 6.1.7 |
The
Club shall not be liable whether in contract, tort or otherwise,
for any loss, theft, or any other damage of whatever nature caused
to any Vessel or vehicle or other property of the Owner or others
claiming through the Owner except to the extent that such loss,
theft, or damage may be caused by the negligence or willful act
of the Club or those for whom the Club is responsible. |
| 6.1.8 |
The
Owner shall indemnify the Club against all loss, damage, costs,
claims or proceedings incurred by, or instituted against the Club
or its employees or agents which may be caused by the Owner's Vessel
or vehicle or by the Owner, his servants, agents, crew, guests or
sub-contractors except to the extent that such loss, damage, costs,
claims or proceedings may be caused by the negligence or willful
act of the Club or those for whom it is responsible. |
| 6.1.9 |
The
Owner shall insure his Vessels and vehicles adequately against loss
or damage howsoever caused and shall maintain third party insurance
in respect of himself and each of his vehicles or Vessels, his crew
for the time being, and his agents, visitors, guests and sub-contractors
in a sum of not less than S$25,000 (Twenty-Five Thousand Singapore
Dollars) in respect of each accident or damage and in respect of
each Vessel adequate salvage insurance. Such insurance shall be
effected and maintained at an insurance office of repute and the
Owner shall produce the policy or policies to the Club on demand.
Not withstanding that the minimum insurance cover is S$25,000, it
is recommended that Members maintain insurance cover of at least
S$ 50,000. |
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| 6.2
MARINA MANAGER / DOCKMASTER |
| 6.2.1 |
The
Marina Manager / Dockmaster shall be responsible for the day-to-day
running of the Marine Department. |
| 6.2.2
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All
Vessels and vehicles at the Club's Marina or Premises may be moved
to any other part of the same Marina or Premises as directed by
the Marina Manager / Dockmaster should the necessity arise. |
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| 6.3
BOAT REGISTER |
| 6.3.1 |
All
boats kept by Members at the Club must be registered with the RSYC
in a boat register. |
| 6.3.2 |
The
register shall contain the following information: |
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| 6.3.2.1 |
name(s)
of registered Owner(s) as per the Vessel's registration |
| 6.3.2.2 |
telephone
numbers of Owner in case of emergency; |
| 6.3.2.3
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name
of boat; |
| 6.3.2.4 |
copy
of valid boat licence |
| 6.3.2.5 |
copy
of Vessel's registration |
| 6.3.2.6
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crew
details if crew pass is required |
| 6.3.2.7 |
engine
type; |
| 6.3.2.8 |
beam,
draught and length overall (as measured by RSYC); |
| 6.3.2.9 |
valid
insurance certificate as per RSYC requirements 6.2.13. |
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| 6.3.3 |
The
RSYC Committee shall have the discretion to register or to refuse
to register a boat at the RSYC. |
| 6.3.4
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Boats
not registered with the RSYC may use the Club's facilities only
with the permission of the General Manager and on such terms and
conditions set by the General Manager. |
| 6.3.5
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No
boat shall compete in Club races unless registered with the RSYC
and all current Membership subscriptions of the Member are fully
paid. |
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| 6.4
WET BERTHS |
| 6.4.1 |
Members
shall seek advice from the Marina Manager / Dockmaster on the availability
of berths before occupying any berth in the Marina and shall sign
the Vessel arrival form and the berthing license agreement. |
| 6.4.2 |
The
berthing license is granted for leisure purposes only unless the
Club has entered the boat's particulars in a separate boat register
set up to record boats that are involved with non-pleasure boat
activities and have complied with the Club's Non-Pleasure Craft
Operator Regulations as determined by the RSYC Committee from time
to time. The number of boats entered on this register is restricted
and a waiting list will be maintained for Members who wish to engage
in non-pleasure craft activities. |
| 6.4.3
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The
RSYC Committee shall determine the monthly berthing charges payable
by Members from time to time. |
| 6.4.4 |
Multi-hulls
will be charged at 1.5 times the scheduled rates. |
| 6.4.5 |
Members
shall leave a cabin entrance key and engine key(s) for the Vessel
at the Marina office of the Club. (This is to enable the Vessel
to be accessed in the event of an emergency, e.g. fire) |
| 6.4.6 |
The
Member shall ensure that their Vessel is moored in a safe, proper
and seaman-like manner and shall ensure that no loose ropes are
allowed to obstruct in any way the berths or pontoons and that all
halyards, lines, ropes, rigging and sheets on their Vessels are
secured so as not to create a nuisance to others. |
| 6.4.7 |
Members
shall provide adequate mooring lines and fenders and maintain them
in good order. |
| 6.4.8 |
Members
shall not hang up or permit or suffer to be displayed clothing,
linen or articles on or about any Vessel berthed at the Marina in
such a manner as to be conspicuously visible to the other persons
in the Marina. |
| 6.4.9 |
Children
entering the Marina must be accompanied by an adult who shall be
responsible for their care and safety at all times. |
| 6.4.10 |
Members
with a licensed berth shall notify the Marina Manager should the
Member intend to leave the berth vacant for an extended period. |
| 6.4.11 |
Boats
under power passing berths, slipways or the fuel jetty are to do
so at speeds that will not create such a wake as to endanger other
boats using the Marina facilities. The speed limit for each boat
shall be such speed as does not create a wake or 5 knots, whichever
is the lesser. Members shall be responsible for any damage caused
by their wake and wash of their Vessels whether intentionally or
unintentionally caused, or arising from their negligence. |
| 6.4.12 |
A
Vessel, when entering or leaving the Club's harbour, shall keep
to the starboard side of fairways and/or entrances to fairways and
keep clear of other boats. |
| 6.4.13 |
A
person shall not use a boat in the Marina in a dangerous or careless
manner or without all reasonable consideration for other persons
or boats in the vicinity. |
| 6.4.14 |
No
Vessel shall proceed under sail at the Club's Premises. |
| 6.4.15
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A
person shall not without authority berth, anchor or beach any boat,
or cause any boat to be berthed, anchor or beached, or leave any
boat unattended in the Marina other than at a place set apart for
such use. |
| 6.4.16 |
No
mooring or weighted object shall be placed anywhere in the Marina
without prior permission from the Marina Manager / Dockmaster. |
| 6.4.17 |
Swimming,
fishing, diving and underwater activity is prohibited in the Marina
without prior permission from the Marina Manager / Dockmaster |
| 6.4.18 |
The
placing of fishing traps, nets, etc., in the Marina is prohibited.
If found they will be confiscated. |
| 6.4.19 |
No
oil, fuel, paint, chemical, pollutant, dangerous, inflammable, poisonous
or obnoxious substance shall be discharged or deposited into the
Marina or its vicinity. |
| 6.4.20
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Except
in the case of Vessels having a re-circulating or holding tank lavatory
system, lavatories aboard Vessels shall not be used whilst the Vessel
is at the Premises. The Club provides lavatory facilities at the
Clubhouse. |
| 6.4.21 |
No
boats shall be left tied up unattended at any time at the southerly
side of the main wave attenuator without the express permission
of the Marina manager. |
| 6.4.22 |
No
Member shall leave his boat unattended while it is in such a position
as will prevent or obstruct the movement of any other boat. |
| 6.4.23 |
No
boat shall remain alongside the fuel jetty for any purpose other
than fuelling. Once fuelling has been completed, boats shall remain
alongside the fuel jetty no longer than 15 minutes. |
| 6.4.24 |
The
ramp is to be used only for the launching and retrieving of boats.
Repairs, loading and washing down are not to be carried out on the
ramp or its approaches. |
| 6.4.25 |
Tenders
to boats berthed in the Marina shall not be stored on the pontoons,
fingers, ramps or walkways. Neither shall they be stored at the
dry storage area unless written permission has been obtained from
the Marina Office. All tenders stored at the storage area will be
charged as per the scheduled rates. |
| 6.4.26
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Dock
boxes and/or storage boxes shall not be used to store flammable
liquids. The Owner shall not overload the box to such an extent
that the box is damaged. The Owner is responsible for the condition
of the box including damage incurred when entering or departing
from the berth. |
| 6.4.27 |
The
Owner shall take particular care to ensure that his shore-power
connection is properly wired and connected. It is strictly prohibited
to alter and/or modify the electrical pedestal. The Owner shall
be responsible for any damage caused to the electrical facilities
due to poorly executed or negligent connections. |
| 6.4.28 |
The
Owner is to ensure that his water-hose is kept neatly coiled on
the pontoon finger or in the dock box provided. |
| 6.4.29 |
Rubbish
is to be disposed of in the containers provided. Any waste oil is
to be placed in a properly sealed container and taken directly to
the allocated oil disposal area. Waste oil is not to be placed in
the rubbish bins. |
| 6.4.30 |
No
fires for barbecues or otherwise are allowed without prior permission
from the Marina Manager / Dockmaster and shall be carefully controlled
at all times so as to ensure that they do not cause any nuisance
or annoyance to any other users of the Marina or Premises or to
any person residing in the vicinity. |
| 6.4.31 |
No
noisy, noxious or objectionable engines, radio, or other apparatus
or machinery shall be operated within the Marina or Premises so
as to cause any nuisance or annoyance to the Club, to any other
users of the Marina or Premises or to any person residing in the
vicinity and the Owner undertakes for himself, his guests and all
using the Vessel that they shall not behave in such a way as to
offend as aforesaid. |
| 6.4.32 |
Pets
must be kept on a leash at all times and Owners are responsible
to clean up after their pets. |
| 6.4.33 |
The
Owner shall take all necessary precautions against the outbreak
of fire in or upon his Vessel. The Owner shall provide on the Vessel
at least the number of fire extinguishers as stipulated by the MPA
boat license of an approved type and size fit for immediate use
in case of fire. Owners shall not refuel Vessels in the Marina or
anywhere on the Premises otherwise that at the Club's refueling
facilities. |
| 6.4.34 |
All
persons who intend to live for more than 7 days aboard a boat moored
at the RSYC must place their names in the RSYC registry of liveaboards.
The RSYC reserves the right to disallow registration of any persons
in this Registry. |
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| 6.5
VISITING VESSELS |
| 6.5.1 |
Berthing
charges for visiting yachts are payable in advance. |
| 6.5.2 |
Visiting
yacht captains must ensure that their crews obtain Crew Passes.
The crew must keep this pass with them at all times. |
| 6.5.3 |
Visiting
yacht captains are responsible for the behaviour of their crew at
all times. |
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All
crew must be neatly and appropriately dressed when using the onshore
facilities. |
| 6.5.5 |
Nothing
in the berthing agreement shall entitle a visiting yacht to the
exclusive use of a particular berth. |
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| 6.6
DRY STORAGE OF BOATS OF LENGTH 8.5 METRES OR BELOW |
| 6.6.1 |
Land
storage is permitted provided storage space is available. |
| 6.6.2 |
Application
for storage of boats may be made by submitting an application form
together with a copy of the MPA boat license and insurance policy
to the Marine Department. |
| 6.6.3 |
Upon
acceptance of the application, a Member will be required to sign
the RSYC's berthing license agreement. This license is granted for
leisure purposes only unless otherwise authorised in writing by
the Club. |
| 6.6.4 |
Boat
Owners are to provide suitably sized and well-balanced trailers
in good and safe working condition for launching and recovery of
their boats. |
| 6.6.5 |
The
RSYC Committee shall determine the monthly storage charges payable
by Members from time to time. |
| 6.6.6
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The
storage area will be determined solely at the discretion of the
Club. Nothing in the berthing agreement shall entitle a Member to
the exclusive use of a particular storage area. |
| 6.6.7 |
All
trailers shall be fitted with guide bars to assist with launch and
recovery. |
| 6.6.8 |
Boat
Owners are to keep their boats for storage at the allocated areas
only and are to keep the area tidy and clean. |
| 6.6.9 |
Washing
of boats or flushing of engines is not permitted in the boat sheds.
Such works must be carried out in the allocated areas. |
| 6.6.10 |
Members
shall ensure that inflammable materials (other than the contents
of the fuel tank) together with equipment or other items will be
properly secured or removed. The RSYC shall not be liable for the
loss of or damage to the Vessel or any item in the Vessel as a result
of any inflammable materials, equipment or other item being left
in the Vessel. The Member shall also ensure that the Vessel stored
in the boat shed is equipped with a battery cut-off switch, which
is easily accessed and clearly identifiable. |
| 6.6.11 |
Members
shall not alter or modify any adjacent structures or make any additions
without the prior written approval of the RSYC Committee |
| 6.6.12 |
Use
of water and electrical facilities are provided in common with other
Members and on an occasional and non-permanent basis only. Authorisation
for the use of these services is to be obtained from the Marina
Office prior to using these facilities. |
| 6.6.13 |
Boat
trailers may only be stored at the Premises by written arrangement
with the Club and charged as per the scheduled rates. |
| 6.6.14 |
Any
request for the launch or recovery of boats shall be made at least
24 hours in advance. Late requests will only be entertained at the
discretion of the Marine Department. |
| 6.6.15 |
The
launching and recovery of boats rests solely at the discretion of
the Marina Manager / Dockmaster. Refusal to launch or recover a
boat will be based firstly on safety considerations and may be exercised
in cases of inadequate documentation or the failure of a Member
to settle his account. |
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| 6.7
BOATS OF LENGTH 8.5 AND ABOVE |
| 6.7.1 |
Land
storage is permitted provided storage space is available. |
| 6.7.2 |
Terms
and conditions are as per boats under bylaw 6.6. However, applications
will be considered on a case-by-case basis jointly by the General
Manager and Marina Manager / Dockmaster. |
| 6.7.3
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Acceptance
or rejection of applications will be based on a number of factors,
paramount of which will be safety considerations. Other factors
that will be considered will be the weight of the boat, possible
obstruction and the design of the boat. |
| 6.7.4 |
Upon
acceptance of the application, a Member will be required to sign
RSYC's berthing license agreement. |
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| 6.8
BOATS WITH HEAVIER DISPLACEMENTS |
| 6.8.1 |
Such
boats may only be recovered for minor maintenance and repair purposes
for a short period of time and provided this can be done safely. |
| 6.8.2 |
Application
should be submitted to the Marina Manager / Dockmaster and will
be considered on a case-by-case basis jointly by the General Manager
and Marina Manager / Dockmaster. The key consideration will be the
safety aspect and issues such as the total weight of boat and the
type and condition of trailer provided by the boat Owner will be
taken into account in making a decision. |
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| 6.9
NUMBER OF BOATS PER MEMBER |
| 6.9.1 |
A
maximum of two boats per Member may be allowed at any one time in
designated locations on land and approval is on a first-come-first-served
basis with the exception of emergency cases. |
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| 6.10
FUELLING |
| 6.10.1 |
With
regard to boats kept in Dry Storage, requests for fuel shall be
made at the time when launching is requested.
6.10.2 A surcharge of $5/- per jerry can (irrespective of amount
of fuel taken up) shall be levied by the Marine Dept. if requested
to transport fuel to Members boats. |
| 6.10.3
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Members
are to sign the fuel chits prior to taking their boats out. If Members
decline to sign the fuel chits it will be assumed that the amount
requested had been dispensed into Member's boat and the Member will
be billed accordingly. |
6.10.4 |
No
power driven Vessel shall have any motor running while refueling
at the fuelling point or anywhere in the Premises.
6.10.5 No petrol, oil or other flammable liquid, or any petrol,
oil or similar soaked material of any description shall be discharged
or thrown into the water from any Vessel in the Marina. |
| 6.10.6 |
No
Vessel shall be left unattended with its engine running while in
the Marina. |
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| 6.11
DISPOSAL OF BOATS |
| 6.11.1 |
The
RSYC shall be entitled, at its absolute discretion, to remove, scrap,
sell or otherwise dispose of any boat, trailer or equipment of a
Member that has been neglected, is derelict, has sunk, or is in
an unsafe condition or is owned by a Member in arrears of charges
and dues or, if the boat is abandoned after a person has ceased
to be a Member of the RSYC. |
| 6.11.2 |
The
boat Owner shall be liable to pay, or indemnify the RSYC against
any and all dues, fines, penalties, or other expenses incurred by
the RSYC, or occasioned by the removal and disposal of the boat,
trailer or equipment. |
| 6.11.3 |
PROCEDURE
FOR THE DISPOSAL OF BOATS |
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| 6.11.3.1 |
Prior
notice of the intended disposal shall be given to the Owner
of the boat by means of a registered letter to his last known
address as given to the RSYC. |
| 6.11.3.2 |
Photographic
evidence of the boat shall be taken prior to the disposal. |
| 6.11.3.3 |
Permission
shall be sought from the MPA to break up the boat if it is
un-seaworthy. |
| 6.11.3.4 |
On
approval from the MPA the boat will be broken up and photographs
taken of the results. |
| 6.11.3.5 |
If
the boat is of some value it may be auctioned and the proceeds
of sale shall be used to set off against any costs incurred
by the RSYC and towards payment of any monies owing by the
Member to the RSYC. |
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| 6.12
CORPORATE BOATS |
| 6.12.1 |
All
corporate boats must be registered in the Corporate Member's name
unless an indemnity satisfactory to the Club is provided. The Corporation
may nominate a maximum of two nominees from the Company to be responsible
for the use and maintenance of the boat. |
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| 6.13
BOAT OWNERSHIP |
| 6.13.1 |
Only
Members may be Owners and co-Owners of boats registered at the RSYC.
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When
Ownership of a boat is transferred to a non-RSYC Member, the following
procedures shall prevail: |
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| 6.13.2.1 |
The
new Owner is given 30 days from the date of change of Ownership
to apply for Membership at the RSYC and to submit the required
Entrance fee. Alternatively, he may remove the boat from the
RSYC Premises after settling any outstanding charges to the
RSYC in respect of the boat. |
| 6.13.2.2 |
He
shall be required to pay immediately the visitor fees for
use of the RSYC facilities, i.e. the monthly dues as well
as the mooring fees and other charges as may be necessary,
during the 30-day period. |
| 6.13.2.3 |
Should
the new boat-Owner's application for Membership not be accepted,
he shall be required to remove the boat immediately from the
RSYC Premises. |
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| 6.14
BOATS REGISTERED UNDER SZH/SC |
| 6.14.1 |
Boats
licensed under SZH/SC must obtain special permission for mooring
at RSYC from the General Manager. |
| 6.14.2 |
All
SZH/SC boats registered at the RSYC must be owned by Members and
must meet all MPA regulations. |
| 6.14.3 |
A
Member who is the Owner of a SZH/SC boat shall be responsible for
the proper conduct of his passengers. Additional fees may be applied
for non-Member use of the facilities. |
| 6.14.4 |
The
RSYC Committee has the right to refuse entry to any passenger without
assigning any reasons. |
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| 6.15
REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE |
| 6.15.1
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No
work shall be done to any Vessel whilst at the Club's Premises except
with the prior written consent of the Club, other than minor running
repairs or minor maintenance of a routine nature not causing any
nuisance or annoyance to any other users of the Club's Premises
or any other person residing in the vicinity. |
| 6.15.2 |
Prior
written consent for work to be carried out in the Club's Marina
or Premises or moorings shall not without good cause be withheld
provided the Club has set aside an area where Owners may carry out
work on their Vessels and the work for which consent is sought is
restricted to that area and is not to be carried out in a manner
prohibited under regulations for the time being made by the Club
with regard thereto. |
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| 6.16
PRIVATELY EMPLOYED PERSONNEL |
| 6.16.1 |
BOATMAN
/ CREW |
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| 6.16.1.1 |
A
Member who so employs a boatman/crew at the RSYC shall not
only be responsible for ensuring the boatman/crew fully understands
such applicable Constitution and Bylaws with which he is required
to comply, but shall be held fully responsible for any acts
or omissions of his boatman/crew at the RSYC. |
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| 6.16.2 |
CONTRACTORS
AND CASUAL WORKMEN |
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| 6.16.2.1 |
Contractors
and Casual Workman must report to the Security Office and
obtain a "Contractors Pass". Workers are not permitted
to enter the RSYC without prior approval of the General Manager
or Marina Manager / Dockmaster. |
| 6.16.2.2 |
A
Member may request the RSYC to admit specifically identified
workmen for a limited defined period in such a manner to enable
proper identification and control of such entry including
any vehicle. |
| 6.16.2.3 |
Any
Member who causes and/or authorises any workman or vehicle
to enter the RSYC shall be responsible for the acts and omissions
of such workman. |
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