special regulations seminar january 2009 1 course explanation & outcomes the purpose of the...

Special Regulations SeminarJanuary 2009

Course Explanation & Outcomes

The purpose of the Seminar is to:

•Familiarise yourself with the Special Regulations 2009

•Clarify general issues associated with the Regulations and how they apply

• Re-enforce the concept of the Owner’s responsibility

•To increase awareness of the Special Regulations and general principle of seamanship.

The delivery of the seminar will be:

The outcomes to be achieved for you are:

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•2 to 2.5 hours

•Handout material has been issued

•There will be a Question & Answer session at the conclusion of the presentation.


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•2 to 2.5 hours

•Handout material has been issued

•There will be a Question & Answer session at the conclusion of the presentation.


•Appreciation and understanding of the Special Regulations

•Clarification of the Special Regulations

•How to work with Auditors & Inspectors

•An increased awareness of your role and the responsibilities

•The application of seamanship

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The Special Regulations and the Racing Rules of Sailing

The flow chart illustrates the Special Regulations do not exist in isolation.

The Racing Rules of Sailing have safety embedded in them also.

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The Special Regulations do not replace

Government Safety Equipment Regulations

• The Government Regulations are the LAW and must have priority of compliance.

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• The Special Regulations supplement the Government Regulations. Refer SR 1.01.2

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• If an item is not in the Special Regulations but is included in the Government Regulations the item must be carried.

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• It is the Owner’s responsibility to comply with the Law not the Auditor’s job to enforce the Law

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• Every State of Australia has different requirements

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• Every State of Australia has different requirements

• Some MYAs have obtained Exemption Orders for racing boats as to what equipment may not be carried if the YA Special Regulations equipment is carried when competing. Check with your MYA.

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The Owner’s / Skipper’s Responsibilities• Racing Rule 4 - Decision to race sets the framework for responsibility. It is the ‘boat’ and hers alone.

• The ‘boat’ is defined to include the crew.

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• The Special Regulation 1.02 is more explicit as to responsibility.

•Safety sole and inescapable responsibility of the Owner or his representative.

•Seaworthiness of the vessel as well

•Experienced Crew

•Training

•Soundness of rigging and safety equipment

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•Experienced Crew

•Training


• Responsibility of the Owner or Representative NOT induced or minimised by:

•The Special Regulations, or

•Use by Race Organisers, or

•An inspection by an Auditor or Inspector

•Refer SR 1.02.2

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•Experienced Crew

•Training






•Refer SR 1.02.2

• Responsibility under the RRS and the SRs are not separate. Refer SR 1.02.3

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•Experienced Crew

•Training






•Refer SR 1.02.2


Seamanship

•Seamanship comes from experience and not from the Special Regulations

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•Experienced Crew

•Training






•Refer SR 1.02.2


Seamanship


•The Special Regulations assume that a boat has the general principles in addition to anything required by the Special Regulations

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•Experienced Crew

•Training






•Refer SR 1.02.2


Seamanship


•The Special Regulations assume that a boat has the general principles in addition to anything required by the Special Regulations

•The Owner or Representative must ensure under SR 1.02.1

•Crew have experience and are trained

•They are physically fit for the expected conditions

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Navigating the Special Regulations• Use the Contents and Index pages (p181)

• Read and understand sections 1 and 2 not just equipment lists

Section 1 Fundamentals and Definitions

Section 2 Application and General Requirements

Section 3

Section 4

Section 5

Section 6

Appendix A

Appendix B

Advisory Appendices

Appendix C

Appendix D

Appendix E

Appendix F6

Navigating the Special Regulations• Use the Contents and Index pages (p181)

• Read and understand sections 1 and 2 not just equipment lists

Section 1 Fundamentals and Definitions

Section 2 Application and General Requirements

Section 3 Part 1 Structural features and stability

- The subdivision of Section 3 into part 1 & 2 is new

- Auditors or Inspectors do not inspect items in Section 3 Part 1

Part 2 Fixed Equipment

Section 4 Portable equipment and supplies

Section 5 Personal Equipment

Section 6 Training

Appendix A Specifications for Liferafts

Appendix B Resistance to capsize for monohulls

Advisory Appendices

Appendix C Man over board-quickstop-lifesling-parbuckle

Appendix D Hypothermia

Appendix E Drogues and sea anchors

Appendix F Pain chart6

What equipment is inspected• SR 2.02.2 in the Special Regulations 2009 is NEW (p194)

•An Auditor/Inspector does not inspect

•crew experience or training compliance

•hull structure and watertight integrity

•construction standards

•stability

The Owner’s role with the Club

The Auditor or Inspector’s role with the Owner

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•stability

The Owner’s role with the Club•It is the Owner’s or his representative’s role to have the appropriate documentation and certificates

•An Organising Authority should require these matters to be proved to its satisfaction


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•stability

The Owner’s role with the Club•It is the Owner’s or his representative’s role to have the appropriate documentation and certificates

•An Organising Authority should require these matters to be proved to its satisfaction


•An audit or inspection does not reduce, remove or replace the Owners inescapable responsibility. Refer SR 1.02.2 (p186)•An audit is not certification of safety compliance•An equipment compliance form is not certification of safety compliance•An audit assists an Owner to know that he has complied•An Auditor represents the Club not the Owner•The Club relies on its Auditor’s inspection7

Working with Auditors & Inspectors

• Be prepared for different attitudes to audit in different States

• Find out what to expect if entering an interstate race

• Currently a YA National Audit Scheme is in preparation

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• The Auditor is there to assist you understand and comply with your obligations

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•Read and understand the Special Regulations

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•Do not simply rely on a compliance check list

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•If there is a dispute seek a second Auditor’s opinion

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• You have the right under RRS 62 to seek redress if an Audit is refused in circumstances you believe to be unreasonable

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•Have all equipment in place and laid out

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•Touch and tick each item

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•Always have a member of the crew to assist you during the audit

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•Always have a member of the crew to assist you during the audit

•Have each item of paper documentation on board and available8

Audit Compliance Forms• There is no consistency between MYAs as to audits and inspections

•Some states do not have auditors, some do

•Some have a very strict regime

•Some MYAs leave inspections to clubs

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• Some states allow self audits

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•A Compliance Form is simply a check list for your guidance

• Some MYAs have approved forms to download

• Some Clubs prepare their own

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• A Compliance Form does not replace or change the printed Special Regulation

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•Be prepared to satisfy the requirements of the MYA or interstate club when you participate in their race

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•Be prepared to satisfy the requirements of the MYA or interstate club when you participate in their race

•YA are still working on Compliance Audits and Forms that can be used from one state to another and from one club to another

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Changes between the 2005 and 2009

Special Regulations

• A summary of the changes has been provided as a handout

•Please note your questions on the handout list

•Please ask your questions in the Q & A section of the seminar

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Proving resistance to capsize SR 3.04 & Appendix B

• It is the Owners responsibility to satisfy the Special Regulations and the requirements of the Organising Authority

• An Auditor does not inspect or check

•A boat’s seaworthiness is critical

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• Appendix B (formerly D) sets out various criteria for each category of race

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• New criteria had been added and changed

• Cat 1 ISO or IRC STIX increased to a minimum of 35

• Cat 2 IRC SSS base value 28 or greater

• Cat 3 IRC SSS base value 16 or greater; SV 10 or less; RMI 1.4 or greater


• Cats 5 & 6 IRC SSS base value 8 or greater; SV 14 or less; RMI 1.1 or greater; HSF

• Cat 7 No test and

• Cat 7 the boat shall have ballasted keel; internal ballast or ballasted centreboard; SR 3.04.2

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• New criteria had been added and changed

• Cat 1 ISO or IRC STIX increased to a minimum of 35

• Cat 2 IRC SSS base value 28 or greater



• Cats 5 & 6 IRC SSS base value 8 or greater; SV 14 or less; RMI 1.1 or greater; HSF

• Cat 7 No test and

• Cat 7 the boat shall have ballasted keel; internal ballast or ballasted centreboard; SR 3.04.2

• Cats 3 to 6 using the Screening Value test

• Appendix B B 5.1

• Simple formula

• Inexpensive primary test

• If a boat’s SV is marginal then use RMI or other evidence.11

Structural integrity of the vessel SR 3.01, 3.02 and 3.03




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• SR 3.01 Strength of Build, Ballast and Rig

• Ballast tanks, valves and sea cocks

• Control systems, actuators, restraint

• Moveable and/or Variable ballast

• Designer’s statement on board

• Inspection of systems every 27 months or less

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• SR 3.02 Watertight Integrity of Hull

• An essentially watertight construction

• Centreboard and daggerboard trunks

• Canting keels

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• SR 3.02 Watertight Integrity of Hull

• An essentially watertight construction

• Centreboard and daggerboard trunks

• Canting keels

• SR 3.03 Hull Construction Standards Categories 1 and 2

• EC Recreational craft directive for Category A (with CE mark) or

• ISO 12215 Category A or ABS Guide

•Other as the Organising Authority may accept11

Hatches and Companionways SR 3.06 and 3.07• Exits

• Hatches

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• 2 Exits with one forward of mast

• YA (formerly MYA) can approve position if forward of mast not practical

• Hatches

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• 2 Exits with one forward of mast

• YA (formerly MYA) can approve position if forward of mast not practical

• Hatches

• Hatch specifications

•Those forward of Bmax not to open inward except for those less than 0.071m²

• Above water when heeled 90°

• Permanently attached lid and shut firmly immediately

• Cats 1 and 2: - 4 non complying hatches permitted with limits on area; 2 either side of centre-line

• Cats 3 to 6: - no limit on non-conforming hatches; limit on area

•Down flooding analysis

• Cats 1 and 2 boats with age date 07/2010 certificate to be carried on board

• Companionway Hatch

• Operable from above and below illustrated slide 14

• Separate securing device independent of wash boards illustrated slides 15 but non conforming

• Wash boards separately secured in place by bolt or latch and in addition secured to boat by lanyard13

Open Pulpits and Forestay Position• Previous doubt as to the permitted forestay position clarified by SR 3.12.3(a)

• Gap in pulpit opening not to exceed 360mm

• Except where opening not to exceed 360mm

• Not to be confused with SR 3.12.5 - vertical ‘openings’

• Forestay behind the open pulpit - no distance limitation - gap in pulpit must not excees 360mm

• Forestay in the gap - space on either side of the forestay permitted to be 360mm each side.

• See slide 17

• Confirmed by ISAF Special Regulations diagram as follows:

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• See slide 17


• Forestay forward of pulpit opening

• No gap to exceed 360mm

• See slide 18

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• See slide 17


• Forestay forward of pulpit opening

• No gap to exceed 360mm

• See slide 18

• Open pulpits are not ‘openable’

• SR 3.12.3(a) I and 3.12.3(e) do not apply

• Top enclosing rail or closing device not required for open pulpits.

• See slides 19 & 20

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Step down pushpits banned by SR 3.12.3(b)

• The prohibition was formerly YA Interpretation No.1

• Now covered by SR 3.12.3 (b) and only applies to Categories 1 to 4

• To ensure safety of crew / helmsman from falling overboard

• Top pushpit rail to be same height as top lifeline abreast of forward end of cockpit

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Marine radios and categories 6 and 7 SR 3.25.1 and 3.25.2

• These regulations are a cause of a common misunderstanding

• SR 3.25.2 should precede 3.25.1

• SR 3.25.2 states the categories in which a marine radio is mandatory

• Category 6 is recommended only

• Category 7 a marine radio is not required

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• SR 3.25.1 states the frequencies which must be installed in a marine radio

• Category 6 and 7 must carry the frequencies only if a radio is installed

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• VHF radios in categories 1 to 3 must have

• Mast head antenna where the mast is 11 metres or move above the water

• Effective radiated power of 15 watts

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• Aerials embedded in backstays are permitted. Previous prohibition removed.

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• Aerials embedded in backstays are permitted. Previous prohibition removed.

• In category 5, if the Notice of Race (NoR) states

• Waterproof handheld VHF radios permitted in Category 5

• The NoR should state the minimum output power required

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Emergency Steering SR 4.14• SR 4.14.1 relates only to wheel steering

• An emergency tiller must fit on to the rudder stock

• It must give effective tiller steering of the rudder

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• SR 4.14.2 relates to catastrophic loss or disablement of the whole rudder

• The method is left to the experience and seamanship of the crew

• Board on spinnaker poles are not rudders but sweep oars

• Modern designs do not carry spinnaker poles

• Other methods could include

• Weather and lee helm using sail trim

• Streaming drogues from the vessels quarters

• Demountable transom rudder blades

• Ingenuity and getting to a port of refuge

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• SR 4.14.2 relates to catastrophic loss or disablement of the whole rudder

• The method is left to the experience and seamanship of the crew

• Board on spinnaker poles are not rudders but sweep oars

• Modern designs do not carry spinnaker poles

• Other methods could include

• Weather and lee helm using sail trim

• Streaming drogues from the vessels quarters

• Demountable transom rudder blades

• Ingenuity and getting to a port of refuge

• Crew must be aware of the method

• Can they explain it?

• They can be required to demonstrate it

• Have you proved your method?23

Lifebuoys SR 4.21• SR 4.21 now sets out a detailed specification for a lifebuoy

• Horseshoe or circular, circular to have 400mm diameter

• Horseshoe to have dimensions of 400mm and 300mm

• Beckets or handholds, red-yellow rescue colour

• Cork, kapok and hollow non buoyant types prohibited

• Reflective tape x 4, whistle, drogue and self igniting light

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Inflatable Lifebuoys - Man Overboard Modules SR 4.21.1(e)

• Inflatable lifebuoys now banned

• MOM and similar devices incorporating inflatable lifebuoys not acceptable

• Inflatable flag poles acceptable. SR 4.21.6

Jon Buoy MOM

NOT ACCEPTABLE

MOM- 8 or MOM- 9

NOT ACCEPTABLE

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Personal Flotation Devices (PFDs) SR 5.01• ‘mae west’ or over the head type not permitted in categories 1 to 4

• Designed for abandoning ship

• Cumberstone to wear and continue to work the yacht

• Difficulties with helicopter sling rescues

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• In categories 1 to 4 only:

• AS Type 1 only permitted until 07/2011

• NEW PFDs to be branded 150 N

• ALL PFDs to be branded 150 N as from 07/2011

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• In categories 1 to 4 only:

• AS Type 1 only permitted until 07/2011

• NEW PFDs to be branded 150 N

• ALL PFDs to be branded 150 N as from 07/2011

• The following standards are acceptable

• AS 4758 will replace AS 1512 and AS 1499

• EN European Norm

• ISO 12402

• Any standard recognised by the Australian Transport Council26

Safety Harnesses and Lines (Tethers) SR 5.02

• Harness and line must be branded to the required standard

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• Requirements for safety lines (tethers) changing:

• Not more than 2 metres long snap hook each end

• Additional factory fitted snap hook not more than 1 metre from wearer

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• If no additional 1m snap hook on all tethers then:

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• 30% or more of crew number to have additional 1m long tether or

•The manufacturer’s fitted snap hook 1m from wearer or

• Twin lines one of 1m and the other of 2m

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• 30% or more of crew number to have additional 1m long tether or

•The manufacturer’s fitted snap hook 1m from wearer or

• Twin lines one of 1m and the other of 2m

• As from 07/2013 all tethers to have manufacturer’s fitted additional snap hook 1m from wearer

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Training SR 6.01

• YA Safety and Sea Survival Course (SSSC)

• Category 1 50% of crew SSSC

• Category 2 (NEW) requirement 30% of crew SSSC

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Training SR 6.01




• Re-validation of SSSC every 5 years

• Wet drill and flares must be included in re-validation (formerly were not required)

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Training SR 6.01






• Other mandatory training - Owner responsibility

• Crew to be trained in use of EPIRBS - SR 4.18.3 Categories 1 to 4

(note: unit only required for categories 1 to 3)

• Crew to be trained in use of Personal Locator Beacons - SR 5.05.3 Categories 1 & 2

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Training SR 6.01






• Other mandatory training - Owner responsibility

• Crew to be trained in use of EPIRBS - SR 4.18.3 Categories 1 to 4

(note: unit only required for categories 1 to 3)

• Crew to be trained in use of Personal Locator Beacons - SR 5.05.3 Categories 1 & 2

• Recommended training SR 6.01.2 all categories

• Safety routines

• MOB and use of hoisting rig and parbuckle

• Reefing mainsail

• Abandoning ship

• Assembling and using emergency steering

• Flare familiarisation28

Questions and Answers

• Questions submitted in writing prior to the Seminar, if any.

• Are low cockpit companionway sills with open stern cockpits legal? Yes this is a new provision. Refer SR 3.07.3

Legal

Illegal under SR 2005-2008 NOW legal SRs 2009-2012

• Are EPIRBS and personal EPIRBS the same thing and can a personal EPIRB be used as a boat EPIRB? No! Presenter to explain

• Other Questions

• Thank you to all attendees and to the Club29

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special regulations

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priority of compliance

increased awareness

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