Stall promotes vessel safety

The importance of regular vessel maintenance and the need to check safety equipment will be reinforced at the Brunswick Show this weekend.

Department of Transport coordinator for safety and education Laurie Adams said the event provided a great opportunity to promote the “BEST” check safety campaign.

“The campaign introduces skippers to the BEST safety checklist which identifies items under the headings boat, equipment, safety equipment and trailer to be maintained before each trip,” Mr Adams said.

Free checklists will be available at the DoT stand at the show.

DoT Marine Safety Education officers will also reinforce the need to carry in-date flares in unprotected waters.