Dreamtime Posted October 1, 2008 Share Posted October 1, 2008 Monday 22 September 2008 National Marine Safety Committee CEO Maurene Horder has thanked the 3,500 boaties from around Australia who have volunteered for the National Boating Usage Study and has called on more boaties to take part to help the study reach the 4,000 volunteer milestone. Ms Horder explained that Australia does not have detailed information on boating behaviour and high risk boating periods. The 18 month study runs to May 2010, and will allow the NMSC to collect a comprehensive set of data on boating behaviour. ”We have had a great response from the boating community and this demonstrates the wonderful community minded spirit that is alive and well amongst boaties. “But I would like to invite more boaties from the Northern Territory, Queensland, New South Wales, Victoria and Western Australia to participate in the study and help us reach our goal study sample.” The NMSC is aiming to attract 4,000 study volunteers and has extended recruitment to 31 October 2008 in order to attain a representative sample of the 730,000 recreational vessels registered around the country. “This is the first diary study of its type in the world that includes such a large number of volunteers.” Volunteers will receive $100 off boating insurance with Club Marine and 40% off subscriptions to Yaffa Publishing’s marine publications. They will also be provided with regular study updates, boating and fishing prize draws and exclusive product discounts. Participants will be asked to briefly fill in a boating diary with details such as the number of hours spent on the water, the location and purpose of the trip, the number of people on board, and whether the boat was involved in an incident. The study is open to owners and operators of all types of recreational craft including runabouts, ski/wake boats, cuddy, half or full cabin cruisers, sailing boats, jet skis and personal watercraft. What’s involved? A one-off anonymous survey on boating behaviour. A Boating Diary to be filled in on-line or in hard copy. All information is confidential and personal details will not be identified or released. If you would like a registration form please call the NMSC (02) 9247 2124 or go to www.nmsc.gov.au to register on-line. The NMSC aims to achieve nationally uniform marine safety practices and is made up of the CEOs of Australia’s marine safety agencies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flightmanager Posted October 1, 2008 Share Posted October 1, 2008 Only 499 needed now !! Ross Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason Sunn Posted October 2, 2008 Share Posted October 2, 2008 498 now. I am sure with over 7000 members we can bump up the numbers a bit. Cheers Sunnyboy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff Posted October 2, 2008 Share Posted October 2, 2008 498 now. I am sure with over 7000 members we can bump up the numbers a bit. Cheers Sunnyboy I'm in , 497 to go Geoff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flightmanager Posted October 2, 2008 Share Posted October 2, 2008 C'mon Raiders , lets keep the count going! The survey is very simple and quick to fill out , and will provide them with a lot of useful information . Ross Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bentstik Posted October 3, 2008 Share Posted October 3, 2008 496 to go. Joined four weeks ago and filled out the diary 2 times already. Cheers Silvo- Bentstik Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
forliano Posted October 3, 2008 Share Posted October 3, 2008 Better make that 495... Cheers Ben Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
copafisher Posted October 3, 2008 Share Posted October 3, 2008 494.. and one diary entry so far Copafisher Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dreamtime Posted October 10, 2008 Author Share Posted October 10, 2008 Come on guys, this is obviously a survey that you will all benefit from. Maybe the Mods could look at pinning it till the end of the month. Cheers Mariner Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
micksfishn Posted October 10, 2008 Share Posted October 10, 2008 (edited) http://www.nmsc.gov.au/ heres the link im gonna register now all done and first trip logged 493 needed Edited October 11, 2008 by breamhntr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ETTY Posted October 13, 2008 Share Posted October 13, 2008 492 needed now!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zen801 Posted October 28, 2008 Share Posted October 28, 2008 I signed up and my diary has started and is at 2. It will be interesting to see how many times I go out over the survey period as i have never kept any type of record regarding use of my boat. Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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