RECOMMENDATION : MR20080004

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Recommendation issued to: Marine Safety Business Unit of the Western Australian Department for Planning and Infrastructure
Output No:	MR20080004
Date Issued:	06 June 2008
Safety Action Status:
Background:	Why this Recommendation was developed
Output Text:	Safety issue The Carnarvon harbour master was not fully aware of recreational vessel activities in Carnarvon when he provided advice on where to anchor Seatow 61. His advice was based on the good holding ground of the anchorage, its proximity to the boat harbour and the assumption that the barge would remain at anchor for a short duration. Safety Recommendation The Australian Transport Safety Bureau recommends that the Marine Safety Business Unit of the Western Australian Department for Planning and Infrastructure takes action to address this safety issue.