Last year there were 22 incidents on NSW waterways involving water-skiers and people who were aquaplaning or wakeboarding.
Sydney Cove is used by a wide range of vessels, including Sydney Ferries, international cruise ships, charter and tourist craft, water taxis and super yachts at Campbell’s Cove.
Mr Tripodi said jet boats had become increasingly popular over recent years to the point where there are now five companies operating a total of ten craft on Sydney Harbour.
The ship is the largest cruise liner to visit Newcastle and will berth at Dyke Point, there's around 2,000 passengers aboard.
As New Zealand’s biggest manufacturer of trailer powerboats and rigid inflatable boats (RIBs), it is natural for us to be involved in high profile events like this.
A maximum six knot no-wash speed limit will be in force between Cockatoo Island and Steele Point west of Nielsen Park from 3pm on New Year’s Eve until 2am on New Year’s Day.
NSW Maritime Boating Safety Officers and Water Police will be on the water every day over the holiday period checking safety equipment, speed and alcohol.
“Keeping your eye on the ball is obviously a catch cry back to cricket, but on the water, it’s significant because there are so many things that do change every time you go out,” he explained.
Signals from 121.5MHZ EPIRBs will no longer be monitored under an international agreement which will see a world-wide switch over to the more accurate 406 MHz digital model.