In message <[email protected]>, Captain Beeky <[email protected]> writes >This is notice of an embryonic notion for a flotilla cruise in and >around the Manchester area in a couple of years time. > >I know there are potential problems to be overcome and I'm only >seeking expressions of interest at this very early stage, before >making any attempt at an itinerary. > >The specific MSC conditions are not over arduous. Following extracted >from http://www.shipcanal.co.uk/marine-msc/notices.htm > >Please note for every transit made on the Manchester Ship Canal by >Pleasure >Craft the following four conditions must be complied with:- >1. Completed Application Form with the Certificate of Seaworthiness >section >completed by a surveyor from our approved list or a surveyor who has >the Qualifications stated on the Form. >2. Copy of Craft Insurance. >3. Transit Fee (Payment by Cheque Only). >4. Mobile Phone Number during Canal Transit(VHF Equipment Adventageous). >All the above paperwork must be received at the Harbour Master’s >Offices at >Eastham, at least 48 hours before the planned canal transit. > >Let me know . . . . > >Captain Beeky > I'd be interested in coming as crew if there was a space anywhere as IIRC they don't allow shared ownership craft, plus I've no idea if we'll still have our share in 2011 as I'm considering getting a salt-water boat. I'd also be able to bring a licensed marine VHF handheld.
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