Chiliburn Posted June 4, 2021 #4251 Share Posted June 4, 2021 Just now, NSWP said: Well it won't be good news if they ban the ships until 2023 !! Maybe we need our resident lawyer @GUT2407 to interrupt 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NSWP Posted June 4, 2021 #4252 Share Posted June 4, 2021 1 minute ago, Chiliburn said: Maybe we need our resident lawyer @GUT2407 to interrupt More like everybody lobby their Federal MP. We have just done that re Meals on Wheels funding cuts, they chopped us almost 50%. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Docker123 Posted June 4, 2021 #4253 Share Posted June 4, 2021 It just looks like an extension to an existing allowance. Sort if thing happens all the time, without ulterior motives. Also happens when the particular govt — state local, federal — have not done the work that would make the allowance unnecessary. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LittleFish1976 Posted June 4, 2021 #4254 Share Posted June 4, 2021 27 minutes ago, Chiliburn said: I don’t know if this is good news or bad news but federal parliament is debating to extend the small cruise ships till 2023. https://parlinfo.aph.gov.au/parlInfo/search/display/display.w3p;page=0;query=BillId:s1291 Recstruct:billhome But reading that page, it looks like they wish to extend permission for vessels of a certain class to be able to sail here - rather than banning anything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
By The Bay Posted June 4, 2021 #4255 Share Posted June 4, 2021 8 minutes ago, Docker123 said: It just looks like an extension to an existing allowance. Sort if thing happens all the time, without ulterior motives. Also happens when the particular govt — state local, federal — have not done the work that would make the allowance unnecessary. I went to the website, and it is clear that the Senate is supporting Super Yacht's. The bill passed both houses yesterday. "The Special Recreational Vessel Amendment Bill 2021 will extend the sunset date of the Special Recreational Vessels Act 2019 (the SRV Act). This Act allows foreign special recreational vessels (also known as Superyachts) to apply for a special recreational vessel temporary licence to operate on the Australian coast, if they choose to opt in to the coastal trading regulatory regime. This allows these vessels to be offered for hire or charter. This Bill permits special recreational vessels to continue to charter in Australia and have these opportunities realised. " Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NSWP Posted June 4, 2021 #4256 Share Posted June 4, 2021 No need to panic folks, just don't buy a cruise until 2024, you should be ok by then. If there are any Cruise ship companies still alive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chiliburn Posted June 4, 2021 #4257 Share Posted June 4, 2021 I read somewhere that it’s up-to 99 passengers ,wouldn’t that be the ones around the top end? And why would they extend it if they will allow larger ships? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted June 4, 2021 #4258 Share Posted June 4, 2021 6 minutes ago, Chiliburn said: I read somewhere that it’s up-to 99 passengers ,wouldn’t that be the ones around the top end? And why would they extend it if they will allow larger ships? Rich mates wanting to come here in their super yachts. perhaps? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chiliburn Posted June 4, 2021 #4259 Share Posted June 4, 2021 Just now, MicCanberra said: Rich mates wanting to come here in their super yachts. perhaps? Probably with a brown paper bag for their friends on the hill. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chiliburn Posted June 4, 2021 #4260 Share Posted June 4, 2021 1 hour ago, By The Bay said: I went to the website, and it is clear that the Senate is supporting Super Yacht's. The bill passed both houses yesterday. "The Special Recreational Vessel Amendment Bill 2021 will extend the sunset date of the Special Recreational Vessels Act 2019 (the SRV Act). This Act allows foreign special recreational vessels (also known as Superyachts) to apply for a special recreational vessel temporary licence to operate on the Australian coast, if they choose to opt in to the coastal trading regulatory regime. This allows these vessels to be offered for hire or charter. This Bill permits special recreational vessels to continue to charter in Australia and have these opportunities realised. " Can you work out what’s on parliament agenda for next week? There must be something about cruise ships next week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare gogo65 Posted June 4, 2021 #4261 Share Posted June 4, 2021 So exactly what constitutes a super yacht? Does anyone know? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare lyndarra Posted June 4, 2021 #4262 Share Posted June 4, 2021 It's the one my dentist bought with money from his super fund.😄 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare OzKiwiJJ Posted June 4, 2021 Author #4263 Share Posted June 4, 2021 22 minutes ago, gogo65 said: So exactly what constitutes a super yacht? Does anyone know? https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Superyacht Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare gogo65 Posted June 4, 2021 #4264 Share Posted June 4, 2021 2 minutes ago, OzKiwiJJ said: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Superyacht Oh so relatively small 😂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chiliburn Posted June 4, 2021 #4265 Share Posted June 4, 2021 (edited) 1 hour ago, gogo65 said: Oh so relatively small 😂 That Wikipedia said 180 meters, I don’t think that’s small. To me a superyacht is a vessel with less than 100 passengers. And over is a cruise ship. https://covid19.homeaffairs.gov.au/cruise-ships-and-maritime#a Edited June 4, 2021 by Chiliburn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gbenjo Posted June 4, 2021 #4266 Share Posted June 4, 2021 9 hours ago, Chiliburn said: In the regional areas yes ,not so much in the big smoke. From what I hear on the radio it’s so busy in the country areas that it’s putting people off. Everything is in demand ,car hire companies have sold their cars over the last year and can’t replace them. Cruise would fill the gap, people will fly to Sydney,Brisbane,Cairns. Stay a night,spend a few bucks, Hey it would get @gbenjoback into the buffet at the OPT. Get your facts right....there is no buffet at the OPT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chiliburn Posted June 4, 2021 #4267 Share Posted June 4, 2021 (edited) 17 minutes ago, gbenjo said: Get your facts right....there is no buffet at the OPT. I’m sure you would find one floating about 20 meters to the east of OPT. Edited June 4, 2021 by Chiliburn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gbenjo Posted June 4, 2021 #4268 Share Posted June 4, 2021 12 hours ago, Chiliburn said: I’m sure you would find one floating about 20 meters to the east of OPT. There is a bit more to worry about than a buffet....then again I haven’t worked for about fifteen months so getting a bit peckish. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NSWP Posted June 4, 2021 #4269 Share Posted June 4, 2021 14 hours ago, OzKiwiJJ said: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Superyacht Some good youtube docos on the superyachts, many Aussies in the crews. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NSWP Posted June 4, 2021 #4270 Share Posted June 4, 2021 3 minutes ago, gbenjo said: There is a bit more to worry about than a buffet....then again I haven’t worked for about fifteen months so getting a bit peckish. Nick over the road to City Extra, graham, tell em to charge your mixed grill to Guts a/c, lol. He has plenty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MMDown Under Posted June 5, 2021 #4271 Share Posted June 5, 2021 17 hours ago, gogo65 said: So exactly what constitutes a super yacht? Does anyone know? Super yachts are the ones Governments often break/bend the laws for. I just noticed this weekend, the Southport Yacht Club is extending the number of berths for these super yachts. This is in front of public parkland. Sydney Harbour is full of them, just walk along the waterfront from the Botanical Gardens. One beautiful bay now looks like a yacht car park. Councils have a lot to answer for! $$$$ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare mr walker Posted June 5, 2021 #4272 Share Posted June 5, 2021 On the TV series' showing the goings on on Superyachts there is typically a crew of 10, and a passenger capacity of maybe 8 & the average length of the charters is 3 days, and you are expected to tip at least US$10K 🙂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MMDown Under Posted June 5, 2021 #4273 Share Posted June 5, 2021 1 hour ago, mr walker said: On the TV series' showing the goings on on Superyachts there is typically a crew of 10, and a passenger capacity of maybe 8 & the average length of the charters is 3 days, and you are expected to tip at least US$10K 🙂 I met a couple who were on call 24 hours per day to cruise anywhere in the world on one of those super yachts. The wife cooked, whilst the husband sailed and maintained the yacht. Was a wonderful life based in Monaco. Then the wife had a child and was based on land, whilst the husband stayed on the yacht. It wasn't the lifestyle for a family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare onlyslightlymad Posted June 5, 2021 #4274 Share Posted June 5, 2021 On 5/26/2021 at 11:17 AM, MMDown Under said: No! I know of no successful off the plan purchases. I was surprised how expensive the deposit amounts got. Surely it should be a token amount to hold the booking until closer to departure date, when it is know ship will be cruising. I have just taken possession of an apartment bought off the plan. It took four years to build though, what with Covid etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MMDown Under Posted June 5, 2021 #4275 Share Posted June 5, 2021 35 minutes ago, onlyslightlymad said: I have just taken possession of an apartment bought off the plan. It took four years to build though, what with Covid etc. Congratulations. Did you get what you wanted in the end? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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