In order to protect your property, all members are advised by Marine Police to take the following precautions:
- Lock up the cabin and all hatches when your vessel is unattended
- Use sturdy and reliable door/window locks or padlocks
- Keep all keys in a safe place
- Do not keep excessive money or valuables onboard
- Lock all water-sport items (eg sailing dinghies, windsurfers, water-scooters) and petrol cans inside the cabin
- Mark valuable items and equipment with the vessel's name or license number
- Keep a photographic record of all removable valuable items
- Install wireless phone or transceiver onboard where possible for emergency communication purposes
- Consider installing an alarm system suitable for a pleasure vessel