Yes, several countries all over the world have different regulations regarding boat safety and corresponding equipment. Here are some of the most prominent maritime safety laws that you can check:
United States – Federal Requirements for Recreational Boats
United Kingdom – MGN 599 (M) Pleasure Vessels – Regulations and Exemptions
European Union – Marine Equipment Directive 2014/90/EU
Global – International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS), 1974