Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2016L01801:reg:6
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2016L01801
Segment Type: reg
Provision Reference: reg 6
Character Range: 3434–5385

6  General requirement
 (1) Subject to subsection (2), a vessel must carry the following safety equipment:
 (a) a lifejacket for each person on board the vessel;
 (b) a sound signal (such as an airhorn, whistle or bell);
 (c) a waterproof torch;
 (d) if the vessel has an electric start motor, a gas installation, a fuel stove or a battery—one or such other greater number of fire extinguishers as is required given the potential sources of fire and the size of the vessel;
 (e) if the vessel has a covered bilge or a closed under‑floor compartment that is not an airtight void space—one or such other greater number of bilge pumps as is required to drain each compartment;
 (f) if the vessel is less than 6 metres in length and only has one independent means of propulsion—at least one paddle or a pair of oars with rowlocks;
 (g) if the vessel is not a sailing vessel less than 6 metres in length—an anchor with a chain or line;
 (h) if the vessel is not a sailing vessel with a permanently enclosed self‑draining hull or a vessel required to carry a bilge pump under paragraph (e)—a bailer, a bucket or a fire bucket.
 (2) Subsection (1) does not apply if the vessel is:
 (a) a sailing vessel that is:
 (i) engaged in a sail training session organised by a club, school or other similar organisation; and
 (ii) accompanied by a power‑driven vessel capable of being used for rescue purposes; or
 (b) an off‑the‑beach vessel that does not have sufficient storage room to carry the safety equipment; or
 (c) a row boat, dinghy or inflatable boat that is:
 (i) less than 3 metres in length; and
 (ii) not a tender; and
 (iii) not carrying an engine or fuel; and
 (iv) operating within 200 metres of the shore; and
 (v) operating between sunrise and sunset; and
 (vi) built so as to float if swamped or capsized; or
 (d) a vessel to which section 7 or 8 applies.
 (3) For paragraph (1)(f), 2 or more sails are considered to be one means of propulsion.