Yarraone Posted April 6, 2009 Share Posted April 6, 2009 With all the talk and chat with the new laws that have come into affect or comming into affect.... Just wondering if someone can give me a simple abbreviated version.. EPIRB'S , marine radio's and life jackets??? Are the new laws just for people that go outside? It must sound like I'm a total dud But I just want to get it clear and not get stuck or fined.. I have read a few web sites but still get confused.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff Posted April 6, 2009 Share Posted April 6, 2009 With all the talk and chat with the new laws that have come into affect or comming into affect.... Just wondering if someone can give me a simple abbreviated version.. EPIRB'S , marine radio's and life jackets??? Are the new laws just for people that go outside? It must sound like I'm a total dud But I just want to get it clear and not get stuck or fined.. I have read a few web sites but still get confused.. Yarraone , Perhaps this will clarify some of your concerns, Under each heading there are 3 items Quanity , enclose waters requirements , Open water requirements Eg , the first item, Anchor with chain / line. Quanity 1 , Enclosed waters , yes. Open waters , yes Anchor with chain/line 1 Yes Yes Appropriate lifejacket 1 for each person on board the vessel Yes Yes Appropriate map or chart 1 No Yes Bailer/bucket/fire bucket 1 Yes Yes Bilge pump (B1) (B2) Yes Yes Compass 1 No Yes Distress signals Orange smoke hand-held distress signal 2 No Yes Red hand-held distress flare 2 No Yes EPIRB 1 No Yes, but only if vessel is more than 2 nautical miles from nearest shore Fire extinguisher (F1) (F2) Yes Yes Fresh drinking water 2 litres per person No Yes Marine radio 1 No Yes, but only if vessel is more than 2 nautical miles from nearest shore Paddles or oars/rowlocks (P1) Yes Yes Sound signal (airhorn/whistle/bell) 1 Yes Yes V-sheet (distress signal) 1 No Yes Waterproof torch 1 Yes Yes Key. (B1): To be provided on vessels with covered bilges or closed under-floor compartments other than airtight void spaces. For all other vessels a bailer is to be carried. (B2): s to be capable of draining each compartment (other than airtight void spaces). May require more than one bilge pump to be fitted. (F1): All vessels with an electric start motor, gas installation, fuel stove or battery. (F2): At least one. More are to be carried if potential sources of fire and the size of the vessel require it. (P1): Paddles or oars/rowlocks are to be carried on boats under 6 metres in length unless a second means of propulsion is fitted. Geoff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yarraone Posted April 6, 2009 Author Share Posted April 6, 2009 That makes it easier ... Now all is good for easter at lake Macquarie.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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