New Laws..im Confused

[Yarraone]

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..

[Geoff]

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

[Yarraone]

That makes it easier ... Now all is good for easter at lake Macquarie..