EQUIPMENT LIST.

Class F2 - Hire & Drive Motor Vessels

(Up to Class D waters)

Length metres (m) Equipment (NSCV, Part F, Section 2)

All Lengths Lifejacket:
A Coastal lifejacket,or PFD1,with whistle for each adult and child aboard the vessel.
Note: P.F.D. may be permitted by the Authority in special cases
Less than 7.5 m Lifebuoy:
1 Lifebuoy with buoyant line not less than 15 m in length and not less than 9 mm in diameter.
Note: Only required when vessel is outfitted for overnight accommodation
7.5 m and over but Lifebuoy:
less than 10 m 1 Lifebuoy with buoyant line not less than 20 m in length and not less than 9 mm in diameter.
Note: Only required when vessel is outfitted for overnight accommodation
10 m and over Lifebuoys:
2 Lifebuoys, one with a lifebuoy light and one with buoyant line.
Note: Buoyant line not less than 25 m in length and not less than 9 mm in diameter.
All Lengths Diagram:
A schematic drawing of the designated cruising area that identifies hazards to be avoided and
any other relevant information for the safe operation of the vessel. A vessel under 7.5m in
length requires a diagram where the vessel operates remotely from the point of hire.

All Lengths Distress Signals:

Not require
d if vessel operates in smooth water areas.
Vessels that operate up to a 6 miles radius of point of entry into other than smooth waters are
required to carry 2 red hand flares and 2 orange smoke flares.
Vessel that operate at more than a 6 mile radius of point of entry into other than smooth waters
are required to carry 3 distress rockets, 2 red hand flares and 1 orange smoke.
All Lengths Sound Signals:
To comply with the requirements of the Collision Regulations
All Lengths Anchors and Anchor Cables:
Sufficient in number, mass, length and strength, approved by the Authority.
All Lengths Medical Supplies:
To the requirements of the U.S.L Code scale “G”
Less than 7.5 m One Boat Hook
All Lengths Navigation Lights:
To comply with the requirements of the Collision Regulations
Note: Not required on vessels Less Than 7.5 m operating “Daylight Hours Only”
7.5 m and over but Compass:
less than 10 m Only required when vessel is outfitted for overnight accommodation
Note: Compass to be adjusted before initial survey.
10 m and over Compass:
Note: Compass to be adjusted before initial survey
Less than 10 m Torch:
At least 1 waterproof torch
10 m and over Torch:
At least 2 waterproof torches
Less than 7.5 m Oars and rowlocks or paddles:
At least 1 set (pair)
All Lengths Signage:
e.g. “Daylight Hours Only”, “Licensed to Carry XX Persons”, “No smoking near Engine or Fuel
Tank”, “Lifejackets under seat”, etc.
All Lengths Fire Smothering Blanket:
Note: Only required when fixed cooking facilities are installed
7.5 m and over but Fire Bucket:
less than 10 m 1 metal bucket with lanyard of not less than 9 litres capacity. To be painted red with “Fire” in
distinct white letters on the exterior

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(Up to Class D waters)
10 m and over Fire Bucket:
2 metal buckets with lanyard of not less than 9 litres capacity. To be painted red with “Fire” in
distinct white letters on the exterior
Less than 5 m Portable Fire Extinguishers:
1 Dry Chemical Fire Extinguisher of not less then 0.9 kg
5 m and over but Portable Fire Extinguisher:
less than 7.5 m 1 Dry Chemical Fire Extinguisher of not less than 4.5 kg.
7.5 m and over Portable Fire Extinguisher:
1 Dry Chemical Fire Extinguisher of not less than 4.5 kg. and 1 Foam Fire Extinguisher of not
less than 9 litres.
12.5 m and over Fixed Fire Extinguisher Installation - Machinery Space:
A vessel fitted with oil fired boilers or internal combustion type machinery used for main
propulsion and decked in way of the machinery space, a fixed fire extinguishing installation
complying with Appendix F of the U.S.L. Code
All Lengths Smoke Alarm:
Required in accommodation and galley

BILGE PUMP REQUIREMENTS

Manual pumps discharge Power pumps discharge
capacity as installed capacity as installed
Measured length of vessel in metres (m) Number Capacity in Number Capacity in
kl/hr kl/hr
Less than 7.5 1 4.0
7.5 and over but less than 10 2 4.0
10 and over but less than 12.5 1 5.5 1 5.5
12.5 and over but less than 17.5 1 5.5 1 11.0
17.5 and over but less than 20 1 8.0 1 11.0
20 and over but less than 25 2 11.0
25 and over but less than 35 2 15.0

Pump Details:

In any vessel:

(a) a power pump may be substituted for a manually operated pump;

(b) a power pump may be driven by a main engine, an auxiliary engine or by an electric motor.
However, where two power pumps are required, each pump shall not be dependent on the
same source of power;

(c) where a vessel is required to be fitted with 2 power pumps and the capacity of one of those
pumps is less than that specified by not more than 20%, the deficiency may be made good
by an excess of capacity in the other power pump; and

(d) a bilge pump shall be of the self priming type or be provided with a suitable priming device.

In vessels of less than 7.5 metres:

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(Up to Class D waters)
A bailer of sufficient capacity and solid construction may take the place of a Manual Bilge Pump.

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