EQUIPMENT LIST.

Class 2 vessels less than 25 meters measured length

(Vessels over 500 tons may vary from this list)
Length metres (m) Equipment Class
B C D E
Less than 25 m Liferafts:
Y
Coastal liferaft(s) for 100% complement.
Less than 25 m Liferafts and Internal Buoyancy:
Y
(1) Coastal liferaft(s) for 100% complement, or
(2) An approved Coastal lifeboat(s) for 100% complement capable of
being launched from either side of vessel.
(3) In the case of a vessel of less than 15 m measured length, internal
buoyancy as prescribed by Appendix N
10 m and over but Buoyant Appliances:
Y
less than 25 m Sufficient buoyant appliances and / or lifebuoys to provide a total float -
off capacity for 100% complement, provided that -
(1) each lifebuoy is assumed to provide support for two persons,
(2) a dinghy may be included in the above appliances.
15 m and over Buoyant Appliances:
Y
Sufficient buoyant appliances and / or lifebuoys to provide a total float -
off capacity for 100% complement, provided that -
(1) each lifebuoy is assumed to provide support for two persons,
(2) a dinghy may be included in the above appliances.
Less than 15 m Buoyant Appliances:
Y
Sufficient buoyant appliances and / or lifebuoys to provide a total float -
off capacity for 100% complement, provided that -
(1) each lifebuoy is assumed to provide support for two persons,
(2) fitted with approved internal buoyancy.
Less than 10 m (Buoyant Appliances:
Y
(1) buoyant appliances and / or lifebuoys for 100% complement, or
(2) an approved dinghy for 100% complement, or
(3) approved internal buoyancy as prescribed in Appendix N.
15 m and over but Lifebuoys:
Y Y
less than 25 m 2 lifebuoys, one with a light and one with buoyant Line.
15 m and over Lifebuoys:
Y Y
2 lifebuoys, one with a light and one with buoyant line.
Less than 15 m Lifebuoys:
Y Y Y
1 lifebuoy with light.
Less than 15 m Lifebuoys:
Y
1 lifebuoy with light provided that these items are not required in :
(1) a vessel under 10 m which carries only one person, or
(2) a vessel less than 5 m in length which is fitted with approved internal
buoyancy as prescribed by Appendix N.
NOTE: Buoyant line for lifebuoys shall not be less than 27.5 m in length and not less than 9 mm in diameter.
All lengths Lifejackets:
Y
A SOLAS lifejacket with a light and whistle for each person of mass of
32 kg and over that the vessel is certified to carry, plus
A SOLAS lifejacket for each person aboard the vessel of mass of less
than 32 kg.
All lengths Lifejackets:
Y
A COASTAL lifejacket with a light and whistle for each person that the
vessel is certified to carry.
All Lengths Lifejackets:
Y Y
A COASTAL lifejacket for each person that the vessel is certified to
carry.
Less than 25 m Distress Signals:
Y Y Y
3 parachute distress rockets.

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Class 2 vessels less than 25 meters measured length
(Vessels over 500 tons may vary from this list)
Length metres (m) Equipment Class
B C D E
Less than 25m 2 red hand flares.
Y Y Y
1 hand held orange smoke signal.
All lengths Distress Signals:
Y
Distress signals, consistent with the area of operations as determined by
the Authority.
Less than 50 m and Electric Alarm Signal:
Y
less than 500 tons (1) a number of electric torches or hand lamps as determined by the
Authority.
(2) emergency installation capable of operating navigation lights (where
they are solely electric) for 3 hours, and
(3) emergency installation capable of operating signalling lamps(where
they are normally operated from main electric power source) and
communication equipment for 3 hours.
Note: In relation to (2) and (3) above the emergency installation can be
the normal starting batteries provided that they are suitably placed in the
vessel.
All lengths Emergency Electrical Installation/ Equipment:
Y
(1) a number of electric torches or hand lamps as determined by the
Authority.
(2) emergency installation capable of operating navigation lights (where
they are solely electric) for 3 hours, and
(3) emergency installation capable of operating signalling lamps(where
they are normally operated from main electric power source) and
communication equipment for 3 hours.
Note: In relation to (2) and (3) above the emergency installation can be
the normal starting batteries provided that they are suitably placed in the
vessel.
All lengths Emergency Electrical Equipment:
Y
a number of electric torches or hand lamps as determined by the
Authority. Y
All lengths E.P.I.R.B. (if operating 2 miles or more to seaward)
Y Y
All lengths Chronometer, Deck Watch or timepiece of equivalent accuracy.
Y
All lengths Sextant.
Y
All lengths Pair of Binoculars fitted with a neck strap and carrying case.
Y
All lengths Clock.
Y Y
All lengths Clock or watch.
Y
All lengths Barometer.
Y Y Y
All lengths Mechanical depth sounding device and Hand lead line
Y
All lengths Mechanical depth sounding or a Hand lead line.
Y Y
All lengths Daylight signalling lamp.
Y
All lengths Signalling light.
Y Y Y
All Lengths Magnetic Compass. Note: Compass to be adjusted before initial
Y Y Y
survey and there after at intervals not exceeding 3 years.
(Class “D” vessels do not require the compass to be adjusted)
All lengths One copy of “International Code of Signals”.
Y
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Class 2 vessels less than 25 meters measured length
(Vessels over 500 tons may vary from this list)
Length metres (m) Equipment Class
B C D E
All lengths N and C flags.
Y Y
All lengths “A” Flag required if vessel is involved in diving operations
Y Y Y Y
All lengths Charts and Nautical Publications suitable for vessel’s area of operation.
Y Y
All lengths Gangway capable of being used on either side of the vessel or a safe
Y Y Y Y
means of access approved by the Authority.
All lengths Such electronic navigational aids as are considered necessary by the
Y
Authority.
All lengths Windless, anchors and cables -- sufficient in number, mass, length and
Y Y Y Y
strength, approved by the Authority or a Classification Society on its
behalf.
All lengths Hawsers and Warps of sufficient number, length and strength having
Y Y Y Y
regard to the size and service of the vessel.
12 m and over Sound Signals:
Y Y Y Y
A vessel of 12 m or more in length shall be provided with an approved
whistle and a bell.
Less than 12 m Sound Signals:
Y Y Y Y
Horn/Whistle
Less than 10 m Sea Anchor.
Y Y
Less than 10 m Boat Hook.
Y Y Y
All lengths Medicines and Medical Stores in accordance with Appendix L.
Y Y Y Y
(1) Class 2B - Scale “E”
(2) Class 2C - Scale “F”
(3) Class 2D - Scale “G”
(4) Class 2E - Scale “G”
Less than 25 m Vessel Record Book
Y
10 m and over but Vessel Record Book
Y
less than 25 m
Fire Appliances
Length metres (m) Equipment Class
B C D E
15 m and over but Main Fire Pump:
Y Y Y Y
less than 25 m One power driven fire pump capable of delivering one jet of water from
any hydrant, hose or nozzle with which the vessel is supplied in
compliance with Section 11 whilst maintaining a pressure of 150
kilopascals.
Less than 1000 tons Firemain, Water Service Pipes, Hydrants ( other than hydrants in
Y Y Y Y
but 15 m and over boiler and machinery spaces ) and Jets of Water:
Shall comply with Appendix D of the U.S.L. Code and provide one jet of
water in accordance with sub-item of that Appendix.
15 m and over but Hoses:
Y Y Y Y
less than 25 m One hose. Note: The hoses required above shall be in addition to any
hoses required in the machinery spaces.
12.5 m and over but Fixed Fire Extinguisher Installation - Machinery Space:
Y Y
less than 25 m A vessel fitted with oil fired boilers or internal combustion type
machinery used for main propulsion and decked in the way of machinery
space shall be provided with an approved fixed fire extinguishing
installation complying with Appendix F section 11 of the U.S.L. Code.
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Class 2 vessels less than 25 meters measured length
(Vessels over 500 tons may vary from this list)
Length metres (m) Equipment Class
B C D E
15 m and over but Portable Fire Extinguishers:
Y Y Y Y
less than 25 m One readily available for use in the accommodation and service space.
Less than 25 m Portable Fire Extinguishers:
Y
Two, suitable for extinguishing oil fires in each space containing
propelling machinery.
10 m and over but Portable Fire Extinguishers:
Y Y Y
less than 25 m Two, suitable for extinguishing oil fires in each space containing
propelling machinery.
Less than 10 m Portable Fire Extinguisher:
Y Y Y
One, suitable for extinguishing oil fires, for use in each space containing
propelling machinery
NOTE: Reference to a portable fire extinguisher means a fire extinguisher which does not exceed 25kg in weight in the
fully charged condition and that :
Capacity of portable fire extinguishers: (1) Liquid - not more than 13. 5 litres and not less than 9 litres of liquid
(2) Carbon Dioxide - not less than 3kg
(3) Dry Powder - not less than 4. 5kg
Where portable Dry Powder fire extinguishers are provided in either accommodation and service spaces or machinery
spaces, their number shall not exceed one half of the total number of extinguishers provided in either space. Where only one
extinguisher is required in a space, it may be of the Dry Powder type.

Less than 25 m Fire Buckets:

Y
Two with lanyards
10 m and over but Fire Buckets:
Y Y Y
less than 25 m Two with lanyards
Less than 10 m Fire Buckets:
Y Y Y
One with lanyard
Less than 25 m Fire Smothering Blanket:
Y Y Y Y
One readily available for use in each galley where the overall deck area is
less than 15 square m.
All Lengths Smoke Alarm in Accommodation:
Y Y Y Y
One in each Accommodation space

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Class 2 vessels less than 25 meters measured length
(Vessels over 500 tons may vary from this list)

RADIO REQUIREMENTS FOR CLASS 2B,C,D,E.

V.H.F.: Radio only accepted if vessel operates within a 20 N.M. radius of an approved coastal radio station.

H.F.: Radio required on all Class 2B, C, D. vessels which operate outside of a 20 N.M. radius of an
approved coastal radio station.

Class 2E vessels that operate within the Port of Melbourne: These vessels to have a radio onboard
capable of contacting Harbour Control.

NAVIGATION LIGHTS AND SHAPES

Navigation lights and shapes as per Collision Regulations.

SOUND SIGNALS
A vessel of 12 m or more in length shall be provided with a whistle and a bell.

A vessel of less than 12 m in length shall be provided with some means of making an efficient sound signal
as approved by the Authority.

Note: Bells shall be made of corrosion-resistant material and designed to give a clear tone. The diameter of
the mouth of the bell shall be not less than 300 mm for vessels of 20 m or more in length, and shall be not
less than 200 mm for vessels of 12 m or more but less than 20 m.

Vessels at Anchor: Vessels of 7 m and over when at anchor shall exhibit where it can best be seen an
all-round white light or one black ball (day shape).

Vessels Aground: Vessels of 12 m and over when aground shall exhibit two all-round red lights in a
vertical line or three black balls (day shapes) in a vertical line.

NOTE
Special Conditions and Endorsements apply for vessels of Class 2B and 2C that carry passengers
through Port Phillip Heads or over the Lakes Entrance Bar.

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