EQUIPMENT LIST.

Class 3 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 Liferafts/ Lifeboat:
Y
(1) Coastal liferaft(s) for 100% complement or Coastal Lifeboat
Less than 25m Liferafts and Internal Buoyancy:
Y
(1) Coastal liferaft(s) for 100% complement, or
(2) An approved dinghy for 100% complement.
(3) In the case of a vessel of less than 15m measured length, approved
internal buoyancy as prescribed by Appendix N.
10m and over but Buoyant Appliances:
Y Y
less than 25m Sufficient buoyant appliances and / or lifebuoys to provide a total float -
off capacity for 100% complement, provided that--
(a) each lifebuoy is assumed to provide support for two persons .
(b) an approved dingy may be included in the above appliances .
Less than 10m Buoyant Appliances:
Y 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 by Appendix N .
15m and over but Lifebuoys:
Y Y
less than 25m 2 Lifebuoys, one with a light and one with a buoyant line.
15m and over Lifebuoys: Included in 100% buoyant appliances,
Y Y
2 lifebuoys, at least one with light
Less than 15m Lifebuoys: 1 Lifebuoy with light.
Y
Less than 15m Lifebuoys:
Y
1 Lifebuoy with light.
Note: provided that these items are not required in
(1) a vessel under 10m in length which carries only one person, or
(2) a vessel less 5m in length which is fitted with approved internal
buoyancy as prescribed by Appendix N .
10m and over but Lifebuoys: (Included in 100% Buoyant Appliances)
Y Y
less than 15m 1 Lifebuoy with light.

NOTE: Buoyant line for lifebuoys shall not be less than 27.5m 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 Y Y
A COASTAL lifejacket with a light and whistle for each person
that the vessel is certified to carry.
Note: class “D and E’ lights not required.
Less than 25m Distress Signals:
Y Y Y
3 parachute distress rockets.
2 red hand flares.
1 hand held orange smoke signal.
Less than 25m Distress Signals:
Y
Distress signals consistent with the area of operation as determined by
the Authority.

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Class 3 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 Emergency Electric Installation/Equipment:
Y Y
(1) A numbered of electric torches or hand lamps as determined by the
Authority.
(2) An emergency installation capable of operating navigation lights
(where they are solely electric) for 3 hours, and
(3) An emergency installation capable of operating signalling lamps
(where they are normally operated from main electrical 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 Y
A number of electric torches or hand lamps as determined by
the Authority.
All lengths E.P.I.R.B. (if operating 2 miles or more to seaward.
Y Y
All lengths Deck Watch or Clock.
Y Y
All lengths Barometer.
Y Y
10m and over Clock.
Y
10m and over Barometer.
Y
Less than 25m Mechanical depth sounding device (or a hand lead line).
Y Y
All lengths Signalling light.
Y 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. Vessels of less
than 8m in length do not require there compasses to be adjusted
( Class “D” vessels do not require the compass to be adjusted)
All lengths Charts and nautical publications suitable for the area of operations of
Y Y
the vessel.
All lengths Gangway or safe means of access approved by the Authority.
Y Y Y Y
All lengths Electronic aids to the satisfaction of the Authority.
Y
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.
All lengths Medicines and medical stores in accordance with Appendix N.
Y
(a) Class 3B - Scale “E”
(b) Class 3C - Scale “G” Y
(c) Class 3D - Scale “G”
(d) Class 3E - Scale “G” Y
Y
All lengths N and C Flags
Y Y
All Lengths “A” Flag for diving operations
Y Y Y Y
All lengths Vessels Record Book
Y
12m and over Sound Signal:
Y Y Y Y
Whistle and Bell
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Class 3 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 12m Sound Signal: Horn
Y Y Y Y
10m and over Vessels Record Book
Y
Fire Appliances
Length metres (m) Equipment Class
B C D E
15m and over but Main Fire Pump: One power driven fire pump capable of
Y Y Y Y
less than 25m delivering one jet of water from any hydrant, hose or nozzle with which
the vessel is supplied in compliance with this Section whilst maintaining
a pressure of 150 kilopascals.
Less than 1000 tons Fire-main, Water Service Pipes, Hydrants ( other than hydrants in
Y Y Y Y
but 15m 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 .
15m and over but Hoses: One hose.
Y Y Y Y
less than 25m Note: The hoses required above shall be in addition to any hoses required
in the machinery spaces.
12.5m and over but Fixed Fire Extinguishing Installation-- Machinery Space:
Y
less than 25m. A vessel fitted with oil fired boilers or internal combustion type
machinery used for main propulsion and decked in the way of the Y
machinery space shall be provided with a fixed fire extinguishing
installation complying with Appendix F of the U.S.L. Code.
15m and over but Portable Fire Extinguishers: One readily available for use in the
Y Y Y Y
less than 25m accommodation and service space.
Less than 25m Portable Fire Extinguishers: Two, suitable for extinguishing oil fires,
Y
for use in each space containing propelling machinery.
10m and over but Portable Fire Extinguishers: Two, suitable for extinguishing oil fires,
Y Y Y
less than 25m for use in each space containing propelling machinery.
Less than 10m Portable Fire Extinguishers: One, suitable for extinguishing oil fires,
Y Y Y
for use in each space containing propelling machinery.
NOTE: Reference to a portable fire extinguisher means a fire extinguisher which does not exceed 25 kg in weight in the fully
charged condition and:
Capacity of portable fire extinguishers : (1) Liquid - not more than 13 1/2 litres and not less than 9 litres of liquid
(2) Carbon Dioxide - not less than 3 kg
(3) Dry Powder - not les than 4. 5 kg
Where portable Dry Powder fire extinguishers are provider in either accommodation and service spaces or machinery spaces,
their total 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 25m Fire Buckets: 2 with lanyards.
Y
10m and over but Fire Buckets: 2 with lanyards.
Y Y Y
less than 25m
All Lengths Fire Blanket: One in each galley if cooking onboard.
Y Y Y Y
All Lengths Smoke Alarm: One in each accommodation space.
Y Y Y Y
Less than 10m Fire Buckets: 1 with lanyard.
Y Y Y

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Class 3 vessels less than 25 meters measured length
(Vessels over 500 tons may vary from this list)

Radio Requirements for Fishing Vessels of Class A, B, C.

(Greater than 8 m in length)

N.B. Fishing vessels class D and E: radio not required.

Fishing vessels less than 8 m: radio not required.

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

H.F. radio required on all other vessels which operate out side a 20 N.M radius of an approved
coastal radio station .

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.

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

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.

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