Sch 6Structural equipment and marking requirements for vessels

Schedule 6—Structural equipment and marking requirements for vessels 1—Hatches and exterior doors All hatches and doors on a vessel constructed after 1 January 1996 must be able to be opened from both inside and outside. 2—No open exhausts (1) A vessel with an engine must be equipped with an exhaust that complies with the requirements (if any) set out in this Schedule. (2) An exhaust fitted in relation to an engine of a vessel must not be, or be capable of producing, an open exhaust from the engine. 3—Compliance plate—maximum load A vessel constructed after 1 January 1996 must have affixed in a prominent position a compliance plate stating the maximum number of persons that the vessel may carry in accordance with AS 1799.1. 4—Life saving appliances, fire appliances and miscellaneous equipment (1) Subject to these regulations, a vessel that is less than 8 m in length must be equipped with the following: (a) while the vessel is operated in protected waters— (i) 1 lifejacket level 100 or above, lifejacket level 50 or lifejacket level 50S for each person carried on the vessel; (ii) 1 anchor; (iii) either— (B) such number of manual or electric bilge pumps as to be capable of draining each compartment of the vessel (other than airtight void spaces); (iv) if the vessel has an engine or includes facilities for cooking meals—1 fire extinguisher (stowed so as to be readily accessible in case of fire); (v) if the vessel is being operated between the hours of sunset and sunrise—1 torch or lantern; (vi) 1 fire bucket (stowed so as to be readily accessible in case of fire); (b) while the vessel is operated in semi‑protected waters— (ii) either— (B) such number of manual or electric bilge pumps as to be capable of draining each compartment of the vessel (other than airtight void spaces); (iii) 1 torch or lantern; (iv) 1 anchor; (v) if the vessel has an engine or includes facilities for cooking meals—1 fire extinguisher (stowed so as to be readily accessible in case of fire); (vi) 2 handheld red flares; (vii) 2 handheld orange smoke signals; (viii) 1 fire bucket (stowed so as to be readily accessible in case of fire); (c) while the vessel is operated in unprotected waters— (ii) 1 two‑way marine radio capable of communicating with onshore stations; (iii) either— (B) such number of manual or electric bilge pumps as to be capable of draining each compartment of the vessel (other than airtight void spaces); (iv) 1 torch or lantern; (v) 1 anchor; (vi) if the vessel has an engine or includes facilities for cooking meals—1 fire extinguisher (stowed so as to be readily accessible in case of fire); (vii) 2 handheld red flares; (viii) 2 handheld orange smoke signals; (ix) 1 compass (affixed to the vessel adjacent to the steering position in a manner and position that allows the operator of the vessel to determine, with reasonable accuracy, bearings and the vessel's heading from the compass while operating the vessel); This requirement is not satisfied by GPS or satellite navigation systems (or similar electronic devices) nor a handheld compass—see clause 6 of this Schedule. (x) 4 litres of fresh water; (xi) 1 fire bucket (stowed so as to be readily accessible in case of fire); (xii) while the vessel is operated more than 5 nautical miles seaward of the Low Water Mark of the coast in the waters of Spencer Gulf or Gulf St. Vincent (as defined in subclause (7)), or more than 3 nautical miles seaward of the Low Water Mark of the coast in the waters of any other area except Lakes Alexandrina and Albert (in addition to any other equipment required under this paragraph)—1 V distress sheet; (xiii) while the vessel is operated more than 10 nautical miles seaward of the Low Water Mark of the coast (in addition to any other equipment referred to in this paragraph)— (A) 2 distress rockets with parachutes; and (B) 1 map or chart of the operational area. (2) Without limiting subclause (1), a vessel that is less than 6 m in length must also be equipped with— (a) while the vessel is operated in protected waters—1 pair of paddles or oars; or (b) while the vessel is operated in semi‑protected or unprotected waters—1 pair of paddles or oars or other means of auxiliary propulsion. (3) Subject to these regulations, a vessel that is 8 m or more in length must be equipped with the following: (a) while the vessel is operated in protected waters— (i) 1 lifejacket level 100 or above, lifejacket level 50 or lifejacket level 50S for each person carried on the vessel; (ii) 1 bailer; (iii) such number of manual or electric bilge pumps as to be capable of draining each compartment of the vessel (other than airtight void spaces); (iv) 1 anchor; (v) if the vessel has an engine or includes facilities for cooking meals—2 fire extinguishers (stowed so as to be readily accessible in case of fire); (vi) 1 lifebuoy with line; (vii) if the vessel is being operated between the hours of sunset and sunrise—1 torch or lantern; (viii) 1 fire bucket (stowed so as to be readily accessible in case of fire); (b) while the vessel is operated in semi‑protected waters— (ii) 2 bailers; (iii) such number of manual or electric bilge pumps as to be capable of draining each compartment of the vessel (other than airtight void spaces); (iv) 1 torch or lantern; (v) 2 anchors (but if the vessel is less than 12 m in length, 1 anchor may be carried as a spare); (vi) if the vessel has an engine or includes facilities for cooking meals—2 fire extinguishers (stowed so as to be readily accessible in case of fire); (vii) 1 lifebuoy with line; (viii) 2 handheld red flares; (ix) 2 handheld orange smoke signals; (x) 1 fire bucket (stowed so as to be readily accessible in case of fire); (c) while the vessel is operated in unprotected waters— (ii) 1 two‑way marine radio capable of communication with onshore stations; (iii) 2 bailers; (iv) such number of manual or electric bilge pumps as to be capable of draining each compartment of the vessel (other than airtight void spaces) (unless the vessel is constructed of permanently enclosed pontoon hulls); (v) 1 torch or lantern; (vi) 2 anchors; (vii) if the vessel has an engine or includes facilities for cooking meals—2 fire extinguishers (stowed so as to be readily accessible in case of fire); (viii) 2 handheld red flares; (ix) 2 handheld orange smoke signals; (x) 1 compass (affixed to the vessel adjacent to the steering position in a manner and position that allows the operator of the vessel to determine, with reasonable accuracy, bearings and the vessel's heading from the compass while operating the vessel); This requirement is not satisfied by GPS or satellite navigation systems (or similar electronic devices) nor a handheld compass—see clause 6 of this Schedule. (xi) 4 litres of fresh water; (xii) 1 lifebuoy with line; (xiii) 1 fire bucket (stowed so as to be readily accessible in case of fire); (xiv) while the vessel is operated more than 5 nautical miles seaward of the Low Water Mark of the coast in the waters of Spencer Gulf or Gulf St. Vincent (as defined in subclause (7)), or more than 3 nautical miles seaward of the Low Water Mark of the coast in the waters of any other area except Lakes Alexandrina and Albert (in addition to any other equipment required under this paragraph)—1 V distress sheet; (xv) while the vessel is operated more than 10 nautical miles seaward of the Low Water Mark of the coast (in addition to any other equipment referred to in this paragraph)— (A) 2 distress rockets with parachutes; and (B) 1 map or chart of the operational area. (4) Subject to these regulations, a vessel that is more than 15 m in length must also be equipped with the following: (a) an additional lifebuoy with line; (b) a life raft. (5) Subject to subclause (6), a bailer and a fire bucket are not to be used for a purpose other than bailing water and fire fighting respectively. (6) A fire bucket carried in accordance with this clause and complying with clause 6— (a) may be used as a signalling device in an emergency (whether by making smoke in the fire bucket or otherwise); and (b) will be taken to satisfy a requirement under this clause that a vessel be equipped with a bailer; and (c) may be used as a bailer, (but if the vessel is required to be equipped with multiple bailers, the fire bucket will only be taken to satisfy the requirement in relation to 1 of those bailers). (7) In this clause the waters of Spencer Gulf or Gulf St. Vincent means— (a) for Spencer Gulf—the waters in that gulf north of a line drawn from Cape Catastrophe on Eyre Peninsula to Waterhouse Point on Thistle Island and then to Corny Point on Yorke Peninsula (see following map); (b) for Gulf St. Vincent—the waters in that gulf north of a line drawn from Troubridge Point on Yorke Peninsula to Rapid Head on Fleurieu Peninsula (see following map). Waters of Spencer Gulf and Gulf St. Vincent