1.5.1 2 Class XII recreational craft constructed or after 1 July 1986 of 21.3 metres in length and greater

1.5.1.1 Class XII recreational craft constructed on or after 1 July 1986 of 13.7 metres in length and greater but less than 21.3 metres in length

Craft in this category are unlikely to proceed to sea and will always operate in smooth or partially smooth waters. If they do proceed to sea, it is usually during the period April to October, and they must remain within three miles of the coastline.

Legislation

These craft are covered by the Merchant Shipping (Life Saving Appliances) Rules 1993 – S.I. No. 380 of 1993.

Category (2)+ craft that are engaged on either:

Coastal areas are divided into areas of “smooth waters”, “partially smooth waters” and “to Sea”. The specific areas are defined in a Marine Notice issued by the Department of Transport and are subject to periodic review. As of 2024, the relevant Marine Notice is Marine Notice No. 23 of 2023. This Marine Notice is available at www.gov.ie - https:// www.gov.ie/en/collection/e762fdmarine-notices/

▪ A voyage to sea, in the course of

which the craft is more than three miles from the coast, or

▪ A voyage to sea during the

months of November to March inclusive.

1.5.1.2 Class XII recreational craft constructed on or after 1 July 1986 of 21.3 metres in length and greater

These craft are covered by the Merchant Shipping (Life Saving Appliances) Rules 1993 – S.I. No. 380 of 1993.

Craft in this size range comprise two categories based on the area of operation and the time of the year. Different lifesaving appliances apply to the two categories, as follows:

Craft greater than or equal to 21.3 metres in length and regardless of sea area operation must carry the lifesaving equipment set out in the following Table C. The Table lists the different lifesaving equipment and indicates what is required, depending on the size of the craft.

Category (1)* craft that are either:

▪Engaged in voyages which do not

proceed to sea, or

▪Which usually only proceed to

sea during the months of April to October inclusive, on voyages during which the craft is never more than three miles from the coast.

Table C: Class XII boats – Mandatory Lifesaving Equipment

Legislation

Lifesaving Equipment	Recreational Craft 21.3 - 25.9 metres length Restricted operations	Recreational Craft of 25.9 metres length and greater
Lifebuoys
Lifebuoy for each 2 persons carried on board. (Minimum of 2)	✓
One Lifebuoy fitet d with self-activating smoke and light signal	✓
One Lifebuoy fitet d with buoyant line (18 metres)	✓	✓
2 Lifebuoys, one fitet d with smoke/light signal		✓
Lifejacket
Lifejacket for each person on board	✓
Lifejacket for each person on board with light fitet d		✓
Pyrotechnics
Six parachute flares or red star rockets	✓	✓
Waterproof container for flares	✓	✓
Rescue Signal Table	✓	✓
Liferaft of sufficient capacity for all persons on board	✓	✓
Launching instructions/posters for liferaft on display	✓	✓
Training Manual for onboard safety equipment	✓	✓
Maintenance instructions for safety equipment	✓	✓
Line throwing appliance	✓	✓
Rescue boat and launching davit		✓