2.4.2 Category B – Offshore

with Collision Regulations (see Appendix 1) or local navigation bye-laws;

Boats in this category would generally be expected to be in excess of 7 metres in length and -

Sail and Motor Boats – Coastal Operation

▪be capable of operating in seas

of up to 0.3 metres in height with occasional waves of maximum height 0.5 metres, and wind force up to Beaufort 4.

▪cruise around the coasts of

Ireland, U.K. and NW Europe,

▪undertake offshore passages of

between 50 and 500 miles,

2.5 Safety Equipment Checklist

▪be capable of sustaining seas up to

Table E sets out the recommended type and quantity of equipment that should be carried for each category of craft. The levels of recommended equipment should be regarded as a minimum. Owners are encouraged to equip boats to a higher standard.

4 metres in height and wind force up to Beaufort 8.

2.4.3 Category C – Inshore

Boats in this category would generally be expected to be in excess of 5 metres in length and -

Mariners should stow fire extinguishers and a hand-held VHF in the cockpit, where possible, in order that they are readily accessible in the event of an emergency and in order to avoid having to go below to retrieve them.

▪operate within 10 miles of land,

and always about four hours from a safe harbour that can be accessed at all times and under all tidal conditions,

▪be capable of operating in seas

up to 2 metres in height and wind force up to Beaufort 6.

It is recommended that auxillary motors for sailing yachts should be suitably sized for the intended area of operation and the vessel in question.

2.4.4 Category D – Sheltered waters

Boats in this category would generally be expected to:

Sail boat and motorboat – Offshore/ Coastal

▪operate on tidal estuaries or

▪Category A Craft - Ocean

inshore coastal waters adjacent to a safe harbour;

▪Category B Craft - Offshore

▪Category C Craft – Inshore

▪only be used during the hours

▪Category D Craft – Sheltered

of daylight, unless equipped with necessary lights to comply

waters

Table E: Sail and Motor Boats - Coastal

Type of Equipment	Vessel Category and Quantity of Equipment
1. Lifesaving and personal safety equipment	A	B	C	D
1.1 A suitable PFD/lifejacket for each person on board of at least 150 Newtons (CE EN 396/I.S. EN ISO 12402-3:2006) (see Appendix 5).	✓	✓	✓	✓ (100N)
1.2 Crew safety harness/lifelines for all crew that may have to work on deck at any time.	✓	✓	✓
1.3 Appropriate clothing. Sunscreen (SPF factor 30 or higher and UVA protection).	✓	✓	✓	✓
1.4 An immersion suit for each crew member if operating in northern latitudes.	✓	✓
1.5 Jack Lines capable of being rigged port and starboard and extending from the aft of the cockpit to the foredeck for use with crew lifelines.	✓	✓	✓
1.6 Life raft of sufficient capacity to cater for all crew carried*.	✓	✓	*✓
1.7 Emergency Liferaft Grab Bag for abandoning ship.	✓	✓	✓
1.8 A Throw Bag/buoyant heaving line.	✓	✓	✓	✓
1.9 Horseshoe type lifebelt with light. Danbuoy with flag fitet d to one lifebelt.	✓	✓	✓
1.10 Buoyancy sling with floating line – can be fitet d in lieu of one horseshoe lifebelt.	✓	✓	✓
1.11 Boarding Ladder.	✓	✓	✓	✓

*Category C craft engaged on overnight coastal passages.

2. Flares (all to be within expiry date and manufacturer’s instructions to be followed - see Chapter 11)	A	B	C	D
2.1 Hand held distress flares.	(6)	(4)	(4)	(2)
2.2 Hand held white flares.	(4)	(4)

2. Flares (all to be within expiry date and manufacturer’s instructions to be followed - see Chapter 11)	A	B	C	D
2.3 Parachute rocket red flares.	(12)	(4)	(4)
2.4 Orange smoke signal canisters.	(2)	(2)	(2)	(2)

3. Radios and Communications (see Appendix 2 for additional requirements for Sea Area A1, A2)	A	B	C	D
3.1 A suitable fixed Marine Band VHF radio transmitet r, with DSC facility (Operators licence required from MSO).	✓	✓	✓
3.2 Marine Band MF/HF/SSB and/or global satellite communication system.	✓
3.3 EPIRB – type 406 – registered in the name of the vessel.	✓	✓
3.4 Radio Transponder unit – SART.	✓
3.5 AIS Type B	✓	✓	✓
3.6 Waterproof hand held radio.	✓	✓	✓	✓
3.7 A radio receiver AM/FM, capable of receiving shipping forecasts, and national/local weather forecasts.	✓	✓	✓	✓
3.8 Mobile Phone (in waterproof holder)	✓	✓	✓	✓
3.9 NAVTEX	✓	✓	✓

4. Fire Protection, Detection and Extinction	A	B	C	D
4.1 Fire blanket – CE marked.	✓	✓	✓	#
4.2 Fire extinguishers in addition to a suitable extinguisher to fight oil fires in engine spaces or fire bucket*.	(3)	(3)	(2)
4.3 All cookers/heaters using Liquid Petroleum Gas (LPG) should be installed as outlined in Marine Notice No. 37 of 2017.	✓	✓	✓	✓
4.4 Gas detection and alarm system**	✓	✓	✓	✓

4. Fire Protection, Detection and Extinction	A	B	C	D
4.5 Smoke Alarm.	✓	✓	✓	✓
4.6 Carbon Monoxide Alarm.	✓	✓	✓	✓*

If carrying cooking equipment * Do not deploy the bucket overboard while the boat is moving. ✓* In craft with enclosed accommodation. ** Where gas is installed.

5. Navigation Equipment	A	B	C	D
5.1 Echo Sounder.	✓	✓	✓
5.2 Steering Compass.	✓	✓	✓
5.3 Hand Bearing Compass.	✓	✓	✓
5.4 Speed Log.	✓	✓	✓
5.5 GPS.	✓	✓	✓
5.6 Radar Reflector.	✓	✓	✓
5.7 Foghorn, powered or aerosol type.	✓	✓	✓	✓
5.8 Barometer.	✓	✓	✓
5.9 Clock.	✓	✓	✓
5.10 Binoculars.	✓	✓	✓
5.11 Sextant and tables.	✓
5.12 Navigation drawing instruments, parallel ruler, dividers or plotting instrument.	✓	✓
5.13 Full set of fixed navigation lights including anchor lights.	✓	✓	✓
5.14 Suitable up to date charts, nautical publications and tide tables for areas of cruising.	✓	✓	✓

6. Bilge Pumping	A	B	C	D
6.1 Manual bilge pump capable of pumping from any hull watertight compartment and with all hatches closed.	(2)	(2)	✓	✓

6. Bilge Pumping	A	B	C	D
6.2 At least one complete repair kit including spares should be carried.	✓	✓	✓
6.3 An electric or engine driven pump can be substituted for a manual model.	✓	✓
6.4 A bucket of capacity 8 – 12 litres, suitably fitet d with a rope lanyard.*	✓(2)	✓(2)	✓	✓
6.5 Softwood tapered plugs, located adjacent to all through hull underwater fittings.	✓	✓	✓
6.6 All through hull fittings to be fitet d with isolation valves.	✓	✓	✓

• Do not deploy the bucket overboard while the boat is moving.

7. Anchors and Warps	A	B	C	D
7.1 Anchor with chain/warp, as appropriate for a vessel’s size and operating area ground holding conditions.	(2)	(2)	✓	✓
7.2 Boats should have a suitably reinforced deck cleat/Samson post on the foredeck, and means of closing over the bow roller or fairlead used when anchoring.	✓	✓	✓	✓
7.3 An adequate supply of warps and fenders. These should include suitable warps to allow the craft to be towed if necessary.	✓	✓	✓	✓

8. General Equipment	A	B	C	D
8.1 Emergency steering means, i.e. tiller for vessels fitet d with wheel steering as their primary means of steering.	✓	✓	✓	✓
8.2 Waterproof torch, capable of also being used for signalling.	✓	✓	✓	✓
8.3 An appropriate tool kit and spare parts for the type of craft being used.	✓	✓	✓	✓

8. General Equipment	A	B	C	D
8.4 Suitable secondary means of engine starting including batet ry, hand start or suitable jump leads.	✓	✓	✓
8.5 Suitable First Aid Kit including a First Aid manual.	✓	✓	✓	✓
8.6 Storm sails which can be quickly rigged, or the facility to deep reef sails on yachts.	✓	✓	✓
8.7 Emergency repair kit including sail repair kit, spare wash boards and window blanks.	✓	✓
8.8 Emergency water supply.	✓	✓
8.9 Bosun’s Chair.	✓	✓
8.10 Instruction manuals for vessel’s essential equipment.	✓	✓	✓
8.11 Rigid or inflatable tender.	✓	✓	✓

2.6 Special considerations for persons with disabilities

2.7 Competitive use – Yachts

The Irish Sailing Association, now known as Irish Sailing, is the national authority for sailboat racing in Ireland. All vessel owners/skippers participating competitively must be members of Irish Sailing and all such racing must comply with World

Irish Sailing and Sailability Ireland encourage and support the participation of persons with disabilities in sailing. Further information is available at www.sailing.ie.