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Safety equipment

Find out about boating safety equipment, including lifejackets, flares, EPIRBs and marine radios.

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Find out what safety equipment you need for your vessel and type of activity.

Find out about types of anchor, rules and regulations and how to safely use an anchor.

Bailers and bilge pumps are used to remove water from vessels.

Find out when to carry and how to use and dispose of a distress beacon.

Find out about fire extinguisher requirements and maintenance.

Find out about flare and electronic visual distress signal (EVDS) requirements, safety and disposal locations.

Find out how to use GPS validation markers and where to find them.

Find out about lifejacket requirements and maintenance.

Find out about safety requirements and rules for using marine radios.

A safety lanyard can save lives on the water, especially when boating alone.

New safety equipment requirements are now in place for recreational vessels in WA.

Page last updated: Tue Jun 27 2023 3:00:44 PM