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Home > Marine > Recreational boating > Rules, safety and guides > Safety equipment

Safety equipment

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

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 What safety equipment do I need?

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

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

Bailers and bilge pumps are used to remove water from vessels.
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 EPIRBs and Personal Locator Beacons

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

Find out about fire extinguisher requirements and maintenance.
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 Flares and EVDS

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

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

Find out about lifejacket requirements and maintenance.
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 Marine radios

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

A safety lanyard can save lives on the water, especially when boating alone.
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 Safety equipment changes now apply

New safety equipment requirements are now in place for recreational vessels in WA.
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Page last updated: Tue Jun 27 2023 3:00:44 PM