FIRST SCHEDULE
CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS
(1)The vessels described below may in lieu of carrying the liferafts contemplated in Second Schedule, be fitted or constructed with built-in buoyancy or comply with other arrangements as follows—(a)Any category B, C, D and E vessel, other than a passenger vessel, may operate in an unrestricted manner if it has buoyancy built into the vessel which complies with subitems (2) and (3).(b)Sailing pleasure vessels are exempt from built-in buoyancy on inland waters and at sea when operating within 15 miles of the shore and within 30 miles of a safe haven.(c)Inflatable vessels of any category intending to go to sea, whether fully inflatable or semi-rigid, may in lieu of fitted buoyancy be constructed with at least three separate buoyancy chambers and have the capacity to stay afloat despite the largest two of the chambers being completely deflated. For the purpose of this paragraph, the hull of a semi-rigid inflatable vessel is not considered to be one of the three buoyancy chambers required.(d)Category R vessels may make any suitable and reasonable provisions to ensure that the vessel retains positive buoyancy when fully flooded, swamped or capsized.(e)Vessels participating in an organized event are exempted from these requirements for the duration of the event and whilst practising for an event under the auspices of an authorized agency or affiliated club.(2)Watertight compartments and watertight empty cases are not a substitute for built-in buoyancy referred to in subitem (1): Provided that a decked vessel may, instead of built-in buoyancy, be provided with at least two watertight bulkheads so positioned and of sufficient strength that, in the event of flooding of the largest compartment formed by the bulkheads, the vessel will remain afloat in its worst envisaged load condition with positive transverse stability(3)Built-in buoyancy shall consist of a material, such as foam, or approved plastic bottles that are not affected by oil or oil products. Built-in buoyancy shall be capable of keeping the vessel afloat when fully flooded, swamped or capsized. It shall be capable of floating the vessel, when capsized, in such a manner as to provide a level platform onto which the full complement of the vessel cart be secured. In passenger vessels, built-in buoyancy shall be such that the vessel will remain afloat with positive transverse stability when fully flooded in its worst envisaged load condition.(4)It is the day of the owner of a vessel to show, by certification, calculation or test, that—(a)a vessel with watertight bulkheads complies with subitem (2);(b)a vessel with built-in buoyancy complies with subitem (3); and(c)an inflatable vessel with buoyancy chambers complies with subregulation (1)(c).2.Hatches and hatch coamings(1)Subject to subitem (4), hatches on the open deck shall be provided with hatch covers that are watertight when dogged down. Special care is to be given to the dogging down arrangements of flush deck hatches.(2)Where a fishing vessel is designed so that the hatch containing the catch can be opened to the sea, the cover of the hatch need not have securing devices making it watertight, but the cover shall be capable of being secured in an emergency.(3)All watertight hatches shall be capable of withstanding a hose test.(4)On sailing vessels aft-facing companionway hatches that are closed by washboards need not be watertight but shall be constructed so that the ingress of water is substantially retarded in the event of the vessel being capsized or pooped.(1)Subject to subitems (2) and (3)—(a)every power-driven vessel which goes to sea and has an open deck on which persons can walk shall be provided with efficient guard rails, or an equivalent arrangement, around the outboard edge of the deck to a height of at least—(i)600 millimetres above the deck on vessels of 9 metres or more in overall length; and(ii)450 millimetres above the deck on vessels less than 9 metres in overall length: Provided that category D and E motor vessels of less than 9 metres in overall length are exempt from this requirement if—(aa)every occupant of the vessel wears a flotation aid when underway; and(bb)the vessel does not go to sea at night.(b)every commercial sailing vessel going to sea and having an open deck on which persons can walk shall be provided with efficient guard rails, or an equivalent arrangement, around the outboard edge of the deck to a height of at least—(i)560 millimetres above the deck on vessels of 9 metres or more in overall length; and(ii)410 millimetres above the deck on vessels less than 9 metres in overall length: Provided that category D and E sailing vessels are exempt from this requirement if—(aa)every occupant of the vessel wears a flotation aid when on deck and underway; and(bb)the vessel does not go to sea at night.(c)every sailing pleasure vessel having an open deck on which persons can walk shall be provided with efficient guard rails, or an equivalent arrangement, around the outboard edge of the deck to a height of at least—(i)560 millimetres. above the deck on vessels of 9 metres or more in overall length; and(ii)410 millimetres above the deck on vessels less than 9 metres in overall length: Provided that category C, D, E and R sailing pleasure vessels are exempt from this requirement if—(aa)such vessel is within 30 miles of a safe haven; and(bb)every occupant of the vessel wears an approved flotation aid in rough weather when on deck.(4)Power-driven vessels operating through the surf are exempt from subitem (1) if fitted with bulwarks having a height of at least 450 millimetres forward and 300 millimetres aft.(5)Power-driven vessels constructed so that the cabin-top extends nearly to the vessel's side, with a crew-only access forward, are exempt from subitem (1) if provided with a substantial, secure handrail on each side of the cabin and with a toe rail of at least 50 millimetres in height along the outer edge of the deck.4.Towing arrangementsEvery vessel shall be provided with an efficient means of securing a tow rope or anchor cable.5.Underwater hull fittingsInlet and discharge pipes attached to the underwater part of the hull shall be properly flanged to the hull and be provided with a valve or shut-off cock inserted in the line as close as possible to the hull.(1)Ventilators serving engine or accommodation compartments shall be provided with proper closing devices or water traps to prevent the ingress of water into the compartment.(2)Ventilators serving only an engine compartment shall be provided with a means of shutting off the air flow in the event of fire in the engine compartment.(1)Every motorized vessel going to sea shall be provided with an engine capable of propelling the vessel, in its full load condition, at a speed in calm water of at least 5 knots. Additionally, if the vessel is to be operated in the surf, the engine shall be capable of propelling the vessel at a safe speed when operating in surf conditions.(2)Subitem (1) of this Schedule does not apply to sailing vessels, not being sailing passenger vessels, or to dinghies under oars.(3)Every category A, B and C power-driven vessel that employs outboard engine propulsion shall be provided with at least two engines either of which shall be capable of propelling the vessel, in its full load condition, at a speed in calm water of at least 5 knots. Additionally, if the vessel is to be operated in the surf, either engine shall be capable of propelling the vessel at a safe speed when operating in surf conditions.(4)Vessels fitted with inboard petrol engines shall comply with the following—(a)the engine shall be installed in a compartment that is protected from water spray and flooding and is adequately ventilated;(b)a manual bilge pump shall be fitted in the engine compartment;(c)batteries shall be stowed in a sepatate compartment that is protected from sea spray and flooding and is adequately ventilated;(d)a marinised carburettor with flash arrester shall be fitted;(e)a spark-less alternator with starter shall be fitted;(f)a flameproof extractor fan set to operate for a minimum of 30 seconds before the engine starts shall be fitted in the engine compartment;(g)a remote controlled fire extinguishing system shall be fitted in the engine compartment;(h)in the case of category A, B and C vessels fitted with a single inboard petrol engine, an auxiliary outboard engine shall be provided.(5)Exhaust pipes and silencers shall be water cooled or lagged.8.Fuel tanks(a)Fuel tanks shall be efficiently secured and of adequate capacity and shall be constructed of suitable material.(b)Outlets of built-in fuel tanks shall be fitted with shut-off valves of approved automatic shut-off and anti-siphoning devices. Shut-off valves that cannot readily and safely be accessed shall be capable of remote operation.(c)Fuel filler pipes to built-in fuel tanks shall be adequate for the purpose and shall be provided with adequate sealing threaded plugs or caps. Only non-corrosive materials may be used.(d)All fuel tanks shall be fitted with adequate breathers or breather pipes led to a height allowing the vessel to heel to 50 degrees without fuel escaping through them. The breathers or breather pipes shall be led to the outside of the hull and shall be constructed so as to prevent the ingress of water into the tank in all operating conditions.(e)All fuel tanks shall be provided with a suitable means for determining the amount of fuel in the tank.(f)All fuel tanks holding petrol shall be fitted or stored outside engine and battery compartments.(g)Where gauge glasses are provided, they shall be fitted with self-closing valves.9.Electrical installations(1)(a) Subject to paragraph (b), every category A, B and C power-driven vessel shall be provided with an electrical installation that includes at least two identical banks of batteries. Each bank of batteries shall be capable of providing sufficient power in accordance with the engine manufacturer's recommendations and have facilities for parallel connection.(b)Vessels fitted with hand-start engines may be provided with one bank of batteries.(2)Every category D, E and R power-driven vessel shall be provided with at least one bank of batteries, unless the vessel is fitted only with hand-start engines.(3)Every sailing vessel fitted with an inboard auxiliary engine shall be provided with at least one bank of batteries, unless the vessel is fitted only with hand-start engines.(4)Vessels required to be provided with one or more banks of batteries shall be provided with a suitable battery charging appliance, and if more than one engine is fitted each engine shall be provided with a battery charging appliance capable of charging both banks of batteries.(5)All electrical installations shall conform to good, established marine practice and all electrical equipment shall be constructed so that there will be no danger of injury to any person handling the installation in the proper manner.(6)A single bank of batteries shall be capable of providing at least 12 hours' auxiliary power for navigation lights, electric bilge pumps (if provided) and fixed radio equipment.10.Emergency steering arrangementsA means of emergency steering shall be provided in every vessel that is not steered by means of a tiller, including a tiller control arm of an outboard engine.The emergency steering shall be capable of operation at all angles and when an outboard engine is fitted and tilted. The emergency steering may be portable, in which case it shall be stored in a readily accessible position for rapid attachment in an emergency.11.Bilge pumping arrangements(1)This item does not apply to—(a)ski-boats having self-draining decks;(b)inflatable or, semi-rigid inflatable vessels having self-draining decks; or(c)sailing or rowing dinghies, but such vessels shall be provided with an efficient bailing device.(3)Every category A power-driven decked vessel shall be provided with two power-driven bilge pumps. Each bilge pump shall have its own prime mover and may be driven off the vessel's main engines if more than one main engine is installed; otherwise, the configuration shall be such that one pump is driven off the main engine and the other by a standby engine. The pump driven off the standby engine may, be electrically powered.(4)Every category B, C, D and E power-driven decked vessel of 7 metres or more in overall length fitted with an inboard main engine shall be provided with a power-driven bilge pump having as its prime mover the vessel's main engine. Where the configuration of the inboard engine is such that it cannot act as the prime mover, the bilge pump may be electrically powered. In addition, every such vessel shall be provided with a hand-operated bilge pump situated above the main deck. All other category B, C, D and E power-driven decked vessels of 7 metres or more in overall length shall be provided with two hand-operated bilge pumps, one of which may be installed below the main deck, the other above the main deck.(5)Every category B, C, D and E power-driven decked vessel of less than 7 metres in overall length shall be provided with at least one hand-operated bilge pump.(6)Every category A decked sailing vessel shall be provided with two hand-operated bilge pumps, and every category B, C, D, E and R decked sailing vessel over 7 metres in length shall be provided with one hand-operated bilge pump.(7)Every category R power driven vessel which does not have a self-draining arrangement shall be fitted with at least one efficient pump and where the fitting of such arrangements is clearly impracticable, an efficient bailer should be provided, but, no vessel over seven metres may be exempted from fitting a suitable pump.(8)All power-driven and hand-operated bilge pumps shall have a minimum pumping capacity of 3 000 litres and 2 000 litres per hour, respectively.(9)All bilge pumps shall be fitted, where necessary, with piping arrangements, valves, suctions and strainers to pump out every compartment in a vessel, other than a compartment used exclusively for catches of fish and which can be flooded without adversely affecting the vessel's buoyancy or stability.(10)Every bilge pumping arrangement discharging, in any operating condition, below the waterline shall be fitted with a sufficient number of non-return valves to prevent back-flooding.(11)Portable pump levers for hand operated bilge pumps shall be kept in a readily accessible space as near to the pump as possible and, in the case of pumps above the main deck, in a readily accessible space or locker above the main deck.12.Visibility at steering positionWhere a steering position is not situated in the open, visibility from 112,5 degrees to port and starboard of the centre line ahead shall be through safety-toughened clear glass or a Kenyan Bureau of Standards approved alternative, and protection from the glare of the sun may be afforded by means of portable tinted screens.13.Maintenance of propulsion and steering machineryThe propulsion and steering machinery of a vessel shall be periodically serviced, maintained and, if necessary, repaired in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions and specifications so as to ensure at all times its effective functioning. The period between servicing may not exceed the period recommended by the manufacturer. All servicing, maintenance and repair work on the propulsion and steering machinery of power-driven vessels fitted with a propulsion engine of more than 15 horsepower shall be performed by competent persons.14.Crew accommodation in commercial small vesselsEvery commercial small vessel that goes to sea for a continuous period of 16 hours or more out of every 24 hours and on which a person is to live while the vessel is in port shall be provided with crew accommodation, as follows:(a)not more than 10 persons may be accommodated in a space that has only one access;(b)bunks shall be single and have clear access from one side. A bunk may not be less than 1.8 metres in length and, in the forecastle space, a bunk may taper in width along its length but may not be less than 600 millimetres at its head and 460 millimetres at its foot. Where bunks are stacked one on top of the other, the height between bunks may not be less 500 millimetres between the base of the lower bunk and the base of the bunk above. Bunks shall be so positioned to avoid water drips from access ladders and ventilators. Protection boards encasing the back of an access ladder or drip traps are acceptable when there is no other option but to install a bunk under a ladder or ventilator. Each bunk shall have a cubby hole for the storage of personal items. Bunks butting onto each other shall be separated with a board having a minimum height of 500 millimetres;(c)sleeping arrangements are not permitted in engine room or galley spaces. Sleeping arrangements are permitted in the steering space provided the steering gear is enclosed, has a separate escape hatch to the deck and the bulkhead between the steering and engine room spaces is made gas tight. Exhaust pipes passing through the steering space shall be boxed in and ventilated to the outside;(d)galleys fitted with gas stoves may not have an access to the engine room. Where this cannot be avoided, there shall be installed a gas-tight access between the engine room and galley. The immediate area about the stove shall be insulated to inhibit the spread of fire;(e)at least one toilet and shower shall be provided on vessels carrying up to ten persons and at least two toilets and showers shall be provided on vessels carrying not more than 19 persons. An additional toilet and shower shall be provided for every additional 10 persons, or part of that number, carried. Toilets and showers shall be located outside, but adjacent to, sleeping spaces;(f)all accommodation spaces shall be provided with adequate ventilation with closing devices to prevent water ingress from spray or rain and air ingress in the event of a fire in the space;(g)all accommodation spaces shall be provided with adequate electrical lighting; and(h)all accommodation spaces shall provide a minimum head height of at least 1,8 metres; this may be reduced in way of bunks, cupboards and other spaces where persons would not normally need to stand or walk in the upright position.15.Gas appliancesEvery gas operated cooker or refrigerator installed in a commercial small vessel shall be fitted with a safety device capable of preventing the build up of an explosive atmosphere in the event of a flame-out. The device shall be maintained in good working order at all times.16.Additional requirements for passenger vessels(1)Every passenger vessel shall comply with the following the requirements in addition to the requirements contemplated in Part 2 of these regulations:(a)two outboard engines, complying with item 7(3), or an inboard diesel engine shall be fitted;(b)petrol outboard engines shall be prcivided with either approved portable fuel tanks; containing a maximum combined total of 50 litres, or inboard tanks built and fitted to the appropriate ISO standards containing a combined maximum of 200 litres in total at any time.(c)inboard engine compartments shall be protected by—(i)smoke and heat sensors linked to an alarm generating device located at the conning position; and(ii)a manual fire smothering system capable of remote operation;(d)a bilge alarm shall be fitted in every compartment having a hull fitting open to the sea; and(e)seating arrangements shall be adequate for the number of persons authorized to be carried by the vessel's local safety certificate.(2)Every passenger vessel certified to carry a maximum of 20 passengers shall comply with following requirements in addition to the requirements contemplated in subitem (1):(a)with the vessel in the worst anticipated intact condition and, as far as is practicable, with 75 per cent of the passengers congregated on one side of the vessel and 25 per cent on the other side, the angle of heel may not exceed 7 degrees and may not result in deck-edge immersion of the vessel;(b)with the vessel in the worst anticipated intact condition and, as far as is practicable, with all of the passengers congregated on one side, neither may a capsizing moment be introduced nor may the resultant angle of heel result in a down-flooding point being reached; and(c)with the vessel in its fully loaded condition including passengers, crew and fuel, the freeboard at the lowest point may not be less than 381 millimetres for vessels not exceeding 6,1 metres in length and 762 millimetres for vessels of 18,3 metres in length; for vessels of intermediate length, the freeboard is to be obtained by linear interpolation.(3)Compliance with the requirements as contemplated in subitem (2) may be demonstrated theoretically or practically.(4)Every passenger vessel certified to carry more than 20 passengers shall comply with the stability criteria applicable to ships classified as class VI passenger ships in terms of the Safety of Navigation or with subitem (2) in the case of category R passenger vessels, as decided by the Authority.17.Additional requirements for dive boatsEvery dive boat shall comply with the following requirements in addition to the requirements contemplated in Part 2 of these regulations:(a)on vessels operating through the surf, adequate seating arrangements with grab points shall be provided for all divers on board; such arrangements shall not be located on the gunwale unless the gunwale is formed by the outside buoyancy tube of an inflatable or semi-rigid inflatable vessel; and(b)adequately secured racks capable of accommodating all air tanks on board shall be provided.SECOND SCHEDULE
SAFETY APPLIANCES AND EQUIPMENT
SafetyitemNo. | Description of safetyappliances and equipment | Category of vessel | Additional remarks |
A | B | C | D | E & R |
1 | Authority approvedlifejacket* | X | X | X | X† | - | One lifejacket of appropriate size to be provided for each person on board.* Lifejackets carried on all category A vessels as well as passenger vessels operating at night to be fitted with a light and all lifejackets to be tested to the compulsory performance standard and comply with quality standard specification SABS 146/1979, or the equivalent CE or ISO standard. |
2 | Authority approvedbuoyancy aid* | X† | X† | X† | X† | X‡ | †One buoyancy aid of appropriate size to be provided— for the skipper and each member a the crew of a commercial small vessel, where required in terms of regulation 7(2) in lieu of an approved lifejacket on category D vessels.One buoyancy aid of appropriate size to be provided for each person on board. *Buoyancy aid to be tested to the compulsory performance standard and comply with quality standard specification SABS 1417/1987, or the equivalent CE or ISO standard. |
3 | Lifebuoy | X | X | X | X | - | Required only on non-planing vessels. |
4 | Dan buoy | X | X | X | X | - | Required only on trawling vessels and on sailing vessels of 9 metres or more in overall length. |
5 | Unexpired approvedprojectile flare set | - | - | - | - | X | Minimum of 6 flares. Not required on category R vessels. |
6 | Unexpired approvedhand-held red distress flares | X4 | X4 | X2 | X2 | - | |
7 | Unexpired approved red rocket parachute flares | X4 | X4 | X2 | X2 | - | |
8 | Unexpired approved floating orange smoke marker | X | X | X | X | _ | |
9 | Unexpired approved hand-held smoke marker | _ | _ | _ | _ | X | Not required on category R vessels. |
10 | Waterproof torch including full set of spare batteries and a spare bulb | X | X | X | X | X | Spare bulb and batteries to be kept in a watertight container. Required only on vessels operating at night. |
11 | Hand-held spotlight with own 12 volt battery | X | X | X | X | X | Required only on dive boats operating at night. |
12 | Sound signalling device (other than a lifejacket whistle) | X | X | X | X | _ | Fundamental frequency range 250 Hz — 700 Hz. Range of audibility not less than 1 kilometre over water in still conditions. Required only on vessels operating to the west of Port Alfred. |
13 | Ships bell or sound signalling device capable of making the signal "R" | X | X | X | X | X | Not required on category' R vessels. Required only on vessels of 20 metres or more in overall length. |
14 | Code Flags "N" and "C" | X | _ | _ | _ | _ | |
15 | Code Hag "A" (rigid) | X | X | X | X | X | Required only on dive boats. |
16 | 2 Black balls or shapes of at least 400 millimetres in diameter | X | X | X | X | X | Not required on category R vessels Not required on vessels of less than 12 metres in overall length. |
17 | Radar reflector of at least 400 millimetres in diameter or patent type of equivalent echoing capability | X | X | X | X | _ | Required to be fitted permanently on power-driven vessels of 9 metres or more in overall length operating to the west of Port Alfred. |
18 | Marine VHF or 29 MHz radio | X | X | X | X | _ | As appropriate to the area of operation: Provided that a VHF radio shall be carried on passenger vessels regardless of the area of operation. A VHF radio shall, as a minimum, be capable of operating on channel 16 and on one other working channel. A 29 MHz radio shall be capable of operating on local marine channels A, B and C. Appropriate alternative arrangements shall be made for category R passenger vessels. |
19 | MF/HF SSB radio | X* | _ | _ | _ | _ | * Except sailing pleasure vessels. |
20 | Approved emergency position-indicating radio beacon (EPIRB)* capable of transmitting distress alerts through the COSPAS-SARSAT satellite service operating in the 406 MHz band | X† | _ | _ | _ | _ | † EPIRB to be— installed in an easily accessible position; ready to be manually released and capable of being carried by one person into a survival craft; capable of floating free if the vessel sinks; capable of being activated manually; and automatically activated when afloat. |
21 | Depth-sounding device or hand lead line | X | X | X | X | X | Required only on dive boats. |
22 | Suitable steering magnetic compass | X | X | X | X | _ | |
23 | Suitable navigation charts for the voyage or area of operation | X | X | _ | _ | _ | Up-to-date charts, corrected in accordance with the South African Notices to Mariners, or renewed every six years. |
24 | Suitable fire extinguisher | X | X | X | X | X | One per engine and, in decked vessels of 9 metres or more in overall length, one in each of the following compartments where formed by complete transverse bulkheads: sleeping accommodation, galley and wheelhouse. |
25 | Power-driven or hand-operated fire-pump with hose. | _ | _ | _ | X | X | Required only on passenger vessels of 9 metres or more in overall length. The hose shall be capable of reaching all parts of the vessel and of delivering a jet of water of at least 3 metres in length, through an adjustable jet or spray nozzle of no less than 5 millimetres in diameter. |
26 | 2 oars or paddles | _ | _ | _ | X | X | Required only on a power driven vessel fitted with a single outboard petrol engine. |
27 | Grab-line fitted to outside of gunwale | X | X | X | X | X | Required only on dive boats. Not required on vessels equipped with a boarding ladder extending into the water. |
28 | Capsize rope for use when vessel is inverted in water | X | X | X | X | X | Required only on, inflatable vessels and on ski-boats of less than 9 metres in overall length. |
29 | Full set of sails, including suitable storm sails where appropriate | X | X | X | X | X | Required only on sailing vessels. |
30 | Suitable means of cutting standing rigging | X | X | X | X | _ | Required only on sailing vessels. |
31 | Suitable sea anchor fitted with hawser and tripping line (rigged and ready for use) | X | X | X | X | X | Required only on surf-launched vessels of less than 9 metres in overall length. |
32 | Proper patent anchor and chain with suitable length of rope of suitable strength for the area of operation | X | X | X | X | X | Length of chainVessels of 6 metres or more in overall length—at least 5 metres.Vessels less than 6 metres in overall length—at least 3 metres.Length of ropeAt least 50 metres for category E vessels, and at least 100 metres for vessels of the other categories. |
33 | Watertight capsize bottle attached to vessel with rope readily accessible in event of vessel capsizing | X | X | X | X | X | To contain flares and other survival and emergency equipment. Not required on category R. |
34 | Space blankets | X2 | X2 | X2 | X2 | _ | |
35 | One litre of drinking water per person | X | X | X | X | _ | |
36 | First-aid kit | X | X | X | X* | X* | Suitable for the vessel's size, complement and intended operation, to the satisfaction of the surveyor or safety officer. First-aid kit to include elementary first-aid manual, such as the publication entitled First on the Scene, published by St Johns Ambulance.*Only power driven vessels with engine power exceeding 15 horsepower. |
37 | Suitable air bellows | X | X | X | X | X | Required only on inflatable vessels. |
38 | Approved self-inflating liferaft capable of carrying all persons on board and stowed on deckor in a readily accessible position | X | X* | X* | X* | X* | * Not required on vessels, other than passenger vessels, provided the vessel complies with the built-in buoyancy in accordance with Annexure 1, paragraph 1.Not required on passenger vessels operating solely within the confines of the breakwaters of a port. Not required on category R vessels |
39 | Spares | X | X | X | X | X | Adequate for the purpose of carrying out emergency repairs to machinery and essential equipment on board. |
40 | Tools | X | X | X | X | X | Adequate for the purpose of carrying out emergency repairs to machinery and essential equipment on board. |
41 | 2 metres by 2 metres canvas as provided for in regulation 9 | X | X | X | X | _ | Only applies to vessels which are not painted in visible colours. |
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EXPLANATORY NOTE | | |
(This note is not part of the regulations) | | |
These regulations introduce safety requirements for small vessels which are required to be licensed in terms of the Act. They also introduce requirements for Skippers to be certificated. In addition, for Sport and recreation vessels, there is the possibility of appointing Authorized Agencies to undertake various aspects of the inspection and control. Therefore, these regulations are for all small vessels both commercial and sport and recreation.