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CHAPTER V - LIFE SAVING EQUIPMENT AND ARRANGEMENTS AND SAFETY OF NAVIGATION

22.1 Every vessel not exceeding 15 m in length shall carry

22.1.1 one approved life-jacket for:

1. each person on board; and
   
   
2. children, equal in number to 10% of the complement, or such greater number as may be required to provide a lifejacket for each child, but this subparagraph does not apply where the lifejackets required under paragraph 22.1.1.(a) are suitable for children.

22.1.2 two approved lifebuoys, one fitted with 27 m of line and one with an approved lifebuoy light;

22.1.3 subject to paragraph 22.1.3.a) an inflatable life raft's) capable of accommodating all persons on board; or

1. if making home-trade voyages, Class IV, or minor waters voyages, Class II, inflatable life raft's) or platform's) capable of accommodating all persons on board.

22.2 Every vessel 15 m or greater in length shall carry

22.2.1 one approved life-jacket for;

1. each person on board; and
   
   
2. children, equal in number to 10 per cent of the complement, or such greater number as may be required to provide a lifejacket for each child, but this subparagraph does not apply where the lifejackets required under subparagraph (i) are suitable for children.

22.2.2 four approved lifebuoys, two fitted with 27 m of line and the other two with an approved lifebuoy light;

1. subject to paragraph 22.2.2.b) one or more approved inflatable life rafts of aggregate capacity such as to accommodate all persons on board.
   
   
2. if making home-trade voyages, Class IV, or minor waters voyages, Class II, approved inflatable platforms may be carried in lieu of the life rafts required by paragraph (c).
   
   
3. one approved emergency boat fitted with an outboard motor under a suitable launching arrangement but this paragraph does not apply to a vessel that;
   1. has a freeboard of less than 1.5 meters; or
   2. is fitted with a boarding platform.

22.3 The types of distress signals referred to in this section are the types of distress signals described in Schedule III of the Life Saving Equipment Regulations.

22.4 Every vessel shall carry 12 distress signals consisting of 6 Type A or B and 6 Type A,B,C or D.

23.1.1 Every vessel shall comply with the Collision Regulations, as amended from time to time.

23.2.1 Every vessel shall carry navigating appliances and equipment in accordance with the Navigating Appliances and Equipment Regulations, as amended from time to time.

23.2.2 In addition, the following vessels must be fitted with a marine radar that is located in the position from which the vessel is normally navigated:

1. a vessel more than 20 m in length;
   
   
2. a vessel making a home-trade voyage, Class III or an inland voyage, Class II; or}
   
   
3. any vessel carrying more than 50 passengers.

23.2.3 In addition, every vessel more than 20 m in length must be fitted with a depth sounder.

23.3 Charts and Publications Regulation

23.3.1 Every vessel shall carry charts and publications in accordance with the Charts and Publications Regulations, as amended from time to time.

23.4.1 Every vessel shall comply with the Ship Station Radio Regulations and the Ship Station Technical Regulations, as amended from time to time.

24.1 All vessels shall have at least two anchors, subject to the provision in section 24.3.

24.2 For vessels in excess of 15 T the main anchors shall be not less than 2/3 of the anchor weight (W_a) specified in section 24.4 where T is half the arithmetic sum of the gross tonnage and the displacement in tonnes.

24.3 For vessels not exceeding 15 T the main anchor shall be of the weight specified in section 24.4 and the second anchor may be a sea anchor (floating) of a proven design. If the vessel operates inside of home-trade IV or minor waters a second anchor is not required.

24.4 The total anchor weight given by the following formula assumes a high holding power (HHP) anchor of typical dimensions:

where W_a = total anchor weight in kg;

= displacement of the vessel in tonnes;

GT = gross tonnage as calculated under the Tonnage Measurement Regulation or Schedule I of the Small Vessel Regulations.

24.5 If any other type of anchor other than an HHP anchor is used, W_a shall be increased by 25% and if a weight block, a fishing door or like device is used as an anchor W_a shall be increased by 100%.

24.6 All vessels shall carry not less than 50m of cable and at least 10 per cent of that cable shall be a chain.

24.7 For the purpose of this section the holding power of the HHP anchor shall be deemed to equal 35 times of its weight.

24.8 The working load of closed link chain shall not be less than 75 per cent of the prescribed theoretical holding power as calculated in sections 24.4 and 24.7 but in no case should the chain link be less than 8mm.

24.9 If a combination cable is used, the wire or rope working load shall be 2.0 times the working load of the chain.

24.10 If nylon rope is used, it shall be of a braided non-twist type and maintained in an unchaffed condition.

24.11 Unstabilized polypropylene and natural fiber rope shall not be used for anchor cable.

24.12 All vessels subject to the carriage of an anchor exceeding 25 kg shall be fitted with a winch mechanically or manually powered.

24.13 An appropriate locking device shall be provided and be of sufficient structural strength to hold a load twice the value prescribed as maximum holding power.

24.14 If the winch brake is used for the purpose of section 24.13 the structural foundation of the winch shall be designed accordingly.

24.15 In no case shall the rated working power of the winch be less than the combined load of 25 meters of the prescribed chain size added to the prescribed anchor weight or the actual anchor weight if a HHP anchor is not used.

24.16 Proper stowage and securing arrangement for the anchor's) shall be provided in the anchor working area and the chain locker shall be of sufficient size and fitted with appropriate ventilation and drainage.

24.17 Anchors and cables may also be in accordance with the rules of an approved classification society.

DANFORTH TYPE HHP ANCHOR CAST OR FABRICATED

Ratio of W_a versus A, B, C and D to be provided

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