Safety Checklist

Make safety your first priority when you head out on the water. Being prepared saves lives.

Each state and territory has their own laws regulating maritime safety, and mandate that you carry certain safety equipment with you. What safety equipment you're required to carry will depend on your vessel and the waters you are on. You can find some helpful links for your jurisdiction below.

Lifejackets and PFDs

Bailer or Bucket with Lanyard

Sound Signal

Compass

Waterproof Torch

Paddles or Oars

Bilge Pump

Anchor and Chain / Line

Kill Switch Lanyard

Charts

Safety Label

V Sheet

Distress Flares

EPIRB

Marine Radio

Multiple Methods of Communication

Fire Extinguisher

First Aid Kit

Toolkit

Drinking Water

 

Stay Up To Date With The Latest Regulations

Maritime safety requirements are subject to updates and new additions, make sure you keep up to date with the latest regulations in your jurisdiction. Check your local State or Territory authority for their current safety requirements.

QLD

https://www.msq.qld.gov.au/Safety/Safety-equipment-recreational-ships

NSW

https://www.nsw.gov.au/driving-boating-and-transport/waterways-safety-and-rules/lifejackets-and-safety-equipment/equipment-checklist

VIC

https://safetransport.vic.gov.au/on-the-water/recreational-boating/safety-equipment/

SA

https://marinesafety.sa.gov.au/your-safety-and-operations

WA

https://www.transport.wa.gov.au/imarine/what-safety-equipment-do-I-need.asp

TAS

https://mast.tas.gov.au/safe-boating/safety-equipment/

NT

https://nt.gov.au/marine/marine-safety

ACT

https://www.accesscanberra.act.gov.au/driving-transport-and-parking/licences/boating-on-act-lakes

 

Australian Maritime Safety Authority

Additional useful information can be found on the Australian Maritime Safety Authority website: https://www.amsa.gov.au/