Energy 18 – User Guide
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life jackets of the same number as the persons on board the boat.
For more informations about rules and obligatory equipment, please consult your local
authorities (Port authority,
Ministry of Maritime Affairs).
3.3.1 Life jackets
If the boat is equipped with life jackets, their number and size must correspond to the
number and sizes of the persons on board. Only life jackets with an adequate certificate
can be used.
3.3.2 Portable fire extinguisher
The vessel can be (or, if required by law or local jurisdiction, it must be) equipped with a
portable dry powder fire extinguisher, which needs to be periodically checked by an
authorized person or organization.
3.3.3 Whistle, horn
On board the vessel you must keep a sound tool, such as a whistle or horn, in order to
warn others of your presence when the visibility is reduced.
3.3.4 Visual warning tools
If you are navigating at sea, you must keep three warning tools on board, which can be
used during the day or at night (three red torches or signal rockets). The signal tools must
feature a suitable certificate, they must not be expired and they must be kept in a dry and
dark space.
3.4 Recommended equipment
Along with the obligatory equipment required by law, it is recommended to keep on board
the vessel the following objects:
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a first aid kit,
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maps of the planned navigational route,
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a compass,
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a GPS,
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a marine VHF radio,
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an emergency position indicating radio beacon (EPIRB),
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a hand pump,
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a mosquito repellent,
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several ropes,
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waterproof battery lights,
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replacement batteries for lights,
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replacing keys for the vessel’s motor,
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the manual for the vessel’s motor,
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