Victoria’s Marine Safety Regulations

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Victorian boating laws require most powered recreational vessels to carry dry chemical powder fire extinguishers. Vessels under 8 metres require one extinguisher, vessels between 8 and 12 metres require two, and vessels over 12 metres require three. Extinguisher size depends on the amount of fuel carried on board. Fire extinguishers must be readily accessible, maintained in good condition and suitable for marine use.

NEFPS can supply, inspect, test and replace marine fire extinguishers for recreational vessels, ski boats, fishing boats and commercial craft throughout Bright, Lake Buffalo, Lake Hume, Dartmouth and the Alpine region.

Under Victoria’s Marine Safety Regulations and the Victorian Recreational Boating Safety requirements, a recreational vessel must carry dry chemical powder fire extinguishers if it:

  • Carries fuel on board, or
  • Has an electric start motor, or
  • Has a gas installation, or
  • Has a fuel stove.

Minimum Number of Fire Extinguishers Required

Vessel LengthMinimum Number Required
Less than 8 metres1 extinguisher
8 metres to 12 metres2 extinguishers
Greater than 12 metres3 extinguishers

Minimum Capacity of At Least One Extinguisher

Fuel Capacity On BoardMinimum Extinguisher Size
Less than 115 litres0.9 kg
115–350 litres2.0 kg
351–695 litres4.5 kg
More than 695 litres9.0 kg

Additional Fire Safety Equipment

A vessel must also carry:

  • A bucket with lanyard on all powered recreational vessels.
  • A fire blanket if cooking facilities are located within an enclosed space on the vessel.