Additional Safety Requirements Inland waters : Non tidal rivers, lakes, dams and billabongs 1 Level 50 PFD (Type 2) or higher per person Intermediate waters : Tidal rivers, sheltered waters and all other coastal waters up to 2NM from the coastline 1 Level 100 PFD (Type 1) or higher per person Two 9L buckets with lanyards for vessels over to meters Portable fire extinguisher : one for vessels 5-10m, two for vessels > 10m Open waters : all waters beyond 2NM from the coastline 1 Level 100 PFD (Type 1) or higher per person Two 9L buckets with lanyards for vessels over to meters Portable fire extinguisher : one for vessels 5-10m, two for vessels > 10m One registered EPIRB Registration All EPIRBs must now be registered by with AMSA in Canberra Austraial Boat Builders Plates must be fixed to all new recreational vessels Expiry Dates : must be adhered to for the following equipment Red hand held flares   -   orange smoke signals EPIRBs   -   fire extinguishers - gas cannister of PFD