About the Service River Patrol Unit

Required Boating Equipment

Power Boat 12-20 meters

one personal flotation device or life jacket of appropriate size for each person on board
one buoyant heaving line of not less than 30 metres in length
two life buoys, each of which has an outside diameter of 762 mm. and is attached to a buoyant heaving line of not less than 30 metres in length, and one of which is equipped with a self-igniting light
a lifting harness with appropriate rigging
a re-boarding devicean anchor with not less than 50 metres of cable, rope or chain in any combination
bilge-pumping arrangements
one power-driven fire pump located outside the machinery space, with one fire hose and nozzle whereby a jet of water can be directed into any part of the pleasure craft
one Class 10BC fire extinguisher at each of the following locations:

at each access to any space where a fuel-burning cooking, heating or refrigerating appliance is fitted
at the entrance to any accommodation space
at the entrance to the engine room space

two axes
four buckets, each with a capacity of 10 litres or more
a watertight flashlight
12 Canadian approved flares of Type A, B, C, or D (not more than 6 can be Type D)
two sound signaling appliances, as specified in the Collision Regulations
navigation lights that meet the applicable standards set out in the Collision Regulations