SAFETY & NAVIGATION

117 marine safety and navigation products covering life jackets, navigation lights, compasses, tethers and rescue gear.
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SAFETY & NAVIGATION

SAFETY & NAVIGATION

Safety gear is the part of the boat that gets checked by a marine officer and the part you hope never to use. Off Grid Superstore stocks 117 safety and navigation products in Australia, covering both the compliance list and the gear that goes beyond it.

What's in the range

Navigation Lights is the largest section at 52 products, with the Lalizas LED range covering the common visibility ranges: the NavLight LED 20M White Port & Starboard for larger vessels and the NavLight LED 12M White 360 Degrees for masthead and all-round duties.

Life Jackets holds 35 products across inflatable and foam PFDs. Safety covers 31 items including the 3 Hook 2 Metre Safety Tether and the Life Link Rescue System for man overboard recovery, and Navigation holds compasses and charting gear.

What you are required to carry

Carriage requirements are set by each state or territory maritime authority and change with vessel size and how far offshore you go, so check your own jurisdiction rather than assuming a national rule. In broad terms the list grows from PFDs, a bailer and an anchor on smooth water through to flares, EPIRB and a marine radio once you head offshore.

Two things are worth doing beyond the minimum. Service inflatable PFDs on schedule, because a corroded cylinder or spent bobbin means the jacket will not inflate. And fit navigation lights certified to the visibility range your vessel length requires rather than general-purpose LEDs. For the wiring behind them, see Marine Electrical.

How often should an inflatable life jacket be serviced?

Check it yourself before every trip and have it serviced annually, or to the manufacturer's stated interval. The gas cylinder corrodes and the automatic bobbin or hydrostatic cartridge has an expiry date, and either one will stop the jacket inflating when it matters.

What safety equipment must I carry on a boat in Australia?

Requirements are set by each state and territory maritime authority and vary with vessel size and how far offshore you operate. Smooth water usually starts with PFDs, a bailer and an anchor, while offshore adds flares, an EPIRB and a marine radio. Check your local authority's current list before heading out.

What is the difference between a Level 100 and Level 50 PFD?

A Level 100 has more buoyancy and is designed to turn an unconscious wearer face-up, which is why it is required for open and offshore water. A Level 50 gives less buoyancy and no turning action, and is intended for competent swimmers in sheltered water close to help.

Do LED navigation lights meet survey requirements?

Only if the specific light is certified to the visibility range your vessel length requires under the collision regulations. Certification is per model rather than per technology, so look for the stated range on the light itself rather than assuming any LED unit complies.