Section 7 in The Sailing Vessels (Inspection) Rules, 1962
7. Equipment.
(1)Every sailing vessel shall be equipped with life saving and fire appliances prescribed for Classes VII & XII under the Indian Merchant Shipping (Life Saving Appliances) Rules, 1956, and the Indian Merchant Shipping (Fire Appliances) Rules, 1956, as continued in force by sub-section (3) of section 461 of the Act.(2)Every sailing vessel of over 100 tons shall be provided with at least one hand-operated pump for pumping bilges only.(3)Every sailing vessel other than a coasting sailing vessel shall be provided with a compass.(4)Lights, shapes and sound signals shall be in accordance with the collision regulations.Note. - Requirements in accordance with these regulations as applicable to sailing vessels are indicated in the Appendix to these rules.
