Requirements for vessels of 12 metres in length and over but less than 17 metres in length
80. Every vessel of 12 metres in length and over but less than 17 metres in length to which these Rules apply shall carry:—
(a)one or more liferafts of sufficient aggregate capacity to accommodate the total number of persons on board. The liferafts shall be so stowed that they can be readily transferred to the water on either side of the vessel;
(b)for every person on board weighing 32 kilogrammes or more a lifejacket which shall comply with the requirements of Part I of Schedule 11 to these Rules and for every person on board weighing less than 32 kilogrammes a lifejacket which shall comply with Part II of the said Schedule;
(c)at least two lifebuoys which shall comply with the following provisions:—
(i)half of the lifebuoys carried shall have self-igniting lights attached. One of the lifebuoys having such a light attached shall be provided with a self-activating smoke signal capable of producing smoke of a highly visible colour for at least 15 minutes;
(ii)one lifebuoy shall have attached to it a buoyant line of at least 18 metres in length but any such lifebuoy having a line attached shall not have a self-igniting light;
(d)a line throwing appliance;
(e)not less than 12 parachute distress rocket signals which comply with the requirements of Schedule 18 to these Rules.