Fishing Vessel Safety Regulations

54 (1) Every fishing vessel of open construction shall carry one fire bucket.

(2) Every fishing vessel of closed construction shall carry

• (a) one 4.5 L foam fire extinguisher or one equivalent fire extinguisher as set out in section 55;

• (b) one fire bucket; and

• (c) if fitted with cooking or heating appliances that burn liquid or gaseous fuel, one 4.5 L foam fire extinguisher, or one equivalent fire extinguisher, as set out in section 55, in addition to the fire extinguisher required under paragraph (a).

(3) In the case of a fishing vessel not exceeding five tons, gross tonnage, the equipment referred to in paragraphs (2)(b) and (c) need not be carried.