The safety and medical equipment you need will depend on your vessel and operation.
Safety equipment lists
See safety equipment for:
- class 1, 2 and 3 surveyed vessels
- non-survey vessels
- non-survey fishing vessels operating in warm waters and within 2 nautical miles of land
- non-survey beach fishery vessels operating anywhere in Australia
- tenders.
Medical and first aid equipment lists
| Operational area | Class 1 | Class 2 | Class 3 | Class 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B | Scale D medical cabinet Scale F First aid kit | Scale E Medical cabinet Scale F First aid kit | Scale E Medical cabinet Scale F First aid kit | See below. |
| C | With unberthed passengers Scale F First aid kit With berthed passengers Scale E Medical cabinet Scale F First aid kit | Scale F First aid kit | Scale F First aid kit | |
| D | With unberthed passengers Scale G First aid kit With berthed passengers Scale F First aid kit | Scale G First aid kit | Scale G First aid kit | |
| E | With unberthed passengers Scale G First aid kit With berthed passengers Scale F First aid kit | Scale G First aid kit | Scale G First aid kit |
Class 4 vessels
Class 4 vessels are classed as 'leisure vessels' and equipment requirements are set by states and territories. Check equipment requirements for recreational/leisure vessels in your state/territory to find out what medical and first aid equipment you are required to carry.
You'll also need to meet requirements relating to storing and securing your first aid equipment in the National Standards for Commercial Vessels - Part G. PDF515.95 KB
Contact us
If you are uncertain about your vessel’s safety equipment requirements, please contact AMSA Connect.
Last updated: 3 November 2025