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EPIRB on a yacht: types, registration and service intervals
How an EPIRB works, which flag states require registration, the annual test, five-yearly shore-based maintenance and typical battery and release unit intervals.
· 5 min readSafety
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Life rafts on yachts: SOLAS or ISO, capacity and service intervals
The difference between SOLAS and ISO 9650 life rafts, what the REG Yacht Code requires on commercial yachts over 24 m, and how often rafts must be serviced.
· 5 min read
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Man overboard on a yacht: required equipment, drills and recovery
How many lifebuoys a commercial yacht needs, what SOLAS and the REG Yacht Code say about man-overboard drills, and how to recover a person safely.
· 8 min read
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Lithium batteries for water toys on yachts: storage, charging and fire safety rules
What MGN 681 and the REG Yacht Code require for eFoil, jet ski and tender batteries on board, the 2027 type approval for battery boxes, and storage tips.
· 10 min read