Each week, we offer you a question about boating licence . Validate your knowledge or discover unexplored areas. This week, we tackle a question about equipment.
Adapting to your location
Regulations concerning the tools required on board a pleasure craft may vary from country to country, depending on the size of the vessel. In many countries, however, there are minimum safety equipment and tooling requirements for pleasure craft. It is therefore important to comply with the maritime safety regulations of the country in which you are sailing.
A toolbox with standard and customized components
The toolbox must be adapted to your boat, although standard components will be useful as a basis. These tools will enable you to carry out minor and emergency repairs. It can contain several types of wrench: flat, Allen, etc., screwdrivers of different diameters and shapes, pliers, a hammer, adhesive tape, and any other item you deem useful. These tools can be essential in the event of a problem at sea, such as engine failure, water leakage...
Tools are recommended, but not mandatory
Although tools for small repairs are not strictly compulsory in all cases, particularly under French legislation, it is strongly recommended to have them on board to ensure the safety and reliability of your boat. The correct answer is therefore B.
