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Safety equipmentQuestion 92 of 566

On a 7 m boat, what can replace the 15 m buoyant heaving line?

  1. A lifebuoy with a 6 m line
  2. A second lifejacket
  3. A bailer
  4. A lifebuoy attached to a buoyant line at least 15 m long
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Correct answer: A lifebuoy attached to a buoyant line at least 15 m long

Boats from 6 m to 9 m can carry a lifebuoy with a buoyant line at least 15 m long instead of the heaving line.

Source: Safe Boating Guide (TP 511E, 2026), Table 4: Minimum safety equipment requirements by boat type and length, page 15

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026