Section 250-RICR-80-00-1.12 - Sound Producing DevicesA. Applicability 1. This section applies to all vessels used on waters subject to the jurisdiction of this state, except:2. Racing shells, rowing skulls, racing kayaks, and any vessels engaged in a sanctioned regatta, race or a practice held within 48 hours of the sanctioned event.B. Prohibition No person may use a vessel to which this section applies unless it meets the requirements of 33 C.F.R. § 86, Annex III-Technical Details of Sound Signal Appliances, incorporated above at § 1.4(A) of this Part.
C. Requirements 1. Vessels of 39.4 feet (12 meters) but less than 65.6 feet (20 meters) in length shall be provided with a whistle audible for 1/2 nautical mile; a vessel 65.6 feet (20 meters) but less than 328.1 feet (100 meters) in length shall be provided with a whistle and a bell audible for 1 nautical mile; a vessel 328.1 feet (100 meters) in length or more shall be provided with a whistle, bell and a gong, the tone of which cannot be confused with that of a bell. For all vessels, the bell or gong or both may be replaced by other equipment having the same respective sound characteristics, provided that manual sounding of the prescribed signals shall always be possible.2. Vessels of less than 39.4 feet (12 meters) including canoes, kayaks, sailboards, kiteboards, and paddleboards shall carry some means of making an efficient sound signal capable of a 4 second blast and audible for 1/2 nautical mile.250 R.I. Code R. 250-RICR-80-00-1.12
Amended effective 4/2/2023