Moz safety equipment checklist

[Plugger]

John F have you any idea how this will affect jetskis ? The spare engine might be a bit of a problem. Maybe we could put one on the life ring and tow it behind ?

[Saqomalo]

Hi Guys, Does anyone have a list of the new requirements which are applicable to Jet skis. Will be at either Malongane or Do Ouro in March next year.

Thanks

[Baas Meyer]

Hi,

Would my category "E " skippers be fine to go to Santa Maria or will they require a category " C " ?.

My boat has a category "C" COF, but I just want to play around in the bay ?.

[John F]

Hi,

Would my category "E " skippers be fine to go to Santa Maria or will they require a category " C " ?.

My boat has a category "C" COF, but I just want to play around in the bay ?.

The SA system (Cat A, B, etc), does not apply in Moz.

You need to bring your skippers (not really relevant which category), and you need to bring the safety equipment as listed in post 1.

[Baas Meyer]

Thank you,

My dad owns a lodge in Inhasorro and I have launched from there, but was not shore about Maputo Harbour.

[UmdlotiOnDad]

Hi John how necessary is a spare engine on a small mono with a 60 on the back? Will there be hassles with the authorities if I dont have one. Thanks

[John F]

There are a few boats at the local cluvs with single engines. They get inspected and pass. Don't think you'll will have major problems.

[Serra Moz]

Hi John how necessary is a spare engine on a small mono with a 60 on the back? Will there be hassles with the authorities if I dont have one. Thanks

John F, Is 100% correct, in more than 25yrs + going about in Moz, I have often seen single outboards on local & foreign registered boats in Moz, and never heard of them NOT passing the inspections, however I am not a fan of single outboard boats for sea fishing - So I guess you will not have any problems. Just for example lots of them 'Banana Boats" running about Inhaca with them 40hp Enduro Yamaha outboards, and they do bay crossings to Maputo, acting as "transporters" or taking out okes for spearfishing / snorkelling / fishing - likewise, you will find the same practice at Inhambane and further up North. *Also seen loads of single outboard "rubber ducks" at spots like Tofo & Barra... so don't stress

[Serra Moz]

BTW:......Isn't a Jet Ski, a single outboard type driven vessel? ...LOL..


The only 2 x items they might get "snotty" about, will be - a) Croque (boat hook) = gaff won't suffice ! b) Paddles or oars, which you can buy at any boating shop, those "el cheapo" Intex oars is good to go !

[Baas Meyer]

Hi,

I know that I might go a little off the topic hear, but hopefully you guys will be able to assist.

I am planning a trip to Santa Maria 17 June 2019 for a week and are planning on crossing the MTB on my boat.

1) Is it a good time of year to fish that area (targeting 3kg to 9kg game fish).
2) Would they allow me to use a cast net to catch live baits from the beach ?.
3) Can you recommend type of lures to use or trace that normally gets the fish biting, want to make my 12 year old boy's arms tired with all the bites.

Any recommendations will be highly appreciated.

Thank you

[UmdlotiOnDad]

For those coming to Moz and bringing a boat smaller than 10 m, please beware that this is the list of safety equiment that INAMAR will ask before issuing the seaworthy certificate:
 
English translation – unofficial

List of security equipment required for all boats smaller than 10 meters

1. Lifejackets for all crew as stated in the boat's registration

2. Ring buoy with 30 meters of rope

3. 3 x handheld light flares

4. 2 x parachute flares

5. 2 x orange smoke cans

6. Rubber torch with spare bulbs and batteries

7. Metal mirror (stainless steel)

8. Sound horn / device (vuvuzela not accepted!)

9. V flag

10. VHF or 29 Mhz radio (nobody uses 29 MHz in Moz!)

11. Fixed compass not smaller than 6 cm

12. Spare handheld compass

13. Local navigation charts

14. Valid tides table

15. Two fire extinguishers (minimum 1.5 kg each with a validity of at least 12 months)

16 . Two metal buckets (RIBs can use plastic ones)

17. Complete set of sails (for sailing boats)

18. Spare engine in case of single engine boats

19. Boat hook

20. Oars (for small boats and inflatables)

21. Anchor with 100 meter rope

22. Spare anchor with rope

23. Emergency helm device

24. Plastic distress sheet of minimum 300 x 50 cms

25. Skippers license

26. Only for diving boats

a. A-flag

b. Echo sounder or hand lead line

c. Security rope all around the boat

EMERGENCY KIT

Floating bottle with a security rope

A plastic blanket for all crew members

A package of 500 gr survival ration for every two crew members

Security knife

1 liter of water per crew member

First aid kit

Hi John,


This list still valid?


Thanks

[John F]

Yes. Nothing really changes around here LOL

[UmdlotiOnDad]

Thanks John.


Do you know what current the fishing licenses cost and boat inspections etc ?

[Snorkel]

Hi John how necessary is a spare engine on a small mono with a 60 on the back? Will there be hassles with the authorities if I dont have one. Thanks

John F, Is 100% correct, in more than 25yrs + going about in Moz, I have often seen single outboards on local & foreign registered boats in Moz, and never heard of them NOT passing the inspections, however I am not a fan of single outboard boats for sea fishing - So I guess you will not have any problems. Just for example lots of them 'Banana Boats" running about Inhaca with them 40hp Enduro Yamaha outboards, and they do bay crossings to Maputo, acting as "transporters" or taking out okes for spearfishing / snorkelling / fishing - likewise, you will find the same practice at Inhambane and further up North. *Also seen loads of single outboard "rubber ducks" at spots like Tofo & Barra... so don't stress

Thanks for sharing your experience. It’s reassuring to hear that single outboard boats are commonly used in Mozambique and generally pass inspections without issues. Your point about preferring twin outboards for offshore sea fishing also makes a lot of sense from a safety and reliability perspective. The examples from Inhaca, Tofo, Barra, and further north really help show that single outboards are a normal and practical setup in many local conditions. For activities like spearfishing and snorkeling, having reliable gear—such as the best mask for snorkeling—is just as important as having confidence in the boat setup.