Below is a table that shows the safety equipment that is required for all yachts in Portuguese waters.
| Category | One | Two | Three | Four | Five |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flares - Parachute | 6 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| Flares - Hand-held Red | 4 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 2 ( if at sea) |
| Flares - Smoke | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Life buoys (LOA 5-9m) | 1 + 30m line | 1 + 30m line | 1 + 30m line | 1 + 30m line | 1 + 30m line |
| Life buoys (LOA 9-15m) ADD | 1 + light | 1 + light | 1 + light | 1 + light | 1 + light |
| Life Buoys (LOA 15-24m) ADD | 2 either | 2 either | 2 either | 2 either | 2 either |
| Life Jackets | 1/person | 1/person | 1/person | 1/person | 1/person |
| Life-line /Harness/Hooks | 3 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Life raft (For all crew) | 1 | 1 | 1 | Or tender | 0 |
| Life raft - auto-release | >15m? Yes | >15m? Yes | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Thermal Protection (TPA) | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |