It's the Law: Delaware Boating Regulations

BR-9. Minimum Required Equipment for Vessels Using State Waters

Part A - General.

Section 1. Applicability.

(a) This regulation does not apply to:

1. Military or public vessels of the United States, other than recreational-type public vessels; and
2. A vessel used exclusively as a ship’s lifeboat.

(b) Part B of this regulation prescribes general provisions applicable to all vessels covered by this regulation. Part C prescribes minimum required equipment for recreational vessels used on the waters of this State. Part D prescribes minimum required equipment for vessels other than recreational vessels that are not required to be documented.