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Lifeboat equipment
10.1.1 General
The statutory requirements concerning the equipment of lifeboats are contained in
Schedule 2, Part 2, paragraph 5 and at Schedule 13 of MSN 1676(M).
Length of lifeboat
4.90 metres
and under
Over 4.90 metres
and under
6.70 metres
Over 6.70 metres
and under
7.30 metres
Over 7.30 metres
and under
8.50 metres
Over 8.50 metres
Length
Rowing oars
Diameter
Metres
Millimetres
3.05
64
3.55
64
3.65
64
3.95
4.30
67
67
Note: The length of the rowing oars in any lifeboat exceeding 8.50 metres in
length need not exceed 4.30 metres. The length of the blade should be one-third
the length of the oar and the breadth at the extreme end not less than twice the
diameter.
10.1.5 Drains
Automatic drain valves should be of a pattern acceptable to the MCA. When an
automatic plug is fitted a safety plug or screwed cap attached by a lanyard or chain
must also be provided. The bottom boards should be so arranged as to provide easy
access to the drain holes.
metal. The adequacy of the rudder should be proved by the manoeuvring trial
as detailed in paragraph 4.1.6.2. The ends of metal tillers should be covered
with rubber, wood or other suitable material to protect the helmsman's hands in
freezing conditions.
10.1.7.2 In boats with remote steering arrangements the tiller may be
unshipped and securely stowed adjacent to the rudder stock.
10.1.10 Lockers
Lockers should be constructed so as to preserve the small items of equipment from
deterioration must be provided. Lockers should be conspicuously marked to
indicate the contents.
10.1.11 Hatchets
Two hatchets must be provided, one at each end of the boat. They should be
single-edged, have good cutting edges, attached by lanyard to the boat and be
readily available.
10.1.12 Lights
Internal and external lights complying with paragraph 7 of Schedule 2, Part 2 of
MSN 1676(M) as appropriate must be provided with their own power supply. Only
lights of an approved type should be provided.
10.1.13 Compasses
An operational compass must be provided complying with paragraph 5.1.5 of
Schedule 2, Part 2 of MSN 1676 (M).
10.1.15 Painters
Two painters of sufficient length must be provided. Regard to the height of the deck
above the light water line and the possibility of list will help in determining what is
sufficient length. One must be secured to the forward end of the lifeboat with a
release mechanism so that it can be released quickly and the other firmly secured to
the stem of the lifeboat ready for use. Painters should be of good quality manilla,
sisal rope or acceptable synthetic rope. With regard to synthetic rope, the property
of stretch should be minimal and the property of grip essential. See Appendix O.
The size of painters should be as follows:
Length of Boat
Under 8 metres
8 metres and under 9 metres
9 metres and over
Synthetic Rope
20 mm
24 mm
28 mm
24 mm
28 mm
32 mm
being dropped at any angle on to a hard surface from a height of 1.20 metres
without damage affecting the efficient use of the torch, other than failure of the bulb;
it should also withstand immersion under 300 mm of water for a period of six hours
without such leakage, discharge of the batteries or other defect, as would affect the
efficient use of the torch.
10.1.20 Jack-knife
A jack-knife fitted with a tin opener must be provided and kept attached to the
lifeboat by a lanyard.
10.1.23 Whistles
A whistle, which should be of good quality and operate efficiently after immersion
in water for 24 hours, must be provided. It should be fitted with a lanyard. The
whistle may be substituted by any other efficient sound signalling device.
10.1.29 Tools
The tool kit should be sufficient to enable minor adjustments to be made to the
engine and its accessories. (See paragraphs 4.6.12.1 and 5.2.2.7).
10.2
10.2.1 General
The statutory requirements concerning the equipment of rescue boats are contained
in Parts 7 and 8 of Schedule 2 of MSN 1676(M) and Parts 1, 2 and 3 of Schedule 3
of MSN 1676(M).
10.2.2 Equipment
The equipment to be carried in rescue boats is similar to that for lifeboats with the
following exceptions: Paddles may be used instead of oars.
One boat hook, bucket, hatchet, fire extinguisher is to be carried instead of
two items as in lifeboats.
Only one painter of sufficient length is required attached to a quick release
device placed at the forward end of the rescue boat.
Additionally, these boats are required to be provided with a buoyant line of
not less than 50 metres in length of sufficient strength to enable towing of a
fully laden liferaft.
In the case of rigid inflated rescue boats, an efficient manually operated
bellows or pump is required and also a repair kit in a suitable container for
repairing punctures to the coated fabric of the buoyancy tubes.
Additionally, in the case of inflated rescue boats and inflated boats a
buoyancy safety knife and two sponges are required.
10.3
Liferaft equipment
10.3.1 General
The statutory requirements concerning the equipment of liferafts are contained in
Part 6 of Schedule 4 of MSN 1676(M); the fittings required in liferafts are specified at
Parts 1 and 2 of Schedule 4 of MSN 1676(M).
10.3.2 Equipment
10.3.2.1 The Regulations list the equipment to be carried in equipment
containers to be included within rafts. The most comprehensive list of
equipment is for those rafts carried on ships engaged on international voyages.
Items of equipment may be omitted from the list for ships engaged on other
than international voyages.
10.3.2.2 "SOLAS A PACK" is used to mark equipment containers filled with
the full list of equipment suited to the liferaft equipment requirements for all
ships on international voyages.
10.3.2.3 "SOLAS B PACK" is used to mark equipment containers from which
specified items on the full comprehensive list have been omitted. This
equipment pack is suited to the liferaft equipment requirements for passenger
ships on short international voyages.
10.3.2.4 "DOT (UK) C PACK" is used to mark equipment containers from
which specified items on the full comprehensive list have been omitted. This
equipment pack is suited to fulfil the liferaft equipment requirements for ships of
Classes IX(A) and IX(A)(T).
10.3.2.5 "DOT (UK) D PACK" is used to mark equipment containers
containing specified items. The equipment is suited to fulfil the liferaft
equipment requirements for ships of Class XII of less than 21.3 metres in length.
10.3.2.6 "DOT (UK) E PACK" is used to mark equipment containers
containing specified items. The equipment is suited to fulfil the equipment
requirements for open reversible liferafts carried on passenger ships of Classes
III to VI(A).
10.3.2.7 For details of the equipment in each of the above PACKS see
Appendix L.
10.3.3 Knives
Knives should be positioned close to canopy openings and be attached to the raft
by a lanyard. Knives should have a safety blade to remove the risk of accidental
stabbing of the buoyancy chambers of the raft.