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L.S.A. CODE
Life Buoy.
Life-Jacket.
Immersion suit,Anti-exposure
suit & T.P.A.
Radio life saving Apparatus.
Pyrotechnics,
Life Raft,
Life Boat.
Rescue Boat.
Marine evacuation. system.
General Alarm & P.A.
Drills,Training & Muster List.
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LIFE BUOY.
E POSITION.
E COLOUR.
E MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS.
E DIMENTION.
E GRABLINE.
E SELF IGNITING LIGHT.
E SELF ACTIVATING SMOKE SIGNAL.
E BUOYANT LIFELINE.
E TEST.

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LIFEBUOY POSITION.
w So distributed as to be readily available on both sides of the
ship and as far as practicable on all open decks extending to
the ships side; at least one shall be placed in the vicinity of
the stern.
w At least one lifebuoy on each side shall be fitted with a
buoyant lifeline.
w Not less than half of the total number of lifebuoys shall
be provided with self-igniting lights.
w Not less than two of the self-igniting lights shall be
provided with lifebuoy self activating smoke signal.
w Lifebuoys with lights and smoke signals shall be equally
distributed on both sides.
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COLOUR
Highly Visible
Colour-Orange
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MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Length of Vessel No. of Lifebuoys.
< 100 m. 8
100m - <150m 10
150 - <200m 12
>200m 14
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DIMENTION.
1.OUTER DIA-
MAXIMUM 800mm.
2.INNER DIA-
MINIMUM 400mm.
3.WEIGHT-
2.5 kg. (FOR MOB-4.0kg.)

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GRABLINE
Dia. -9.5mm.
Length - MINIMUM 4 X OUTER
DIA. OF LIFEBUOY.


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SELF IGNITING LIGHT
COLOUR : WHITE.
LUMINOUS INTENSITY : > 2cd.
BURNING PERIOD : > 2hrs.
CHARACTERISTICS : CONTINUOUS
OR 50-70 FLASHES PER MINUTE.

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SELF- ACTIVATING SMOKE SIGNAL
Colour : Highly visible.
Period : >15 minutes in calm water.
NOT IGNITE EXPLOSIVELY OR EMIT
ANY FLAME DURING THE ENTIRE
SMOKE EMISSION TIME.
CONTINUE TO EMIT SMOKE WHEN
FULLY SUBMERGED IN WATER FOR A
PERIOD OF AT LEAST 10 sec.
s.o.s.
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BUOYANT LIFELINE
NON-KINKING.

>8mm DIA.

BREAKING STRENGTH > 5kn.
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TEST
SHALL NOT LOOSE BUOYANCY
MORE THAN 5% AFTER BEING
SUBMERGED IN FRESH WATER
WITH 14.5 kg SOLID IRON.
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LIFE JACKETS.
PROVIDED FOR EACH PERSON ON BOARD.
A SUFFICIENT NUMBER OF LIFEJACKETS
SHALL BE CARRIED FOR PERSONS ON
WATCH (PLACED ON BRIDGE,ENGINE
CONTROL ROOM AND AT ANY OTHER
MANNED WATCH STATION) AND FOR
REMOTELY LOCATED SURVIVAL CRAFT
STATIONS.
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LIFEJACKET
LIFT THE MOUTH OF AN EXHAUSTED
OR UNCONSCIOUS PERSON NOT LESS
THAN 120mm CLEAR OF THE WATER
WITH THE BODY INCLINED
BACKWARDS AT AN ANGLE OF NOT
LESS THAN 20degree FROM THE
VERTICAL POSITION.
TURN THE BODY OF AN UNCONSCIOUS
PERSON IN THE WATER FROM ANY
POSITION TO ONE WHERE THE MOUTH
IS CLEAR OF THE WATER IN NOT MORE
THAN 5 seconds.
SHALL HAVE BUOYANCY WHICH IS
NOT REDUCED BY MORE THAN 5%
AFTER 24hrs SUBMERSION IN FRESH
WATER.

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LIFEJACKET LIGHT
HAVE AN LUMINOUS INTENSITY OF NOT
LESS THAN 0.75 cd IN ALL DIRECTIONS
OF THE UPPER HEMISPHERE.
HAVE A SOURCE OF ENERGY CAPABLE TO
PROVIDE FOR A PERIOD OF AT LEAST 8
hrs.
BE OF WHITE COLOUR.
WILL BE EITHER CONTINEOUS OR
FLASHING AT A RATE OF 50-70 FLASHES
PER MINUTE.
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IMMERSION SUIT.
ANTI-EXPOSURE SUIT.
THERMAL PROTECTIVE AID.
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IMMERSION SUIT
An Immersion suit or Anti-exposure suit shall
be provided for each assigned crew member of
the rescue boat or Marine evacuation system
party
Can be unpacked and donned without
assistance within 2min.
Cover the whole body with the exception of the
face;hands shall also be covered unless
permanently attached gloves are provided.
Provide an arrangements to minimize or
reduce free air in the legs of the suit.
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THERMAL PERFORMANCE
FOR IMMERSION SUIT.
IMMERSION SUIT NOT MADE OF INHERENT MATERIAL:
MARKED WITH INSTRUCTIONS THAT IT MUST BE WORN WITH
WARM CLOTHINGS.
WHEN WORN FOR A PERIOD OF 1 hrs IN CALM CIRCULATING
WATER AT A TEMPERATURE OF 5 degree CELCIOUS ,THE WEARER
BODY TEMP. DOESNOT FALL MORE THAN 2 degree CELCIOUS.
IMMERSION SUIT MADE OF INHERENT MATERIAL:
WHEN WORN FOR A PERIOD OF 6 hrs. IN CALM CIRCULATING WATER
AT A TEMP. OF BETWEEN 0-2 degree CELCIOUS,THE WEARERS BODY
CORE TEMP. DOESNOT FALL MORE THAN 2 degree CELCIOUS.

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ANTI-EXPOSURE SUIT
PROVIDE INHERENT BUOYANCY OF AT LEAST 70 N,
MADE OF MATERIAL WHICH REDUCES THE RISK OF HEAT
STRESS,
COVERS THE BODY WITH THE EXCEPTION OF THE HEAD
AND HANDS AND,WHERE THE ADMINISTRATION SO
PERMITS,FEET;GLOVES & A HOOD SHALL BE PROVIDED IN
SUCH A MANNER AS TO REMAIN AVAILABLE FOR USE
WITH THE ANTI-EXPOSURE SUIT.
CAN BE UN-PACKED AND DONNED WITHOUT ASSISTANCE
WITHIN 2 min.
EQUIPPED WITH A POCKET FOR A PORTABLE VHF
TELEPHONE,
HAS A FIELD VISION OF AT LEAST 120 degree.
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THERMAL PERFORMANCE FOR ANTI-
EXPOSURE SUIT.
ANTI-EXPOSURE SUIT NOT MADE OF INHERENT MATERIAL:
MARKED WITH INSTRUCTIONS THAT IT MUST BE WORN
WITH WARM CLOTHINGS.
WHEN WORN IN CALM CIRCULATING WATER AT A
TEMPERATURE OF 5 degree CELCIOUS ,THE WEARER BODY
TEMP. DOES NOT FALL MORE THAN 1.5 degree CELCIOUS PER
HOUR,AFTER THE FIRST 0.5 hrs.
IMMERSION SUIT MADE OF INHERENT MATERIAL:
WHEN WORN FOR A PERIOD OF 6 hrs. IN CALM CIRCULATING
WATER AT A TEMP. OF BETWEEN 0-2 degree CELCIOUS,THE
WEARERS BODY CORE TEMP. DOESNOT FALL MORE THAN 2
degree CELCIOUS
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THERMAL PROTECTIVE AIDS.
Made of waterproof material having a thermal conductance
of not more than 7800 w/m2k and shall reduce both the
convective and evaporative heat loss from wearers body.
Cover the whole body with the exception of the face.Hands
shall also be covered unless permanently attached gloves are
provided.
Be capable of being unpacked and easily donned without
assistance in a survival craft or rescue boat.
Permit the wearer to remove it in water in not more than 2
min.
Shall function properly throughout an air temp. range -30c
to 20c.
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RADIO LIFE-SAVING APPLIANCES.
= At least 3 two-way VHF radiotelephone apparatus.
= At least one radar transponder on each side.
= Not less than 12 Rocket parachute flare.
= A General emergency alarm for summoning crew to
Muster station.the system shall be supplemented by either a
Public address system or equivalent means.
= An emergency means comprised of either fixed or portable
equipment or both shall be provided for two way
communications between emergency control stations,
muster and embarkation stations and strategic positions on
board.
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PYROTECHNICS
O ROCKET PARACHUTE
FLARE.
O HAND FLARE.
O BUOYANT SMOKE
SIGNAL.
O LINE THROWING
APPARATUS.
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ROCKET PARACHUTE FLARE
CONTAINED IN WATER-
RESISTANT CASING.
HAVE BRIEF INSTRUCTION
OR DIAGRAMS CLEARLY
ILLUSTRATING THE USE
PRINTED ON THE CASING.
HAVE INTEGRAL MEANS OF
IGNITION.

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ROCKET PARACHUTE FLARE
WHEN FIRED VERTICALLY , REACH AT AN ALTITUDE
OF NOT LESS THAN 300 m. AT OR NEAR THE TOP OF
ITS TRAJECTORY, THE ROCKET SHALL EJECT A
PARACHUTE FLARE WHICH SHALL:
BURN WITH A BRIGHT RED COLOUR.
BURN UNIFORMLY WITH AN AVERAGE LUMINOUS
INTENSITY OF NOT LESS THAN 30,000 cd.
HAVE A BURNING PERIOD NOT LESS THAN 40 sec.
HAVE A RATE OF DESCENT OF NOT MORE THAN
5 m/sec.
NOT DAMAGE ITS PARACHUTE OR
ATTACHMENTS WHILE BURNING.
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HAND FLARE
BURN WITH A BRIGHT RED COLOUR.
BURN UNIFORMLY WITH AN AVERAGE
LUMINOUS INTENSITY OF NOT LESS THAN
15,000 cd.
HAVE A BURNING PERIOD OF NOT LESS
THAN 1 minute.
CONTINUE TO BURN AFTER HAVING BEEN
IMMERSED FOR A PERIOD OF 10 sec. UNDER
100 mm OF WATER.
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BUOYANT SMOKE SIGNAL
CONTAINED IN WATER-RESISTANT
CASING.
NOT IGNITE EXPLOSIVELY WHEN
USED.
HAVE BRIEF INSTRUCTION OR
DIAGRAMS CLEARLY ILLUSTRATING
THE USE PRINTED ON THE CASING.

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BUOYANT SMOKE SIGNAL
EMIT SMOKE OF A HIGHLY VISIBLE COLOUR AT
A UNIFORM RATE FOR A PERIOD OF NOT LESS
THAN 3 minute WHEN FLOATING IN CALM
WATER.
NOT EMIT ANY FLAME DURING THE ENTIRE
SMOKE EMMISION TIME.
NOT BE SWAMPED IN A SEAWAY.
CONTINUE TO EMIT SMOKE AFTER HAVING
BEEN IMMERSED FOR A PERIOD OF 10 sec.
UNDER 100 mm OF WATER.
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LINE THROWING APPARATUS.
EACH LINE SHALL BE CAPABLE OF CARRYING
THE LINE AT LEAST 230m IN CALM WEATHER.
BREAKING STRENGTH OF NOT LESS THAN
2kN.
HAVE BRIEF INSTRUCTION OR DIAGRAMS
CLEARLY ILLUSTRATING THE USE.
SHALL BE CONTAINED IN WATER RESISTANT
CASING.
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LIFERAFT.
o CONSTRUCTION. (Canopy,Water pocket,Access)

o FITTINGS. (Life lines ,Painter,Light)

o EQUIPMENTS.

o WEAK LINK & H.R.U.

o MARKING.
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LIFERAFT CONSTRUCTION.
CAPABLE OF WITHSTANDING EXPOSURE FOR AT LEAST 30
DAYS AFLOAT IN ALL SEA CONDITION.
HAVE A DROP TEST FROM A HEIGHT OF MIN 18m.
CAPABLE OF WITHSTANDING REPEATED JUMPS ON TO IT
FROM A HEIGHT OF AT LEAST 4.5m ABOVE ITS FLOOR BOTH
WITH AND WITHOUT THE CANOPY ERECTED.
CAPABLE OF BEING TOWED AT A SPEED OF 3 knots IN CALM
WATER WHEN LOADED WITH ITS FULL COMPLEMENT OF
PERSONS AND EQUIPMENT AND WITH ONE OF ITS SEA-
ANCHORS STREAMED.
UNLESS HAVE APPROVED MECHANICAL LAUNCHING
SYSTEM,THE TOTAL MASS OF THE LIFERAFT,ITS CONTAINER
AND EQUIPMENTS SHALL NOT BE MORE THAN 185 kg.
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INFLATABLE LIFERAFT CONSTRUCTION.
The main buoyancy chamber shall be divided into not
less than two separate compartments,each inflates
through a non-return valve.Each of them will be
capable to support,with positive freeboard over the life
rafts entire periphery with its full complements of
person on board.
The floor shall be water proof and shall be capable of
being sufficiently insulated against cold either by
means of one or more compartments that the
occupants can inflate,or which inflate automatically
and can be deflated and re-inflated by the occupants.
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Shall be capable of being inflated by one person.
Shall be inflated by non-toxic gas.
I nflatation shall be completed within 1min. (at 18c-
20c) and within 3min. (at 30c).
Each inflatable compartment shall be prevented from
reaching twice the working pressure either by means
of a relief valve or by a limited gas supply.

INFLATABLE LIFERAFT CONSTRUCTION.
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ACCESS INTO INFLATABLE LIFERAFT.
AT LEAST ON ENTRANCE SHALL BE FITTED
WITH A SEMI-RIGID BOARDING RAMP.IN A
DAVIT LAUNCHED LIFERAFT,THE RAMP SHALL
BE FITTED AT THE ENTRANCE OPPOSITE THE
BOWSING LINES AND EMBERKATION
FACILITIES.
ENTRANCE NOT PROVIDED WITH A
BOARDING RAMP SHALL HAVE A BOARDING
LADDER THE LOWEST STEP OF WHICH SHALL
BE SITUATED NOT LESS THAN 0.4m BELOW
THE LIFERAFTS LIGHT WATERLINE.
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WATER POCKETS.
THE LIFERAFT SHALL BE FITTED WITH WATER POCKETS
COMPLYING-
- HIGHLY VISIBLE COLOUR.
- FILL TO AT LEAST 60% OF THEIR CAPACITY WITHIN 25sec.
OF DEPLOYMENT.
- HAVE AN AGGREGATED CAPACITY OF AT LEAST 220 ltrs.
FOR LIFERAFTS UP TO 10 PERSONS.
- FOR MORE THAN 10 PERSONS,CAPACITY NOT LESS THAN
20 X N ltrs.(N = NO. OF PERSONS)
- THE POCKETS SHALL BE POSITIONED SYMMETRICALLY
ROUND THE CIRCUMFERENCE OF THE LIFERAFT.
- MEANS SHALL BE PROVIDED TO ENABLE AIR TO READILY
ESCAPE FROM UNDERNEATH THE LIFERAFT.
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LIFERAFT CANOPY
PROVIDE INSULATION AGAINST HEAT AND COLD BY MEANS
OF EITHER TWO LAYERS OF MATERIAL SEPARATED BY AN
AIR GAP OR OTHER EQUALLY EFFICIENT MEANS.MEANS
SHALL BE PROVIDED TO PREVENT ACCUMULATION OF
WATER IN THE AIR GAP.
ITS INTERIOR SHALL BE OF A COLOUR THAT DOES NOT
CAUSE DISCOMFORT TO THE OCCUPANTS.
EACH ENTRANCE SHALL BE CLEARLY INDICATED AND BE
PROVIDED WITH EFFICIENT ADJUSTABLE CLOSING
ARRANGMENTS WHICH CAN BE EASILY AND QUICKLY
OPENED BY PERSONS CLOTHED IN IMMERSION SUITS FROM
INSIDE AND OUTSIDE,AND CLOSED FROM INSIDE THE
LIFERAFT SO AS TO PERMIT VENTILATION BUT EXCLUDE
SEA WATER,WIND AND COLD.LIFERAFT ACCOMMODATING
MORE THAN 8 PERSONS SHALL HAVE AT LEAST TWO
DIAMETRICALLY OPPOSITE ENTRANCES.
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LIFERAFT CANOPY
SHALL ADMIT SUFFICIENT AIR FOR THE
OCCUPANTS AT ALL TIMES,EVEN WITH THE
ENTRANCES CLOSED.
PROVIDED WITH AT LEAST 2 VIEWING PORT.
PROVIDED WITH MEANS FOR COLLECTING
RAIN WATER.
PROVIDED WITH MEANS TO MOUNT A
SURVIVAL CRAFT RADAR TRANSPONDER AT A
HEIGHT OF AT LEAST 1m ABOVE THE SEA.
HAVE SUFFICIENT HEADROOM FOR SITTING
OCCUPANTS UNDER ALL PARTS OF THE
CANOPY.

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LIFERAFT FITTINGS.
OLIFELINES SHALL BE SECURELY BECKETED AROUND THE
INSIDE AND OUTSIDE OF THE LIFERAFT.
OLIFERAFT SHALL BE FITTED WITH AN EFFICIENT PAINTER
OF LENGTH EQUAL OF NOT LESS THAN 10m PLUS THE
DISTANCE FROM THE STOWAGE POSITION TO THE
WATERLINE IN THE HIGHEST SEA-GOING CONDITION OR
15m,WHICHEVER IS THE GREATER.
OMINIMUM BREAKING STRENTH OF THE PAINTER:
FOR MORE THAN 25 person CAPACITY-15 kn.
FOR 9 25 person CAPACITY -10 kn.
FOR LESS THAN 9 person CAPACITY -7.5kn.
OA MANUALLY CONTROLED LAMP SHALL BE FITTED ON
THE TOP OF THE CANOPY.THE LIGHT SHALL BE WHITE
AND BE CAPABLE OF OPERATING CONTINUOUSLY FOR AT
LEAST 12hrs. WITH A LUMINOUS INTENSITY OF NOT LESS
THAN 4.3 cd.
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LIFERAFT FITTINGS.
OTHE CANOPY LIGHT SHALL BE EITHER CONTINUOUS OR
FLASHING AT A RATE OF 50-70 FLASHES PER MINUTE.
OTHE LAMP SHALL LIGHT AUTOMATICALLY WHEN THE
CANOPY IS ERECTED.
OBATTERIES SHALL BE OF A TYPE THAT DOES NOT
DETORIORATE DUE TO DAMPNESS OR HUMIDITY IN THE
STOWED LIFERAFT.
OONE MANUALLY CONTROLLED LAMP SHALL BE FITTED INSIDE
THE LIFERAFT CAPABLE OF CONTINUOUS OPERATION FOR A
PERIOD OF NOT LESS THAN 12 hrs. THE LAMP SHALL LIGHT
AUTOMATICALLY WHEN THE CANOPY IS ERECTED. BATTERIES
FOR THIS LAMP SHALL BE OF A TYPE THAT DOES NOT
DETORIORATE DUE TO DAMPNESS OR HUMIDITY IN THE
STOWED LIFERAFT.

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DAVIT LAUNCHED LIFERAFT.
WHEN THE LIFERAFT IS FULLY LOADED,BE CAPABLE OF
WITHSTANDING A LATERAL IMPACT AGAINST THE SHIPS
SIDE AT AN IMPACT VELOCITY OF NOT LESS THAN 3.5
m/sec.AND ALSO A DROP INTO THE WATER FROM A HEIGHT
OF NOT LESS THAN 3m WITHOUT DAMAGE.
BE PROVIDED WITH MEANS OF BRINGING THE LIFERAFT
ALONGSIDE THE EMBERKATION DECK AND HOLDING IT
SECURELY DURING EMBERKATION.
CARGO SHIP DAVIT-LAUNCHED SHALL BE SO ARRANGED
THAT IT CAN BE BOARDED BY ITS FULL COMPLEMENT OF
PERSONS IN NOT MORE THAN 3min. FROM THE TIME THE
INSTRUCTION TO BOARD IS GIVEN.
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LIFERAFT EQUIPMENTS
1. One Buoyant Rescue Quoit,Attached to not less
than 30m of buoyant line.
2. One non-folding Knife with buoyant handle
and Lanyard attached and stowed in a pocket
on the exterior of the canopy near the point at
which the painter is attached to the liferaft.In
addition,a liferaft for 13 persons or more shall
have a second Knife which need not to be of the
non-folding type.
3. For liferaft up to 12 persons one buoyant
Bailer,for more than 12 persons two.
4. Two sponges.
5. Two buoyant Paddles.
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LIFERAFT EQUIPMENTS
6. Two sea anchors,each with shock resistant
Hawser and tripping line (if fitted),one being
spare and the other permanently attached to the
liferaft.The sea-anchor shall have means to
prevent twisting of the lines and shall be of a type
which is unlikely to turn inside out between its
shroud lines. Life rafts,other than in Passenger
ship,are to have the sea-anchors deployed
automatically when the liferaft inflates.
7. Three Tin-openers and a pair of Scissors.Safety
knives containing special tin-opener blades are
satisfactory for this requirement.

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LIFERAFT EQUIPMENTS
8. One First-aid outfit in a water proof case capable
of being closed after being used.
9. One Whistle or equivalent sound signal.
10. Four Rocket parachute flare.
11. Six Hand flare.
12. Two Buoyant smoke signal.
13. One water proof electric torch suitable for
Morse signaling together with one spare set of
Batteries and one spare bulb in a water proof
container.
14. One efficient Radar reflector,unless a survival
craft radar transponder is stowed in the liferaft.
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LIFERAFT EQUIPMENTS
15. One Day-light signal mirror with
instruction .
16. One copy of Life saving signals on a water
proof card or in a water proof container.
17. One set of Fishing tackle.
18. Portable Food ration, not less than 10,000
kj each persons stowed in water proof
container.
19. Fresh water in watertight receptacle
container 1.5 ltr for each persons.
20. one Rustproof graduated drinking vessel.
21. Anti-seasickness medicine sufficient for 48
hrs.

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LIFERAFT EQUIPMENTS
22. One Seasickness bag for each persons.
23. Instruction on how to survive.
24. Instruction for immediate action.
25. Thermal protective aids sufficient for 10% of
the capacity or two which is the greater.
26. One repair outfit for repairing punctures in
buoyancy compartments.
27. One topping-up pump or bellows.
Note: All equipments shall be stowed (where
appropriate) in container capable of
floating on water for at least 30 min without
damage to its contents.
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WEAK LINK
BREAK UNDER A STRAI N OF 2.2+0.4 Kn.



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HYDROSTATIC RELEASE UNIT.
H.R.U. OTHER THAT DI SPOSABLE ONE SHALL BE
SERVI CED AT I NTERVALS NOT EXEEDI NG 12 MONTHS AT
A SERVI CE STATI ON WHI CH I S COMPETENT TO SERVI CE
THEM, MAI NTAI NS PROPER SERVI CI NG FACI LI TI ES AND
USES ONLY PROPERLY TRAI NED PERSONNEL.
GALVANI ZI NG OR OTHER FORMS OF METALLI C COATI NG
ON PERTS OF THE H.R.U. SHALL NOT BE ACCEPTED.
AUTOMATI CALLY RELEASE THE LI FERAFT AT A DEPTH
OF NOT MORE THAN 4m.
HAVE DRAI NS TO PREVENT ACCUMULATI ON OF WATER I N
THE HYDROSATI C CHAMBER WHEN I T I S I N NORMAL
POSI TI ON.
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BE PERMANENTLY MARKED ON ITS EXTERIOR WITH ITS
TYPE AND SERI AL NUMBER.
# BE PERMANENTLY MARKED,ON THE UNI T OR
I DENTI FI CATI ON PLATE SECURELY ATTACHED TO THE
UNI T,WI TH THE DATE OF MANUFACTURE,TYPE & SERI AL
NO.AND WETHER THE UNI T I S SUI TABLE FOR USE WI TH A
LI FERAFT WI TH A CAPACI TY OF MORE THAN 25 PERSONS.
# I F DI SPOSABLE, I N LI UE OF THE ABOVE,BE MARKED
WITH A MEANS OF DETERMINING ITS EXPI RY DATE.

HYDROSTATIC RELEASE UNIT.
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CONTAINER MARKINGS
+ MAKERS NAME OR TRADE MARK.
+SERIAL NUMBER.
+NAME OF APPROVING AUTHORITY AND THE
NUMBER OF PERSONS IT IS
PERMITTED TO CARRY.
+ SOLAS.
+ DATE OF LAST SERVICING.
+TYPE OF EMERGENCY PACK ENCLOSED.
+LENGTH OF PAINTER.
+MAX. PERMITTED HEIGHT.
+LAUNCHING INSTRUCTION.





OCEAN SWIFT
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LIFERAFT MARKING
MAKERS NAME OR TRADE MARK.
SERIAL NUMBER.
NAME OF APPROVING AUTHORITY.
DATE OF MANUFACTURE (MONTH & YEAR).
NAME & PLACE OF SERVICING STATION WHERE
IT WAS LAST SERVICED.
NUMBER OF PERSONS IT IS PERMITTED TO
ACCOMMODATE OVER EACH ENTRANCE IN
CHARACTERS NOT LESS THAN 100mm IN HEIGHT
OF A COLOUR CONTRASTING WITH THAT OF THE
LIFERAFT.

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LIFEBOAT
CONSTRUCTION.
CERTIFICATE.
SEATING ARRANGMENTS.
PROPULSION.
FITTINGS. (PLUG, FALLS,PAINTER,RUDDER)
EQUIPMENTS.
MARKING.
ENCLOSED LIFEBOAT.
FREE FALL LIFEBOAT.
FIRE PROTECTED LIFEBOAT.
EMBARKATION LADDER.



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CONSTRUCTION.
SUFFICIENT STRONG TO ENABLE THEM TO BE SAFELY
LAUNCHED INTO THE WATER WITH FULL LOAD.
CAPABLE OF BEING LAUNCHED & TOWED WHEN THE SHIP
IS MAKING HEADWAY AT A SPD OF 5kts IN CALM WATER.
HULL & RIGID COVER SHALL BE NON-COMBUSTIBLE.
FALLS SHALL BE OF SUFFICIENT STRENGTH TO
WITHSTAND A LOAD ,TWICE THE TOTAL MASS OF THE
FULLY LOADED BOAT.
THE VERICAL DISTANCE BETWEEN THE FLOOR AND THE
INTERIOR OF THE ENCLOSER OVER 50% OF THE FLOOR
AREA SHALL BE:
* >1.3m FOR A LIFEBOAT FOR LESS THAN 9 PERSONS.
* >1.7m FOR A LIFEBOAT FOR MORE THAN 24 PERSONS
* >DISTANCE AS DETERMINED BY LINEAR INTERPOLATION
FOR LIFEBOATS FOR 9-24 PERSONS..
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CONSTRUCTION.
NO LIFEBOAT SHALL CARRY MORE THAN 150
PERSONS.
TWO CREW MEMBERS CAN CARRY OUT
PREPARATIONS FOR EMBARKATION AND LAUNCHING
IN LESS THAN 5min.
SHALL BE SO ARRANGED THAT CAN BE BOARDED BY
ITS FULL COMPLEMENT IN NOT MORE THAN 3min.
SHALL HAVE A BOARDING LADDER THAT CAN BE
USED AT ANY BOARDING ENTRANCE OF THE BOAT,THE
LOWEST STEP OF WHICH NOT LESS THAN 0.4m BELOW
THE LIFEBOATS LIGHT WATERLINE.
SURFACES ON WHICH PEOPLE MIGHT WALK,SHALL
HAVE A NON-SKID FINISH.
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CERTIFICATE
Each Lifeboat shall be fitted with a Certificate of
approval,endorsed by the Administration,containing
at least the following items:
- manufactures name & address.
- lifeboat model & serial no.
- month & year of manufacture.
- number of persons it is
approved to carry
- the approval information.
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CERTIFICATE
The Certifying organization shall provide the liferaft
with a Certificate of approval,in addition of the
certificate of approval by the Administration,
specifying :
- number of certificate of approval.
- material of hull construction,in details.
- total mass fully equipped and fully manned.
- statement of approval for the type of lifeboat
(partially enclosed,totally enclosed,free-fall,fire-
protected and lifeboat with self-contained air
support)
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SEATING ARRANGMENTS.
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LIFEBOAT PROPULSION.
POWERED BY A COMPRESSION-IGNITION ENGINE.
FUEL SHALL HAVE A FLASHPOINT OF MORE THAN 43 degree
CELCIUS.
MUST HAVE TWO INDEPENDENT ENERGY SOURCES.
STARTING SYSTEM SHALL NOT BE IMPEDED BY THE ENGINE
CASING,SEATING OR OTHERS.
ENGINE SHALL BE STARTED AT AN AMBIENT TEMP. OF 15C
WITHIN 2min. OF COMMENCING THE START PROCEDURE.
CAPABLE OF OPERATING FOR NOT LESS THAN 5min. AFTER
STARTING FROM COLD WITH THE LIFEBOAT OUT OF WATER.
CAPABLE OF OPERATING WHEN THE BOAT IS FLOODED UP
TO THE CENTRELINE OF THE CRANKSHAFT.
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LIFEBOAT PROPULSION.
PROVISION FOR AHEAD AND ASTERN MOVEMENT OF THE
ENGINE.
PROPELLER CAN BE DISENGAGED FROM THE ENGINE.
EXHAUST PIPE SHALL BE SO ARRANGED AS TO PREVENT
WATER FROM ENGINE IN NORMAL OPERATION.
SPEED SHALL BE AT LEAST 6kts. WHEN PROCEEDING AHEAD
IN CALM WATER WITH FULL LOAD.
SPEED SHALL BE AT LEAST 2kts. WHEN TOWING A 25 PERSON
LIFERAFT LOADED.
FUEL SHALL BE PROVIDED TO RUN THE BOAT AT 6kts. FOR
AT LEAST 24hrs.
ENGINE,TRANSMISSION & ACCESSORIES SHALL BE
ENCLOSED IN A FIRE-RETARDENT OR SIMILAR CASING.
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LIFEBOAT PROPULSION.
STARTER BATTERIES SHALL BE PROVIDED WITH CASING WHICH
FORM A WATERTIGHT ENCLOSURE AROUND THE BOTTOM AND
SIDES OF THE BATTERIES.
THE BATTERY CASING SHALL HAVE A TIGHTLY FITTING TOP
PROVIDING NECESSARY GAS VENTILATION.
MEANS SHALL BE PROVIDED FOR RECHARGING ALL ENGINE
STARTING, RADIO AND SEARCHLIGHT BATTERIES.
RADIO BATTERIES SHALL NOT BE USED FOR ENGINE STARTING.
MEANS SHALL BE PROVIDED FOR RECHARGING LIFEBOAT
BATTERIES FROM SHIPS POWER SUPPLY VOLTAGE NOT
EXCEEDING 50v.
BATTERY CHARGER CAN BE DISCONNECTED FROM
EMBERKATION STATION.
WATER-RESISTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR STARTING AND
OPERATING THE ENGINE SHALL BE PROVIDED AND MOUNTED IN
CONSPICUOUS PLACE NEAR THE ENGINE STARTING CONTROL.
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LIFEBOAT FITTINGS.(PLUG)
+ ALL LIFEBOATS EXCEPT FREE-FALL ONE SHALL BE
PROVIDED WITH AT LEAST ONE DRAIN VALVE FITTED
NEAR THE LOWEST POINT OF THE HULL.
+ THE DRAIN VALVE SHOULD AUTOMATICALLY OPEN TO
DRAIN WATER FROM THE HULL WHEN THE LIFEBOAT IS
NOT WATER BORNE.
+ SHOULD AUTOMATICALLY CLOSE TO PREVENT ENTRY OF
WATER WHEN THE BOAT IS WATERBORNE.
+EACH DRAIN VALVE SHALL BE PROVIDED WITH A CAP OR
PLUG TO CLOSE THE VALVE.
+ THE CAP OR PLUG SHALL BE ATTACHED TO THE BOAT BY
LANYARD,CHAIN OR OTHERS.
+ SHALL BE READILY ACCESSIBLE.
+ POSITION SHALL BE CLEARLY INDICATED.
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LIFEBOAT FITTINGS
+ EACH LIFEBOAT SHALL BE PROVIDED WITH A
RUDDER AND TILLER.
+ THE TILLER SHALL BE CAPABLE OF CONTROL THE
RUDDER IN CASE OF STEERING SYSTEM FAILURE.
+ RUDDER SHALL BE PERMANENTLY ATTACHED TO
THE BOAT.
+ EXCEPT IN THE VICINITY OF THE PROPELLER AND
RUDDER,SUITABLE HAND-HOLDS SHALL BE
PROVIDED OR A BUOYANT LIFELINE SHALL BE
BECKETED AROUND THE OUTSIDE OF THE BOAT
ABOVE THE WATERLINE AND WITHIN THE REACH OF
A PERSONS IN THE WATER.
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LIFEBOAT FITTINGS
+ NON SELF-RIGHTING LIFEBOATS SHALL HAVE
SUITABLE HANDHOLDS ON THE UNDERSIDE OF
THE HULL TO ENABLE PERSONS TO CLING TO THE
BOAT.
+ SHALL BE FITTED WITH SUFFICIENT
WATERTIGHT LOCKERS OR COMPARTMENTS TO
PROVIDE FOR THE STORAGE OF THE SMALL
ITEMS.
+ SHALL BE PROVIDED WITH A MEAN TO COLLECT
RAIN WATER.MEANS SHALL BE PROVIDED FOR
THE STORAGE OF COLLECTED WATER.
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LIFEBOAT FITTINGS.(FALLS)
+ EXCEPT FREE-FALL LIFEBOAT, EACH BOAT TO BE
LAUNCHED BY A FALL OR FALLS, FITTED WITH A
RELEASE MECHANISM WHICH SHALL COMPLY WITH :
- FALLS SHALL BE TURNED END FOR END AT INTERVALS
OF NOT MORE THAN 30 MONTHS AND BE RENEWED
WHEN NECESSARY DUE TO DETERIORATION OF THE
FALLS OR AT INTERVALS OF NOT MORE THAN 5 YEARS.
- THE MECHANISM SHALL BE SO ARRANGED THAT ALL
HOOKS ARE RELEASED SIMULTANEOUSLY.
- THE MECHANISM SHALL HAVE A NORMAL RELEASE
CAPABILITY WHICH SHALL RELEASE THE BOAT WHEN
IT IS WATERBORNE OR WHEN THERE IS NO LOAD ON
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LIFEBOAT FITTINGS.(FALLS)
- AN ON LOAD RELEASE CAPABILITY WHICH
WILL RELEASE THE BOAT WITH A LOAD(UO TO
1.1 TIMES THE FULL LOAD)ON HOOKS.
- TO PREVENT THE ACCIDENTAL RELEASE DURING
RECOVERY OF THE BOAT,THE MECHANICAL
PROTECTION (INTERLOCK) SHOULD ONLY ENGAGE
WHEN THE RELEASE MECHANISM IS PROPERLY AND
COMPLETELY RESET.
- CLEAR OPERATING INSTRUCTION SHALL BE PROVIDED
WITH A SUITABLY WORDED WARNING NOTICE.
- RELEASE CONTROL SHALL BE CLEARLY MARKED IN A
COLOUR THAT CONTRASTS WITH ITS SURROUNDINGS.
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LIFEBOAT FITTINGS
+ EVERY LIFEBOAT SHALL BE FITTED WITH A DEVICE
TO SECURE THE PAINTER NEAR ITS BOW.EXCEPT
FOR FREE-FALL LIFEEBOAT, THE PAINTER SECURING
DEVICE SHALL INCLUDE A RELEASE DEVICE TO
ENABLE THE PAINTER TO BE RELEASED FROM INSIDE
THE LIFEBOAT,WITH THE SHIP MAKING HEADWAY AT
SPEEDS UP TO 5kts. IN CALM WATER.
+ SHALL HAVE SKATES AND FENDERS AS NECESSARY.
+ A MANUALLY CONTROLED LAMP SHALL BE
FITTED.THE LIGHT SHALL BE WHITE AND BE CAPABLE
OF OPERATING FOR AT LEAST 12hrs. WITH A
LUMINOUS INTENSITY OF NOT LESS THAN 4.3cd.

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LIFEBOAT FITTINGS
+A MANUALLY CONTROLLED LAMP SHALL BE
FITTED INSIDE THE BOAT TO PROVIDE
ILLUMINATION FOR NOT LESS THAN 12hrs.TO
PERMIT READING OF SURVIVAL AND
EQUIPMENTS INSTRUCTION.OIL LAMPS SHALL
NOT BE PERMITTED.
+ LIFEBOAT FITTED WITH A FIXED TWO-WAY
VHF RADIO TELEPHONE APPARATUS WITH AN
ANTENNA WHICH IS SEPARATELY
MOUNTED,SHALL BE PROVIDED WITH
ARRANGMENTS FOR SITING AND SECURING
THE ANTENNA EFFECTIVELY IN ITS
OPERATING POSITION.

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LIFEBOAT EQUIPMENTS.
SUFFICIENT BUOYANT OARS TO MAKE HEADWAY IN CALM
WATER.THOLE PINS, CRUTCHES OR EQUIVALENT
ARRANGMENTS SHALL BE PROVIDED FOR EACH OAR.
THOLE PINS OR CRUTCHES SHALL BE ATTACHED TO THE
BOAT BY LANYARD OR CHAIN.
TWO BOAT HOOKS.
ONE BUOYANT BAILER AND TWO BUCKETS.
ONE SURVIVAL MANUAL.
AN OPERATIONAL COMPASS PROVIDED WITH MEANS OF
ILLUMINATION. IN ENCLOSED BOAT, IT SHALL BE
PERMANENTLY FIITED AT THE STEERING POSITION,IN
OTHER BOAT, IT SHALL BE PROVIDED WITH A BINNACLE
AND SUITABLE MOUNTING ARRANGMENTS.
A SEA-ANCHOR WITH SHOCK-RESISTANT HAWSER.
TWO HACHETS, ONE AT EACH END.
ONE RUSTPROOF DIPPER WITH LANYARD.
ONE RUSTPROOF GRADUATED DRINKING VESSEL.
10,000kj FOOD RATION FOR EACH PERSON, KEPT IN
AIRTIGHT PACKET STOWED IN WATERTIGHT CONTAINER.

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LIFEBOAT EQUIPMENTS.
3ltrs. OF FRESH WATER FOR EACH PERSONS. 1ltrs. PER
PERSON MAY BE REPLACED BY DESALTING
APPARATUS CAPABLE OF PRODUCING AN EQUAL
AMOUNT IN 2 DAYS OR 2ltrs. PER PERSON BY A
MANUALLY POWERED REVERSE-OSMOSIS
DESALINATOR CAPABLE OF PRODUCING AN EQUAL
AMOUNT IN 2 DAYS.
TWO EFFICIENT PAINTER OF A LENGTH EQUAL TO
NOT LESS THAN TWICE THE DISTANCE FROM THE
STOWAGE POSITION OF THE BOAT TO THE
WATERLINE IN THE HIGHEST SEA-GOING CONDITION
OR 15m. WHICHEVER IS THE GREATER. IN FREE-FALL
BOAT, BOTH PAINTERS SHALL BE STOWED NEAR THE
BOW READY FOR USE. IN OTHER BOAT,ONE PAINTER
ATTACHED TO THE RELEASE DEVICE SHALL BE
PLACED AT THE FORWARD END OF THE BOAT AND
THE OTHER SHALL BE FIRMLY SECURE AT OR NEAR
THE BOW OF THE BOAT READY FOR USE.
1 WHISTLE OR EQUIVALENT SOUND SIGNAL.
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LIFEBOAT EQUIPMENTS.
4 ROCKET PARACHUTE FLARE.
6 HAND FLARE.
2 BUOYANT SMOKE SIGNAL.
1 WATER-PROOF ELECTRIC TORCH SUITABLE FOR
MORSE SIGNALLING TOGETHER WITH 1 SPARE SET OF
BATTERIES AND 1 SPARE BULB IN A WATERPROOF
CONTAINER.
1 DAYLIGHT SIGNALLING MIRROR WITH INSTRUCTION.
1 COPY OF LIFE SAVING SIGNALS ON A WATERPROOF
CARD OR IN A WATERPROOF CONTAINER.
1 FIRST AID OUTFIT IN A WATERPROOF CASE CAPABLE
OF BEING CLOSED TIGHTLY AFTER BEING USED.
ANTI-SEASICKNESS MEDICINE SUFFICIENT FOR AT
LEAST 48hrs. AND 1 SEASICKNESS BAG FOR EACH
PERSON.
1 JACK KNIFE, ATTACHED WITH A LANYARD.
3 TIN OPENERS.
ONE SET OF FISHING TACKLE.
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LIFEBOAT EQUIPMENTS.
2 BUOYANT RESCUE QUOITS, ATTACHED WITH AT LEAST 30m
BUOYANT LINE.
IF NOT OF AUTOMATIC SELF-BAILING TYPE, 1 MANUAL PUMP.
SUFFICIENT TOOL FOR MINOR ENGINE ADJUSTMENTS.
PORTABLE FIRE EXTINGUISHER FOR OIL FIRE.
1 SEARCHLIGHT OF MIN 2500cd. AND A VERTICAL SECTOR OF AT
LEAST 6degree WHICH CAN WORK FOR AT LEAST 3hrs.
CONTINUOUSLY.
ONE EFFECTIVE RADAR REFLECTOR,UNLESS SURVIVAL CRAFT
RADAR TRANSPONDER IS STOWED INSIDE.
THERMAL PROTECTIVE AIDS SUFFICIENT FOR 10% OF THE
NUMBER OF PERSON OR 2, WHICHEVER IS THE GREATER.
THREE IMMERSION SUITS, OR ONE IMMERSION SUIT FOR EACH
PERSON, DEPENDING ON THE ADMINISTRATION. (NOT APPLICABLE
FOR TOTALLY ENCLOSED OR FREE-FALL LOFEBOATS)
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LIFEBOAT MARKINGS.
- THE NUMBER OF PERSONS IN CLEAR PERMANENT
CHARACTER.
- NAME & PORT OF REGISTRY OF THE SHIP ON
EACH SIDE OF THE BOATS BOW IN BLOCK
CAPITAL IN ROMAN ALPHABET.
- MEANS OF IDENTIFYING THE SHIP AND THE
NUMBER OF THE BOAT SHALL BE MARKED IN
SUCH A WAY THAT THEY ARE VISIBLE FROM
ABOVE.

OCEAN SWIFT S6J B
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TOTALLY ENCLOSED LIFEBOAT.
Access hatches are capable of being opened and closed
from both inside and outside and are equipped with means
to hold them securely in open position.
except free-fall lifeboat,it is POSSIBLE to row the boat.
exterior is of a highly visible colour and interior of a colour
which does not cause discomfort to the occupants.
except in free-fall lifeboat,a safety belt shall be fitted at
each indicated seating position.
each set of safety belt for a seat shall be of a colour which
contrasts with the belts for seats immediately adjacent.
free-fall lifeboats shall be fitted with a safety harness at
each seat in contrasting colour.
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FREE-FALL LIFEBOAT.
IN ADDITION TO THE BEFORE REQUIREMENTS,FREE-FALL
LIFEBOATS SHALL COMPLY WITH-
SHALL MAKE POSITIVE HEAD WAY IMMEDIATELY AFTER WATER
ENTRY.
SHALL NOT COME IN CONTACT WITH THE SHIP AFTER A FREE-
FALL LAUNCHING AGAINST A TRIM OF UP TO 10degree AND A LIST
OF UP TO 20degree FROM THE CERTIFICATION HEIGHT IN ANY
LOADED CONDITION.
HAVE TWO INDEPENDENT ACTIVATION SYSTEMS FOR THE
RELEASE MECHANISM WHICH MAY ONLY BE OPERATEDFROM
INSIDE THE BOAT AND MARKED IN A COLOUR THAT CONTRASTS
WITH THE SURROUNDINGS.
RELEASE MECHANISM CAN RELEASE THE BOAT AT ANY LOADED
CONDITION FROM NO LOAD UP TO 200%.
BE ADEQUATELY PROTECTED AGAINST ACCIDENTAL AND PRE-
MATURE RELEASE.
RELEASE SYSTEM CAN BE TESTED WITHOUT LAUNCHING.
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FREE-FALL LIFEBOAT
CERTIFICATE.
IN ADDITION, CERTIFICATE OF APPROVAL
FOR A FREE-FALL LIFEBOAT SHALL ALSO
STATE-
FREE-FAL CERTIFICATION HEIGHT.
REQUIRED LAUNCHING RAMP LENGTH.
LAUNCHING RAMP ANGLE FOR THE FREE-
FALL CERTIFICATION HEIGHT.
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LIFEBOATS WITH SELF-CONTAINED AIR
SUPPORT SYSTEM.
WHEN A LIFEBOAT WITH SELF CONTAINED AIR
SUPPORT SYSTEM IS PROCEEDING WITH ALL
ENTRANCES AND OPENINGS CLOSED, THE AIR IN THE
BOAT REMAINS SAFE AND BREATHABLE AND THE
ENGINE RUNS NORMALLY FOR A PERIOD OF NOT LESS
THAN 10min.
DURING THIS PERIOD THE ATMOSPHERIC PRESSURE
INSIDE THE BOAT SHALL NEVER FALL BELOW THE
OUTSIDE ATMOSPHERIC PRESSURE NOR SHALL IT
EXCEED IT BY MORE THAN 20 hPa.
THE SYSTEM SHALL HAVE VISUAL INDICATORS TO
INDICATE THE PRESSURE.
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FIRE PROTECTED LIFEBOATS.
IT WILL PROVIDE PROTECTION,WHEN
WATERBORNE AND SUBJECTE TO A CONTINOUS
OIL FIRE THAT ENVELOPES THE BOAT FOR A
PERIOD OF NOT LESS THAN 8min.
THE WATER SPRAY SYSTEM SHALL COMPLY
WITH-
WATER WILL BE DRAWN BY SELF PRIMING MOTOR
PUMP.
THE SEA WATER INTAKE SHALL PREVENT THE
INTAKE OF FLAMABLE LIQUIDS FROM THE SEA
SURFACE.
SHALL ALLOW FLASHING WITH FRESH WATER AND
COMPLETE DRAINAGE.
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RESCUE BOATS.
BE NOT LESS THAN 3.8m AND NOT MORE THAN 8.5m IN
LENGTH.
BE CAPABLE OF CARRYING AT LEAST FIVE SEATED
PERSONS AND A PERSON LYING ON A STRETCHER.
UNLESS THE RESCUE BOAT HAS ADEQUATE SHEER, IT
SHALL BE PROVIDED WITH A BOW COVER EXTENDING FOR
NOT LESS THAN 15% OF ITS LENGTH.
CAPABLE OF MANOEUVRING AT A SPEED OF AT LEAST 6kts
FOR AT LEAST 4hrs.
CAPABLE OF TOWING THE LARGEST LIFERAFT CARRIED ON
THE SHIP, FULLY LOADED, AT A SPEED OF AT LEAST 2kts.
FITTED WITH AN INBOARD ENGINE OR OUTBOARD MOTOR.
ARRANGMENTS FOR TOWING SHALL BE PERMANENTLY
FITTED AND SHALL BE SUFFICIENTLY STRONG.
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RESCUE BOAT EQUIPMENTS.
SUFFICIENT BUOYANT OARS OR PADDLES TO MAKE HEADWAY
IN CALM WATER.THOLE PINS, CRUTCHES OR EQUIVALENT
ARRANGMENTS SHALL BE PROVIDED FOR EACH OAR. THOLE
PINS OR CRUTCHES SHALL BE ATTACHED TO THE BOAT BY
LANYARD OR CHAIN.
2 BUOYANT RESCUE QUOITS, ATTACHED WITH AT LEAST 30m
BUOYANT LINE.
1 WHISTLE OR EQUIVALENT SOUND SIGNAL.
ONE BUOYANT BAILER.
1 WATER-PROOF ELECTRIC TORCH SUITABLE FOR MORSE
SIGNALLING TOGETHER WITH 1 SPARE SET OF BATTERIES AND
1 SPARE BULB IN A WATERPROOF CONTAINER.
ONE EFFECTIVE RADAR REFLECTOR.
THERMAL PROTECTIVE AIDS SUFFICIENT FOR 10% OF THE
NUMBER OF PERSON OR 2, WHICHEVER IS THE GREATER.

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1 SEARCHLIGHT OF MIN 2500cd. AND A VERTICAL SECTOR OF AT
LEAST 6degree WHICH CAN WORK FOR AT LEAST 3hrs.
CONTINUOUSLY.
PORTABLE FIRE EXTINGUISHER FOR OIL FIRE.
1 FIRST AID OUTFIT IN A WATERPROOF CASE CAPABLE OF BEING
CLOSED TIGHTLY AFTER BEING USED.
ONE BINNACLE CONTAINING AN EFFICIENT COMPASS EITHER
LUMINOUS OR PROVIDED WTH MEANS OF ILLUMINATION.
A SEA-ANCHOR & TRIPPING LINE, IF FITTED, WITH A HAWSEROF
ADEQUATE STRENGTH NOT LESS THAN 10m IN LENGTH.
A PAINTER OF SUFFICIENT LENGTH & STRENGTH, ATTACHED
WITH RELEASE DEVICE AND PLACED FORWAD OF THE BOAT.
ONE BUOYANT LINE OF SUFFICIENT STRENGTH, NOT LESS THAN
50m IN LENGTH.

RESCUE BOAT EQUIPMENTS.
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RIGID RESCUE BOAT ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENTS.
ONE BOAT HOOK.
A BUCKET.
A KNIFE OR HATCHET.

INFLRTABLE RESCUE BOAT ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENTS.

A BUOYANT SAFETY KNIFE.
TWO SPONGES.
AN EFFICIENT MANUALLY OPERATED BELLOWS OR
PUMP.
A REPAIR KIT IN A SUITABLE CONTAINER.
A SAFETY BOAT HOOK.
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ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR
INFLATED RESCUE BOAT.
SUFFICIENT STRENGTH TO WITHSTAND A LOAD OF FOUR
TIMES THE FULL LOAD AT AN AMBIENT TEMP. OF 20+3 C,
WITH ALL RELEIFE VALVES IN-OPERATIVE.
SUFFICIENT STRENGTH TO WITHSTAND A LOAD OF 1.1
TIMES THE FULL LOAD AT AN AMBIENT TEMP. OF -30 C,
WITH ALL RELEIFE VALVES OPERATIVE.
CAPABLE OF WITHSTANDING EXPOSURE:
WHEN STOWED ON OPEN DECK ON A SHIP AT SEA,
FOR 30 DAYS AFLOAT IN ALL SEA CONDITION.
SHALL BE MARKED WITH :
^NUMBER OF PERSONS PERMITTED TO CARRY.
^NAME AND PORT OF REGISTRY OF THE SHIP.
^MEANS OF IDENTIFTING THE SHIP.(CALL SIGN).
^SERIAL NUMBER.
^MAKERS NAME.
^DATE OF MANUFACTURE.

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ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR
INFLATED RESCUE BOAT.
EACH BUOYANCY COMPARTMENT SHALL BE FITTED
WITH A NON-RETURN VALVE FOR MANUAL INFLATION
AND MEANS OF DEFLATATION. A SAFETY RELEIFE
VALVE SHALL ALSO BE FITTED UNLESS EXEMPTED.
UNDERNEATH THE BOTTOM AND ON VULNERABLE
PLACES ON THE OUTSIDE OF THE INFLATED RESCUE
BOAT, RUBBING STRIPS SHALL BE PRVIDED.
WHERE A TRANSOM IS FITTED, IT SHALL NOT BE INSET
BY MORE THAN 20% OF THE OVERALL LENGTH OF THE
BOAT.
SUITABLE PATCHES SHALL BE PROVIDED FOR
SECURING THE PAINTERS FORE AND AFT AND THE
BECKETED LIFELINES INSIDE AND OUTSIDE THE BOAT.
SHALL BE MAINAINED IN ALL TIMES IN FULLY
INFLATED CONDITION.
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EMBERKATION LADDER.
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EMBERKATION LADDER.
HAND HOLDS SHALL BE PROVIDEDTO ENSURE SAFE PASSAGE.
STEPS SHALL COMPLY WITH :
MADE OF HARDWOOD.
FREE FROM KNOTS.
SMOOTHY MACHINED AND FREE FROM SHARP EDGES AND
SPLINTERS.
PROVIDED WITH AN EFFICIENT NON-SLIP SURFACE EITHER BY
LONGITUDINAL GROOVING OR BY THE APPLICATION OF AN
APPROVED NON-SLIP COATING.
NOT LESS THAN 480mm LONG, 115mm WIDE AND 25mm IN DEPTH.
EQUALLY SPACED NOT LESS THAN 300mm OR MORE THAN
380mm APART AND HORIZONTAL.
SIDE ROPES SHALL CONSIST OF TWO UNCOVERED MANILA ROPES
NOT LESS THAN 65mm IN CIRCUMFERENCE ON EACH SIDE.
EACH ROPE SHALL BE CONTINUOUS WITH NO JOINTS BELOW THE
TOP STEP.
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MARINE EVACUATION SYSTEM.
THE SHIPS SIDE SHALL NOT HAVE ANY OPENINGS BETWEEN THE
EMBARKATION STATION OF THE MARINE EVACUATION SYSTEM AND
THE WATERLINE IN THE LIGHTEST SEA-GOING CONDITION AND
MEANS SHALL BE PROVIDED TO PROTECT THE SYSTEMFROM ANY
PROJECTION.
SO FAR AS PRACTICABLE THE SYSTEM CAN BE LAUNCHED DOWN THE
STRAIGHT SIDE OF THE SHIP.
CAPABLE OF DEPLOYMENT BY ONE PERSON.
ENABLE THE TOTAL NUMBER OF PERSON TO BE TRANSFERRED INTO
THE INFLATED LIFERAFTS WITHIN 10min. FROM THE TIME THE
ABANDON SHIP SIGNAL IS GIVEN.
ARRANGED SUCH THAT LIFERAFTS MAY BE SECURELY ATTACHED TO
THE PLATFORM AND RELEASE FROM THE PLATFORM BY A PERSON
EITHER IN THE LIFERAFT OR ON THE PLATFORM.
CAPABLE OF BEING DEPLOYED FROM SHIP UNDER UNFAVOURABLE
CONDITIONS OF TRIM OF UP TO 10degree AND LIST UP TO 20degree
EITHER WAY.

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MARINE EVACUATION SYSTEM.
IN THE CASE OF BEING FITTED WITH AN INCLINED SLIDE,SUCH
THAT THE ANGLE OF THE SLIDE TO THE HORIZONTAL IS WITHIN A
RANGE OF 30degree TO 35degree WHEN THE SHIP IS UPRIGHT AND IN
THE LIGHTEST SEA-GOING CONDITION.
EVALUATED FOR CAPACITY BY MEANS OF TIMED EVACUATION
DEPLOYMENTS CONDUCT IN HARBOUR.
CAPABLE OF PROVIDING EVACUATION IN A SEA STATE
ASSOSIATED WITH A WIND FORCE 6 ON THE BEUFORT SCALE.
REMAIN EFFECTIVE UNDER CONDITIONS OF ICING.
50% OF THE SYSTEM ARE SUBJECTED TO A TRIAL DEPLOYMENT
AFTER INSTALLATION.THE UN-TRIED SYSTEMS ARE TO BE
DEPLOYED WITHIN 12 MONTHS OF INSTALLATION.
IN ADDITION TO THE SERVICING EVERY 12 MONTHS, EACH
MARINE EVACUATION SYSTEM SHOULD BE DEPLOYED FROM THE
SHIP AT LEAST ONCE EVERY 6 YEARS.

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INFLATABLE LIFERAFTS ASSOSIATED WITH
MARINE EVACUATION SYSTEM.
BE SITED CLOSE TO THE SYSTEM CONTAINER
BUT BE CAPABLE OF DROPPING CLEAR OF THE
DEPLOYED SYSTEM AND BOARDING PLATFORM.
BE CAPABLE OF RELEASE ONE AT A TIME FROM
ITS STOWAGE RAKE WITH ARRANGMENTS
WHICH WILL ENABLE IT TO BE MOORED
ALONGSIDE THE PLATFORM.
BE PROVIDED WITH PRE-CONNECTED OR EASILY
CONNECTED RETRIEVING LINES TO THE
PLATFORM.
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CONTAINER OF MARINE
EVACUATION SYSTEM.
gWATERTIGHT,EXCEPT FOR DRAIN HOLES IN THE CONTAINER
BOTTOM.
g SHALL BE MARKED WITH :
= MAKERS NAME OR TRADE MARK.
= SERIAL NUMBER.
= NAME OF APPROVING AUTHORITY AND THE
CAPACITY OF THE SYSTEM.
= SOLAS.
= DATE OF MANUFACTURE (MONTH & YEAR).
= DATE & PLACE OF LAST SERVICING.
= MAX. PERMITTED HEIGHT.
= STOWAGE POSITION ON BOARD.
= LAUNCHING AND OPERATING INSTRUCTION SHALL BE
MAKED ON OR IN THE VICINITY OF THE CONTAINER.
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MARKING ON MARINE
EVACUATION SYSTEM.
MAKERS NAME OR TRADE MARK.
SERIAL NUMBER.
DATE OF MANUFACTURE (MONTH &
YEAR).
NAME OF APPROVING AUTHORITY.
DATE & PLACE OF LAST SERVICING
STATION, ALONG WITH THE DATE OF
SERVICING.
THE CAPACITY OF THE SYSTEM.
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GENERAL ALARM.
SHALL BE AUDIBLE THROUGHOUT THE
ACCOMMODATION AND NORMAL CREW
WOKING SPACE.
THE SOUND PRESSURE LEVELS AT THE
SLEEPING POSITIONS AND IN BATHROOMS
SHALL BE AT LEAST 75dB AND AT LEAST
10dB ABOVE AMBIENT NOISE LEVEL.
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PUBLIC ADDRESS SYSTEM.
4 SHALL BE A LOUD SPEAKER
INSTALLATION ENABLING THE BROADCAST
OF MESSAGES INTO ALL SPACES WHERE
CREW MEMBER NORMALLY PRESENT AND
TO MUSTER STATIONS.
4 SHALL BE PROTECTED AGAINST
UNAUTHORISED USE.

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TRAINING, DRILLS & MUSTER LIST.
MUSTER LIST & EMERGENCY INSTRUCTIONS.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS.
EMERGENCY TRAINING & DRILL.
ABANDON SHIP DRILL.
FIRE DRILL.
TRAINING MANUAL.
ONBOARD TRAINING & INSTRUCTIONS.
RECORDS.
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MUSTER LIST & EMERGENCY
INSTRUCTION.
m CLEAR INSTRUCTIONS TO BE FOLLOWED IN THE
EVENT OF AN EMERGENCY SHALL BE PROVIDED
FOR EACH PERSON ON BOARD.
m SHALL BE EXHIBITED IN CONSPICUOUS PLACES
THROUGHOUT THE SHIP INCLUDING THE
NAVIGATION BRIDGE, ENGINE ROOM AND CREW
ACCOMMODATION SPACE.

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MUSTER LIST & EMERGENCY
INSTRUCTION.
m SHALL CONTAIN:
m DETAILS OF GENERAL EMERGENCY ALARM AND
PUBLIC ADDRESS SYSTEM AND THE ACTION TAKEN BY
THE CREW WHEN THIS ALARM IS SOUNDED. ALSO
SPECIFY HOW THE ORDER TO ABANDON SHIP WILL BE
GIVEN.
mOFFICERS ASSIGNED FOR THE MAINTENANCE OF L.S.A.
& F.F.A.
m SUBSTITUTE FOR KEY PERSONS.


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m THE DUTIES ASSIGNED TO DIFFERENT CREW
MEMBERS INCLUDING :
mCLOSING THE WATER TIGHT DOORS, FIRE DOORS, VALVES,
SCUPPERS, SIDESCUTTLE, SKYLIGHTS, PORTHOLES AND OTHER
SIMILAR OPENINGS IN THE SHIP.
mEQUIPING OF THE SURVIVAL CRAFT AND OTHER LIFE-SAVING
APPLIANCES.
mUSE OF COMMUNICATION EQUIPMENTS.
mMANNING OF FIRE PARTIES ASSIGNED TO DEAL WITH FIRES.
mSPECIAL DUTIES ASSIGNED IN RESPECT TO THE USE OF FIRE-
FIGHTING EQUIPMENT AND INSTALLATIONS.

MUSTER LIST & EMERGENCY
INSTRUCTION.
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS.
POSTERS OR SIGNS SHALL BE PROVIDED ON OR
IN THE VICINITY OF SURVIVAL CRAFT AND THEIR
LAUNCHING CONTROLS AND SHALL:
( ILLUSTRATE THE PURPOSE OF CONTROLS AND
THE PROCEDURES FOR OPERATING THE
APPLIANCE AND GIVE RELEVANT
INSTRUCTIONS OR WARNINGS.
( BE EASILY SEEN UNDER EMERGENCY
LIGHTING CONDITION.
( USE SYMBOLS IN ACCORDANCE WITH IMO.
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EMERGENCY TRAINING & DRILLS.
EVERY CREW MEMBER WITH ASSIGNED EMERGENCY DUTIES
SHALL BE FAMILIER WITH THESE DUTIES BEFORE THE
VOYAGE BEGINS.
DRILLS SHALL,AS FAR AS PRACTICABLE, BE CONDUCTED AS IF
THERE WERE AN ACTUAL EMERGENCY.
EVERY CREW MEMBER SHALL PARTICIPATE IN AT LEAST ONE
ABANDON SHIP DRILL AND ONE FIRE DRILL EVERY MONTH.
DRILL SHALL TAKE PLACE WITHIN 24hrs.OF THE SHIP LEAVING
A PORT IF MORE THAN 25% OF THE CREW HAVE NOT
PARTICIPATE IN ABANDON SHIP & FIRE DRILL ON BOARD THAT
PARTICULAR SHIP IN THE PREVIOUS MONTH.
WHEN A SHIP ENTERS SERVICE FOR FIRST TIMEAFTER
MODIFICATION OF A MAJOR CHARACTER OR WHEN A NEW
CREW IS ENGAGED,DRILLS SHALL BE HELD BEFORE SAILING.
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ABANDON SHIP DRILL.
EACH ABANDON SHIP DRILL SHALL INCLUDE:
= SUMMONING OF CREW TO MUSTER STATIONS WITH THE
ALARM FOLLOWED BY DRILL ANNOUNCEMENT ON THE PUBLIC
ADDRESS SYSTEM ENSURING THAT THEY ARE MADE AWARE OF
THE ORDER TO ABANDON SHIP.
= REPORTING TO STATIONS AND PREPARING FOR THE DUTIES
DESCRIBED IN THE MUSTER LIST.
= CHECKING THE CREW ARE SUITABLY DRESSED.
= CHECKING THE LIFEJACKETS ARE PROPERLY DONNED.
= LOWERING OF AT LEAST ONE LIFEBOAT AFTER ANY
NECESSARY PREPARATION FOR LAUNCHING.
= STARTING & OPERATING THE LIFEBOAT ENGINE.
= OPERATIONS OF DAVITS USED FOR LAUNCING LIFERAFTS.
= INSTRUCTION IN THE USE OF RADIO LIFE-SAVING
APPLIANCES.
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=DIFFERENT LIFEBOATS SHALL BE LOWERED AT
SUCCESSIVE DRILLS.
= EACH LIFEBOAT SHALL BE LAUNCHED WITH ITS
ASSIGNED OPERATING CREW ON BOARD AND
MANOEUVRED IN THE WATER AT LEAST ONCE EVERY
THREE MONTHS DURING AN ABANDON SHIP DRILL.
= IN CASE OF FREE-FALL LIFEBOAT,THE INTERVAL WILL
BE 6 MONTHS.
= RESCUE BOATS SHALL BE LAUNCHED EVERY MONTH
WITH THEIR ASSIGNED CREW ONBOARD AND
MANOEUVERED IN THE WATER. IN ALL CASES THIS
REQUIREMENT SHALL BE COMPLIED WITH AT LEAST
ONCE EVERY THREE MONTHS.
= SHIP FITTED WITH MARINE EVACUATION SYSTEMS,
DRILL SHALL INCLUDE EXERCISING OF THE
PROCEDURES REQUIRED FOR DEPLOYMENT OF SUCH A
SYSTEM UP TO THE POINT IMMEDIATELY PRECEDING
ACTUAL DEPLOYMENT OF THE SYSTEM.
= EMERGENCY LIGHTINGS FOR MUSTERING AND
ABANDONMENT SHALL BE TESTED EACH DRILL.

ABANDON SHIP DRILL.
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FIRE DRILL.
FIRE DRILLS SHALL BE PLANNED IN SUCH A WAY THAT DUE
CONSIDERATION IS GIVEN TO REGULAR PRACTICE IN THR
VARIOUS EMERGENCIES THAT MAY OCCURE DEPENDING ON THE
TYPE OF SHIP & CARGO.
EACH FIRE DRILL SHALL INCLUDE:
REPORTING TO STATIONS AND PREPARING FOR THE DUTIES
DESCRIBED IN THE MUSTER LIST.
STARTING OF A FIRE PUMP, USING AT LEAST TWO REQUIRED
JETS OF WATER.
CHECKING THE FIREMANS OUTFIT AND OTHER PERSONAL
RESCUE EQUIPMENTS.
CHECKING THE RELEVANT COMMUNICATION EQUIPMENTS.
CHECKING THE OPERATION OF WATER-TIGHT DOORS, FIRE
DOORS, FIRE DAMPERS AND MAIN INLETS AND OUTLETS OF
VENTILATION SYSTEMS IN THE DRILLL AREA.
CHECKING THE NECESSARY ARRANGMENTS FOR SUBSEQUENT
ABANDONING OF THE SHIP.
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TRAINING MANUAL.
A TRAINING MANUAL SHALL BE PROVIDED IN EACH
CREW MESS ROOM AND RECREATION ROOM OR EACH
CREW CABIN EXPLAINING THE FOLLOWINGS :
DONNING OF LIFE-JACKETS, IMMERSION SUIT AND ANTI-
EXPOSURE SUITS.
MUSTER AT THE ASSIGNED STATIONS.
BOARDING, LAUNCHING AND CLEARING THE SURVIVAL
CRAFT AND RESCUE BOATS INCLUDING, WHERE APPLICABLE,
MARINE EVACUATION SYSTEM.
METHOD OF LAUNCHING FROM WITHIN THE SURVIVAL
CRAFT.
RELEASE FROM LAUNCHING APPLIANCES.
METHODS AND USE OF DEVICES FOR PROTECTION IN
LAUNCHING AREA, WHERE APPROPRIATE.
ILLUMINATION IN LAUNCHING AREA.
USE OF ALL SURVIVAL EQUIPMENT.
USE OF ALL DETECTION EQUIPMENT.
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TRAINING MANUAL.
THE USE OF RADIO LIFE SAVING EQUIPMENT (WITH
ILLUSTRATION).
USE OF DROGUES.
USE OF ENGINE AND ACCESSORIES.
RECOVERY OF SURVIVAL CRAFT AND RESCUE BOATS
INCLUDING STOWAGE AND SECURING.
HAZARDS OF EXPOSURE AND THE NEED OF WARM
CLOTHINGS.
BEST USE OF SURVIVAL CRAFT FACILITIES IN ORDER
TO SURVIVE.
METHODS OF RETRIEVAL, INCLUDING THE USE OF
HELICOPTER RESCUE GEAR
(SLING,BASKET,STRETCHERS), BREECHES-BUOY AND
SHORE LIFE-SAVING APPARATUS AND SHIPS LINE
THROWING APPARATUS.
ALL OTHER FUNCTIONS CONTAINED IN THE MUSTER
LIST AND EMERGENCY INSTRUCTIONS.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR EMERGENCY REPAIR OF THE
LIFE-SAVING APPLIANCES.
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ON BOARD TRAINING AND INSTRUCTIONS.
ON BOARD TRAINING IN THE USE OF SHIPS LIFE-SAVING
APPLIANCES, INCLUDING SURVIVAL CRAFT EQUIPMENTS, AND
IN THE USE OF FIRE EXTINGUISHING APPLIANCES SHALL BE
GIVEN AS SOON AS POSSIBLE BUT NOT LETTER THAT TWO
WEEKS AFTER A CREW MEMBER JOINS THE SHIP.
EVERY CREW MEMBER SHALL BE GIVEN INSTRUCTIONS
WHICH SHALL INCLUDE BUT NOT BE LIMITED TO:
OPERATION AND USE OF THE SHIPS INFLATABLE
LIFERAFTS.
PROBLEMS OF HYPOTHERMIA, FIRST AID TREATMENT FOR
HYPOTHERMIA AND OTHER APPROPRIATE FIRST AID
PROCEDURES.
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING SHIPS LIFE-SAVING
APPLIANCES IN SEVERE WEATHER AND SEVERE SEA
CONDITIONS.
OPERATION AND USE OF FIRE-EXTINGUISHING APPLIANCES.
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RECORDS.
THE DATE WHEN MUSTERS ARE HELD, DETAILS
OF ABANDON SHIP DRILLS AND FIRE DRILLS,
DRILLS OF OTHER LIFE-SAVING APPLIANCES AND
ON BOARD TRAINING SHALL BE RECORDED IN
LOG BOOKS PRESCRIBED BY THE ORGANIZATION.
IN CASE OF FAILURE OF DOING DRILLS AT THE
APPOINTED TIME, AN ENTRY SHALL BE MADE
STATING THE CIRCUMSTANCES AND THE EXTENT
OF THE MUSTER, DRILL OR TRAINING SESSION
HELD.
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WEEKLY INSPECTIONS.

ALL SURVIVAL CRAFT, RESCUE BOATS
AND LAUNCHING APPLIANCES SHALL BE
VISUALLY INSPECTED.
ALL ENGINES OF LIFEBOATS AND
RESCUE BOATS SHALL BE RUN FOR A
TOTAL PERIOD OF NOT LESS THAN 3min.
THE GENERAL EMERGENCY ALARM
SHALL BE TESTED.
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MONTHLY INSPECTIONS.
INSPECTIONS OF LIFE-SAVING
APPLIANCES, INCLUDING LIFEBOAT
EQUIPMENTS SHALL BE CARRIED
OUT MONTHLY TO ENSURE THAT
THEY ARE IN GOOD ORDER. A
REPORT OF THE INSPECTION SHALL
BE ENTERED IN THE LOG BOOK.
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