AMENDMENTS TO THE INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION FOR THE SAFETY OF LIFEAT SEA, 1974
AMENDMENTS TO THE INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION FOR THE SAFETY OF LIFEAT SEA, 1974
[Adopted on 17 June 1983 by Resolution MSC. 6 (48)]
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
CHAPTER II-1 CONSTRUCTION-SUBDIVISION AND
STABILITY MACHINERY AND ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS
Amendment to Regulation 1 Application
Amendment to Regulation 3 Definitions relating to Parts C, D and E
Amendment to Regulation 5 Permeability in passenger ships
Amendment to Regulation 6 Permissible length of compartments in
passenger ships
Amendment to Regulation 41 Main source of electrical power and
lighting systems
Amendment to Regulation 42 Emergency source of electrical power in
passenger ships
Amendment to Regulation 43 Emergency source of electrical power in
cargo ships
Amendment to Regulation 49 Control of propulsion machinery from the
navigating bridge
CHAPTER II-2 CONSTRUCTION-FIRE PROTECTION, FIREDETECTION AND FIRE
EXTINCT ION
Amendment to Regulation 1 Application
Amendment to Regulation 3 Definitions
Amendment to Regulation 4 Fire pumps, fire mains, hydrants and hoses
Amendment to Regulation 5 Fixed gas fire-extinguishing systems
Amendment to Regulation 7 Fire-extinguishing arrangements in
machinery spaces
Amendment to Regulation 11 Special arrangements in machinery spaces
Amendment to Regulation 13 Fixed fire detection and fire alarm
systems
Amendment to Regulation 14 Fixed fire detection and fire alarm
systems for periodically unattended machinery spaces
Amendment to Regulation 15 Arrangements for oil fuel, lubricating
oil and other flammable oils
Amendment to Regulation 20 Fire control plans
Amendment to Regulation 26 Fire integrity of bulkheads and decks in
ships carrying more than 36 passengers
Amendment to Regulation 27 Fire integrity of bulkheads and decks in
ships carrying not more than 36 passengers
Amendment to Regulation 32 Ventilation systems
Replacement of Regulation 36 Fixed fire detection and fire alarm
systems, automatic sprinkler, fire detection and fire alarm systems
Amendment to Regulation 37 Protection of special category spaces
Amendment to Regulation 40 Fire patrols, detection, alarms and
public address systems
Amendment to Regulation 49 Restricted use of combustible materials
Amendment to Regulation 51 Arrangements for gaseous fuel for
domestic purposes
Amendment to Regulation 52 Fixed fire detection and fire alarm
systems, automatic sprinkler, fire detection and fire alarm systems
Amendment to Regulation 53 Fire protection arrangements in cargo
spaces
Amendment to Regulation 54 Special requirements for ships carrying
dangerous goods
Amendment to Regulation 55 Application
Replacement to Regulation 56 Location and separation of spaces
Amendment to Regulation 58 Fire integrity of bulkheads and decks
Amendment to Regulation 59 Venting, purging, gas freeing and
ventilation
Amendment to Regulation 61 Fixed deck foam systems
Amendment to Regulation 62 Inert gas systems
CHAPTER III LIFE-SAVING APPLIANCES AND ARRANGEMENTS
(Replacement)
PART A GENERAL
1 Application
2 Exemptions
3 Definitions
4 Evaluation, testing and approval of life-saving appliances and
arrangements
5 Production tests
PART B SHIP REQUIREMENTS
Section I-PASSENGER SHIPS AND CARGO SHIPS
6 Communications
7 Personal life-saving appliances
8 Muster list and emergency instructions
9 Operating instructions
10 Manning of survival craft and supervision
11 Survival craft muster and embarkation arrangements
12 Launching stations
13 Stowage of survival craft
14 Stowage of rescue boats
15 Survival craft launching and recovery arrangements
16 Rescue boat embarkation, launching and recovery arrangements
17 Line-throwing appliances
18 Abandon ship training and drills
19 Operational readiness, maintenance and inspections
Section II-PASSENGER SHIPS (ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS)
20 Survival craft and rescue boats
21 Personal life-saving appliances
22 Survival craft and rescue boat embarkation arrangements
23 Stowage of liferafts
24 Muster stations
25 Drills
Section III-CARGO SHIPS (ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS)
26 Survival craft and rescue boats
27 Personal life-saving appliances
28 Survival craft embarkation and launching arrangements
29 Stowage of liferafts
PART C LIFE-SAVING APPLIANCE REQUIREMENTS
Section I-GENERAL
30 General requirements for life-saving appliances
Section II-PERSONAL LIFE-SAVING APPLIANCES
31 Lifebuoys
32 Lifejackets
33 Immersion suits
34 Thermal protective aids
Section III-VISUAL SIGNALS
35 Rocket parachute flares
36 Hand flares
37 Buoyant smoke signals
Section IV-SURVIVAL CRAFT
38 General requirements for liferafts
39 Inflatable liferafts
40 Rigid liferafts
41 General requirements for lifeboats
42 Partially enclosed lifeboats
43 Self-righting partially enclosed lifeboats
44 Totally enclosed lifeboats
45 Lifeboats with a self-contained air support system
46 Fire-protected lifeboats
Section V-RESCUE BOATS
47 Rescue boats
Section VI-LAUNCHING AND EMBARKATION APPLIANCES
48 Launching and embarkation appliances
Section VII-OTHER LIFE-SAVING APPLIANCES
49 Line-throwing appliances
50 General emergency alarm system
Section VIII-MISCELLANEOUS
51 Training manual
52 Instructions for on-board maintenance
53 Muster list and emergency instructions
CHAPTER IV RADIOTELEGRAPHY AND RADIOTELEPHONY
Amendment to Regulation 2 Terms and definitions
Addition of new Regulation 14-1 Survival craft emergency
position-indicating radio beacons
Addition of new Regulation 14-2 Periodic inspection and testing of
emergency position-indicating radio beacons
Addition of new Regulation 14-3 Two-way radiotelephone apparatus
for survival craft
CHAPTER VII CARRIAGE OF DANGEROUS GOODS
(Replacement)
PART A CARRIAGE OF DANGEROUS GOODS IN PACKAGED FORM OR
IN SOLID FORM IN BULK
1 Application
2 Classification
3 Packaging
4 Marking, labelling and placarding
5 Documents
6 Stowage requirements
7 Explosives in passenger ships
PART B CONSTRUCTION AND EQUIPMENT TO SHIPS CARRYING
DANGEROUS LIQUID CHEMICALS IN BULK
8 Definitions
9 Application to chemical tankers
10 Requirements for chemical tankers
PART C CONSTRUCTION AND EQUIPMENT OF SHIPS CARRYING
LIQUEFIED GASES IN BULK
11 Definitions
12 Application to gas carriers
13 Requirements for gas carriers
CHAPTER II-1 CONSTRUCTION-SUBDIVISION AND STABILITY, MACHINERY ANDELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS
Chapter II-1 of the Convention is replaced by the text of Chapter II-1
annexed to resolution MSC.1 (XLV), further amended as follows:
Regulation 1 Application
In paragraph 1.1 line 3 delete "1 September 1984" and insert "1 July
1986".
In paragraph 1.3.2 line 2 delete "1 September 1984" and insert "1 July
1986".
Replace the whole of paragraph 2 by:
"Unless expressly provided otherwise, for ships constructed before 1
July 1986 the Administration shall ensure that the requirements which are
applicable under Chapter II-1 of the International Convention for the
Safety of Life at Sea, 1974, as amended by resolution MSC.1 (XLV), are
complied with."
Delete the footnote.
In paragraph 3 lines 4 and 9 delete "1 September 1984" and insert "1
July 1986".
Delete paragraph 5 and renumber paragraph 6 as paragraph 5.
Regulation 3 Definitions relating to Parts C, D and E
Amend paragraph 19 as follows:
"`Chemical tanker' is a cargo ship constructed or adapted and used for
the carriage in bulk of any liquid product listed in either:
.1 Chapter 17 of the International Code for the Construction and
Equipment of Ships Carrying Dangerous Chemicals in Bulk adopted by the
Maritime Safety Committee by resolution MSC.4 (48), hereinafter referred
to as `the International Bulk Chemical Code', as may be amended by the
Organization; or
.2 Chapter VI of the Code for the Construction and Equipment of
Ships Carrying Dangerous Chemicals in Bulk adopted by the Assembly of the
Organization by resolution A. 212 (VII), hereinafter referred to as `the
Bulk Chemical Code', as has been or may be amended by the Organization;
Whichever is applicable."
Amend paragraph 20 to read:
"`Gas carrier' is a cargo ship constructed or adapted and used for the
carriage in bulk of any liquefied gas or other products listed in either:
.1 Chapter 19 of the International Code for the Construction and
Equipment of Ships Carrying Liquefied Gases in Bulk adopted by the
Maritime Safety Committed by resolution MSC.5 (48) hereinafter referred to
as `the International Gas Carrier Code', as may be amended by the
Organization; or
.2 Chapter XIX of the Code for the Construction and Equipment of
Ships Carrying Liquefied Gases in Bulk adopted by the Assembly of the
Organization by resolution A. 328 (IX), hereinafter referred to as `the
Gas Carrier Code', as has been or may be amended by the Organization;
whichever is applicable."
Regulation 5 Permeability in passenger ships
Amend paragraph 4.1 to read:
"4.1 In the case of special subdivision required in regulation 6.5,
the uniform average permeability throughout the portion of the ship
forward of or abaft the machinery space shall be 95-35 b/v where:
b = the volume of the spaces below the margin line and above the
tops of floors, inner bottom, or peak tanks, as the case may be, which are
appropriated to and used as cargo spaces, coal or oil fuel bunkers,
storerooms, baggage and mail rooms, chain lockers and fresh water tanks,
forward of or abaft the machinery space; and
v = the whole volume of the portion of the ship below the margin
line forward of or abaft the machinery space."
Regulation 6 Permissible length of compartments in passenger ships
Replace the heading of section 5 by "Special subdivision standards for
ships complying with regulation III/20.1.2."
Insert new paragraphs 5.3 and 5.4 as follows:
"5.3 The special provisions regarding permeability given in regulation
5.4 shall be employed when calculating the floodable length curves.
5.4 Where the Administration is satisfied that, having regard to the
nature and conditions of the intended voyages compliance with the other
provisions of this chapter and of chapter II-2 is sufficient, the
requirements of this paragraph need not be complied with."
Regulation 41 Main source of electrical power and lighting systems
Paragraph 1.3, line 3 insert "of rotation" after "direction".
Regulation 42 Emergency source of electrical power in passengerships
Amend sub-paragraph 2.1.1 to read:
".1 at every muster and embarkation station and over the sides as
required by regulations III/11.4 and III/15.7".
Insert new sub-paragraph 2.1.2 to read:
".2 in alleyways, stairways and exits giving access to the muster and
embarkation stations, as required by regulation III/11.5".
Renumber sub-paragraphs 2.1.2 to 2.1.7 to read 2.1.3 to 2.1.8.
Paragraph 2.3.4 line 2 delete "manual fire alarms" and insert
"manually operated call points".
Regulation 43 Emergency source of electrical power in cargo ships
Amend paragraph 2.1 to read:
"2.1 For a period of 3 h, emergency lighting at every muster and
embarkation station and over the sides as required by regulations III/11.4
and III/15.7."
Paragraph 2.4.4, line 2 delete "manual fire alarms" and insert
"manually operated call points".
Regulation 49 Control of propulsion machinery from the navigatingbridge
Paragraph 3, line 6 delete "the machinery space" and insert "the main
machinery space"
delete "the machinery control room" and insert
"the main machinery control room".
Paragraph 5, line 3 insert "of the propeller" after "thrust."
Paragraph 6.1, line 1 delete "in case" and insert "in the case".
Paragraph 6.2, line delete "in case" and insert "in the case".
CHAPTER II-2 CONSTRUCTION-FIRE PROTECTION, FIRE DETECTION AND FIREEXTINCTION
Chapter II-2 of the Convention is replaced by the text of Chapter II-2
annexed to resolution MSC.1 (XLV), further amended as follows:
Regulation 1 Application
In paragraph 1.1 line 3 delete "1 September 1984" and insert "1 July
1986"
In paragraph 1.3.2 line 2 delete "1 September 1984" and insert "1 July
1986".
Replace the whole of paragraph 2 by:
"Unless expressly provided otherwise, for ships constructed before 1
July 1986 the Administration shall ensure that the requirements which are
applicable under Chapter II-2 of the International Convention for the
Safety of Life at Sea, 1974, as amended by resolution MSC. 1 (XLV), are
complied with."
In paragraph 3 lines 4 and 9 delete "1 September 1984" and insert "1
July 1986".
Delete the footnote.
Regulation 3 Definitions
Paragraph 30, amend to:
" `Chemical tanker' is a tanker constructed or adapted and used for
the carriage in bulk of any liquid product of a flammable nature listed in
either:
.1 Chapter 17 of the International Code for the Construction and
Equipment of Ships Carrying Dangerous Chemicals in Bulk adopted by the
Maritime Safety Committee by resolution MSC. 4 (48), hereinafter referred
to as `the International Bulk Chemical Code', as may be amended by the
Organization; or
.2 Chapter VI of the Code for the Construction and Equipment of
Ships Carrying Dangerous Chemicals in Bulk adopted by the Assembly of the
Organization by resolution A.212 (VII), hereinafter referred to as `the
Bulk Chemical Code' as has been or may be amended by the Organization;
Whichever is applicable."
Paragraph 31 amend to:
"`Gas carrier' is a tanker constructed or adapted and used for the
carriage in bulk of any liquefied gas or other products of a flammable
nature listed in either:
.1 Chapter 19 of the International Code for the Construction and
Equipment of ships Carrying Liquefied Gases in Bulk adopted by the
Maritime Safety Committee by resolution MSC.5 (48), hereinafter referred
to as `the International Gas Carrier Code', as may be amended by the
Organization; or
.2 Chapter XIX of the Code for the Construction and Equipment of
Ships Carrying Liquefied Gases in Bulk adopted by the Assembly of the
Organization by resolution A.328 (IX), hereinafter referred to as `the Gas
Carrier Code', as has been or may be amended by the Organization;
whichever is applicable."
Add an additional paragraph to read:
"32 `Cargo area' is that part of the ship that contains cargo tanks,
slop tanks and cargo pump rooms including pump rooms, cofferdams, ballast
and void spaces adjacent to cargo tanks and also deck areas throughout the
entire length and breadth of the part of the ship over the above-mentioned
spaces."
Regulation 4 Fire pumps, fire mains, hydrants and hoses
In paragraph 3.3.2.6 line 3 delete "room" and insert "station".
Regulation 5 Fixed gas fire-extinguishing systems
In paragraph 2.2 line 2 delete "quantity" and insert "volume".
In paragraph 2.2 line 3 delete "quantities" and insert "volumes".
Regulation 7 Fire-extinguishing arrangements in machinery spaces
In paragraph 1.2 lines 1 and 2 delete "air foam equipment" and insert
"foam applicator unit".
Regulation 11 Special arrangements in machinery spaces
In the first line of paragraph 8 amend "An approved automatic fire
detection and alarm system" to read "A fixed fire detection and alarm
system".
Regulation 13 Fixed fire detection and fire alarm system
In paragraph 2.1 lines 1,2,3 and 5 delete "Manual" and insert
"Manually operated".
Regulation 14 Fixed fire detection and fire alarm systems for per-iodically unattended machinery spaces
In paragraph 1, line 1 amend to read "A fixed fire detection and fire
alarm system of an approved type in accordance with the".
Regulation 15 Arrangements for oil fuel, lubricating oil and otherflammable oils
Insert a new paragraph 6 to read:
"6 Prohibition of carriage of flammable oils in forepeak tanks
Oil fuel, lubricating, oil and other flammable oils shall not be
carried in forepeak tanks".
Regulation 20 Fire control plans
Paragraph 1, lines 14 and 15 delete "national language" and insert
"official language of the flag State".
Regulation 26 Fire integrity of bulkheads and decks in shipscarrying more than 36 passengers
Paragraph 2.2, line 1 delete "for the purpose of" and insert "For".
paragraph 2.2(1), line 4 delete "fire control and recording stations"
and insert "fire control rooms and fire-recording stations".
Paragraph 2.2(5), line 3 delete "Air space" and insert "Air spaces".
Table 26.2, line 5 delete "space" and insert "spaces".
Regulation 27 Fire integrity of bulkheads and decks in shipscarrying not more 36 passengers
Paragraph 2.2(1), line 4 delete "stations" and insert "rooms".
In Table 27.1, line 2, column 4
line 3, column 4
line 4, column 4
line 4, column 5
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Paragraph 4, line 4 delete "this Chapter" and insert "this Part".
Regulation 32 Ventilation systems
Paragraph 1.4.3.1, line 1 delete "restricted" and insert "low".
Regulation 36 Fixed fire detection and fire alarm systems Automa-tic sprinkler, fire detection and fire alarm systems
Replace Regulation 36 by:
"Regulation 36 Fixed fire detection and fire alarm systems Automatic
sprinkler, fire detection and fire alarm systems
In any ship to which this part applies, there shall be installed
throughout each separate zone, whether vertical or horizontal, in all
accommodation and service spaces and, where it is considered necessary by
the Administration, in control stations, except spaces which afford no
substantial fire risk such as void spaces, sanitary spaces, etc., either:
.1 a fixed fire detection and fire alarm system of an approved
type and complying with the requirements of Regulation 13 and so installed
and arranged as to detect the presence of fire in such spaces; or
.2 an automatic sprinkler, fire detection and fire alarm system of
an approved type and complying with the requirements of Regulation 12 and
so installed and arranged as to protect such spaces and in addition a
fixed fire detection and fire alarm system of an approved type complying
with the requirements of Regulation 13 so installed and arranged as to
provide smoke detection in corridors, stairways and escape routes within
accommodation spaces."
Regulation 37 Protection of special category spaces
Amend the text of paragraph 1.4.1 to read:
"1.4.1 An efficient patrol system shall be maintained in special
category spaces. In any such space in which the patrol is not maintained
by a continuous fire watch at all times during the voyage there shall be
provided a fixed fire detection and fire alarm system of an approved type
complying with the requirements of Regulation 13. The fixed fire detection
system shall be capable of rapidly detecting the onset of fire. The
spacing and location of detectors shall be tested to the satisfaction of
the Administration taking into account the effects of ventilation and
other relevant factors."
Amend the text of paragraph 2.2.1 to read:
"2.2.1 On any deck or platform, if fitted, on which vehicles are
carried and on which explosive vapours might be expected to accumulate,
except platforms with openings of sufficient size permitting penetration
of petrol gases downwards, equipment which may constitute a source of
ignition of flammable vapours and, in particular, electrical equipment and
wiring, shall be installed at least 450 mm above the deck or platform.
Electrical equipment installed at more than 450 mm above the deck or
platform shall be of a type so enclosed and protected as to prevent the
escape of sparks. However, if the Administration is satisfied that the
installation of electrical equipment and wiring at less than 450 mm above
the deck or platform in necessary for the safe operation of the ship, such
electrical equipment and wiring may be installed provided that it is of a
type approved for use in an explosive petrol and air mixture."
Regulation 40 Fire patrols, detection, alarms and public addresssystems
Amend paragraphs 1 and 2 to read:
"1 Manually operated call points complying with the requirements of
regulation 13 shall be installed".
"2 A fixed fire detection and fire alarm system of an approved type
shall be provided".
Regulation 49 Restricted use of combustible materials
Amend the text of paragraph 3 to read:
"Primary deck coverings, if applied within accommodation and service
spaces and control stations, shall be of approved material which will not
readily ignite, or give rise to toxic or explosive hazards at elevated
temperatures. **"
Regulation 51 Arrangements for gaseous fuel for domestic purposes
Delete comma and insert "for the" after "arrangements".
Regulation 52 Fixed fire detection and fire alarm systems Auto-matic sprinkler, fire detection and fire alarm systems
Amend the first three paragraphs to read:
"1 In ships in which method IC is adopted, a fixed fire detection and
fire alarm system of an approved type complying with the requirements of
regulation 13 shall be so installed and arranged as to provide smoke
detection and manually operated call points in all corridors, stairways
and escape routes within accommodation spaces.
2 In ships in which method IIC is adopted, an automatic sprinkler,
fire detection and fire alarm system of an approved type complying with
the relevant requirements of Regulation 12 shall be so installed and
arranged as to protect accommodation spaces, galleys and other service
spaces, except spaces which afford no substantial fire risk such as void
spaces, sanitary spaces, etc. In addition, a fixed fire detection and fire
alarm system of an approved type complying with the requirements of
Regulation 13 shall be so installed and arranged as to provide smoke
detection and manually operated call points in all corridors, stairways
and escape routes within accommodation spaces.
3 In ships in which method IIIC is adopted, a fixed fire detection and
fire alarm system of an approved type complying with the requirements of
Regulation 13 shall be so installed and arranged as to detect the presence
of fire in all accommodation spaces and service spaces, except spaces
which afford no substantial fire risk such as void spaces, sanitary
spaces, etc."
Delete paragraph 4.
Regulation 53 Fire protection arrangements in cargo spaces
In paragraph 1.3, line 4, delete "by" and insert "with".
Amend the first sentence of paragraph 2.1 to read: "There shall be
provided a fixed fire detection and fire alarm system of an approved
type."
Replace paragraph 2.4.2 by the following:
".2 Above a height of 450 mm from the deck and from each platform for
vehicles, if fitted, except platforms with openings of sufficient size
permitting penetration of petrol gases downwards, electrical equipment of
a type so enclosed and protected as to prevent the escape of sparks shall
be permitted as an alternative on condition that the ventilating system is
so designed and operated as to provide continuous ventilation of the cargo
spaces at the rate of at least 10 air changes per hour whenever vehicles
are on board."
Regulation 54 Special requirements for ships carrying dangerousgoods
In table 54.2, note f, amend "... in addition to those enumerated ..."
to read "... in addition to meeting the requirements enumerated ...".
Amend the first sentence in paragraph 2.3 to read: "A fixed fire
detection and fire alarm system of an approved type shall be fitted to all
enclosed cargo spaces including closed vehicle deck spaces."
Regulation 55 Application
Amend paragraph 2 to read:
"Where liquid cargoes other than those referred to in paragraph 1 or
liquefied gases which introduce additional fire hazards are intended to be
carried, additional safety measures shall be required to the satisfaction
of the Administration, having due regard to the provisions of the
International Bulk Chemical Code, the Bulk Chemical Code, the
International Gas Carrier Code and the Gas Carrier Code, as appropriate."
Amend paragraph 6 to read:
"Chemical tankers and gas carriers shall comply with the requirements
of this part, except where alternative and supplementary arrangements are
provided to the satisfaction of the Administration, having due regard to
the provisions of the International Bulk Chemical Code, the Bulk Chemical
Code, the International Gas Carrier Code and the Gas Carrier Code, as
appropriate."
Regulation 56 Location and separation of spaces
Replace the text of the whole Regulation by:
"1 Machinery spaces shall be positioned aft of cargo tanks and slop
tanks; they shall also be situated aft of cargo pump rooms and cofferdams,
but not necessarily aft of the oil fuel bunker tanks. Any machinery space
shall be isolated from cargo tanks and slop tanks by cofferdams, cargo
pump rooms, oil fuel bunker tanks or permanent ballast tanks. Pump rooms
containing pumps and their accessories for ballasting those spaces
situated adjacent to cargo tanks and slop tanks and pumps for oil fuel
transfer shall be considered as equivalent to a cargo pump room within the
context of this Regulation, provided that such pump rooms have the same
safety standard as that required for cargo pump rooms. However, the lower
portion of the pump room may be recessed into machinery spaces of category
A to accommodate pumps, provided that the deck head of the recess is in
general not more than one third of the moulded depth above the keel,
except that in the case of ships of not more than 25,000 tonnes
dead-weight, where it can be demonstrated that for reasons of access and
satisfactory piping arrangements this is impracticable, the Administration
may permit a recess in excess of such height, but not exceeding one half
of the moulded depth above the keel.
2 Accommodation spaces, main cargo control stations, control stations
and service spaces (excluding isolated cargo handling gear lockers) shall
be positioned aft of all cargo tanks, slop tanks, cargo pump rooms and
cofferdams which isolate cargo or slop tanks from machinery spaces but not
necessarily aft of the oil fuel bunker tanks. A recess provided in
accordance with paragraph 1 need not be taken into account when the
position of these spaces is being determined.
3 However, where deemed necessary, accommodation spaces, control
stations, machinery spaces other than those of category A, and service
spaces may be permitted forward of the cargo area, provided they are
isolated from the cargo tanks and slop tanks by cofferdams, cargo pump
rooms, oil fuel bunker tanks or permanent ballast tanks and subject to an
equivalent standard of safety and appropriate availability of
fire-extinguishing arrangements being provided to the satisfaction of the
Administration. In addition, where deemed necessary for the safety or
navigation of the ship, the Administration may permit machinery spaces
containing internal combustion machinery not being main propulsion
machinery having an output greater than 375 kW to be located forward of
the cargo area provided the arrangements are in accordance with the
provisions of this paragraph.
4 In combination carriers only:
.1 The slop tanks are to be surrounded by cofferdams except where
the boundaries of the slop tanks where slop may be carried on dry cargo
voyages are the hull, main cargo deck, cargo pump room bulkhead or oil
fuel bunker tank. These cofferdams shall not be open to a double bottom,
pipe tunnel, pump room or other enclosed space. Means shall be provided
for filling the cofferdams with water and for draining them. Where the
boundary of a slop tank is the cargo pump room bulkhead the pump room
shall not be open to the double bottom, pipe tunnel or other enclosed
space, however, openings provided with gastight bolted covers may be
permitted.
.2 Means shall be provided for isolating the piping connecting the
pump room with the slop tanks referred to in paragraph 4.1. The means of
isolation shall consist of a valve followed by a spectacle flange or a
spool piece with appropriate blank flanges. This arrangement shall be
located adjacent to the slop tanks, but where this is unreasonable or
impracticable it may be located within the pump room directly after the
piping penetrates the bulkhead. A separate pumping and piping arrangement
shall be provided for discharging the contents of the slop tanks directly
over the open deck when the ship is in the dry cargo mode.
.3 Hatches and tank cleaning openings to slop tanks shall only be
permitted on the open deck and shall be fitted with closing arrangements.
Except where they consist of bolted plates with bolts at watertight
spacing, these closing arrangements shall be provided with locking
arrangements which shall be under the control of the responsible ship's
officer.
.4 Where cargo wing tanks are provided, cargo oil lines below deck
shall be installed inside these tanks. However, the Administration may
permit cargo oil lines to be placed in special ducts which shall be
capable of being adequately cleaned and ventilated and be to the
satisfaction of the Administration. Where cargo wing tanks are not
provided cargo oil lines below deck shall be placed in special ducts.
5 Where the fitting of a navigation position above the cargo area is
shown to be necessary, it shall be for navigation purposes only and it
shall be separated from the cargo tank deck by means of an open space with
a height of at least 2 m. The fire protection of such a navigation
position shall in addition be as required for control spaces in Regulation
58.1 and 58.2 and other provisions, as applicable, of this part.
6 Means shall be provided to keep deck spills away from the
accommodation and service areas. This may be accomplished by provision of
a permanent continuous coaming of a suitable height extending from side to
side. Special consideration shall be given to the arrangements associated
with stern loading.
7 Exterior boundaries of superstructures and deckhouses enclosing
accommodation and including any overhanging decks which support such
accommodation, shall be insulated to `A -60' standard for the whole of the
portions which face the cargo area and for 3 m aft of the front boundary.
In the case of the sides of those superstructures and deckhouses, such
insulation shall be carried as high as is deemed necessary by the
Administration.
8.1 Entrances, air inlets and openings to accommodation spaces,
service spaces and control stations shall not face the cargo area. They
shall be located on the transverse bulkhead not facing the cargo area or
on the outboard side of the superstructure or deckhouse at a distance of
at least 4% of the length of the ship but not less than 3 m from the end
of the superstructure or deckhouse facing the cargo area. This distance,
however, need not exceed 5 m.
8.2 No doors shall be fitted within the limits specified in paragraph
8.1 except that doors to spaces not having access to accommodation spaces,
service spaces and control stations may be permitted by the
Administration. Such spaces may be cargo control stations, provision rooms
and store-rooms. Where such doors are fitted to spaces located aft of the
cargo area, the boundaries of the space shall be insulated to `A-60'
standard, with the exception of the boundary facing the cargo area. Bolted
plates for removal of machinery may be fitted within the limits specified
in paragraph 8.1. Wheelhouse doors and wheelhouse windows may be located
within the limits specified in paragraph 8.1 so long as they are designed
to ensure that the wheelhouse can be made rapidly and efficiently gas and
vapour tight.
8.3 Windows and sidescuttles facing the cargo area and on the sides of
the superstructures and deckhouses within the limits specified in
paragraph 8.1 shall be of the fixed (non-opening) type. Such windows and
sidescuttles in the first tier on the main deck shall be fitted with
inside covers of steel or other equivalent material."
Regulation 58 Fire integrity of bulkheads and decks
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Paragraph 4, line 4 delete "these Requirements" and insert "this part"
Regulation 59 Venting, purging, gas freeing and ventilation
Paragraph 2, line 16 delete "gas" and insert "vapour".
line 18 delete "gas" and insert "vapour".
line 16, "When ... level." forms part of paragraph 2 and
17 and 18 must be moved to that paragraph's margin.
Amend paragraph 3.3 as follows:
In the third sentence amend "referred to in Regulation 56.1" to read
"referred to in Regulation 56.4".
In the fourth sentence amend "cargo tank area" to read "cargo area".
Regulation 61 Fixed deck foam systems
In paragraph 1 amend "cargo tank area" to read "cargo tanks deck
area".
In paragraph 2 amend "cargo tank area" to read "cargo area" in the
second sentence.
In paragraph 3.1 amend "cargo deck area" to read "cargo tanks deck
area".
In paragraph 7 in the first and second sentence amend "cargo deck" to
read "cargo tank deck".
In paragraph 8, third line, amend "400 l" to read "400l/min". In the
fourth sentence amend "any cargo tank deck area" to read "any part of the
cargo tanks deck area".
Regulation 62 Inert gas systems
In paragraph 9.1, lines 2 and 3 delete "19.2" and "19.3" and insert
"19.3" and "19.4" respectively.
In paragraph 10.2 amend "cargo tank area" to read "cargo area".
Replace paragraph 14.1 by:
"14.1 One or more pressure vacuum breaking devices shall be provided
to prevent the cargo tanks from being subject to:
.1 a positive pressure in excess of the test pressure of the cargo
tank if the cargo were to be loaded at the maximum rated capacity and all
other outlets are left shut; and
.2 a negative pressure in excess of 700 mm water gauge if cargo
were to be discharged at the maximum rated capacity of the cargo pumps and
the inert gas blowers where to fail.
Such devices shall be installed on the inert gas main unless they are
installed in the venting system required by Regulation 59.1.1 or on
individual cargo tanks."
In paragraph 20.1 amend the last line to read "10.2, 10.7, 10.9, 11.3,
11.4, 12, 13.1, 13.2, 13.4.2, 14.2 and 19.8;"
In paragraph 20.2 amend the last line to read "12, 13.1, 13.2 and
14.2."
CHAPTER III LIFE-SAVING APPLIANCES AND ARRANGEMENTS
The existing text of Chapter III is replaced by the following:
PART A GENERAL
Regulation 1 Application
1 Unless expressly provided otherwise, this Chapter shall apply to
ships the keels of which are laid or which are at a similar stage of
construction on or after 1 July 1986.
2 For the purpose of this Chapter the term "a similar stage of
construction" means the stage at which:
.1 construction identifiable with a specific ship begins; and
.2 assembly of that ship has commenced comprising at least 50
tonnes or 1% of the estimated mass of all structural material, whichever
is less.
3 For the purpose of this Chapter:
.1 the expression "ships constructed" means "ships the keels of
which are laid or which are at a similar stage of construction";
.2 the expression "all ships" means "ships constructed before, on
or after 1 July 1986"; the expressions "all passenger ships" and "all
cargo ships" shall be construed accordingly;
.3 a cargo ship, whenever built, which is converted to a passenger
ship shall be treated as a passenger ship constructed on the date on which
such a conversion commences.
4 For ships constructed before 1 July 1986, the Administration shall:
.1 ensure that, subject to the provisions of paragraph 4.2 and
4.3, the requirements which are applicable under Chapter III of the
International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea, 1974, in force
prior to 1 July 1986 to new or existing ships as prescribed by that
Chapter are complied with;
.2 consider the life-saving appliances and arrangements in ships
which do not comply with the requirements referred to in paragraph 4.1,
with a view to securing, so far as this is reasonable and practicable and
as early as possible, substantial compliance with those requirements;
.3 ensure that when life-saving appliances or arrangements on such
ships are replaced or such ships undergo repairs, alterations or
modifications of a major character which involve replacement of, or any
addition to, their existing life-saving appliances or arrangements, such
life-saving appliances or arrangements, in so far as is reasonable and
practicable, comply with the requirements of this Chapter. However, if a
survival craft is replaced without replacing its launching appliance, or
vice versa, the survival craft or launching appliance may be of the same
type as that replaced;
.4 approve the life-saving appliances to be provided in compliance
with paragraph 6. The Administration may permit those life-saving
appliances provided on board ships prior to 1 July 1991 not to comply
fully with the requirements of this Chapter as long as they remain in a
satisfactory conditions;
.5 except as provided for survival craft and launching appliances
referred to in paragraph 4.3, ensure that life-saving appliances replaced
or installed on or after 1 July 1991 are evaluated, tested and approved in
accordance with the requirements of Regulations 4 and 5.
5 With respect to ships constructed before 1 July 1986 the
requirements of Regulations 8, 9, 10, 18 and 25 and, to the extent
prescribed therein, Regulation 19 shall apply.
6 With respect to ships constructed before 1 July 1986 the
requirements of Regulations 6.2.3, 6.2.4, 21.3, 21.4, 26.3, 27.2, 27.3 and
30.2.7 shall apply not later than 1 July 1991.
Regulation 2 Exemptions
1 The Administration may, if it considers that the sheltered nature
and conditions of the voyage are such as to render the application of any
specific requirements of this Chapter unreasonable or unnecessary, exempt
form those requirements individual ships or classes of ships which, in the
course of their voyage, do not proceed more than 20 miles from the nearest
land.
2 In the case of passenger ships which are employed in special trades
for the carriage of large numbers of special trade passengers, such as the
pilgrim trade, the Administration, if satisfied that it is impracticable
to enforce compliance with the requirements of this Chapter, may exempt
such ships from those requirements, provided that such ships comply fully
with the provisions of:
.1 the rules annexed to the Special Trade Passenger Ships
Agreement, 1971; and
.2 the rules annexed to the Protocol on Space Requirements for
Special Trade Passenger Ships, 1973.
Regulation 3 Definitions
For the purpose of this Chapter, unless expressly provided otherwise:
1 Certificated person is a person who holds a certificate of
proficiency in survival craft issued under the authority of, or recognized
as valid by, the Administration in accordance with the requirements of the
International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and
Watch-keeping for Seafarers, in force; or a person who holds a certificate
issued or recognized by the Administration of a State not a Party to that
Convention for the same purpose as the convention certificate.
2 Detection is the determination of the location of survivors or
survival craft.
3 Embarkation ladder is the ladder provided at survival craft
embarkation stations to permit safe access to survival craft after
launching.
4 Float-free launching is that method of launching a survival craft
whereby the craft is automatically released from a sinking ship and is
ready for use.
5 Free-fall launching is that method of launching a survival craft
whereby the craft with its complement of persons and equipment on board is
released and allowed to fall into the sea without any restraining
apparatus.
6 Immersion suit is a protective suit which reduces the body heat-loss
of a person wearing it in cold water.
7 Inflatable appliance is an appliance which depends upon non-rigid,
gas filled chambers for buoyancy and which is normally kept un-inflated
until ready for use.
8 Inflated appliance is an appliance which depends upon non-rigid, gas
filled chambers for buoyancy and which is kept inflated and ready for use
at all times.
9 Launching appliance or arrangement is a means of transferring a
survival craft or rescue boat from its stowed position safely to the
water.
10 Length is 96% of the total length on a waterline at 85% of the
least moulded depth measured from the top of the keel, or the length from
the fore-side of the stem to the axis of the rudder stock on that
waterline, if that be greater. In ships designed with a rake of keel the
waterline on which this is measured shall be parallel to the designed
waterline.
11 Moulded depth
.1 The moulded depth is the vertical distance measured from the
top of the keel to the top of the freeboard deck beam at side. In wood and
composite ships the distance is measured from the lower edge of the keel
rabbet. Where the form at the lower part of the midship section is of a
hollow character, or where thick garboards are fitted, the distance is
measured from the point where the line of the flat of the bottom continued
inwards cuts the side of the keel.
.2 In ships having rounded gunwales, the moulded depth shall be
measured to the point of intersection of the moulded lines of the deck and
side shell plating, the lines extending as though the gunwale were of
angular design.
.3 Where the freeboard deck is stepped and the raised part of the
deck extends over the point at which the moulded depth is to be
determined, the moulded depth shall be measured to a line of reference
extending from the lower part of the deck along a line parallel with the
raised part.
12 Novel life-saving appliance or arrangement is a life-saving
appliance or arrangement which embodies new features not fully covered by
the provisions of this Chapter but which provides an equal or higher
standard of safety.
13 Rescue boat is a boat designed to rescue persons in distress and to
marshal survival craft.
14 Retrieval is the safe recovery of survivors.
15 Retro-reflective material is a material which reflects in the
opposite direction a beam of light directed on it.
16 Short international voyage is an international voyage in the course
of which a ship is not more than 200 miles from a port or place in which
the passengers and crew could be placed in safety. Neither the distance
between the last port of call in the country in which the voyage begins
and the final port of destination nor the return voyage shall exceed 600
miles. The final port of destination is the last port of call in the
scheduled voyage at which the ship commences its return voyage to the
country in which the voyage began.
17 Survival craft is a craft capable of sustaining the lives of
persons in distress from the time of abandoning the ship.
18 Thermal protective aid is a bag or suit made of waterproof material
with low thermal conductivity.
Regulation 4 Evaluation, testing and approval of life-saving app-liances and arrangements
1 Except as provided in paragraphs 5 and 6, life-saving appliances and
arrangements required by this Chapter shall be approved by the
Administration.
2 Before giving approval to life-saving appliances and arrangements,
the Administration shall ensure that such life-saving appliances and
arrangements:
.1 are tested, to confirm that they comply with the requirements
of this Chapter, in accordance with the recommendations of the
Organization; * or
[* Reference if made to the "Recommendation on testing of life-saving
appliances" to be submitted to the Assembly of the Organization at its
thirteenth session for adoption.]
.2 have successfully undergone, to the satisfaction of the
Administration, tests which are substantially equivalent to those
specified in those recommendations.
3 Before giving approval to novel life-saving appliances or
arrangements, the Administration shall ensure that such appliances or
arrangements:
.1 provide safety standards at least equivalent to the
requirements of this chapter and have been evaluated and tested in
accordance with the recommendations of the Organization; ** or
[** Reference is made to the "Code of practice for the evaluation,
testing and acceptance of prototype novel life-saving appliances and
arrangements" to be submitted to the Assembly of the Organization at its
thirteenth session for adoption.]
.2 have successfully undergone, to the satisfaction of the
Administration, evaluation and tests which are substantially equivalent to
those recommendations.
4 Procedures adopted by the Administration for approval shall also
include the conditions whereby approval would continue or would be
withdrawn.
5 Before accepting life-saving appliances and arrangements that have
not been previously approved by the Administration, the Administration
shall be satisfied that life-saving appliances and arrangements comply
with the requirements of this Chapter.
6 Life-saving appliances required by this Chapter for which detailed
specifications are not included in part C shall be to the satisfaction of
the Administration.
Regulation 5 Production tests
The Administration shall require life-saving appliances to be
subjected to such production tests as are necessary to ensure that the
life-saving appliances are manufactured to the same standard as the
approved prototype.
PART B SHIP REQUIREMENTS SECTION I-PASSENGER SHIPS AND CARGO SHIPS
Regulation 6 Communications
1 Paragraphs 2.3 and 2.4 apply to all ships. With respect to ships
constructed before 1 July 1986, paragraphs 2.3 and 2.4 shall apply not
later than 1 July 1991.
2 Radio life-saving appliances
2.1 Portable radio apparatus for survival craft
2.1.1 A portable radio apparatus for survival craft complying with the
requirements of Regulation IV/14 shall be provided. The portable radio
apparatus shall be stowed in a protected and easily accessible position
ready to be moved to any survival craft in an emergency, except that in
the case of a ship with lifeboats stowed in widely separated positions
fore and aft, the portable radio apparatus shall be stowed in the vicinity
of the lifeboats which are furthest away from the ship's main transmitter.
2.1.2 The requirements of paragraph 2.1.1 need not be complied with if
a radio installation complying with the requirements of Regulation IV/13
is fitted in a lifeboat on each side of the ship or in the stern-launched
lifeboat referred to in Regulation 26.1.2.1.
2.1.3 On ships engaged on voyages of such duration that in the opinion
of the Administration portable radio apparatus for survival craft is
unnecessary, the Administration may allow such equipment to be dispensed
with.
2.2 Radiotelegraph installation for lifeboats
On passenger ships engaged on international voyages which are not
short international voyages:
.1 where the total number of persons on board is more than 199 but
less than 1,500, a radiotelegraph installation complying with the
requirements of Regulation IV/13 shall be fitted in at least one of the
lifeboats required by Regulation 20.1.1.1;
.2 where the total number of persons on board is 1,500 or more, at
least one lifeboat on each side shall be so fitted.
2.3 Survival craft emergency position-indicating radio beacons
One manually activated emergency position-indicating radio beacon
complying with the requirements of Regulation IV/14-1 shall be carried on
each side of the ship. They shall be so stowed that they can be rapidly
placed in any survival craft other than the liferaft or liferafts required
by Regulation 26.1.4.
2.4 Two-way radiotelephone apparatus
2.4.1 Two-way radiotelephone apparatus complying with the requirements
of Regulation IV/14-3 shall be provided for communication between survival
craft, between survival craft and ship and between ship and rescue boat.
An apparatus need not be provided for every survival craft; however, at
least three apparatus shall be provided on each ship. This requirement may
be complied with by other apparatus used on board provided such apparatus
is not incompatible with the appropriate requirements of Regulation
IV/14-3.
2.4.2 For ships constructed before 1 July 1986 such apparatus need
only comply with the frequency requirements of Regulation IV/14-3.
3 Distress flares
Not less than 12 rocket parachute flares, complying with the
requirements of Regulation 35, shall be carried and be stowed on or near
the navigating bridge.
4 On-board communications and alarm systems
4.1 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.
4.2 A general emergency alarm system complying with the requirements
of Regulation 50 shall be provided and shall be used for summoning
passengers and crew to muster stations and to initiate the actions
included in the muster list. The system shall be supplemented by either a
public address system or other suitable means of communication.
Regulation 7 Personal life-saving appliances
1 Lifebuoys
1.1 Lifebuoys complying with the requirements of Regulation 31.1 shall
be:
.1 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 ship's
side; at least one shall be placed in the vicinity of the stern;
.2 so stowed as to be capable of being rapidly cast loose, and not
permanently secured in any way.
1.2 At least one lifebuoy on each side of the ship shall be fitted
with a buoyant lifeline complying with the requirements of Regulation 31.4
equal in length to not less than twice the height at which it is stowed
above the waterline in the lightest seagoing condition, or 30 m,
whichever is the greater.
1.3 Not less than one half of the total number of lifebuoys shall be
provided with self-igniting lights complying with the requirements of
Regulation 31.2; not less than two of these shall also be provided with
self-activating smoke signals complying with the requirements of
Regulation 31.3 and be capable of quick release from the navigating
bridge; lifebuoys with lights and those with lights and smoke signals
shall be equally distributed on both sides of the ship and shall not be
the lifebuoys provided with lifelines in compliance with the requirements
of paragraph 1.2.
1.4 Each lifebuoy shall be marked in block capitals of the Roman
alphabet with the name and port of registry of the ship on which it is
carried.
2 Lifejackets
2.1 A lifejacket complying with the requirements of Regulation 32.1 or
32.2 shall be provided for every person on board the ship and, in
addition:
.1 a number of lifejackets suitable for children equal to at least
10% of the number of passengers on board shall be provided or such greater
number as may be required to provide a lifejacket for each child;
.2 a sufficient number of lifejackets shall be carried for persons
on watch and for use at remotely located survival craft stations.
2.2 Lifejackets shall be so placed as to be readily accessible and
their position shall be plainly indicated. Where, due to the particular
arrangements of the ship, the lifejackets provided in compliance with the
requirements of paragraph 2.1 may become inaccessible, alternative
provisions shall be made to the satisfaction of the Administration which
may include an increase in the number of lifejackets to be carried.
3 Immersion suits
3.1 An immersion suit, of an appropriate size, complying with the
requirements of Regulation 33 shall be provided for every person assigned
to crew the rescue boat.
Regulation 8 Muster list and emergency instructions
1 This Regulation applies to all ships.
2 Clear instructions to be followed in the event of an emergency shall
be provided for every person on board.
3 Muster lists complying with the requirements of Regulation 53 shall
be exhibited in conspicuous places throughout the ship including the
navigating bridge, engine-room and crew accommodation spaces.
4 Illustrations and instructions in appropriate languages shall be
posted in passenger cabins and be conspicuously displayed at muster
stations and other passenger spaces to inform passengers of:
.1 their muster station;
.2 the essential actions they must take in an emergency;
.3 the method of donning lifejackets.
Regulation 9 Operating Instructions
1 This Regulation applies to all ships.
2 Posters or signs shall be provided on or in the vicinity of survival
craft and their launching controls and shall:
.1 illustrate the purpose of controls and the procedures for
operating the appliance and give relevant instructions or warnings;
.2 be easily seen under emergency lighting conditions;
.3 use symbols in accordance with the recommendations of the
Organization.
Regulation 10 Manning of survival craft and supervision
1 This Regulation applies to all ships.
2 There shall be a sufficient number of trained persons on board for
mustering and assisting untrained persons.
3 There shall be a sufficient number of crew members, who may be deck
officers or certificated persons, on board for operating the survival
craft and launching arrangements required for abandonment by the total
number of persons on board.
4 A deck officer of certificated person shall be placed in charge of
each survival craft to be used. However, the Administration, having due
regard to the nature of the voyage, the number of persons on board and the
characteristics of the ship, may permit persons practised in the handling
and operation of liferafts to be placed in charge of liferafts in lieu of
persons qualified as above. A second-in-command shall also be nominated in
the case of lifeboats.
5 The person in charge of the survival craft shall have a list of the
survival craft crew and shall see that the crew under his command are
acquainted with their duties. In lifeboats the second-in-command shall
also have a list of the lifeboat crew.
6 Every lifeboat required to carry a radiotelegraph installation
complying with the requirements of Regulation 6.2.2 shall have a person
assigned who is capable of operating the equipment.
7 Every motorised survival craft shall have a person assigned who is
capable of operating the engine and carrying out minor adjustments.
8 The master shall ensure the equitable distribution of persons
referred to in paragraphs 2, 3 and 4 among the ship's survival craft.
Regulation 11 Survival craft muster and embarkation arrangements
1 Lifeboats and liferafts for which approved launching appliances are
required shall be stowed as close to accommodation and service spaces as
possible.
2 Muster stations shall be provided close to the embarkation stations.
Each muster station shall have sufficient space to accommodate all persons
assigned to muster at that station.
3 Muster and embarkation stations shall be readily accessible from
accommodation and work areas.
4 Muster and embarkation stations shall be adequately illuminated by
lighting supplied from the emergency source of electrical power required
by Regulation II-1/42 or II-1/43, as appropriate.
5 Alleyways, stairways and exits giving access to the muster and
embarkation stations shall be lighted. Such lighting shall be capable of
being supplied by the emergency source of electrical power required by
Regulation II-1/42 or II-1/43, as appropriate.
6 Davit-launched survival craft muster and embarkation station shall
be so arranged as to enable stretcher cases to be placed in survival
craft.
7 An embarkation ladder complying with the requirements of Regulation
48.7 extending, in a single length, from the deck to the waterline in the
lightest seagoing condition under unfavourable conditions of trim and with
the ship listed not less than 15กใ either way shall be provided at each
launching station or at every two adjacent launching stations. However,
the Administration may permit such ladders to be replaced by approved
devices to afford access to the survival craft when waterborne, provided
that there shall be at least one embarkation ladder on each side of the
ship. Other means of embarkation may be permitted for the liferafts
required by Regulation 26.1.4.
8 Where necessary, means shall be provided for bringing the
davit-launched survival craft against the ship's side and holding them
alongside so that persons can be safely embarked.
Regulation 12 Launching stations
Launching stations shall be in such positions as to ensure safe
launching having particular regard to clearance from the propeller and
steeply overhanging portions of the hull and so that, as far as possible,
survival craft, except survival craft specially designed for free-fall
launching, can be launched down the straight side of the ship. if
positioned forward, the shall be located abaft the collision bulkhead in a
sheltered position and, in this respect, the Administration shall give
special consideration to the strength of the launching appliance.
Regulation 13 Stowage of survival craft
1 Each survival craft shall be stowed:
.1 so that neither the survival craft nor its stowage arrangements
with interfere with the operation of any other survival craft or rescue
boat at any other launching station;
.2 as near the water surface as is safe and practicable and, in
the case of a survival craft other than a liferaft intended for
throw-overboard launching, in such a position that the survival craft in
the embarkation position is not less than 2 m above the waterline with the
ship in the fully loaded condition under unfavourable conditions of trim
and listed up to 20กใ either way, or to the angle at which the ship's
weatherdeck edge becomes submerged, whichever is less;
.3 in a state of continuous readiness so that two crew members can
carry out preparations for embarkation and launching in less than 5 min;
.4 fully equipped as required by this Chapter;
.5 as far as practicable, in a secure and sheltered position and
protected from damage by fire and explosion.
2 Lifeboats for lowering down the ship's side shall be stowed as far
forward of the propeller as practicable. On cargo ships of 80 m in length
and upwards but less than 120 m in length, each lifeboat shall be so
stowed that the after end of the lifeboat is not less than the length of
the lifeboat forward of the propeller. On cargo ships of 120 m in length
and upwards and passenger ships of 80 m in length and upwards, each
lifeboat shall be so stowed that the after end of the lifeboat is not less
than 1.5 times the length of the lifeboat forward of the propeller. Where
appropriate, the ship shall be so arranged that lifeboats, in their stowed
positions, are protected from damage by heavy seas.
3 Lifeboats shall be stowed attached to launching appliances.
4 In addition to meeting the requirements of Regulations 23 and 29,
liferafts shall be so stowed as to permit manual release from their
securing arrangements.
5 Davit-launched liferafts shall be stowed within reach of the lifting
hooks, unless some means of transfer is provided which is not rendered
inoperable within the limits of trim and list prescribed in paragraph 1.2
or by ship motion or power failure.
6 Liferafts intended for throw-overboard launching shall be so stowed
as to be readily transferable for launching on either side of the ship
unless liferafts, of the aggregate capacity required by Regulation 26.1 to
be capable of being launched on either side, are stowed on each side of
the ship.
Regulation 14 Stowage of rescue boats
Rescue boats shall be stowed:
.1 in a state of continuous readiness for launching in not more
than 5 min;
.2 in a position suitable for launching and recovery;
.3 so that neither the rescue boat nor its stowage arrangements
will interfere with the operation of any survival craft at any other
launching station;
.4 if it is also a lifeboat, in compliance with the Requirements
of regulation 13.
Regulation 15 Survival craft launching and recovery arrangements
1 Launching appliances complying with the requirements of Regulation
48 shall be provided for all survival craft except:
.1 survival craft which are boarded from a position on deck which
is less than 34.5 m above the waterline in the lightest seagoing condition
and which either:
.1.1 have a mass of not more than 185 kg; or
.1.2 are stowed for launching directly from the stowed position
under unfavourable conditions of trim of up to 10 กใ and with the ship
listed not less than 20กใ either way;
.2 survival craft having a mass of not more than 185 kg and which
are carried in excess of the survival craft for 200% of the total number
of persons on board the ship.
2 Each lifeboat shall be provided with an appliance which is capable
of launching and recovering the lifeboat.
3 Launching and recovery arrangements shall be such that the appliance
operator on the ship is able to observe the survival craft at all times
during launching and for lifeboats during recovery.
4 Only one type of release mechanism shall be used for similar
survival craft carried on board the ship.
5 Preparation and handling of survival craft at any one launching
station shall not interfere with the prompt preparation and handling of
any other survival craft or rescue boat at any other station.
6 Falls, where used, shall be long enough for the survival craft to
reach the water with the ship in its lightest seagoing condition, under
unfavourable conditions of trim and with the ship listed not less than 20
กใ either way.
7 During preparation and launching, the survival craft, its launching
appliance, and the area of water into which it is to be launched shall be
adequately illuminated by lighting supplied from the emergency source of
electrical power required by Regulation II-1/42 or II1/43, as
appropriate.
8 Means shall be available to prevent any discharge of water on to
survival craft during abandonment.
9 If there is a danger of the survival craft being damaged by the
ship's stabilizer wings, means shall be available, powered by an
emergency source of energy, to bring the stabilizer wings inboard;
indicators operated by an emergency source of energy shall be available on
the navigating bridge to show the position of the stabilizer wings.
10 If lifeboats complying with the requirements of Regulation 42 or 43
are carried, a davit span shall be provided, fitted with not less than two
lifelines of sufficient length to reach the water with the ship in its
lightest seagoing condition, under unfavourable conditions of trim and
with the ship listed not less than 20 กใ either way.
Regulation 16 Rescue boat embarkation, launching and recovery ar-rangements
1 The rescue boat embarkation and launching arrangements shall be such
that the rescue boat can be boarded and launched in the shortest possible
time.
2 If the rescue boat is one of the ship's survival craft, the
embarkation arrangements and launching station shall comply with the
requirements of Regulations 11 and 12.
3 Launching arrangements shall comply with the requirements of
Regulation 15. However, all rescue boats shall be capable of being
launched, where necessary utilizing painters, with the ship making
headway at speeds up to 5 knots in calm water.
4 Rapid recovery of the rescue boat shall be possible when loaded with
its full complement of persons and equipment. If the rescue boat is also a
lifeboat, rapid recovery shall be possible when loaded with its lifeboat
equipment and the approved rescue boat complement of at least six persons.
Regulation 17 Line-throwing appliances
A line-throwing appliance complying with the requirements of
Regulation 49 shall be provided.
Regulation 18 A band on ship training and drills
1 This regulation applies to all ships.
2 Manuals
A training manual complying with the requirements of Regulation 51
shall be provided in each crew mess room and recreation room or in each
crew cabin.
3 Practice musters and drills
3.1 Each member of the crew shall participate in at least one abandon
ship drill and one fire drill every month. The drills of the crew shall
take place within 24 h of the ship leaving a port if more than 25% of the
crew have not participated in abandon ship and fire drills on board that
particular ships in the previous month. The Administration may accept
other arrangements that are at least equivalent for those classes of ship
for which this is impracticable.
3.2 On a ship engaged on an international voyage which is not a short
international voyage, musters of the passengers shall take place within
24 h after their embarkation. Passengers shall be instructed in the seu of
the lifejackets and the action to take in an emergency. If only a small
number of passengers embark at a port after the muster has been held it
shall be sufficient, instead of holding another muster, to draw the
attention of these passengers to the emergency instructions required by
Regulations 8.2 and 8.4.
3.3 On a ship engaged on a short international voyage, if a muster of
the passengers is not held on departure, the attention of the passengers
shall be drawn to the emergency instructions required by Regulations 8.2
and 8.4.
3.4 Each abandon ship drill shall include.
.1 summoning of passengers and crew to muster stations with the
alarm required by Regulation 6.4.2 and ensuring that they are made aware
of the order to abandon ship specified in the muster list;
.2 reporting to stations and preparing for the duties described in
the muster list;
.3 checking that passengers and crew are suitably dressed;
.4 checking that lifejackets are correctly donned;
.5 lowering of at least one lifeboat after any necessary
preparation for launching;
.6 starting and operating the lifeboat engine;
.7 operation of davits used for launching liferafts.
3.5 Different lifeboats shall, as far as practicable, be lowered in
compliance with the requirements of paragraph 3.4.5 at successive drills.
3.6 Drills shall, as far as practicable, be conducted as if there were
an actual emergency.
3.7 Each lifeboat shall be launched with its assigned operating crew
aboard and manoeuvred in the water at least once every 3 months during an
abandon ship drill. The Administration may allow ships operating on short
international voyages not to launch the lifeboats on one side if their
berthing arrangements in port and their trading patterns do not permit
launching of lifeboats on that side. However, all such lifeboats shall be
lowered at least once every 3 months and launched at least annually.
3.8 As far as is reasonable and practicable, rescue boats other than
lifeboats which are also rescue boats, shall be launched each month with
their assigned crew aboard and manoeuvred in the water. In all cases this
requirement shall be complied with at least once every 3 months.
3.9 If lifeboat and rescue boat launching drills are carried out with
the ship making headway, such drills shall, because of the dangers
involved, be practised in sheltered waters only and under the supervision
of an officer experienced in such drills.
3.10 Emergency lighting for mustering and abandonment shall be tested
at each abandon ship drill.
4 On-board training and instructions
4.1 On-board training in the use of the ship's life-saving appliances,
including survival craft equipment, shall be given as soon as possible but
not later than 2 weeks after a crew member joins the ship. However, if the
crew member is on a regularly scheduled rotating assignment to the ship,
such training shall be given not later than 2 weeks after the time of
first joining the ship.
4.2 Instructions in the use of the ship's life-saving appliances and
in survival at sea shall be given at the same interval as the drills.
Individual instruction may cover different parts of the ship's life-saving
system, but all the ship's life-saving equipment and appliances shall be
covered within any period of 2 months. Each member of the crew shall be
given instructions which shall include but not necessarily be limited to:
.1 operation and use of the ship's inflatable liferafts;
.2 problems of hypothermia, first-aid treatment for hypothermia
and other appropriate first-aid procedures;
.3 special instructions necessary for use of the ship's
life-saving appliances in severe weather and severe sea conditions.
4.3 On-board training in the use of davit-launched liferafts shall
take place at intervals of not more than 4 months on every ship fitted
with such appliances. Whenever practicable this shall include the
inflation and lowering of a liferaft. This liferaft may be a special
liferaft intended for training purposes only, which is not part of the
ship's life-saving equipment; such a special liferaft shall be
conspicuously marked.
5 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 such log-book as may be prescribed by the
Administration. If a full muster, drill or training session is not held at
the appointed time, an entry shall be made in the log-book stating the
circumstances and the extent of the muster, drill or training session
held.
Regulation 19 Operational readiness, maintenance and inspections
1 This regulation applies to all ships. The requirements of paragraphs
3 and 6.2 shall be complied with, as far as is practicable, on ships
constructed before 1 July 1986.
2 Operational readiness
Before the ship leaves port and at all times during the voyage, all
life-saving appliances shall be in working order and ready for immediate
use.
3 Maintenance
3.1 Instructions for on-board maintenance of life-saving appliances
complying with the requirements of Regulation 52 shall be provided and
maintenance shall be carried out accordingly.
3.2 The Administration may accept, in lieu of the instructions
required by paragraph 3.1, a shipboard planned maintenance programme
which includes the requirements of Regulation 52.
4 Maintenance of falls
Falls used in launching 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 on not more than 5 years, whichever is the
earlier.
5 Spares and repair equipment
Spares and repair equipment shall be provided for life-saving
appliances and their components which are subject to excessive wear or
consumption and need to be replaced regularly.
6 Weekly inspection
The following tests and inspections shall be carried out weekly:
.1 all survival craft, rescue boats and launching appliances shall
be visually inspected to ensure that they are ready for use;
.2 all engines in lifeboats and rescue boats shall be run ahead
and astern for a total period of not less than 3 min provided the ambient
temperature is above the minimum temperature required for starting the
engine. In special cases the Administration may waive this requirement for
ships constructed before 1 July 1986;
.3 the general emergency alarm system shall be tested.
7 Monthly inspections
Inspection of the life-saving appliances, including lifeboat
equipment, shall be carried out monthly using the checklist required by
Regulation 52.1 to ensure that they are complete and in good order. A
report of the inspection shall be entered in the log-book.
8 Servicing of inflatable liferafts, inflatable lifejackets and
inflated rescue boats
8.1 Every inflatable liferaft and inflatable lifejacket shall be
serviced:
.1 at intervals not exceeding 12 months. However, in cases where
it appears proper and reasonable, the Administration may extend this
period to 17 months;
.2 at an approved servicing station which is competent to service
them, maintains proper servicing facilities and uses only properly trained
personnel.*
[* Reference is made to the "Recommendation on the conditions for the
approval of servicing stations for inflatable liferafts" adopted by the
Organization by resolution A. 333 (IX).]
8.2 All repairs and maintenance of inflated rescue boats shall be
carried out in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. Emergency
repairs may be carried out on board the ship; however, permanent repairs
shall be effected at an approved servicing station.
9 Periodic servicing of hydrostatic release units
Hydrostatic release units shall be serviced:
.1 at intervals not exceeding 12 months. However, in cases where
it appears proper and reasonable, the Administration may extend this
period to 17 months;
.2 at a servicing station which is competent to service them,
maintains proper servicing facilities and uses only properly trained
personnel.
SECTION II-PASSENGER SHIPS (ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS)
Regulation 20 Survival craft and rescue boats
1 Survival craft
1.1 Passenger ships engaged on international voyages which are not
short international voyages shall carry:
.1 lifeboats complying with the requirements of Regulation 42, 43,
or 44 on each side of such aggregate capacity as will accommodate not less
than 50% of the total number of persons on board. The Administration may
permit the substitution of lifeboats by liferafts of equivalent total
capacity provided that there shall never be less than sufficient lifeboats
on each side of the ship to accommodate 37.5% of the total number of
persons on board. The liferafts shall comply with the requirements of
Regulation 39 or 40 and shall be served by launching appliances equally
distributed on each side of the ship; and
.2 in addition, liferafts complying with the requirements of
Regulation 39 or 40 of such aggregate capacity as will accommodate at
least 25% of the total number of persons on board. These liferafts shall
be served by at least one launching appliance on each side which may be
those provided in compliance with the requirements of paragraph 1.1.1 or
equivalent approved appliances capable of being used on both sides.
However, stowage of these liferafts need not comply with the requirements
of Regulation 13.5.
1.2 Passenger ships engaged on short international voyages and
complying with the special standards of subdivision prescribed by
Regulation II-1/6.5 shall carry:
.1 lifeboats complying with the requirements of Regulation 42, 43
or 44 equally distributed, as far as practicable, on each side of the
ship and of such aggregate capacity as will accommodate at least 30% of
the total number of persons on board and liferafts complying with
requirements of Regulation 39 or 40 of such aggregate capacity that,
together with the lifeboat capacity, the survival craft will accommodate
the total number of persons on board. the liferafts shall be served by
launching appliances equally distributed on each side of the ship; and
.2 in addition, liferafts complying with the requirements of
Regulation 39 or 40 of such aggregate capacity as will accommodate at
least 25% of the total number of persons on board. These liferafts shall
be served by at least one launching appliance on each side which may be
those provided in compliance with the requirements of paragraph 1.2.1 or
equivalent approved appliances capable of being used on both sides.
However, stowage of these liferafts need not comply with the requirements
of Regulation 13.5.
1.3 Passenger ships engaged on short international voyages and not
complying with the special standard of subdivision prescribed by
Regulation II-1/6.5, shall carry survival craft complying with the
requirements of paragraph 1.1.
1.4 All survival craft required to provide for abandonment by the
total number of persons on board shall be capable of being launched with
their full complement of persons and equipment within a period of 30 min
from the time the abandon ship signal is given.
1.5 In lieu of meeting the requirements of paragraph 1.1, 1.2 or 1.3,
passenger ships of less than 500 tons gross tonnage where the total number
of persons on board is less than 200, may comply with the following:
.1 They shall carry on each side of the ship, liferafts complying
with the requirements of Regulation 39 or 40 and of such aggregate
capacity as will accommodate the total number of persons on board.
.2 Unless the liferafts required by paragraph 1.5.1 can be readily
transferred for launching on either side of the ship, additional liferafts
shall be provided so that the total capacity available on each side will
accommodate 150% of the total number of persons on board.
.3 If the rescue boat required by paragraph 2.2 is also a lifeboat
complying with the requirements of Regulation 42, 43 or 44, it may be
included in the aggregate capacity required by paragraph 1.5.1, provided
that the total capacity available on either side of the ship is at least
150% of the total number of persons on board.
.4 In the event of any one survival craft being lost or rendered
unserviceable, there shall be sufficient survival craft available for use
on each side to accommodate the total number of persons on board.
2 Rescue boats
2.1 Passenger ships of 500 tons gross tonnage and over shall carry at
least one rescue boat complying with the requirements of Regulation 47 on
each side of the ship.
2.2 Passenger ships of less than 500 tons gross tonnage shall carry at
least one rescue boat complying with the requirements of Regulation 47.
2.3 A lifeboat may be accepted as a rescue boat provided it also
complies with the requirements for a rescue boat.
3 Marshalling of liferafts
3.1 The number of lifeboats and rescue boats that are carried on
passenger ships shall be sufficient to ensure that in providing for
abandonment by the total number of persons on board not more than six
liferafts need be marshalled by each lifeboat or rescue boat.
3.2 The number of lifeboats and rescue boats that are carried on
passenger ships engaged on short international voyages and complying with
the special standards of subdivision prescribed by Regulation II-1/6.5
shall be sufficient to ensure that in providing for abandonment by the
total number of persons on board not more than nine liferafts need be
marshalled by each lifeboat or rescue boat.
Regulation 21 Personal life-saving appliances
1 Lifebuoys
1.1 A passenger ship shall carry not less than the number of lifebuoys
complying with the requirements of Regulations 7.1 and 31 prescribed in
the following table:
|-----------------
| Length of ship in metres | Minimum number of lifebuoys |
|--------|--------|
| Under 60 | 8 |
| 60 and under 120 | 12 |
| 120 and under 180 | 18 |
| 180 and under 240 | 24 |
| 240 and over | 30 |
|-----------------
1.2 Notwithstanding Regulation 7.1.3, passenger ships of under 60 m in
length shall carry not less than six lifebuoys provided with self-igniting
lights.
2 Lifejackets
In addition to the lifejackets required by Regulation 7.2, every
passenger ship shall carry lifejackets for not less than 5% of the total
number of persons on board. These lifejackets shall be stowed in
conspicuous places on deck or at muster stations.
3 Lifejacket lights
3.1 This paragraph applies to all passenger ships. With respect to
passenger ships constructed before 1 July 1986, the requirements of this
paragraph shall apply not later than 1 July 1991.
3.2 On passenger ships engaged on international voyages which are not
short international voyages each lifejacket shall be fitted with a light
complying with the requirements of Regulation 32.3.
4 Immersion suits and thermal protective aids
4.1 This paragraph applies to all passenger ships. With respect to
passenger ships constructed before 1 July 1986, the requirements of this
paragraph shall apply not later than 1 July 1991.
4.2 Passenger ships shall carry for each lifeboat on the ship at least
three immersion suits complying with the requirements of Regulation 33
and, in addition, a thermal protective aid complying with the requirements
of Regulation 34 for every person to be accommodated in the lifeboat and
not provided with an immersion suit. These immersion suits and thermal
protective aids need not be carried:
.1 for persons to be accommodated in totally or partially enclosed
lifeboats; or
.2 if the ship is constantly engaged on voyages in warm climates
where, in the opinion of the Administration, thermal protective aids are
unnecessary.
4.3 The provisions of paragraph 4.2.1 also apply to totally or
partially enclosed lifeboats not complying with the requirements of
Regulation 42, 43 or 44, provided they are carried on ships constructed
before 1 July 1986.
Regulation 22 Survival craft and rescue boat embarkation arrange-ments
1 On passenger ships, survival craft embarkation arrangements shall be
designed for:
.1 all lifeboats to be boarded and launched either directly from
the stowed position or from an embarkation deck but not both;
.2 davit-launched liferafts to be boarded and launched from a
position immediately adjacent to the stowed position or from a position to
which, in compliance with the requirements of Regulation 13.5, the
liferafts is transferred prior to launching.
2 Rescue boat arrangements shall be such that the rescue boat can be
boarded and launched directly from the stowed position with the number of
persons assigned to crew the rescue boat on board. Notwithstanding the
requirements of paragraph 1.1, if the rescue boat is also a lifeboat and
the other lifeboats are boarded and launched from an embarkation deck, the
arrangements shall be such that the rescue boat can also be boarded and
launched from the embarkation deck.
Regulation 23 Stowage of liferafts
On passenger ships, every liferaft shall be stowed with its painter
permanently attached to the ship and with a float-free arrangement
compiling with the requirements of Regulation 38. 6 so that, as far as
practicable, the liferaft floats free and, if inflatable, inflates
automatically when the ship sinks.
Regulation 24 Muster stations
Every passenger ship shall, in addition to complying with the
requirements of regulation 11, have passenger muster stations which shall:
.1 be in the vicinity of, and permit ready access for the
passengers to, the embarkation stations unless in the same location;
.2 have ample room for marshalling and instruction of the
passenger.
Regulation 25 Drills
1 This regulation applies to all passenger ships.
2 On passenger ships, an abandon ship drill and fire drill shall take
place weekly.
SECTION III-CARGO SHIPS (ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS)
Regulation 26 Survival craft and rescue boats
1 Survival craft
1.1 Cargo ships shall carry:
.1 one or more lifeboats complying with the requirements of
Regulation 44 of such aggregate capacity on each side of the ship as will
accommodate the total number of persons on board. The Administration may,
however, permit cargo ships (except oil tankers, chemical tankers and gas
carriers) operating under favourable climatic conditions and in suitable
areas, to carry lifeboats complying with the requirements of Regulation
43, provided the limits of the trade area are specified in the Cargo Ship
Safety Equipment Certificate; and
.2 in addition, a liferaft or liferafts, complying with the
requirements of Regulation 39 or 40, capable of being launched on either
side of the ship and of such aggregate capacity as will accommodate the
total number of persons on board. If the liferaft or liferafts cannot be
readily transferred for launching on either side of the ship, the total
capacity available on each side shall be sufficient to accommodate the
total number of persons on board.
1.2 In lieu of meeting the requirements of paragraph 1.1, cargo ships
may carry:
.1 one or more lifeboats, complying with the requirements of
Regulation 44, capable of being free fall launched over the stern of the
ship of such aggregate capacity as will accommodate the total number of
persons on board; and
.2 in addition, one or more liferafts complying with the
requirements of Regulation 39 or 40, on each side of the ship, of such
aggregate capacity as will accommodate the total number of persons on
board. The liferafts on at least one side of the ship shall be served by
launching appliances.
1.3 In lieu of meeting the requirements of paragraph 1.1 or 1.2, cargo
ships of less than 85 m in length other than oil tankers, chemical tankers
and gas carriers, may comply with the following:
.1 They shall carry on each side of the ship, one or more
liferafts complying with the requirements of Regulation 39 or 40 and of
such aggregate capacity as will accommodate the total number of persons on
board.
.2 Unless the liferafts required by paragraph 1.3.2 can be readily
transferred for launching on either side of the ship, additional liferafts
shall be provided so that the total capacity available on each side will
accommodate 150% of the total number of persons on board.
.3 If the rescue boat required by paragraph 2 is also a lifeboat
complying with the requirements of Regulation 43 or 44, it may be included
in the aggregate capacity required by paragraph 1.3.1, provided that the
total capacity available on either side of the ship is at least 150% of
the total number of persons on board.
.4 In the event of any one survival craft being lost or rendered
unserviceable, there shall be sufficient survival craft available for use
on each side to accommodate the total number of persons on board.
1.4 Cargo ships where the survival craft are stowed in a position
which is more than 100 m from the stem or stern shall carry, in addition
to the liferafts required by paragraphs 1.1.2 and 1.2.2, a liferafts
stowed as far forward or aft, or one as far forward and another as far
aft, as is reasonable and practicable. Notwithstanding the requirements of
Regulation 29, such liferaft or liferafts may be securely fastened so as
to permit manual release and need not be of the type which can be launched
from an approved launching device.
1.5 With the exception of the survival craft referred to in Regulation
15.1.1, all survival craft required to provide for abandonment by the
total number of persons on board shall be capable of being launched with
their full complement of persons and equipment within a period of 10 min
from the time the abandon ship signal is given.
1.6 Chemical tankers and gas carriers carrying cargoes emitting toxic
vapours or gases* shall carry, in lieu of lifeboats complying with the
requirements of Regulation 43 or 44, lifeboats complying with the
requirements of Regulation 45.
[* Reference is made to products for which emergency escape
respiratory protection is required in chapter 17 of the International Code
for the Construction and Equipment of Ships Carrying Dangerous Chemicals
in Bulk (IBC Code) adopted by the Maritime Safety Committee by resolution
MSC. 4 (48) and in chapter 19 of the International Code for the
Construction and Equipment of Ships Carrying Liquefied Gases in Bulk (IGC
Code) adopted by the Maritime Safety Committee by resolution MSC. 5 (48).]
1.7 Oil tankers, chemical tankers and gas carriers carrying cargoes
having a flashpoint not exceeding 60กๆ (closed cup test) shall carry, in
lieu of lifeboats complying with the requirements of Regulation 43 or 44,
lifeboats complying with the requirements of Regulation 46.
2 Rescue boats
Cargo ships shall carry at least one rescue boat complying with the
requirements of Regulation 47. A lifeboat may be accepted as a rescue
boat, provided that it also complies with the requirements for a rescue
boat.
3 In addition to their lifeboats, cargo ships constructed before 1
July 1986 shall carry not later than 1 July 1991:
.1 one or more liferafts of such aggregate capacity as will
accommodate the total number of persons on board. The liferaft or
liferafts shall be equipped with a lashing or an equivalent means of
securing the liferaft which will automatically release it from a sinking
ship;
.2 where the survival craft are stowed in a position which is more
than 100 m from the stem or stern, in addition to the liferafts required
by paragraph 3.1, a liferaft stowed as far forward or aft, or one as far
forward and another as far aft, as is reasonable and practicable.
Notwithstanding the requirements of paragraph 3.1, such liferaft or
liferafts may be securely fastened so as to permit manual release.
Regulation 27 Personal life-saving appliances
1 Lifebuoys
1.1 Cargo ships shall carry not less than the number of lifebuoys
complying with the requirements of Regulations 7.1 and 31 prescribed in
the following table:
|------------------
| Length of ship in metres | Minimum number of lifebuoys |
|--------|---------|
| Under 100 | 8 |
| |
| 100 and under 150 | 10 |
| |
| 150 and under 200 | 12 |
| |
| 200 and over | 14 |
|------------------
1.2 Self-igniting lights for lifebuoys on tankers required by
Regulation 7.1.3 shall be of an electric battery type.
2 Lifejacket lights
2.1 This paragraph applies to all cargo ships. With respect to cargo
ships constructed before 1 July 1986, this paragraph shall apply not later
than 1 July 1991.
2.2 On cargo ships, each lifejacket shall be fitted with a light
complying with the requirements of Regulation 32.3.
3 Immersion suits and thermal protective aids
3.1 This paragraph applies to all cargo ships. With respect to cargo
ships constructed before 1 July 1986, this paragraph shall apply not later
than 1 July 1991.
3.2 Cargo ships shall carry for each lifeboat on the ship at least
three immersion suits complying with the requirements of regulation 33 or,
if the Administration considers it necessary and practicable, one
immersion suit complying with the requirements of regulation 33 for every
person on board the ship; however, the ship shall carry in addition to the
thermal protective aids required by regulations 38.5.1.24, 41.8.31 and
47.2.2.13, thermal protective aids complying with the requirements of
regulation 34 for persons on board not provided with immersion suits.
These immersion suits and thermal protective aids need not be required if
the ship:
.1 has totally enclosed lifeboats on each side of the ship of such
aggregate capacity as will accommodate the total number of persons on
board; or
.2 has totally enclosed lifeboats capable of being launched by
free-fall over the stern of the ship of such aggregate capacity as will
accommodate the total number of persons on board and which are boarded and
launched directly from the stowed position, together with liferafts on
each side of the ship of such aggregate capacity as will accommodate the
total number of persons on board; or
.3 is constantly engaged on voyages in warm climates where, in the
opinion of the Administration, immersion suits are unnecessary.
3.3 Cargo ships complying with the requirements of regulation 26.1.3
shall carry immersion suits complying with the requirements of regulation
33 every person on board unless the ship:
.1 has davit-launched liferafts; or
.2 has liferafts served by equivalent approved appliances capable
of being used on both sides of the ship and which do not require entry
into the water to board the liferaft; or
.3 is constantly engaged on voyages in warm climates where, in the
opinion of the Administration, immersion suits are unnecessary.
3.4 The immersion suits required by this regulation may be used to
comply with the requirements of regulation 7.3.
3.5 The totally enclosed lifeboats referred to in paragraphs 3.2.1 and
3.2.2 carried on cargo ships constructed before 1 July 1986 need not
comply with the requirements of regulation 44.
Regulation 28 Survival craft embarkation and launching arrange-ments
1 Cargo ship survival craft embarkation arrangements shall be so
designed that lifeboats can be boarded and launched directly from the
stowed position and davit-launched liferafts can be boarded and launched
from a position immediately adjacent to the stowed position or from a
position to which the liferaft is transferred prior to launching in
compliance with the requirements of regulation 13.5.
2 On cargo ships of 20,000 tons gross tonnage and upwards, lifeboats
shall be capable of being launched, where necessary utilizing painters,
with the ship making headway at speeds up to 5 knots in calm water.
Regulation 29 Stowage of liferafts
On cargo ships, every liferaft, other than those required by
regulation 26.1.4, shall be stowed with its painter permanently attached
to the ship and with a float-free arrangement complying with the
requirements of regulation 38.6 so that the liferaft floats free and, if
inflatable, inflates automatically when the ship sinks.
PART C LIFE-SAVING APPLIANCE REQUIREMENTS
SECTION I-GENERAL
Regulation 30 General requirements for life-saving appliances
1 Paragraph 2.7 applies to all ships. With respect to ships
constructed before 1 July 1986, paragraph 2.7 shall apply not later than
1 July 1991.
2 Unless expressly provided otherwise or unless, in the opinion of the
Administration having regard to the particular voyages on which the ship
is constantly engaged, other requirements are appropriate, all life-saving
appliances prescribed in this part shall:
.1 be constructed with proper workmanship and materials;
.2 not be damaged in stowage throughout the air temperature range
-30 กๆto+65 กๆ;
.3 if they are likely to be immersed in sea water during their
use, operate throughout the sea water temperature range -1 กๆto+30 กๆ;
.4 where applicable, be rot-proof, corrosion-resistant, and not be
unduly affected by sea water, oil or fungal attack;
.5 where exposed to sunlight, be resistant to deterioration;
.6 be of a highly visible colour on all parts where this will
assist detection;
.7 be fitted with retro-reflective material where it will assist
in detection and in accordance with the recommendations of the
Organization *;
[* Reference is made to the "Recommendation on retro-reflective tapes
on life-saving appliances" adopted by the Organization in resolution A.
274 (VIII).]
.8 if they are to be used in seaway, be capable of satisfactory
operation in that environment.
3 The Administration shall determine the period of acceptability of
life-saving appliances which are subject to deterioration with age. Such
life-saving appliances shall be marked with a means for determining their
age or the date by which they must be replaced.
SECTION II-PERSONAL LIFE-SAVING APPLIANCES
Regulation 31 Lifebuoys
1 Lifebuoy specification
Every lifebuoy shall:
.1 have an outer diameter of not more than 800 mm and an inner
diameter of not less than 400 mm;
.2 be constructed of inherently buoyant material; it shall not
depend upon rushes, cork shavings or granulated cork, any other loose
granulated material or any air compartment which depends on inflation for
buoyancy;
.3 be capable of supporting not less than 14.5 kg of iron in fresh
water for a period of 24 hr;
.4 have a mass of not less than 2.5 kg;
.5 not sustain burning or continue melting after being totally
enveloped in a fire for a period of 2 s;
.6 be constructed to withstand a drop into the water from the
height at which it is stowed above the waterline in the lightest seagoing
condition or 30 m, whichever is the greater, without impairing either its
operating capability or that of its attached components;
.7 if it is intended to operate the quick-release arrangement
provided for the self-activated smoke signals and self-igniting lights,
have a mass sufficient to operate the quick-release arrangement or 4 kg,
whichever is the greater;
.8 be fitted with a grabline not less than 9.5 mm in diameter and
not less than 4 times the outside diameter of the body of the buoy in
length. The garble shall be secured at four equidistant points around the
circumference of the buoy to form four equal loops.
2 Lifebuoy self-igniting lights
Self-igniting lights required by regulation 7.1.3 shall:
.1 be such that they cannot be extinguished by water;
.2 be capable of either burning continuously with a luminous
intensity of not less than 2 cd in all directions of the upper hemisphere
or flashing (discharge flashing) at a rate of not less than 50 flashes per
minute with at least the corresponding effective luminous intensity;
.3 be provided with a source of energy capable of meeting the
requirement of paragraph 2.2 for a period of at least 2 hr;
.4 be capable of withstanding the drop test required by paragraph
1.6.
3 Lifebuoy self-activating smoke signals
Self-activating smoke signals required by regulation 7.1.3 shall:
.1 emit smoke of a highly visible colour at a uniform rate for a
period of at least 15 min when floating in calm water;
.2 not ignite explosively or emit any flame during the entire
smoke emission time of the signal;
.3 not be swamped in a seaway;
.4 continue to emit smoke when fully submerged in water for a
period of at least 10 s;
.5 be capable of withstanding the drop test required by paragraph
1.6.
4 Buoyant lifelines
Buoyant lifelines required by regulation 7.1.2 shall:
.1 be not-kinking;
.2 have a diameter of not less than 8 mm;
.3 have a breaking strength of not less than 5 kN.
Regulation 32 Lifejackets
1 General requirements for lifejackets
1.1 A lifejacket shall not sustain burning or continue melting after
being totally enveloped in a fire for a period of 2 s.
1.2 A lifejacket shall be so constructed that:
.1 after demonstration, a person can correctly don it within a
period of 1 min without assistance;
.2 it is capable of being worn inside-out or is clearly capable of
being worn in only one way and, as far as possible, cannot be donned
incorrectly;
.3 it is comfortable to wear;
.4 it allows the wearer to jump from a height of at least 4.5 m
into the water without injury and without dislodging or damaging the
lifejacket.
1.3 A lifejacket shall have sufficient buoyancy and stability in calm
fresh water to:
.1 lift the mouth of an exhausted or unconscious person not less
than 120 mm clear of the water with the body inclined backwards at an
angle of not less than 20กใ and not more than 50 กใ from the vertical
position;
.2 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
s.
1.4 A lifejacket shall have buoyancy which is not reduced by more than
5% after 24 h submersion in fresh water.
1.5 A lifejacket shall allow the person wearing it to swim a short
distance and to board a survival craft.
1.6 Each lifejacket shall be fitted with a whistle firmly secured by a
cord.
2 Inflatable lifejackets
A lifejacket which depends on inflation for buoyancy shall have not
less than two separate compartments and comply with the requirements of
paragraph 1 and shall:
.1 inflate automatically on immersion, be provided with a device
to permit inflation by a single manual motion and be capable of being
inflated by mouth;
.2 in the event of loss of buoyancy in any one compartment be
capable of complying with the requirements of paragraphs 1.2, 1.3 and 1.5;
.3 comply with the requirements of paragraph 1.4 after inflation
by means of the automatic mechanism.
3 Lifejacket lights
3.1 Each lifejacket light shall:
.1 have a luminous intensity of not less than 0.75 cd;
.2 have a source of energy capable of providing a luminous
intensity of 0.75 cd for a period of at least 8 h;
.3 be visible over as great a segment of the upper hemisphere as
is practicable when attached to a lifejacket.
3.2 If the light referred to in paragraph 3.1 is a flashing light it
shall, in addition:
.1 be provided with a manually operated switch;
.2 not be fitted with a lens or curved reflector to concentrate
the beam;
.3 flash at a rate of not less than 50 flashes per minute with an
effective luminous intensity of at least 0.75 cd.
Regulation 33 Immersion suits
1 General requirements for immersion suits
1.1 The immersion suit shall be constructed with waterproof materials
such that:
.1 it can be unpacked and donned without assistance within 2 min,
taking into account any associated clothing *, and a lifejacket if the
immersion suit is to be worn in conjunction with a lifejacket;
[* Reference is made to paragraph 3.1.3.1 of the "Recommendation on
testing of life-saving appliances" to be submitted to the Assembly of the
Organization at its thirteenth session for adoption.]
.2 it will not sustain burning or continue melting after being
totally enveloped in a fire for a period of 2 s;
.3 it will cover the whole body with the exception of the face.
Hands shall also be covered unless permanently attached gloves are
provided;
.4 it is provided with arrangements to minimize or reduce free air
in the legs of the suit;
.5 following a jump from a height of not less than 4.5 m into the
water there is no undue ingress of water into the suit.
1.2 An immersion suit which also complies with the requirements of
regulation 32 may be classified as a lifejacket.
1.3 An immersion suit shall permit the person wearing it, and also
wearing a lifejacket if the immersion suit is to be worn in conjunction
with a lifejacket, to:
.1 climb up and down a vertical ladder at least 5 m in length;
.2 perform normal duties during abandonment;
.3 jump from a height of not less than 4.5 m into the water
without damaging or dislodging the immersion suit, or being injured; and
.4 swim a short distance through the water and board a survival
craft.
1.4 An immersion suit which has buoyancy and is designed to be worn
without a lifejacket shall be fitted with a light complying with the
requirements of regulation 32.3 and the whistle prescribed by regulation
32.1.6.
1.5 If the immersion suit is to be worn in conjunction with a
lifejacket, the lifejacket shall be worn over the immersion suit. A person
wearing such an immersion suit shall be able to don a lifejacket without
assistance.
2 Thermal performance requirements for immersion suits
2.1 An immersion suit made of material which has no inherent
insulation shall be:
.1 marked with instructions that it must be worn in conjunction
with warm clothing;
.2 so constructed that, when worn in conjunction with warm
clothing, and with a lifejacket if the immersion suit is to be worn with a
lifejacket, the immersion suit continues to provide sufficient thermal
protection, following one jump by the wearer into the water from a height
of 4.5 m, to ensure that when it is worn for a period of 1 h in calm
circulating water at a temperature of 5 กๆ, the wearer's body core
temperature does not fall more than 2กๆ.
2.2 An immersion suit made of material with inherent insulation, when
worn either on its own or with a lifejacket, if the immersion suit is to
be worn in conjunction with a lifejacket, shall provide the wearer with
sufficient thermal insulation, following one jump into the water from a
height of 4.5 m, to ensure that the wearer's body core temperature does
not fall more than 2กๆ after a period of 6 h immersion in calm circulating
water at a temperature of be tween 0 กๆ and 2กๆ.
2.3 The Immersion suit shall permit the person wearing it with hands
covered to pick up a pencil and write after being immersed in water at 5
กๆ for a period of 1 h.
3 Buoyancy requirements
A person in fresh water wearing either an immersion suit complying
with the requirements of regulation 32, or an immersion suit with a
lifejacket, shall be able to turn from a face-down to face-up position in
not more than 5 s.
Regulation 34 Thermal protective aids
1 A thermal protective aid shall be made of waterproof material having
a thermal conductivity of not more than 0.25 W/ (m.K) and shall be so
constructed that, when used to enclose a person, it shall reduce both the
convective and evaporative heat loss from the wearer's body.
2 The thermal protective aid shall:
.1 cover the whole body of a person wearing a lifejacket with the
exception of the face. Hands shall also be covered unless permanently
attached gloves are provided;
.2 be capable of being unpacked and easily donned without
assistance in a survival craft or rescue boat;
.3 permit the wearer to remove it in the water in not more than 2
min, if it impairs ability to swim.
3 The thermal protective aid shall function properly throughout an air
temperature range -30กๆ to +20 กๆ.
SECTION III-VISUAL SIGNALS
Regulation 35 Rocket parachute flares
1 The rocket parachute flare shall:
.1 be contained in a water-resistant casing;
.2 have brief instructions or diagrams clearly illustrating the
use of the rocket parachute flare printed on its casing;
.3 have integral means of ignition;
.4 be so designed as not to cause discomfort to the person holding
the casing when used in accordance with the manufacturer's operating
instructions.
2 The rocket shall, when fired vertically, reach 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:
.1 burn with a bright red colour;
.2 burn uniformly with an average luminous intensity of not less
than 30,000 cd;
.3 have a burning period of not less than 40 s;
.4 have a rate of descent of not more than 5 m/s;
.5 not damage its parachute or attachments while burning.
Regulation 36 Hand flares
1 The hand flare shall:
.1 be contained in water-resistant casing;
.2 have brief instructions or diagrams clearly illustrating the
use of the hand flare printed on its casing;
.3 have a self-contained means of ignition;
.4 be so designed as not to cause discomfort to the person holding
the casing and not endanger the survival craft by burning or glowing
residues when used in accordance with the manufacturer's operating
instructions.
2 The hand flare shall:
.1 burn with a bright red colour;
.2 burn uniformly with an average luminous intensity of not less
than 15,000 cd;
.3 have a burning period of not less than 1 min;
.4 continue to burn after having been immersed for a period of 10
s under 100 mm of water.
Regulation 37 Buoyant smoke signals
1 The buoyant smoke signal shall:
.1 be contained in a water-resistant casing;
.2 not ignite explosively when used in accordance with the
manufacturer's operating instructions;
.3 have brief instructions of diagrams clearly illustrating the
use of the buoyant smoke signal printed on its casing.
2 The buoyant smoke signal shall:
.1 emit smoke of a highly visible colour at a uniform rate for a
period of not less than 3 min when floating in calm water;
.2 not emit any flame during the entire smoke emission time;
.3 not be swamped in a seaway;
.4 continue to emit smoke when submerged in water for a period of
10 s under 100 mm of water.
SECTION IV-SURVIVAL CRAFT
Regulation 38 General requirements for liferafts
1 Construction of liferafts
1.1 Every liferaft shall be so constructed as to be capable of
withstanding exposure for 30 days afloat in all sea conditions.
1.2 The liferaft shall be so constructed that when it is dropped into
the water from a height of 18 m, the liferaft and its equipment will
operate satisfactorily. If the liferaft is to be stowed at a height of
more than 18 m above the waterline in the lightest seagoing condition, it
shall be of a type which has been satisfactorily drop-tested from at least
that height.
1.3 The floating liferaft shall be capable of withstanding repeated
jumps on to it from a height of at least 4.5 m above its floor both with
and without the canopy erected.
1.4 The liferaft and its fittings shall be so constructed as to enable
it to be 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.
1.5 The liferaft shall have a canopy to protect the occupants from
exposure which is automatically set in place when the liferaft is launched
and waterborne. The canopy shall comply with the following:
.1 if shall 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;
.2 its interior shall be of a colour that does not cause
discomfort to the occupants;
.3 each entrance shall be clearly indicated and be provided with
efficient adjustable closing arrangements which can be easily and quickly
opened from inside and outside the liferaft so as to permit ventilation
but exclude seawater, wind and cold. Liferafts accommodating more than
eight persons shall have at least two diametrically opposite entrances;
.4 it shall admit sufficient air for the occupants at all times,
even with the entrances closed;
.5 it shall be provided with at least one viewing port;
.6 it shall be provided with means for collecting rain water;
.7 it shall have sufficient headroom for sitting occupants under
all parts of the canopy.
2 Minimum carrying capacity and mass of liferafts
2.1 No liferaft shall be approved which has a carrying capacity of
less than six persons calculated in accordance with the requirements of
regulation 39.3 or 40.3, as appropriate.
2.2 Unless the liferaft is to be launched by an approved launching
appliance complying with the requirements of regulation 48 and is not
required to be portable, the total mass of the liferaft, its container
and its equipment shall not be more than 185 kg.
3 Liferaft fittings
3.1 The liferaft shall be securely becketed around the inside and
outside of the liferaft.
3.2 The liferaft shall be provided with arrangements for adequately
siting and securing in the operating position the antenna provided with
the portable radio apparatus required by regulation 6.2.1.
3.3 The liferaft shall be fitted with an efficient painter of length
equal to not less than twice the distance from the stowed position to the
waterline in the lightest seagoing condition or 15 m whichever is the
greater.
4 Davit-launched liferafts
4.1 In addition to the above requirements, a liferaft for use with an
approved launching appliance shall:
.1 when the liferaft is loaded with its full complement of persons
and equipment, be capable of withstanding a lateral impact against the
ship's side at an impact velocity of not less than 3.5 m/s and also a drop
into the water from a height of not less than 3 m without damage that will
affect its function;
.2 be provided with means for bringing the liferaft alongside the
embarkation deck and holding it securely during embarkation.
4.2 Every passenger ship davit-launched liferaft shall be so arranged
that it can be rapidly boarded by its full complement of persons.
4.3 Every cargo ship davit-launched liferaft shall be so arranged that
it can be boarded by its full complement of persons in not more than 3 min
from the time the instruction to board is given.
5 Equipment
5.1 The normal equipment of every liferaft shall consist of:
.1 one buoyant rescue quoit, attached to not less than 30 m of
buoyant line;
.2 one knife of the non-folding type having a 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 which is permitted to accommodate 13 persons or more shall be
provided with a second knife which need not be of the non-folding type;
.3 for a liferaft which is permitted to accommodate not more than
12 persons, one buoyant bailer. For a liferaft which is permitted to
accommodate 13 persons or more, two buoyant bailers;
.4 two sponges;
.5 two sea-anchors each with a shock-resistant hawser and tripping
line, one being spare and the other permanently attached to the liferaft
in such a way that when the liferaft inflates or is waterborne it will
cause the liferaft to lie oriented to the wind in the most stable manner.
The strength of each sea-anchor and its hawser and tripping line shall be
adequate for all sea conditions. The sea-anchors shall be fitted with a
swivel at each end of the line and shall be of a type which is unlikely to
turn inside-out between its shroud lines;
.6 two buoyant paddles;
.7 three tin openers. Safety knives containing special tin-opener
blades are satisfactory for this requirement;
.8 one first-aid outfit in a waterproof case capable of being
closed tightly after use;
.9 one whistle or equivalent sound signal;
.10 four rocket parachute flares complying with the requirements
of regulation 35;
.11 six hand flares complying with the requirements of regulation
36;
.12 two buoyant smoke signals complying with the requirements of
regulation 37;
.13 one waterproof electric torch suitable for Morse signalling
together with one spare set of batteries and one spare bulb in a
waterproof container;
.14 an efficient radar reflector;
.15 one daylight signalling mirror with instructions on its use
for signalling to ships and aircraft;
.16 one copy of the life-saving signals referred to in regulation
V/16 on a waterproof card or in a waterproof container;
.17 one set of fishing tackle;
.18 a food ration totalling not less than 10,000 kJ for each
person the liferaft is permitted to accommodate; these rations shall be
kept in airtight packaging and be stowed in a watertight container;
.19 watertight receptacles containing a total of 1.5L of fresh
water for each person the liferaft is permitted to accommodate, of which
0.5L per person may be replaced by a de-salting apparatus capable of
producing an equal amount of fresh water in 2 days;
.20 one rustproof graduated drinking vessel;
.21 six doses of anti-seasickness medicine and one seasickness bag
for each person the liferaft is permitted to accommodate;
.22 instructions on how to survive;
.23 instructions for immediate action;
.24 thermal protective aids complying with the requirements of
regulation 34 sufficient for 10% of the number of persons the liferaft is
permitted to accommodate or two, whichever is the greater.
5.2 The marking required by regulations 39.7.3.5 and 40.7.7 on
liferafts equipped in accordance with paragraph 5.1 shall be "SOLAS A
PACK" in block capitals of the Roman alphabet.
5.3 In the case of passenger ships engaged on short international
voyage of such a nature and duration that, in the opinion of the
Administration, not all the items specified in paragraph 5.1 are
necessary, the Administration may allow the liferafts carried on any such
ships to be provided with the equipment specified in paragraphs 5.1.1 to
5.1.6 inclusive, 5.1.8, 5.1.9, 5.1.13 to 5.1.16 inclusive and 5.1.21 to
5.1.24 inclusive and one half of the equipment specified in paragraphs
5.1.10 to 5.1.12 inclusive. The marking required by regulations 39.7.3.5
and 40.7.7 on such liferafts shall be "SOLAS B PACK" in block capitals of
the Roman alphabet.
5.4 Where appropriate the equipment shall be stowed in a container
which, if it is not an integral part of, or permanently attached to, the
liferaft, shall be stowed and secured inside the liferaft and be capable
of floating in water for at least 30 min without damage to its contents.
6 Float-free arrangements for liferafts
6.1 Painter system
The liferaft painter system shall provide a connection between the
ship and the liferaft and shall be so arranged as to ensure that the
liferaft when released and, in the case of an inflatable liferaft,
inflated is not dragged under by the sinking ship.
6.2 Weak link
If a weak link is used in the float-free arrangement, it shall:
.1 not be broken by the force required to pull the painter from
the liferaft container;
.2 if applicable, be of sufficient strength to permit the
inflation of the liferaft;
.3 break under a strain of 2.2กภ0.4kN.
6.3 Hydrostatic release units
If a hydrostatic release unit is used in the float-free
arrangements, it shall:
.1 be constructed of compatible materials so as to prevent
malfunction of the unit Galvanizing or other forms of metallic coating on
parts of the hydrostatic release unit shall not be accepted;
.2 automatically release the liferaft at a depth of not more than
4 m;
.3 have drains to prevent the accumulation of water in the
hydrostatic chamber when the unit is in its normal position;
.4 be so constructed as to prevent release when seas wash over the
unit;
.5 be permanently marked on its exterior with its type and serial
number;
.6 be provided with a document or identification plate station the
date of manufacture, type and serial number;
.7 be such that each part connected to the painter system has a
strength of not less than that required for the painter.
Regulation 39 Inflatable liferafts
1 Inflatable liferafts shall comply with the requirements of
regulation 38 and, in addition, shall comply with the requirements of
this regulation.
2 Construction of inflatable liferafts
2.1 The main buoyancy chamber shall be divided into not less than two
separate compartments, each inflated through a non-return inflation valve
on each compartment. The buoyancy chambers shall be so arranged that, in
the event of any one of the compartments being damaged or failing to
inflate, the intact compartments shall be able to support, with positive
freeboard over the liferaft's entire periphery, the number of persons
which the liferaft is permitted to accommodate, each having a mass of 75
kg and seated in their normal positions.
2.2 The floor of the liferaft shall be waterproof and shall be capable
of being sufficiently insulated against cold either:
.1 by means of one or more compartments that the occupants can
inflate, or which inflate automatically and can be deflated and reinflated
by the occupants; or
.2 by other equally efficient means not dependent on inflation.
2.3 The liferaft shall be inflated with a non-toxic gas. Inflation
shall be completed within a period of 1 min at an ambient temperature of
between 18กๆ and 20 กๆ and within a period of 3 min at an ambient
temperature of -30กๆ. After inflation the liferaft shall maintain its form
when loaded with its full complement of persons and equipment.
2.4 Each inflatable compartment shall be capable of withstanding a
pressure equal to at least 3 times the working pressure and shall be
prevented from reaching a pressure exceeding twice the working pressure
either by means of relief valves or by a limited gas supply. Means shall
be provided for fitting the topping-up pump or bellows required by
paragraph 10.1.2 so that the working pressure can be maintained.
3 Carrying capacity of inflatable liferafts
The number of persons which a liferaft shall be permitted to
accommodate shall be equal to the lesser of:
.1 the greatest whole number obtained by dividing by 0.096 the
volume, measured in cubic metres of the main buoyancy tubes (which for
this purpose shall include neither the arches nor the thwarts if fitted)
when inflated; or
.2 the greatest whole number obtained by dividing by 0.372 the
inner horizontal cross-sectional area of the liferaft measured in square
metres (which for this purpose may include the thwart or thwarts, if
fitted) measured to the innermost edge of the buoyancy tubes; or
.3 the number of persons having an average mass of 75 kg, all
wearing lifejackets, that can be seated with sufficient comfort and
headroom without interfering with the operation of any of the liferaft's
equipment.
4 Access into inflatable liferafts
4.1 At least one entrance shall be fitted with a semi-rigid boarding
ramp to enable persons to board the liferaft from the sea so arranged as
to prevent significant deflation of the liferaft if the ramp is damaged.
In the case of davit-launched liferaft having more than one entrance, the
boarding ramp shall be fitted at the entrance opposite the bowsing lines
and embarkation facilities.
4.2 Entrances not provided with a boarding ramp shall have a boarding
ladder, the lowest step of which shall be situated not less than 0.4 m
below the liferaft's light waterline.
4.3 There shall be means inside the liferaft to assist persons to pull
themselves into the liferaft from the ladder.
5 Stability of inflatable liferafts
5.1 Every inflatable liferaft shall be so constructed that, when fully
inflated and floating with the canopy uppermost, it is stable in a seaway.
5.2 The stability of the liferaft when in the inverted position shall
be such that it can be righted in a seaway and in calm water by one
person.
5.3 The stability of the liferaft when loaded with its full complement
of persons and equipment shall be such that it can be towed at speeds of
up to 3 knots in calm water.
6 Inflatable liferaft fittings
6.1 The breaking strength of the painter system including its means of
attachment to the liferaft, except the weak link required by regulation
38.6, shall be not less than 10.0 kN for a liferaft permitted to
accommodate nine persons or more, and not less than 7.5 kN for any other
liferaft. The liferaft shall be capable of being inflated by one person.
6.2 A manually controlled lamp visible on a dark night with a clear
atmosphere at a distance of at least 2 miles for a period of not less than
12 h shall be fitted to the top of the liferaft canopy. If the light is a
flashing light it shall flash at a rate of not less than 50 flashes per
minute for the first 2 h of operation of the 12 h operating period. The
lamp shall be powered by a sea-activated cell or a dry chemical cell and
shall light automatically when the liferaft inflates. The cell shall be of
a type that does not deteriorate due to damp or humidity in the stowed
liferaft.
6.3 A manually controlled lamp shall be fitted inside the liferaft
capable of continuous operation for a period of at least 12 h. It shall
light automatically when the liferaft inflates and be of sufficient
intensity to enable reading of survival and equipment instructions.
7 Containers for inflatable liferafts
7.1 The liferaft shall be packed in a container that is:
.1 so constructed as to withstand hard wear under conditions
encountered at sea;
.2 of sufficient inherent buoyancy, when packed with the liferaft
and its equipment, to pull the painter from within and to operate the
inflation mechanism should the ship sink;
.3 as far as practicable watertight, except for drain holes in the
container bottom.
7.2 The liferaft shall be packed in its container in such a way as to
ensure, as far as possible, that the waterborne liferaft inflates in an
upright position on breaking free from its container.
7.3 The container shall be marked with:
.1 maker's name or trade mark;
.2 serial number;
.3 name of approved authority and the number of persons it is
permitted to carry;
.4 SOLAS;
.5 type of emergency pack enclosed;
.6 date when last serviced;
.7 length of painter;
.8 maximum permitted height of stowage above waterline (depending
on drop-test height and length of painter);
.9 launching instructions.
8 Markings on inflatable liferafts
The liferaft shall be marked with:
.1 maker's name or trade mark;
.2 serial number;
.3 date of manufacture (month and year);
.4 name of approving authority;
.5 name and place of servicing station where it was last serviced;
.6 number of persons it is permitted to accommodate over each
entrance in characters not less than 100 mm in height of a colour
contrasting with that of the liferaft.
9 Davit-launched inflatable liferafts
9.1 In addition to complying with the above requirements, a liferaft
for use with an approved launching appliance shall, when suspended from
its lifting hook or bridle, withstand a load of:
.14 times the mass of its full complement of persons and
equipment, at an ambient temperature and a stabilized liferaft temperature
of 20 กภ3 กๆ with all relief valves inoperative; and
.2 1.1 times the mass of its full complement of persons and
equipment at an ambient temperature and a stabilized liferaft temperature
of -30กๆ with all relief valves operative.
9.2 Rigid containers for liferafts to be launched by a launching
appliance shall be so secured that the container or parts of it are
prevented from falling into the sea during and after inflation and
launching of the contained liferaft.
10 Additional equipment for inflatable liferafts
10.1 In addition to the equipment required by regulation 38.5, every
inflatable liferaft shall be provided with:
.1 one repair outfit for repairing punctures in buoyancy
compartments;
.2 one topping-up pump or bellows.
10.2 The knives required by regulation 38.5.1.2 shall be safety
knives.
Regulation 40 Rigid liferafts
1 Rigid liferafts shall comply with the requirements of regulation 38
and, in addition, shall comply with the requirements of this regulation.
2 Construction of rigid liferafts
2.1 The buoyancy of the liferaft shall be provided by approved
inherently buoyant material placed as near as possible to the periphery of
the liferaft. The buoyant material shall be fire-retardant or be protected
by a fire-retardant covering.
2.2 The floor of the liferaft shall prevent the ingress of water and
shall effectively support the occupants out of the water and insulate them
from cold.
3 Carrying capacity of rigid liferafts
The number of persons which a liferaft shall be permitted to
accommodate shall be equal to the lesser of:
.1 the greatest whole number obtained by dividing by 0.096 the
volume, measured in cubic metres of the buoyancy material multiplied by a
factor of 1 minus the specific gravity of that material; or
.2 the greatest whole number obtained by dividing by 0.372 the
horizontal cross-sectional area of the floor of the liferaft measured in
square metres; or
.3 the number of persons having an average mass of 75 kg, all
wearing lifejackets, that can be seated with sufficient comfort and
headroom without interfering with the operation of any of the liferaft's
equipment.
4 Access into rigid liferafts
4.1 At least one entrance shall be fitted with a rigid boarding ramp
to enable persons to board the liferaft from the sea. In the case of a
davit-launched liferaft having more than one entrance, the boarding ramp
shall be fitted at the entrance opposite to the bowsing and embarkation
facilities.
4.2 Entrances not provided with a boarding ramp shall have a boarding
ladder, the lowest step of which shall be situated not less than 0.4 m
below the liferaft's light waterline.
4.3 There shall be means inside the liferaft to assist persons to pull
themselves into the liferaft from the ladder.
5 Stability of rigid liferafts
5.1 Unless the liferaft is capable of operating safely whichever way
up it is floating, its strength and stability shall be such that it is
either self-righting or can be readily righted in a seaway and in calm
water by one person.
5.2 The stability of a liferaft when loaded with its full complement
of persons and equipment shall be such that it can be towed at speeds of
up to 3 knots in calm water.
6 Rigid liferaft fittings
6.1 The liferaft shall be fitted with an efficient painter. The
breaking strength of the painter system, including its means of attachment
to the liferaft, except the weak link required by regulation 38.6, shall
be not less than 10.0 kN for liferafts permitted to accommodate nine
persons or more, and not less than 7.5 kN for any other liferaft.
6.2 A manually controlled lamp visible on a dark night with a clear
atmosphere at a distance of at least 2 miles for a period of not less than
12 h shall be fitted to the top of the liferaft canopy. If the light is a
flashing light it shall flash at a rate of not less than 50 flashes per
minute for the first 2 h of operation of the 12 h operating period. The
lamp shall be powered by a sea-activated cell or a dry chemical cell and
shall light automatically when the liferaft canopy is set in place. The
cell shall be of a type that does not deteriorate due to damp or humidity
in the stowed liferaft.
6.3 A manually controlled lamp shall be fitted inside the liferaft,
capable of continuous operation for a period of at least 12 h. It shall
light automatically when the canopy is set in place and be of sufficient
intensity to enable reading of survival and equipment instructions.
7 Markings on rigid liferafts
The liferaft shall be marked with:
.1 name and port of registry of the ship to which it belongs;
.2 maker's name or trade mark;
.3 serial number;
.4 name of approving authority;
.5 number of persons it is permitted to accommodate over each
entrance in characters not less than 100 mm in height of a colour
contrasting with that of the liferaft;
.6 SOLAS;
.7 type of emergency pack enclosed;
.8 length of painter;
.9 maximum permitted height of stowage above waterline (drop-test
height);
.10 launching instructions.
8 Davit-launched rigid liferafts
In addition to the above requirements, a rigid liferaft for use with
an approved launching appliance shall, when suspended from its lifting
hook or bridle, withstand a load of 4 times the mass of its full
complement of persons and equipment.
Regulation 41 General requirements for lifeboats
1 Construction of lifeboats
1.1 All lifeboats shall be properly constructed and shall be of such
form and proportions that they have ample stability in a seaway and
sufficient freeboard when loaded with their full complement of persons and
equipment. All lifeboats shall have rigid hulls and shall be capable of
maintaining positive stability when in an upright position in calm water
and loaded with their full complement of persons and equipment and holed
in any one location below the waterline, assuming no loss of buoyancy
material and no other damage.
1.2 All lifeboats shall be of sufficient strength to:
.1 enable them to be safely lowered into the water when loaded
with their full complement of persons and equipment; and
.2 be capable of being launched and towed when the ship is making
headway at a speed of 5 knots in calm water.
1.3 Hulls and rigid covers shall be fire-retardant or non-combustible.
1.4 Seating shall be provided on thwarts, benches or fixed chairs
fitted as low as practicable in the lifeboat and constructed so as to be
capable of supporting the number of persons each weighing 100 kg for which
spaces are provided in compliance with the requirements of paragraph
2.2.2.
1.5 Each lifeboat shall be of sufficient strength to withstand a load,
without residual deflection on removal of that load:
.1 in the case of boats with metal hulls, 1.25 times the total
mass of the lifeboat when loaded with its full complement of persons and
equipment; or
.2 in the case of other boats, twice the total mass of the
lifeboat when loaded with its full complement of persons and equipment.
1.6 Each lifeboat shall be of sufficient strength to withstand, when
loaded with its full complement of persons and equipment and with, where
applicable, skates or fenders in position, a lateral impact against the
ship's side at an impact velocity of at least 3.5 m/s and also a drop into
the water from a height of at least 3 m.
1.7 The vertical distance between the floor surface and the interior
of the enclosure of canopy over 50% of the floor area shall be:
.1 not less than 1.3 m for a lifeboat permitted to accommodate
nine persons or less;
.2 not less than 1.7 m for lifeboat permitted to accommodate 24
persons or more;
.3 not less than the distance as determined by linear
interpolation between 1.3 m and 1. 7 m for a lifeboat permitted to
accommodate between nine and 24 persons.
2 Carrying capacity of lifeboats
2.1 No lifeboat shall be approved to accommodate more than 150
persons.
2.2 The number of persons which a lifeboat shall be permitted to
accommodate shall be equal to the lesser of:
.1 the number of persons having an average mass of 75 kg, all
wearing lifejackets, that can be seated in a normal position without
interfering with the means of propulsion or the operation of any of the
lifeboat's equipment; or
.2 the number of spaces that can be provided on the seating
arrangements in accordance with Figure 1. The shapes may be overlapped as
shown, provided footrests are fitted and there is sufficient room for legs
and the vertical separation between the upper and lower seat is not less
than 350 mm.
2.3 Each seating position shall be clearly indicated in the lifeboat.
3 Access into lifeboats
3.1 Every passenger ship lifeboat shall be so arranged that it can be
rapidly boarded by its full complement of persons. Rapid disembarkation
shall also be possible.
3.2 Every cargo ship lifeboat shall be so arranged that it can be
boarded by its full complement of persons in not more than 3 min from the
time the instruction to board is given. Rapid disembarkation shall also be
possible.
3.3 Lifeboats shall have a boarding ladder that can be used on either
side of the lifeboat to enable persons in the water to board the lifeboat.
The lowest step of the ladder shall be not less than 0.4 m below the
lifeboat's light waterline.
3.4 The lifeboat shall be so arranged that helpless people can be
brought on board either from the sea or on stretchers.
3.5 All surfaces on which persons might walk shall have a non-skid
finish.
4 Lifeboat buoyancy
All lifeboats shall have inherent buoyancy or shall be fitted with
inherently buoyant material which shall not be adversely affected by
seawater, oil or oil products, sufficient to float the lifeboat with all
its equipment on board when flooded and open to the sea. Additional
inherently buoyant material, equal to 280 N of buoyant force per person
shall be provided for the number of persons the lifeboat is permitted to
accommodate. Buoyant material, unless in addition to that required above,
shall not be installed external to the hull of the lifeboat.
5 Lifeboat freeboard and stability
All lifeboats, when loaded with 50% of the number of persons the
lifeboat is permitted to accommodate seated in their normal positions to
one side of the centreline, shall have a freeboard, measured from the
waterline to the lowest opening through which the lifeboat may become
flooded, of at least 1.5% of the lifeboat's length or 100 mm, whichever is
the greater.
6 Lifeboat propulsion
6.1 Every lifeboat shall be powered by a compression ignition engine.
No engine shall be used for any lifeboat if its fuel has a flashpoint of
43 กๆ or less (closed cup test).
6.2 The engine shall be provided with either a manual starting system,
or a power starting system with two independent rechargeable energy
sources. Any necessary starting aids shall also be provided. The engine
starting systems and starting aids shall start the engine at an ambient
temperature of -15 กๆ within 2 min of commencing the start procedure
unless, in the opinion of the Administration having regard to the
particular voyages in which the ship carrying the lifeboat is constantly
engaged, a different temperature is appropriate. The starting systems
shall not be impeded by the engine casing, thwarts or other obstructions.
6.3 The engine shall be capable of operating for not less than 5 min
after starting from cold with the lifeboat out of the water.
6.4 The engine shall be capable of operating when the lifeboat is
flooded up to the centreline of the crank shaft.
6.5 The propeller shafting shall be so arranged that the propeller can
be disengaged from the engine. Provision shall be made for ahead and
astern propulsion of the lifeboat.
6.6 The exhaust pipe shall be so arranged as to prevent water from
entering the engine in normal operation.
6.7 All lifeboats shall be designed with due regard to the safety of
persons in the water and to the possibility of damage to the propulsion
system by floating debris.
6.8 The speed of a lifeboat when proceeding ahead in calm water, when
loaded with its full complement of persons and equipment and with all
engine-powered auxiliary equipment in operation, shall be at least 6 knots
and at least 2 knots when towing a 25-person liferaft loaded with its full
complement of persons and equipment or its equivalent. Sufficient fuel,
suitable for use throughout the temperature range expected in the area in
which the ship operates, shall be provided to run the fully loaded
lifeboat at 6 knots for a period of not less than 24 h.
6.9 The lifeboat engine, transmission and engine accessories shall be
enclosed in a fire-retardant casing or other suitable arrangements
providing similar protection. Such arrangements shall also protect persons
from coming into accidental contact with hot or moving parts and protect
the engine from exposure to weather and sea. Adequate means shall be
provided to reduce the engine noise. Starter batteries shall be provided
with casings which form a watertight enclosure around the bottom and sides
of the batteries. The battery casings shall have a tight fitting top which
provides for necessary gas venting.
6.10 The lifeboat engine and accessories shall be designed to limit
electromagnetic emissions so that engine operation does not interfere with
the operation of radio life-saving appliances used in the lifeboat.
6.11 Means shall be provided for recharging all engine-starting, radio
and searchlight batteries. Radio batteries shall not be used to provide
power for engine starting. Means shall be provided for recharging lifeboat
batteries from the ship's power supply at a supply voltage not exceeding
55 V which can be disconnected at the lifeboat embarkation station.
6.12 Water-resistant instructions for starting and operating the
engine shall be provided and mounted in a conspicuous place near the
engine starting controls.
7 Lifeboat fittings
7.1 All lifeboats shall be provided with at least one drain valve
fitted near the lowest point in the hull, which shall automatically open
to drain water from the hull when the lifeboat is not waterborne and shall
automatically close to prevent entry of water when the lifeboat is
waterborne. Each drain valve shall be provided with a cap or plug to close
the valve, which shall be attached to the lifeboat by a lanyard, a chain,
or other suitable means. Drain valves shall be readily accessible from in
side the lifeboat and their position shall be clearly indicated.
7.2 All lifeboats shall be provided with a rudder and tiller. When a
wheel or other remote steering mechanism is also provided the tiller shall
be capable of controlling the rudder in case of failure of the steering
mechanism. The rudder shall be permanently attached to the lifeboat. The
tiller shall be permanently installed on, or linked to, the rudder stock;
however, if the lifeboat has a remote steering mechanism, the tiller may
be removable and securely stowed near the rudder stock. The rudder and
tiller shall be so arranged as not to be damaged by operation of the
release mechanism or the propeller.
7.3 Except in the vicinity of the rudder and propeller, a buoyant
lifeline shall be becketed around the outside of the lifeboat.
7.4 Lifeboats which are not self-righting when capsized shall have
suitable handholds on the underside of the hull to enable persons to cling
to the lifeboat. The handholds shall be fastened to the lifeboat in such a
way that, when subjected to an impact sufficient to cause them to break
away from the lifeboat, they break away without damaging the lifeboat.
7.5 All lifeboats shall be fitted with sufficient watertight lockers
or compartments to provide for the storage of the small items of
equipment, water and provisions required by paragraph 8. Means shall be
provided for the storage of collected rainwater.
7.6 Every lifeboat to be launched by a fall or falls shall be fitted
with a release mechanism complying with the following requirements:
.1 The mechanism shall be so arranged that all hooks are released
simultaneously.
.2 The mechanism shall have two release capabilities as follows:
.2.1 a normal release capability which will release the lifeboat
when it is waterborne or when there is no load on the hooks;
.2.2 an on-load release capability which will release the lifeboat
with a load on the hooks. This release shall be so arranged as to release
the lifeboat under any conditions of loading from no-load with the
lifeboat waterborne to a load of 1.1 times the total mass of the lifeboat
when loaded with its full complement of persons and equipment. This
release capability shall be adequately protected against accidental or
premature use.
.3 The release control shall be clearly marked in a colour that
contrasts with its surroundings.
.4 The machanism shall be designed with a factor of safety of 6
based on the ultimate strength of the materials used, assuming the mass of
the lifeboat is equally distributed between the falls.
7.7 Every lifeboat shall be fitted with a release device to enable the
forward painter to be released when under tension.
7.8 Every lifeboat shall be provided with a permanently installed
earth connection and arrangements for adequately siting and securing in
the operating position the antenna provided with the portable radio
apparatus required by regulation 6.2.1.
7.9 Lifeboats intended for launching down the side of a ship shall
have skates and fenders as necessary to facilitate launching and prevent
damage to the lifeboat.
7.10 A manually controlled lamp visible on a dark night with a clear
atmosphere at a distance of at least 2 miles for a period of not less than
12 h shall be fitted to the top of the cover or enclosure. If the light is
a flashing light, it shall initially flash at a rate of not less than 50
flashes per minute over the first 2 h of operation of the 12 h operating
period.
7.11 A lamp or source of light shall be fitted inside the lifeboat to
provide illumination for not less than 12 h to enable reading of survival
and equipment instructions; however, oil lamps shall not be permitted for
this purpose.
7.12 Unless expressly provided otherwise, every lifeboat shall be
provided with effective means of bailing or be automatically self-bailing.
7.13 Every lifeboat shall be so arranged that an adequate view
forward, aft and to both sides is provided from the control and steering
position for safe launching and manoeuvring.
8 Lifeboat equipment
All items of lifeboat equipment, whether required by this paragraph or
elsewhere in this chapter, with the exception of boat-hooks which shall be
kept free for fending off purposes, shall be secured within the lifeboat
by lashings, storage in lockers or compartments, storage in brackets or
similar mounting arrangements or other suitable means. The equipment shall
be secured in such a manner as not to interfere with any abandonment
procedures. All items of lifeboat equipment shall be as small and of as
little mass as possible and shall be packed in a suitable and compact
form. Except where otherwise stated, the normal equipment of every
lifeboat shall consist of:
.1 sufficient buoyant oars to make headway in calm seas. Those
pins, crutches or equivalent arrangements shall be provided for each oar
provided. Those pins or crutches shall be attached to the boat by lanyards
or chains;
.2 two boat-hooks;
.3 a buoyant bailer and two buckets;
.4 a survival manual;
.5 a binnacle containing an efficient compass which is luminous or
provided with suitable means of illumination. In a totally enclosed
lifeboat, the binnacle shall be permanently fitted at the steering
position; in any other lifeboat, it shall be provided with suitable
mounting arrangements;
.6 a sea-anchor of adequate size fitted with a shock-resistant
hawser and a tripping line which provides a firm hand grip when wet. The
strength of the sea-anchor, hawser and tripping line shall be adequate for
all sea conditions;
.7 two efficient painters of a length equal to not less than twice
the distance from the stowage position of the lifeboat to the waterline in
the lightest seagoing condition or 15 m, whichever is the greater. One
painter attached to the release device required by regulation 41.7.7 shall
be placed at the forward end of the lifeboat and the other shall be firmly
secured at or near the bow of the lifeboat ready for use;
.8 two hatchets, one at each end of the lifeboat;
.9 watertight receptacles containing a total of 3L of fresh water
for each person the lifeboat is permitted to accommodate, of which 1L per
person may be replaced by a de-salting apparatus capable of producing an
equal amount of fresh water in 2 days;
.10 a rustproof dipper with lanyard;
.11 a rustproof graduated drinking vessel;
.12 a food ration totalling not less than 10,000 kJ for each
person the lifeboat is permitted to accommodate; these rations shall be
kept in airtight packaging and be stowed in a watertight container;
.13 four rocket parachute flares complying with the requirements
of regulation 35;
.14 six hand flared complying with the requirements of regulation
36;
.15 two buoyant smoke signals complying with the requirements of
regulation 37;
.16 one waterproof electric torch suitable for Morse signalling
together with one spare set of batteries and one spare bulb in a
waterproof container;
.17 one daylight signalling mirror with instructions for its use
for signalling to ships and aircraft;
.18 one copy of the life-saving signals prescribed by regulation
V/16 on a waterproof card or in a waterproof container;
.19 one whistle or equivalent sound signal;
.20 a first-aid outfit in a waterproof case capable of being
closed tightly after use;
.21 six doses of anti-seasickness medicine and one seasickness bag
for each person;
.22 a jack-knife to be kept attached to the boat by a lanyard;
.23 three tin openers;
.24 two buoyant rescue quoits, attached to not less than 30 m of
buoyant line;
.25 a manual pump;
.26 one set of fishing tackle;
.27 sufficient tools for minor adjustments to the engine and its
accessories;
.28 portable fire-extinguishing equipment suitable for
extinguishing oil fires;
.29 a searchlight capable of effectively illuminating a
light-coloured object at night having a width of 18 m at a distance of 180
m for a total period of 6 h and of working for not less than 3 h
continuously;
.30 an efficient radar reflector;
.31 thermal protective aids complying with the requirements of
regulation 34 sufficient for 10% of the number of persons the lifeboat is
permitted to accommodate or two, whichever is the greater.
.32 In the case of ships engaged on voyages of such a nature and
duration that, in the opinion of the Administration, the items specified
in paragraphs 8.12 and 8.26 are unnecessary, the Administration may allow
these items to be dispensed with.
9 Lifeboat markings
9.1 The dimensions of the lifeboat and the number of persons which it
is permitted to accommodate shall be marked on it in clear permanent
characters.
9.2 The name and port of registry of the ship to which the lifeboat
belongs shall be marked on each side of the lifeboat's bow in block
capitals of the Roman alphabet.
9.3 Means of identifying the ship to which the lifeboat belongs and
the number of the lifeboat shall be marked in such a way that they are
visible from above.
Regulation 42 Partially enclosed lifeboats
1 Partially enclosed lifeboats shall comply with the requirements of
regulation 41 and in addition shall comply with the requirements of this
regulation.
2 Every partially enclosed lifeboat shall be provided with effective
means of bailing or be automatically self-bailing.
3 Partially enclosed lifeboats shall be provided with permanently
attached rigid covers extending over not less than 20% of the length of
the lifeboat from the stem and not less than 20% of the length of the
lifeboat from the aftermost part of the lifeboat. The lifeboat shall be
fitted with a permanently attached foldable canopy which together with the
rigid covers completely encloses the occupants of the lifeboat in a
weatherproof shelter and protects them from exposure. The canopy shall be
so arranged that:
.1 it is provided with adequate rigid sections or battens to
permit erection of the canopy;
.2 it can be easily erected by not more than two persons;
.3 it is insulated to protect the occupants against heat and cold
by means of not less than 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;
.4 its exterior is of a highly visible colour and its interior is
of a colour which does not cause discomfort to the occupants;
.5 it has entrances at both ends and on each side, provided with
efficient adjustable closing arrangements which can be easily and quickly
opened and closed from inside or outside so as to permit ventilation but
exclude seawater, wind and cold; means shall be provided for holding the
entrances securely in the open and closed position;
.6 with the entrances closed, it admits sufficient air for the
occupants at all times;
.7 it has means for collecting rainwater;
.8 the occupants can escape in the event of the lifeboat
capsizing.
4 The interior of the lifeboat shall be of a highly visible colour.
5 The radiotelegraph installation required by regulation 6.2.2 shall
be installed in a cabin large enough to accommodate both the equipment and
the person using it. No separate cabin is required if the construction of
the lifeboat provides a sheltered space to the satisfaction of the
Administration.
Regulation 43 Self-righting partially enclosed lifeboats
1 Self-righting partially enclosed lifeboats shall comply with the
requirements of regulation 41 and in addition shall comply with the
requirements of this regulation.
2 Enclosure
2.1 Permanently attached rigid covers shall be provided extending over
not less than 20% of the length of the lifeboat from the stem and not less
than 20% of the length of the lifeboat from the aftermost part of the
lifeboat.
2.2 The rigid covers shall form two shelters. If the shelters have
bulkheads they shall have openings of sufficient size to permit easy
access by persons each wearing an immersion suit or warm clothes and a
lifejacket. The interior height of the shelters shall be sufficient to
permit persons easy access to their seats in the bow and stern of the
lifeboat.
2.3 The rigid covers shall be so arranged that they include windows or
translucent panels to admit sufficient daylight to the inside of the
lifeboat with the openings or canopies closed so as to make artificial
light unnecessary.
2.4 The rigid covers shall have railings to provide a secure handhold
for persons moving about the exterior of the lifeboat.
2.5 Open parts of the lifeboat shall be fitted with a permanently
attached foldable canopy so arranged that:
.1 it can be easily erected by not more than two persons in not
more than 2 min;
.2 it is insulated to protect the occupants against cold by means
of not less than two layers of material separated by an air gap or other
equally efficient means.
2.6 The enclosure formed by the rigid covers and canopy shall be so
arranged:
.1 as to allow launching and recovery operations to be performed
without any occupant having to leave the enclosure;
.2 that it has entrances at both ends and on each side, provided
with efficient adjustable closing arrangements which can be easily and
quickly opened and closed from inside or outside so as to permit
ventilation but exclude seawater, wind and cold; means shall be provided
for holding the entrances securely in the open and in the closed position;
.3 that with the canopy erected and all entrances closed,
sufficient air is admitted for the occupants at all times;
.4 that it has means for collecting rainwater;
.5 that the exterior of the rigid covers and canopy and the
interior of that part of the lifeboat covered by the canopy is of a highly
visible colour. The interior of the shelters shall be of a colour which
does not cause discomfort of the occupants;
.6 that it is possible to row the lifeboat.
3 Capsizing and re-righting
3.1 A safety belt shall be fitted at each indicated seating position.
The safety belt shall be so designed as to hold a person of a mass of 100
kg securely in place when the lifeboat is in a capsized position.
3.2 The stability of the lifeboat shall be such that it is inherently
or automatically self-righting when loaded with its full or a partial
complement of persons and equipment and the persons are secured with
safety belts.
4 Propulsion
4.1 The engine and transmission shall be controlled from the
helmsman's position.
4.2 The engine and engine installation shall be capable of running in
any position during capsize and continue to run after the lifeboat returns
to the upright or shall automatically stop on capsizing and be easily
restarted after the lifeboat returns to the upright and the water has been
drained from the lifeboat. The design of the fuel and lubricating systems
shall prevent the loss of fuel and the loss of more than 250 ml of
lubricating oil from the engine during capsize.
4.3 Air-cooled engines shall have a duct system to take in cooling air
from, and exhaust it to, the outside of the lifeboat. Manually operated
dampers shall be provided to enable cooling air to be taken in from, and
exhausted to, the interior of the lifeboat.
5 Construction and fendering
5.1 Notwithstanding regulation 41.1.6, a self-righting partially
enclosed lifeboat shall be so constructed and fendered as to ensure that
the lifeboat renders protection against harmful accelerations resulting
from an impact of the lifeboat, when loaded with its full complement of
persons and equipment, against the ship's side at an impact velocity of
not less than 3.5 m/s.
5.2 The lifeboat shall be automatically self-bailing.
Regulation 44 Totally enclosed lifeboats
1 Totally enclosed lifeboats shall comply with the requirements of
regulation 41 and in addition shall comply with the requirements of this
regulation.
2 Enclosure
Every totally enclosed lifeboat shall be provided with a rigid
watertight enclosure which completely encloses the lifeboat. The enclosure
shall be so arranged that:
.1 it protects the occupants against heat and cold;
.2 access to the lifeboat is provided by hatches which can be
closed to make the lifeboat watertight;
.3 hatches are positioned so as to allow launching and recovery
operations to be performed without any occupant having to leave the
enclosure;
.4 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 positions;
.5 it is possible to row the lifeboat;
.6 it is capable, when the lifeboat is in the capsized position
with the hatches closed and without significant leakage, of supporting the
entire mass of the lifeboat, including all equipment, machinery and its
full complement of persons;
.7 it includes windows or translucent panels on both sides which
admit sufficient daylight to the inside of the lifeboat with the hatches
closed to make artificial light unnecessary;
.8 its exterior is of a highly visible colour and its interior of
a colour which does not cause discomfort to the occupants;
.9 handrails provide a secure handhold for persons moving about
the exterior of the lifeboat, and aid embarkation and disembarkation;
.10 persons have access to their seats from an entrance without
having to climb over thwarts or other obstructions;
.11 the occupants are protected from the effects of dangerous
subatmospheric pressures which might be created by the lifeboat's engine.
3 Capsizing and re-righting
3.1 A safety belt shall be fitted at each indicated seating position.
The safety belt shall be designed to hold a person of a mass of 100 kg
securely in place when the lifeboat is in a capsized position.
3.2 The stability of the lifeboat shall be such that it is inherently
or automatically self-righting when loaded with its full or a partial
complement of persons and equipment and all entrances and openings are
closed watertight and the persons are secured with safety belts.
3.3 The lifeboat shall be capable of supporting its full complement of
persons and equipment when the lifeboat is in the damaged condition
prescribed in regulation 41.1.1 and its stability shall be such that in
the event of capsizing, it will automatically attain a position that will
provide an above-water escape for its occupants.
3.4 The design of all engine exhaust pipes, air ducts and other
openings shall be such that water is excluded from the engine when the
lifeboat capsizes and re-rights.
4 Propulsion
4.1 The engine and transmission shall be controlled from the
helmsman's position.
4.2 The engine and engine installation shall be capable of running in
any position during capsize and continue to run after the lifeboat returns
to the upright or shall automatically stop on capsizing and be easily
restarted after the lifeboat returns to the upright. The design of the
fuel and lubricating systems shall prevent the loss of fuel and the loss
of more than 250 ml of lubricating oil from the engine during capsize.
4.3 Air cooled engines shall have a duct system to take in cooling air
from, and exhaust it to, the outside of the lifeboat. Manually operated
dampers shall be provided to enable cooling air to be taken in from, and
exhausted to, the interior of the lifeboat.
5 Construction and fendering
Notwithstanding regulation 41.1.6, a totally enclosed lifeboat shall
be so constructed and fendered as to ensure that the lifeboat renders
protection against harmful accelerations resulting from an impact of the
lifeboat, when loaded with its full complement of persons and equipment,
against the ship's side at an impact velocity of not less than 3.5 m/s.
6 Free-fall lifeboats
A lifeboat arranged for free-fall launching shall be so constructed
that it is capable of rendering protection against harmful accelerations
resulting from being launched, when loaded with its full complement of
persons and equipment, from at least the maximum height at which it is
designed to be stowed above the waterline with the ship in its lightest
seagoing condition, under unfavourable conditions of trim of up to 10กใand
with the ship listed not less than 20 กใeither way.
Regulation 45 Lifeboats with a self-contained air support system
In addition to complying with the requirements of regulation 41 and
44, a lifeboat with a self-contained air support system shall be so
arranged that, when proceeding with all entrances and openings closed, the
air in the lifeboat remains safe and breathable and the engine runs
normally for a period of not less than 10 min. During this period the
atmospheric pressure inside the lifeboat shall never fall below the
outside atmospheric pressure not shall it exceed it by more than 20 mbar.
The system shall have visual indicators to indicate the pressure of the
air supply at all times.
Regulation 46 Fire-protected lifeboats
1 In addition to complying with the requirements of regulations 41, 44
and 45, a fire-protected lifeboat when waterborne shall be capable of
protecting the number of persons it is permitted to accommodate when
subjected to a continuous oil fire that envelops the lifeboat for a period
of not less than 8 min.
2 Water spray system
A lifeboat which has a water spray fire-protection system shall comply
with the following:
.1 water for the system shall be drawn from the sea by a
self-priming motor pump. It shall be possible to turn "on" and turn "off"
the flow of water over the exterior of the lifeboat;
.2 the seawater intake shall be so arranged as to prevent the
intake of flammable liquids from the sea surface;
.3 the system shall be arranged for flushing with fresh water and
allowing complete drainage.
SECTION V-RESCUE BOATS
Regulation 47 Rescue boats
1 General requirements
1.1 Except as provided by this regulation, all rescue boats shall
comply with the requirements of regulations 41.1 to 41.7.4 inclusive and
41.7.6, 41.7.7, 41.7.9, 41.7.12 and 41.9.
1.2 Rescue boats may be either of rigid or inflated construction or a
combination of both and shall:
.1 be not less than 3.8 m and not more than 8.5 m in length;
.2 be capable of carrying at least five seated persons and a
person lying down.
1.3 Rescue boats which are a combination of rigid and inflated
construction shall comply with the appropriate requirements of this
regulation to the satisfaction of the Administration.
1.4 Unless the rescue boat has adequate sheer, it shall be provided
with a bow cover extending for not less than 15% of its length.
1.5 Rescue boats shall be capable of manoeuvring at speeds up to 6
knots and maintaining that speed for a period of at least 4 h.
1.6 Rescue boats shall have sufficient mobility and manoeuvrability in
a seaway to enable persons to be retrieved from the water, marshal
liferafts and tow the largest liferaft carried on the ship when loaded
with its full complement of persons and equipment or its equivalent at a
pesed??? of at least 2 knots.
1.7 A rescue boat shall be fitted with an inboard engine or outboard
motor. If it is fitted with an outboard motor, the rudder and tiller may
form part of the engine. Notwithstanding the requirements of regulation
41.6.1, petrol-driven outboard engines with an approved fuel system may be
fitted in rescue boats provided the fuel tanks are specially protected
against fire and explosion.
1.8 Arrangements for towing shall be permanently fitted in rescue
boats and shall be sufficiently strong to marshal or tow liferafts as
required by paragraph 1.6.
1.9 Rescue boats shall be fitted with weathertight stowage for small
items of equipment.
2 Rescue boat equipment
2.1 All items of rescue boat equipment, with the exception of
boat-hooks which shall be kept free for fending off purposes, shall be
secured within the rescue boat by lashings, storage in lockers or
compartments, storage in brackets or similar mounting arrangements, or
other suitable means. The equipment shall be secured in such a manner as
not to interfere with any launching or recovery procedures. All items of
rescue boat equipment shall be as small and of as little mass as possible
and shall be packed in suitable and compact form.
2.2 The normal equipment of every rescue boat shall consist of:
.1 sufficient buoyant oars or paddles to make headway in calm
seas. Those pins, crutches or equivalent arrangements shall be provided
for each oar. Those pins or crutches shall be attached to the boat by
lanyards or chains;
.2 a buoyant bailer;
.3 a binnacle containing an efficient compass which is luminous or
provided with suitable means of illumination;
.4 a sea-anchor and tripping line with a hawser of adequate
strength not less than 10 m in length;
.5 a painter of sufficient length and strength, attached to the
release device complying with the requirements of regulation 41.7.7 and
placed at the forward end of the rescue boat;
.6 one buoyant line, not less than 50 m in length, of sufficient
strength to tow a liferaft as required by paragraph 1.6;
.7 one waterproof electric torch suitable for Morse signalling,
together with one spare set of batteries and one spare bulb in a
waterproof container;
.8 one whistle or equivalent sound signal;
.9 a first-aid outfit in a waterproof case capable of being closed
tightly after use;
.10 two buoyant rescue quoits, attached to not less than 30 m of
buoyant line;
.11 a searchlight capable of effectively illuminating a
light-coloured object at night having a width of 18 m at a distance of 180
m for a total period of 6 h and of working for at least 3 h continuously;
.12 an efficient radar reflector.
.13 thermal protective aids complying with the requirements of
regulation 34 sufficient for 10% of the number of persons the rescue boat
is permitted to accommodate or two, whichever is the greater.
2.3 In addition to the equipment required by paragraph 2.2, the normal
equipment of every rigid rescue boat shall include:
.1 a boat-hook;
.2 a bucket;
.3 a knife or hatchet.
2.4 In addition to the equipment required by paragraph 2.2 the normal
equipment of every inflated rescue boat shall consist of:
.1 a buoyant safety knife;
.2 two sponges;
.3 an efficient manually operated bellows or pump;
.4 a repair kit in a suitable container for repairing punctures;
.5 a safety boat-hook.
3 Additional requirements for inflated rescue boats
3.1 The requirements of regulations 41.1.3 and 41.1.5 do not apply to
inflated rescue boats.
3.2 An inflated rescue boat shall be constructed in such a way that,
when suspended by its bridle or lifting hook:
.1 it is of sufficient strength and rigidity to enable it to be
lowered and recovered with its full complement of persons and equipment;
.2 it is of sufficient strength to withstand a load of 4 times the
mass of its full complement of persons and equipment at an ambient
temperature of 20 กภ3 กๆ with all relief valves inoperative;
.3 it is of sufficient strength to withstand a load of 1.1 times
the mass of its full complement of persons and equipment at an ambient
temperature of -30กๆ, with all relief valves operative.
3.3 Inflated rescue boats shall be so constructed as to be capable of
withstanding exposure:
.1 when stowed on an open deck on a ship at sea;
.2 for 30 days afloat in all sea conditions.
3.4 In addition to complying with the requirements of regulation 41.9,
inflated rescue boats shall be marked with a serial number, the maker's
name or trade mark and the date of manufacture.
3.5 The buoyancy of an inflated rescue boat shall be provided by
either a single tube subdivided into at least five separate compartments
of approximately equal volume or two separate tubes neither exceeding 60%
of the total volume. The buoyancy tubes shall be so arranged that, in the
event of any one of the compartments being damaged, the intact
compartments shall be able to support the number of persons which the
rescue boat is permitted to accommodate, each having a mass of 75 kg,
when seated in their normal positions with positive freeboard over the
rescue boat's entire periphery.
3.6 The buoyancy tubes forming the boundary of the inflated rescue
boat shall on inflation
3 provide a volume of not less than
0.17m for each person the rescue boat is permitted to accommodate.
3.7 Each buoyancy compartment shall be fitted with a non-return valve
for manual inflation and means for deflation. A safety relief valve shall
also be fitted unless the administration is satisfied that such an
appliance is unnecessary.
3.8 Underneath the bottom and on vulnerable places on the outside of
the inflated rescue boat, rubbing strips shall be provided to the
satisfaction of the Administration.
3.9 Where a transom is fitted it shall not be inset by more than 20%
of the overall length of the rescue boat.
3.10 Suitable patches shall be provided for securing the painters fore
and aft and the becketed lifelines inside and outside the boat.
3.11 The inflated rescue boat shall be maintained at all times in a
fully inflated condition.
SECTION VI-LAUNCHING AND EMBARKATION APPLIANCES
Regulation 48 Launching and embarkation appliances
1 General requirements
1.1 Each launching appliance together with all its lowering and
recovery gear shall be so arranged that the fully equipped survival craft
or rescue boat it serves can be safely lowered against a trim of up to 10
กใ and a list of up to 20 กใ either way:
.1 when boarded, as required by regulation 22 or 28, by its full
complement of persons;
.2 without persons in the survival craft or rescue boat.
1.2 Notwithstanding the requirements of paragraph 1.1, lifeboat
launching appliances for oil tankers, chemical tankers and gas carriers
with a final angle of heel greater than 20กใ calculated in accordance with
the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships,
1973, as modified by the 1978 Protocol related thereto and the
recommendations of the Organization *, as applicable, shall be capable of
operating at the final angle of heel on the lower side of the ship.
[* Reference is made to the damage stability requirements of the
International Code for the Construction and Equipment of Ships Carrying
Dangerous Chemicals in Bulk (IBC Code) adopted by the Maritime Safety
Committee by resolution MSC. 4(48) and the International Code for the
Construction and Equipment of Ships Carrying Liquefied Gases in Bulk (IGC
Code) adopted by the Maritime Safety Committee by resolution MSC. 5(48).]
1.3 A launching appliance shall not depend on any means other than
gravity or stored mechanical power which is independent of the ship's
power supplies to launch the survival craft or rescue boat it serves in
the fully loaded and equipped condition and also in the light condition.
1.4 A launching mechanism shall be so arranged that it may be actuated
by one person from a position on the ship's deck, and from a position
within the survival craft or rescue boat; the survival craft shall be
visible to the person on deck operating the launching mechanism.
1.5 Each launching appliance shall be so constructed that a minimum
amount of routine maintenance is necessary. All parts requiring regular
maintenance by the ship's crew shall be readily accessible and easily
maintained.
1.6 The winch brakes of a launching appliance shall be of sufficient
strength to withstand:
.1 a static test with a proof load of not less than 1.5 times the
maximum working load; and
.2 a dynamic test with a proof load of not less than 1.1 times the
maximum working load at maximum lowering speed.
1.7 The launching appliance and its attachments other than winch
brakes shall be of sufficient strength to withstand a static proof load on
test of not less than 2.2 times the maximum working load.
1.8 Structural members and all blocks, falls, padeyes, links,
fastenings and all other fittings used in connection with launching
equipment shall be designed with not less than a minimum factor of safety
on the basis of the maximum working load assigned and the ultimate
strength of the material used for construction. A minimum factor of safety
of 4.5 shall be applied to all davit and winch structural members, and a
minimum factor of safety of 6 shall be applied to falls, suspension
chains, links and blocks.
1.9 Each launching appliance shall, as far as practicable, remain
effective under conditions of icing.
1.10 A lifeboat launching appliance shall be capable of recovering the
lifeboat with its crew.
1.11 The arrangements of the launching appliance shall be such as to
enable safe boarding of the survival craft in accordance with the
requirements of regulations 38.4.2, 38.4.3, 41. 3.1 and 41.3.2.
2 Launching appliances using falls and a winch
2.1 Falls shall be of rotation-resistant and corrosion-resistant steel
wire rope.
2.2 In the case of a multiple drum winch, unless an efficient
compensatory device is fitted, the falls shall be so arranged as to wind
off the drums at the same rate when lowering, and to wind on to the drums
evenly at the same rate when hoisting.
2.3 Every rescue boat launching appliance shall be fitted with a
powered winch motor of such capacity that the rescue boat can be raised
from the water with its full complement of persons and equipment.
2.4 An efficient hand gear shall be provided for recovery of each
survival craft and rescue boat. Hand gear handles or wheels shall not be
rotated by moving parts of the winch when the survival craft or rescue
boat is being lowered or when it is being hoisted by power.
2.5 Where davit arms are recovered by power, safety devices shall be
fitted which will automatically cut off the power before the davit arms
reach the stops in order to avoid overstressing the falls or davits,
unless the motor is designed to prevent such overstressing.
2.6 The speed at which the survival craft or rescue boat is lowered
into the water shall be not less than that obtained from the formula:
S=0.4+(0.02 กมH)
where S= speed of lowering in metres per second
and H= height in metres from davit head to the waterline
at the
lightest seagoing condition.
2.7 The maximum lowering speed shall be established by the
Administration having regard to the design of the survival craft or rescue
boat, the protection of its occupants from excessive forces, and the
strength of the launching arrangements taking into account inertia forces
during an emergency stop. Means shall be incorporated in the appliance to
ensure that this speed is not exceeded.
2.8 Every rescue boat launching appliance shall be capable of hoisting
the rescue boat when loaded with its full rescue boat complement of
persons and equipment at a rate of not less than 0.3 m/s.
2.9 Every launching appliance shall be fitted with brakes capable of
stopping the descent of the survival craft or rescue boat and holding it
securely when loaded with its full complement of persons and equipment;
brake pads shall, where necessary, be protected from water and oil.
2.10 Manual brakes shall be so arranged that the brake is always
applied unless the operator, or a mechanism activated by the operator,
holds the brake control in the "off" position.
3 Float-free launching
Where a survival craft requires a launching appliance and is also
designed to float free, the float-free release of the survival craft from
its stowed position shall be automatic.
4 Free-fall launching
Every free-fall launching appliance using an inclined plane shall, in
addition to complying with the applicable requirements of paragraph 1,
also comply with the following requirements:
.1 The launching appliance shall be so arranged that excessive
forces are not experienced by the occupants of the survival craft during
launching.
.2 The launching appliance shall be a rigid structure with a ramp
angle and length sufficient to ensure that the survival craft effectively
clears the ship.
.3 The launching appliance shall be efficiently protected against
corrosion and be so constructed as to prevent incendive friction or impact
sparking during the launching of the survival craft.
5 Evacuation-slide launching and embarkation
Every evacuation-slide launching appliance shall, in addition to
complying with the applicable requirements of paragraph 1, also comply
with the following requirements:
.1 The evacuation slide shall be capable of being deployed by one
person at the embarkation station.
.2 The evacuation slide shall be capable of being used in high
winds and in a seaway.
6 Liferaft launching appliances
Every liferaft launching appliance shall comply with the requirements
of paragraphs 1 and 2, except with regard to use of gravity for turning
out the appliance, embarkation in the stowed position and recovery of the
loaded liferaft. The launching appliance shall be so arranged as to
prevent premature release during lowering and shall release the liferaft
when waterborne.
7 Embarkation ladders
7.1 Handholds shall be provided to ensure a safe passage form the deck
to the head of the ladder and vice versa.
7.2 The steps of the ladder shall be:
.1 made of hardwood, free from knots or other irregularities,
smoothly machined and free from sharp edges and splinters, or of suitable
material or equivalent properties;
.2 provided with an efficient non-slip surface either by
longitudinal grooving or by the application of an approved non-slip
coating;
.3 not less than 480 mm long, 115 mm wide and 25 mm in depth,
excluding any non-slip surface or coating;
.4 equally spaced not less than 300 mm or more than 380 mm apart
and secured in such a manner that they will remain horizontal.
7.3 The side ropes of the ladder shall consist of two uncovered manila
ropes not less than 65 mm in circumference on each side. Each rope shall
be continuous with no joints below the top step. Other materials may be
used provided the dimensions, breaking strain, weathering, stretching and
gripping properties are at least equivalent to those of manila rope. All
rope ends shall be secured to prevent unravelling.
SECTION VII-OTHER LIFE-SAVING APPLIANCES
Regulation 49 Line-throwing appliances
1 Every line-throwing appliance shall:
.1 be capable of throwing a line with reasonable accuracy;
.2 include not less than four projectiles each capable of carrying
the line at least 230 m in calm weather;
.3 include not less than four lines each having a breaking
strength of not less than 2 kN;
.4 have brief instructions or diagrams clearly illustrating the
use of the line-throwing appliance.
2 The rocket, in the case of a pistol fired rocket, or the assembly,
in the case of an integral rocket and line, shall be contained in a
water-resistant casing. In addition, in the case of a pistol-fired rocket,
the line and rockets together with the means of ignition shall be stowed
in a container which provides protection from the weather.
Regulation 50 General emergency alarm system
The general emergency alarm system shall be capable of sounding the
general emergency alarm signal consisting of seven or more short blasts
followed by one long blast on the ship's whistle or siren and additionally
on an electrically operated bell or klaxon or other equivalent warning
system, which shall be powered from the ship's main supply and the
emergency source of electrical power required by regulation II-1/42 or
II-1/43, as appropriate. The system shall be capable of operation from the
navigating bridge and, except for the ship's whistle, also from other
strategic points. The system shall be audible throughout all the
accommodation and normal crew working spaces. SECTION VIII-MISCELLANEOUS
Regulation 51 Training manual
The training manual, which may comprise several volumes, shall contain
instructions and information, in easily understood terms illustrated
wherever possible, on the life-saving appliances provided in the ship and
on the best methods of survival. Any part of such information may be
provided in the form of audio-visual aids in lieu of the manual. The
following shall be explained in detail:
.1 donning of lifejackets and immersion suits, as appropriate;
.2 muster at the assigned stations;
.3 boarding, launching, and clearing the survival craft and rescue
boats;
.4 method of launching from within the survival craft;
.5 release from launching appliances;
.6 methods and use of devices for protection in launching areas,
where appropriate;
.7 illumination in launching areas;
.8 use of all survival equipment;
.9 use of all detection equipment;
.10 with the assistance of illustrations, the use of radio
life-saving appliances;
.11 use of drogues;
.12 use of engine and accessories;
.13 recovery of survival craft and rescue boats including stowage
and securing;
.14 hazards of exposure and the need for warm clothing;
.15 best use of the survival craft facilities in order to survive;
.16 methods of retrieval, including the use of helicopter rescue
gear (slings, baskets, stretchers), breeches-buoy and shore life-saving
apparatus and ship's line-throwing apparatus;
.17 all other functions contained in the muster list and emergency
instructions;
.18 instruction for emergency repair of the life-saving
appliances.
Regulation 52 Instructions for on-board maintenance
Instructions for on-board maintenance of life-saving appliances shall
be easily understood, illustrated wherever possible, and, as appropriate,
shall include the following for each appliance:
.1 a checklist for use when carrying out the inspections required
by regulation 19.7;
.2 maintenance and repair instructions;
.3 schedule of periodic maintenance;
.4 diagram of lubrication points with the recommended lubricants;
.5 list of replaceable parts;
.6 list of sources of spare parts;
.7 log for records of inspections and maintenance.
Regulation 53 Muster list and emergency instructions
1 The muster list shall specify details of the general emergency alarm
signal prescribed by regulation 50 and also action to be taken by crew and
passengers when this alarm is sounded. The muster list shall also specify
how the order to abandon ship will be given.
2 The muster list shall show the duties assigned to the different
members of the crew including:
.1 closing of the watertight doors, fire doors, valves, scuppers,
sidescuttles, skylights, portholes and other similar openings in the
ship;
.2 equipping of the survival craft and other life-saving
appliances;
.3 preparation and launching of survival craft;
.4 general preparations of other life-saving appliances;
.5 muster of passengers;
.6 use of communication equipment;
.7 manning of fire parties assigned to deal with fires;
.8 special duties assigned in respect of the use of fire-fighting
equipment and installations.
3 The muster list shall specify which officers are assigned to ensure
that life-saving and fire appliances are maintained in good condition and
are ready for immediate use.
4 The muster list shall specify substitutes for key persons who may
become disabled, taking into account that different emergencies may call
for different actions.
5 The muster list shall show the duties assigned to members of the
crew in relation to passengers in case of emergency. These duties shall
include:
.1 warning the passengers;
.2 seeing that they are suitably clad and have donned their
lifejackets correctly;
.3 assembling passengers at muster stations;
.4 keeping order in the passageways and on the stairways and
generally controlling the movements of the passengers;
.5 ensuring that a supply of blankets is taken to the survival
craft.
6 The muster list shall be prepared before the ship proceeds to sea.
After the muster list has been prepared, if any change takes place in the
crew which necessitates an alteration in the muster list, the master shall
either revise the list or prepare a new list.
7 The format of the muster list used on passenger ships shall be
approved."
CHAPTER IV RADIOTELEGRAPHY AND RADIOTELEPHONY
Regulation 2 Terms and definitions
The following new sub-paragraph is added:
"(i) `Emergency position-indicating radio beacon' means a station
in the mobile service the emissions of which are intended to facilitate
search and rescue operations."
The following new regulations are added:
"Regulation 14-1 Survival craft emergency position-indicating radio
beacons
(a) Survival craft emergency position-indicating radio beacons
required by regulation III/6. 2.3 to be carried in survival craft shall
provide transmissions to enable aircraft to locate the survival craft and
may also provide transmissions for alerting purposes.
(b) Survival craft emergency position-indicating radio beacons shall,
at least, be capable of transmitting alternately or simultaneously signals
complying with the relevant standards and recommended practices of the
International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) on the frequencies 121.5
MHz and 243.0 MHz.
(c) Survival craft emergency position-indicating radio beacons shall:
(i) be of a highly visible colour, so designed that they can be
used by an unskilled person and so constructed that they may be easily
tested and maintained. Batteries shall not require replacement at
intervals of less than 12 months, taking into account testing
arrangements;
(ii) be watertight, capable of floating and being dropped into the
water without damage from a height of at least 20 m;
(iii) be capable only of manual activation and de-activation;
(iv) be portable, lightweight, and compact;
(v) be provided with an indication that signals are being emitted;
(vi) derive their energy supply from a battery forming an integral
part of the device and having sufficient capacity to operate the apparatus
for a period of 48 h. The transmission may be intermittent. Determination
of the duty cycle should take into account the probability of homing being
properly carried out, the need to avoid congestion on the frequencies and
the need to comply with the requirements of the International Civil
Aviation Organization (ICAO); and
(vii) be tested and, if necessary, have their source of energy
replaced at intervals not exceeding 12 months.
Regulation 14-2 Periodic inspection and testing of emergency posi-tion-indicating radio beacons
Emergency position-indicating radio beacons provided in accordance
with regulation III/ 6.2.3 shall at intervals not exceeding 12 months be
inspected, tested and, if necessary, have their source of energy replaced.
However, in cases where it appears proper and reasonable, the
Administration may extend this period to 17 months.
Regulation 14-3 Two- way radiotelephone apparatus for survivalcraft
(a) The apparatus required by regulation III/6.2.4 shall be so
designed that it can be used in an emergency by an unskilled person.
(b) The apparatus shall be portable and capable of being used for
on-board communications.
(c) The apparatus shall conform to the requirements laid down in the
relevant Radio Regulations for equipment used in the maritime mobile
service for on-board communications and shall be capable of operation on
those channels specified by the Radio Regulations and as required by the
Administration. If the apparatus is operating in the VHF band, precautions
shall be taken to prevent the inadvertent selection of VHF channel 16 on
equipment capable of being operated on that frequency.
(d) The apparatus shall be operated from a battery of adequate
capacity to ensure 4 h operation with a duty cycle of 1:9.
(e) While at sea, the equipment shall be maintained in satisfactory
condition, and, whenever necessary, the battery shall be brought to the
fully charged condition or replaced."
CHAPTER VII CARRIAGE OF DANGEROUS GOODS
The existing text of Chapter VII is replaced by the following:
PART A CARRIAGE OF DANGEROUS GOODS IN PACKAGED FORM OR IN SOLIDFORM IN BULK
Regulation 1 Application
1 Unless expressly provided otherwise, this part applies to dangerous
goods classified under regulation 2 which are carried in packaged form or
in solid form in bulk (hereinafter referred to as "dangerous goods"), in
all ships to which the present regulations apply and in cargo ships of
less than 500 tons gross tonnage.
2 The provisions of this part do not apply to ships' stores and
equipment.
3 The carriage of dangerous goods is prohibited except in accordance
with the provisions of this part.
4 To supplement the provisions of this part, each Contracting
Government shall issue, or cause to be issued, detailed instructions on
safe packaging and stowage of dangerous goods which shall include the
precautions necessary in relation to other cargo.*
[* Reference is made to the International Maritime Dangerous Goods
Code (IMDG Code) adopted by the Organization by resolution A. 81(IV), and
to the relevant sections and the related parts of Appendix B of the Code
of Safe Practice for Solid Bulk Cargoes (BC Code) adopted by the
Organization by resolution A. 434(XI), as have been or may be amended by
the Maritime Safety Committee.]
Regulation 2 Classification
Dangerous goods shall be divided into the following classes:
Class 1 - Explosives
Class 2 - Gases: compressed, liquefied or dissolved under pressure
Class 3 - Flammable* liquids
[* Reference is made to the International Maritime Dangerous Goods
Code (IMDG Code) adopted by the Organization by resolution A.81(IV), and
to the relevant sections and the related parts of Appendix B of the Code
of Safe Practice for Solid Bulk Cargoes (BC Code) adopted by the
Organization by resolution A.434(XI), as have been or may be amended by
the Maritime Safety Committee.
Class 4.1 - Flammable** solids
[** "Flammable" has the same meaning as "inflammable".]
Class 4.2 - Substances liable to spontaneous combustion
Class 4.3 - Substances which, in contact with water, emit
flammable gases
Class 5.1 - Oxidizing substances
Class 5.2 - Organic peroxides
Class 6.1 - Poisonous (toxic) substances
Class 6.2 - Infections substances
Class 7 - Radioactive materials
Class 8 - Corrosives
Class 9 - Miscellaneous dangerous substances, that is any other
substance which experience has shown, or may show, to be of such a
dangerous character that the provisions of this part shall apply to it.
Regulation 3 Packaging
1 The packaging of dangerous goods shall be:
.1 well made and in good condition;
.2 of such a character that any interior surface with which the
contents may come in contact is not dangerously affected by the substance
being conveyed; and
.3 capable of withstanding the ordinary risks of handling and
carriage by sea.
2 Where the use of absorbent or cushioning material is customary in
the packaging of liquids in receptacles, that material shall be:
.1 capable of minimizing the dangers to which the liquid may give
rise;
.2 so disposed as to prevent movement and ensure that the
receptacle remains surrounded; and
.3 where reasonably possible, of sufficient quantity to absorb the
liquid in the event of breakage of the receptacle.
3 Receptacles containing dangerous liquids shall have an ullage at the
filling temperature sufficient to allow for the highest temperature during
the course of normal carriage.
4 Cylinders or receptacles for gases under pressure shall be
adequately constructed, tested, maintained and correctly filled.
5 Empty uncleaned receptacles which have been used previously for the
carriage of dangerous goods shall be subject to the provisions of this
part for filled receptacles, unless adequate measures have been taken to
nullify any hazard.
Regulation 4 Marking, labelling and placarding
1 Packages containing dangerous goods shall be durably marked with the
correct technical name; trade names alone shall not be used.
2 Packages containing dangerous goods shall be provided with
distinctive labels or stencils of the labels, or placards, as appropriate,
so as to make clear the dangerous properties of the goods contained
therein.
3 The method of marking the correct technical name and of affixing
labels or applying stencils of labels, or of affixing placards on packages
containing dangerous goods, shall be such that this information will still
be identifiable on packages surviving at least three months' immersion in
the sea. In considering suitable marking, labelling and placarding
methods, account shall be taken of the durability of the materials used
and of the surface of the package.
4 Packets containing dangerous goods shall be so marked and labelled
except that:
.1 packages containing dangerous goods of a low degree of hazard
or packed in limited quantities *; or
.2 when special circumstances permit, packages that are stowed and
handled in units that are identified by labels or placards*;
[* Reference is made to the specific exemptions provided for in the
International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code (IMDG Code).] may be exempted
from labelling requirements.
Regulation 5 Documents
1 In all documents relating to the carriage of dangerous goods by sea
where the goods are named, the correct technical name of the goods shall
be used (trade names alone shall not be used) and the correct description
given in accordance with the classification set out in regulation 2.
2 The shipping documents prepared by the shipper shall include, or be
accompanied by, a signed certificate or declaration that the shipment
offered for carriage is properly packaged and marked, labelled or
placarded, as appropriate, and in proper condition for carriage.
3 Each ship carrying dangerous goods shall have a special list or
manifest setting forth, in accordance with the classification set out in
regulation 2, the dangerous goods on board and the location thereof. A
detailed stowage plan which identifies by class and sets out the location
of all dangerous goods on board may be used in place of such special list
or manifest.
Regulation 6 Stow age requirements
1 Dangerous goods shall be stowed safely and appropriately in
accordance with the nature of the goods. Incompatible goods shall be
segregated from one another.
2 Explosives (except ammunition) which present a serious risk shall be
stowed in a magazine which shall be kept securely closed while at sea.
Such explosives shall be segregated from detonators. Electrical apparatus
and cables in any compartment in which explosives are carried shall be so
designed and used as to minimize the risk of fire or explosion.
3 Dangerous goods in packaged form which give off dangerous vapours
shall be stowed in a mechanically ventilated space or on deck. Dangerous
goods in solid form in bulk which give off dangerous vapours shall be
stowed in a well ventilated space.
4 In ships carrying flammable liquids or gases, special precautions
shall be taken where necessary against fire or explosion.
5 Substances which are liable to spontaneous heating or combustion
shall not be carried unless adequate precautions have been taken to
minimize the likelihood of the outbreak of fire.
Regulation 7 Explosives in passenger ships
1 In passenger ships the following explosives only may be carried:
.1 safety cartridges and safety fuses;
.2 small quantities of explosives not exceeding 10 kg total net
mass;
.3 distress signals for use in ships or aircraft, if the total
mass of such signals does not exceed 1,000 kg;
.4 except in ships carrying unberthed passengers, fireworks which
are unlikely to explode violently.
2 Notwithstanding the provisions of paragraph 1, additional quantities
or types of explosives may be carried in passenger ships in which special
safety measures approved by the Administration are taken.
PART B CONSTRUCTION AND EQUIPMENT OF SHIPS CARRYING DANGEROUS LI-QUID CHEMICALS IN BULK
Regulation 8 Definitions
For the purpose of this part, unless expressly provided otherwise:
1 "International Bulk Chemical Code" means the International Code for
the Construction and Equipment of Ships Carrying Dangerous Chemicals in
Bulk adopted by the Maritime Safety Committee of the Organization by
resolution MSC.4(48), as may be amended by the Organization, provided that
such amendments are adopted, brought into force and take effect in
accordance with the provisions of Article VIII of the present Convention
concerning the amendment procedures applicable to the Annex other than
Chapter I.
2 "Chemical tanker" means a cargo ship constructed or adapted and used
for the carriage in bulk of any liquid product listed in Chapter 17 of the
International Bulk Chemical Code.
3 For the purpose of regulation 9, "ship constructed" means a ship the
keel of which is laid or which is at a similar stage of construction.
4 "At a similar stage of construction" means the stage at which:
.1 construction identifiable with a specific ship begins; and
.2 assembly of that ship has commenced comprising at least 50
tonnes or 1% of the estimated mass of all structural material, whichever
is less.
Regulation 9 Application to chemical tankers
1 Unless expressly provided otherwise, this part applies to chemical
tankers constructed on or after 1 July 1986 including those of less than
500 tons gross tonnage. Such tankers shall comply with the requirements of
this part in addition to any other applicable requirements of the present
regulations.
2 Any chemical tanker, irrespective of the date of construction, which
undergoes repairs, alterations, modifications and outfitting related
thereto shall continue to comply with at least the requirements previously
applicable to the ship. Such a ship, if constructed before 1 July 1986,
shall, as a rule, comply with the requirements for a ship constructed on
or after that date to at least the same extent as before undergoing such
repairs, alterations, modifications or outfitting. Repairs, alterations
and modifications of major character, and outfitting related thereto,
shall meet the requirements for a ship constructed on or after 1 July 1986
in so far as the Administration deems reasonable and practicable.
3 A ship, irrespective of the date of construction, which is converted
to a chemical tanker shall be treated as a chemical tanker constructed on
the date on which such conversion commenced.
Regulation 10 Requirements for chemical tankers
1 A chemical tanker shall comply with the requirements of the
International Bulk Chemical Code and shall, in addition to the
requirements of regulations I/8, I/9, and I/10, as applicable, be
surveyed and certified as provided for in that Code. For the purpose of
this regulation, the requirements of the Code shall be treated as
mandatory.
2 A chemical tanker holding a certificate issued pursuant to the
provisions of paragraph 1 shall be subject to the control established in
regulation I/19. For this purpose such certificate shall be treated as a
certificate issued under Regulation I/12 or I/13.
PART C CONSTRUCTION AND EQUIPMENT OF SHIPS CARRYING LIQUEFIEDGASES IN BULK
Regulation 11 Definitions
For the purpose of this part, unless expressly provided otherwise:
1 "International Gas Carrier Code" means the International Code for
the Construction and Equipment of Ships Carrying Liquefied Gases in Bulk
as adopted by the Maritime Safety Committee of the Organization by
resolution MSC.5 (48), as may be amended by the Organization, provided
that such amendments are adopted, brought into force and take effect in
accordance with the provisions of Article VIII of the present Convention
concerning the amendment procedures applicable to the Annex other than
Chapter I.
2 "Gas carrier" means a cargo ship constructed or adapted and used for
the carriage in bulk of any liquefied gas or other product listed in
Chapter 19 of the International Gas Carrier Code.
3 For the purpose of regulation 12, "ship constructed" means a ship
the keel of which is laid or which is at a similar stage of construction.
4 "At a similar stage of construction" means the stage at which:
.1 construction identifiable with a specific ship begins; and
.2 assembly of that ship has commenced comprising at least 50
tonnes or 1% of the estimated mass of all structural material, whichever
is less.
Regulation 12 Application to gas carriers
1 Unless expressly provided otherwise, this part applies to gas
carriers constructed on or after 1 July 1986 including those of less than
500 tons gross tonnage. Such gas carriers shall comply with the
requirements of this part in addition to any other applicable requirements
of the present regulations.
2 Any gas carrier, irrespective of the date of construction, which
undergoes repairs, alterations, modifications and outfitting related
thereto shall continue to comply with at least the requirements previously
applicable to the ship. Such a ship if constructed before 1 July 1986
shall, as a rule, comply with the requirements for a ship constructed on
or after that date to at least the same extent as before undergoing such
repairs, alterations, modifications or outfitting. Repairs, alterations
and modifications of a major character, and outfitting related thereto,
shall meet the requirements for a ship constructed on or after 1 July 1986
in so far as the Administration deems reasonable and practicable.
3 A ship, irrespective of the date of construction, which is converted
to a gas carrier shall be treated as a gas carrier constructed on the date
on which such conversion commenced.
Regulation 13 Requirements for gas carriers
1 A gas carrier shall comply with the requirements of the
International Gas Carrier Code and shall, in addition to the requirements
of regulations I/8, I/9 and I/10, as applicable, be surveyed and certified
as provided for in that Code. For the purpose of this regulation, the
requirements of the Code shall be treated as mandatory.
2 A gas carrier holding a certificate issued pursuant to the
provisions of paragraph 1 shall be subject to the control established in
regulation I/19. For this purpose such certificate shall be treated as a
certificate issued under regulation I/12 or I/13.
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