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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)]
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 2.2¡À0.4kN.
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 18¡æ and 20 ¡æ and within a period of 3 min at an ambient
temperature of -30¡æ. 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 ¡À3 ¡æ 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 -30¡æ 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 ¡æ 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 ¡æ 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 10¡ãand
with the ship listed not less than 20 ¡ãeither 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 ¡À3 ¡æ 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 -30¡æ, 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
¡ã and a list of up to 20 ¡ã 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 20¡ã 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 ¡ÁH)
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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