Life-Saving Appliances

LIFE BOAT
 General requirements for lifeboats
 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.
 All lifeboats shall be of sufficient strength to be capable of being
launched and towed when the ship is making headway at a speed of
5 knots in calm water.
 Each lifeboat to be launched by falls 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.
 Hulls and rigid covers shall be fire-retardant or non-combustible .
Lifeboats shall have a boarding ladder that can be used at any
boarding entrance 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.
 General requirements for lifeboats
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 not more than 10 min
Lifeboat propulsion
The engine starting systems and starting aids shall start the engine at
an ambient temperature of -15℃ within 2 min of commencing the start
procedure .The engine shall be capable of operating for not less than
5 min after starting from cold with the lifeboat out of the water. The
speed of a lifeboat shall be provided to run the fully loaded lifeboat at
6 knots for a period of not less than 24 h.
No lifeboat shall be approved to accommodate more than 150
persons. Each seating position shall be clearly indicated in the
lifeboat.
Lifeboat freeboard and stability
All lifeboats shall be stable and have a positive GM value when loaded
with 50% of the number of persons the lifeboat is permitted to
accommodate in their normal positions to one side of the centre line.
- each lifeboat with side openings near the gunwale 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 ㎜ , whichever is the greater; and
 Lifeboat fittings

 All lifeboats shall be provided with at least one drain valve and their
position shall be clearly indicated.
 All lifeboats shall be provided with a rudder and tiller
 Suitable handholds shall be provided or a buoyant lifeline shall be
becketed around the outside of the lifeboat above the waterline
and within reach of a person in the water
 The release control shall be clearly marked in a colour that
contrasts with its surroundings
 Water-resistant instructions for starting and operating the engine
shall be provided and mounted in a conspicuous place near the
engine starting controls.
 A manually controlled light or source of light shall be fitted inside
the lifeboat to provide illumination for not less than 12 h to permit
reading of survival and equipment instructions .
 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.
 Lifeboat equipment
 sufficient buoyant oars to make headway in calm seas. Thole pins,
crutches or equivalent arrangements shall be provided for each oar
provided. Thole pins or crutches shall be attached to the boat by
lanyards or chains.
 two boat-hooks;
 a buoyant bailer and two buckets;
 a survival manual
 an operational compass which is luminous or provided with suitable
means of illumination. In a totally enclosed lifeboat, the compass
shall be permanently fitted at the steering position
 a sea-anchor of adequate size fitted with a shock-resistant hawser
 two efficient painters
 two hatchets, one at each end of the lifeboat
 watertight receptacles containing a total of 3 ℓ of fresh water for
each person the lifeboat is permitted to accommodate watertight
receptacles containing a total of 3 ℓ of fresh water
 a rustproof dipper with lanyard
 a rustproof graduated drinking vessel
 Lifeboat equipment
 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
 four rocket parachute flares
 six hand flares
 two buoyant smoke signals
 one waterproof electric torch suitable for Morse signalling together
with one spare set of batteries and one spare bulb in a waterproof
container
 one daylight signalling mirror with instructions for its use for
signalling to ships and aircraft
 one copy of the life-saving signals prescribed by regulation V/16
on a waterproof card or in a waterproof container;
 one whistle or equivalent sound signal;
 a first-aid outfit in a waterproof case capable of being closed
tightly after use;
 anti-seasickness medicine sufficient for at least 48 h and one
seasickness bag for each person;
 a jack-knife to be kept attached to the boat by a lanyard;
 three tin openers;
 Lifeboat equipment
 two buoyant rescue quoits, attached to not less than 30 m of
buoyant line;
 if the lifeboat is not automatically self-bailing, a manual pump
suitable for effective bailing;
 one set of fishing tackle;
 sufficient tools for minor adjustments to the engine and its
accessories;
 portable fire-extinguishing equipment of an approved type suitable
for extinguishing oil fires
 a searchlight with a horizontal and vertical sector of at least 6° and
a measured luminous intensity of 2,500 cd which can work
continuously for not less than 3 h;
 an efficient radar reflector, unless a survival craft radar
transponder is stowed in the lifeboat;
 thermal protective aids complying with the requirements of section
2.5 sufficient for 10% of the number of persons the lifeboat is
permitted to accommodate or two, whichever is the greater;
 Lifeboat markings
 The dimensions of a lifeboat and the number of persons which it is
permitted to carry shall be marked on it in clear permanent characters.
 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.
 Means of identifying the ship to which the lifeboat belongs
 Requirements for lifeboat lunching device
 All lifeboats are capable of being safely launched under all conditions of
trim of up to 10° and list of up to 20° either way. when loaded with their full
complement of persons and equipment.
 A launching appliance shall depend on gravity or stored mechanical power
 The launching mechanism shall be so arranged that it may be actuated by
one person from a position on the ship's deck and within the survival craft
or rescue boat.
 Each launching appliance shall be so constructed that only a minimum
amount of routine maintenance is necessary.
 The winch brakes of a launching appliance shall be of sufficient strength
 A lifeboat launching appliance shall be capable of recovering the lifeboat
with its crew.
 Each launching appliance shall, as far as practicable, remain effective under
conditions of icing.
 Falls shall be of rotation-resistant and corrosion-resistant steel wire rope.
Changed falls end to end within 30 month and renewed falls within 60
month, if not change end to end must be renewed falls within 48 months.
 Where davits are recovered by action of the falls by power, safety devices
shall be fitted which will automatically cut off the power before the davits
come against the stops in order to avoid overstressing the wire rope falls or
davits.
Rescue boats
 Rescue boats
☞Equip
● Cargo ships shall carry at least one rescue boat.
● Rescue boats shall be stowed in a state of continuous readiness for
launching in not more than 5 min.
● 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 ㎧ .
● Every rescue boat shall be capable of being launched and towed when
the ship is making headway at a speed of 5 knots.
☞General requirements
● Rescue boats shall comply with the requirements of lifeboat.
● Rescue boats may be not less than 3.8 m and not more than 8.5 m in
length.
● Rescue boats shall be capable of carrying at least five seated persons
and a person lying on a stretcher.
● Rescue boats shall be capable of manoeuvring at a speed of at least
6 knots and maintaining that speed for a period of at least 4 h.
● Rescue boats shall have sufficient mobility and manoeuvrability in a
seaway to enable persons to be retrieved from the water, marshal life-
rafts and tow largest liferaft carried on the ship when loaded with its full
complement of persons and equipment or its equivalent at a speed of at
least 2 knots.
 Rescue boat equipment
 Sufficient buoyant oars or paddles to make headway in calm seas. Thole
pins, crutches or equivalent arrangements shall be provided for each oar.
Thole pins or crutches shall be attached to the boat by lanyards or chains
 A buoyant bailer
 A binnacle containing an efficient compass which is luminous or provided
with suitable means of illumination;
 A sea-anchor and tripping line if fitted with a hawser of adequate strength
not less than 10 m  in length;
 A painter of sufficient length and strength, attached to the release device
placed at the forward end of the rescue boat
 One buoyant line, not less than 50 m in length, of sufficient strength to tow a
liferaft
 One waterproof electric torch suitable for Morse signaling, together with one
spare set of batteries and one spare bulb in a waterproof container
 One whistle or equivalent sound signal;
 A first-aid outfit in a waterproof case
 Two buoyant rescue quoits, attached to not less than 30 m of buoyant line;
 Rescue boat equipment
 A searchlight with a horizontal and vertical sector of at least 6 and
a measured luminous intensity of 2,500 cd which can work
continuously for not less than 3 h.
 An efficient radar reflector.
 Thermal protective aids sufficient for 10% of the number of persons
the rescue boat is permitted to accommodate or two, whichever is
the greater.
 Portable fire-extinguishing equipment of an approved type suitable
for extinguishing oil fires.
 Inflatable liferafts
◈ Requirements for Liferafts
● Cargo ships shall carry,one or more inflatable or rigid liferafts and
stowed in a position providing for easy side-to-side transfer at a
single open deck level, and of such aggregate capacity as will
accommodate the total number of persons on board. If the liferaft
or liferafts are not stowed in a position providing for easy side-
to-side transfer at a single open deck level, the total capacity
available on each side shall be sufficient to accommodate the
total number of persons on board.
● Cargo ships where the horizontal distance from the extreme end
of the stem or stern of the ship to the nearest end of the closest
survival craft is more than 100 m, in addition to the liferafts
stowed as far forward of aft, or one as far forward and another as
far aft, as is reasonable and practicable. (additional liferaft
Minimum six persons)
->Such liferaft or liferafts may be securely fastened so as to permit
manual release and need not be of the type which can be
launched from an approved launching device. The liferaft shall be
fitted with a painter and shall have a line securely becketed round
the outside. A lifeline shall also be fitted around the inside of the
liferaft.
 Inflatable liferafts
◈ Lunching devices for Liferafts
● 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.
● Weak link
-not be broken by the force required to pull the painter from the liferaft
container;
-if applicable, be of sufficient strength to permit the inflation of the
liferaft; and break under a strain of 2.2 ± 0.4 kN.
● Hydrostatic release units
-be constructed of compatible materials so as to prevent malfunction of
the unit.
-automatically release liferaft at a depth of not more than 4 m
-be permanently marked on its exterior with its type and serial number
-be permanently marked on the unit or identification plate securely
attached to the unit, with the date of manufacture, type and serial
number
-be such that each part connected to the painter system has a strength
of not less than that required for the painter
.
LIFEBUOY
 LIFEBUOY
◈ Lifebuoy specification
● Every lifebuoy shall have an outer diameter of not more than
800 ㎜ and an inner diameter of not less than 400 ㎜ .
● Every lifebuoy shall be constructed to withstand a drop into the
water from the height at which it is stowed above the waterline in
the lightest seagoing condition or 30 m, whichever is the greater,
without impairing either its operating capability or that of its
attached components.
● Every lifebuoy shall be fitted with a grabline not less than 9.5
㎜ in diameter and not less than 4 times the outside diameter of
the body of the buoy in length.
MINIMUM NUMBER OF
LENGTH OF UNIT IN METRES
LIFEBUOYS
Under 100 8

100 and under 150 10

150 and under 200 12

200 and over 14

 LIFEBUOY
◈ Lifebuoys Fitting
● The number and placement of lifebuoys should be such that a
lifebuoy is accessible from exposed locations.
● Not less than one-half of the total number of lifebuoys should be
provided with self-igniting lights of an approved electric battery
type. Not less than two of these should also be provided with
self-activating smoke signals and be capable of quick release
from the navigating bridge.
● At least two lifebuoys in widely separated locations should each
be fitted with a buoyant lifeline, the length of which should be at
least one-and-a-half times the distance from the deck of
stowage to the waterline at light draught, or 30 m, whichever is
greater.
◈ Lifebuoys Marking
Each lifebuoy should be marked in block capitals of the Roman
alphabet with the name and port of registry of the unit on which it
is carried.
 Lifebuoy self-igniting lights
● Self-igniting lights cannot be extinguished by water;
● Self-igniting lights shall be capable of either burning continuously with a
luminous intensity of not less than 2 candela in all directions of the upper
hemisphere or flashing (discharge flashing) at a rate of not less than 50-70
flashes per minute with at least the corresponding effective luminous
intensity
● Self-igniting lights be provided with a source of energy capable of meeting
the requirement of subparagraph (ii) for a period of at least 2 hours;

Lifebuoy self-activating smoke signals

● Self-activating smoke signals
- shall emit smoke of a highly visible colour at a uniform rate for a
period of at least 15 minutes when floating in calm water;
- not ignite explosively or emit any flame during the entire smoke
emission time of the signal;
- not be swamped in a seaway;
- continue to emit smoke when fully submerged in water for a
period of at least 10 seconds;
 Lifejackets
◈ Stowing
 A lifejacket shall be provided for every person on board the ship and, in
addition ： a sufficient number of lifejackets shall be carried for persons on
watch and for use at remotely located survival craft stations. The lifejackets
carried for persons on watch should be stowed on the bridge, in the engine
control room and at any other manned watch station.(100% for total number
of persons + 4 ea person for watch + 6 ea for forward liferaft)
**Total number of persons means persons recorded at Safety Equipments
Cert.
 The lifejackets carried for persons on watch should be stowed on the bridge,
in the engine control room-each 2 ea
    If over 5 persons on watch over should be stowed a sufficient number of
lifejackets.
◈ Stowed position
 Lifejactets shall be so placed as to be readily accessible and their position
shall be plainly indicated. Generally stowed at chest.
◈ Marking of stowage locations
Stowage locations for life-saving equipment shall be marked with symbols in
accordance with the recommendations of the Organization*, indicating the
devices stowed in that location for that purpose. If more than one device is
stowed in that location, the number of devices shall also be indicated.
 General requirements for lifejackets
 A lifejacket shall not sustain burning or continue melting after being totally
enveloped in a fire for a period of 2 s.
 An adult lifejacket shall be so constructed that:
-at least 75% of persons who are completely unfamiliar with the lifejacket
can correctly don it within a period of 1 min without assistance, guidance or
prior demonstration;
-after demonstration, all persons can correctly don it within a period of 1
min without assistance;
-it is clearly capable of being worn in only one way or inside-out and, if
donned incorrectly, it is not injurious to the wearer;
-it is comfortable to wear; and
-it allows the wearer to jump into the water from a height of at least 4.5 m
while holding on to the lifejacket, and from a height of at least 1m with arms
held overhead, without injury and without dislodging or damaging the
lifejacket or its attachments.
 An adult lifejackets shall have sufficient buoyancy and stability in calm fresh
water to:
  -lift the mouth of an exhausted or unconscious person not less than 120 ㎜
clear of the water with the body inclined backwards at an angle of not less
than 20° from the vertical position; and
-turn the body of an unconscious person in the water from any position to
one where the mouth is clear of the water in not more than 5 s
 An adult lifejacket shall allow the person wearing it to swim a short distance
and to board a survival craft .
 A lifejacket shall have buoyancy which is not reduced by more than 5% after
24 h submersion in fresh water.
 Lifejacket lights & whistle
◈Each lifejacket shall be provided with means of securing a lifejacket light .
● Each lifejacket light shall:
-have a luminous intensity of not less than 0.75 cd in all
directions of the upper hemisphere;
-have a source of energy capable of providing a luminous
intensity of 0.75 cd for a period of at least 8 h;
-be visible over as great a segment of the upper hemisphere
as is practicable when attached to a lifejacket;
-be of white colour.
-If the light is a flashing light:
->be provided with a manually operated switch; and
->flash at a rate of not less than 50 flashes and not more
than 70 flashes per minute
  ● Confirmation of expire-date of lifejacket battery
- Renew battery every year period if the battery is not storage
battery and indicated expired date.
- Renew every year (recommend)
- Indicate renewed date or expired date by lable on the
outside of lifejacket lights..
◈ Each lifejacket shall be fitted with a whistle firmly secured by a lanyard.
- Not Ball Type/ Corrosion resistance[proof]( make by plastics)
 Status of Lifejacket
◈ Each lifejackets should be marked in block capitals of the Roman
alphabet with the name and port of registry of the unit on which it is
carried.
◈ Lifejackets should be fitted with patches of retro-reflective materials
with a total area of at least 400 ㎠ distributed so as to be useful for
search from air and surface craft from all directions. Such material
should be placed as high up on the lifejacket as possible.
◈ Checked worn-out, damage, cleanliness condition
◈ Checked damage and falling off a landyard of life jackets.
◈ Sufficient number of lifejackets shall be stowed in the vicinity of
remotely located liferaft- MINIMUM 6 EA
- Generally stowed at bsn’s store or in the vicinity of remotely
located liferaft
◈ Marking of stowage locations
Containers, brackets, racks, and other similar stowage locations
shall be marked with symbols in accordance with the
recommendations of the Organization. If more than one device is
stowed in that location, the number of devices shall also be
indicated.
 Immersion suits
◈ Purpose
Immersion suits provide maximum protection for those working in or near
water where there is a danger of accidental immersion. It is a fact that in an
emergency at sea, a person's chances of survival after immersion in water are
greatly improved if he can remain dry. This removes the risk of 'cold shock'
the so-called hypothermia and increases the time before hypothermia sets in.
◈ General requirements for immersion suits
▶The immersion suit shall be constructed with waterproof materials.
- it can be unpacked and donned without assistance within 2 min, taking
into account any associated clothing, and a lifejacket if the immersion
suit is to be worn in conjunction with a lifejacket;
-it will not sustain burning or continue melting after being totally enveloped
in a fire for a period of 2 s;
-it will cover the whole body with the exception of the face. Hands shall
also be covered unless permanently attached gloves are provided;
-it is provided with arrangements to minimize or reduce free air in the legs
of the suit; and
-following a jump from a height of not less than 4.5 m into the water there
is no undue ingress of water into the suit.
 Immersion suits

◈ General requirements for immersion suits

▶An immersion suit shall permit the person wearing it, and also wearing a
lifejacket if the immersion suit is to be worn in conjunction with a lifejacket,
to:
-climb up and down a vertical ladder at least 5 m in length;
-perform normal duties associated with abandonment;
-jump from a height of not less than 4.5 m into the water without damaging
or dislodging the immersion suit, or being injured; and
-swim a short distance through the water and board a survival craft.
▶An immersion suit which has buoyancy and is designed to be worn without
a lifejacket shall be fitted with a light and the whistle
▶If the immersion suit is to be worn in conjunction with a lifejacket, the
lifejacket shall be worn over the immersion suit. A person wearing such an
immersion suit shall be able to don a lifejacket without assistance.
 Immersion suits
◈ Stowing Quantity
● An immersion suit shall be provided for every person on board the ship.
● If a ship has any watch or work stations which are located remotely from
the place or places where immersion suits are normally stowed, including
remotely located survival craft ,additional immersion suits shall be provided
at these locations for the number of persons normally on watch or working
at those locations at any time.
● Immersion suits shall be so placed as to be readily accessible and their
position shall be plainly indicated.
◈ Marking of stowage locations
Containers, brackets, racks, and other similar stowage locations shall be
marked with symbols in accordance with the recommendations of the
Organization. If more than one device is stowed in that location, the
number of devices shall also be indicated.
Immersion suits should be fitted with patches of retro-reflective material
with a total area of at least 400 ㎠ distributed so as to be useful for search
from air and surface craft from all directions. For an immersion suit that
does not automatically turn the wearer face up, the back of the suit should
be fitted with retro-reflective material with a total area of at least 100 ㎠ .
IMMERSION SUIT
 Thermal protective aids
◈ Purpose
A thermal protective aid shall be made of waterproof material and
shall be so constructed that, when used to enclose a person, it
shall reduce both the convective and evaporative heat loss from the
wearer's body.
◈ The thermal protective aid shall:
- cover the whole body of persons of all sizes wearing a lifejacket
with the exception of the face. Hands shall also be covered unless
permanently attached gloves are provided;
- be capable of being unpacked and easily donned without
assistance in a survival craft or rescue boat; and
- permit the wearer to remove it in the water in not more than 2 min, if
it impairs ability to swim.
- The thermal protective aid shall function properly throughout an air
temperature range -30℃ to  +20℃.
◈Thermal protective aids shall be stowed at lifeboat for 10 per cent of
the number of persons the lifeboat is permitted to accommodate or
two, whichever is the greater.
Thermal protective aids
 VISUAL SIGNALS
Rocket parachute flares
◈ The rocket parachute flare shall:
-be contained in a water-resistant casing;
-have brief instructions or diagrams clearly illustrating the use of the rocket
parachute flare printed on its casing;
-have integral means of ignition; and
-be so designed as not to cause discomfort to the person holding the casing
when used in accordance with the manufacturer's operating instructions.
◈ 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:
-burn with a bright red colour;
-burn uniformly with an average luminous intensity of not less than 30,000 cd;
-have a burning period of not less than 40 s;
-have a rate of descent of not more than 5 m/s; and
-not damage its parachute or attachments while burning.
 Rocket parachute flares
◈ Not less than 12 rocket parachute flares should be
carried and be stowed on or near the navigating bridge. If
the unit does not have a navigating bridge, the flares
should be stowed in a location approved by the
Administration.
◈ Marking of stowage locations
Containers, brackets, racks, and other similar stowage
locations shall be marked with symbols in accordance
with the recommendations of the Organization. If more
than one device is stowed in that location, the number of
devices shall also be indicated.
 Hand flares
◈The hand flare shall:
-be contained in a water-resistant casing;
-have brief instructions or diagrams clearly illustrating the use of the
hand flare printed on its casing;
-have a self-contained means of ignition; and
-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.
◈ The hand flare shall:
-burn with a bright red colour;
-burn uniformly with an average luminous intensity of
not less than 15,000 cd ;
-have a burning period of not less than 1 min; and
-continue to burn after having been immersed for a
period of 10 s under 100 ㎜ of water.
 Buoyant smoke signals
◈ The buoyant smoke signal shall:
- be contained in a water-resistant casing;
- not ignite explosively when used in accordance with the
manufacturer's operating instructions;
- have brief instructions or diagrams clearly illustrating the use of
the buoyant smoke signal printed on its casing.

◈ The buoyant smoke signal shall:

- 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;
- not emit any flame during the entire smoke emission time;
- not be swamped in a seaway;
- continue to emit smoke when submerged in water for a period of
10 s under 100 ㎜ of water.
 LINE-THROWING APPLIANCES
◈ Every vessel shall carry a line-throwing appliance of an approved type.
◈ Every line-throwing appliance shall:
-be capable of throwing a line with reasonable accuracy;
-include not less than four projectiles each capable of carrying the line at least
230 m in calm weather;
-include not less than four lines each having a breaking strength of not less
than 2 kN; and
-have brief instructions or diagrams clearly illustrating the use of the line-
throwing appliance.
◈ 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.
◈ Marking of stowage locations
Containers, brackets, racks, and other similar stowage locations shall be
marked with symbols. If more than one device is stowed in that location, the
number of devices shall also be indicated.
◈ The operation manual of line-throwing apparatus shall be provided in the
form of audio-visual aids in lieu of the manual. –officer’s are well known
operation method.
◈ If expire date is over must be renewed.
 Communications
◈ Radio Life-saving Appliances
▶Two-way VHF radiotelephone apparatus.
At least three two-way VHF radiotelephone apparatus shall be
provided on every passenger ship and on every cargo ship of
500 tons gross tonnage and upward.
▶ Radar transponders
At least one radar transponder shall be carried on each side of
every passenger ship and of every cargo ship of 500 tons gross
tonnage and upwards. The radar transponders shall be stowed
in such locations that they can be rapidly placed in any survival
craft.
* Refer to the performance standards for survival craft radar
transponders for use in search and rescue operations.
 Communications
◈ Radio Life-saving Appliances
▶Distress flares
Not less than 12 rocket parachute flares, complying with the
requirements of regulation 35, shall be carried and be stowed
on or near the navigating bridge.
▶ On board communications and alarm systems.
An emergency means comprised of either fixed or portable
equipment or both shall be provided for two way communications
between emergency control stations, muster and embarkation
stations and strategic positions on board.
A general emergency alarm system complying with the
requirements of regulation 50 shall be provided and shall be used
for summoning passengers and crew to muster stations and to
initiate the actions included in the muster list. The system shall
be supplemented by either a public address system or other
suitable means of communication.
 MANNING OF SURVIVAL CRAFT AND SUPERVISION
◈There shall be a sufficient number of trained persons on board for
mustering and assisting untrained persons.
◈There shall be a sufficient number of crew members, who may be
deck officers or certificated persons, on board for operating the
survival craft and launching arrangements required for
abandonment by the total number of persons on board.
◈A deck officer or certificated person shall be placed in charge of
each survival craft to be used. A second-in-command shall also
be nominated in the case of lifeboats.
◈The person in charge of the survival craft shall have a list of the
survival craft crew and shall see that the crew under his command are
acquainted with their duties. In lifeboats the second-in-command shall
also have a list of the lifeboat crew.
◈Every motorized survival craft shall have a person assigned who is
capable of operating the engine and carrying out minor adjustments.
◈The master shall ensure the equitable distribution of persons
referred to in paragraphs 2, 3 and 4 among the ship's survival craft.
Maintenance and Inspections of life-saving appliance
◈ Weekly inspection
The following tests and inspections shall be carried out weekly and a
report of the inspection shall be entered in the log-book:
▶all survival craft, rescue boats and launching appliances shall be visually
inspected to ensure that they are ready for use. The inspection shall
include, but is not limited to, the condition of hooks, their attachment to
the lifeboat and the on-load release gear being properly and completely
reset;
▶all engines in lifeboats and rescue boats shall be run for a total period of
not less than 3 min, provided the ambient temperature is above the
minimum temperature required for starting and running the engine. During
this period of time, it should be demonstrated that the gear box and gear
box train are engaging satisfactorily. If the special characteristics of an
outboard motor fitted to a rescue boat would not allow it to be run other
than with its propeller submerged for a period of 3 min, a suitable water
supply may be provided.
▶lifeboats, except free-fall lifeboats, on cargo ships shall be moved from
their stowed position, without any persons on board, to the extent
necessary to demonstrate satisfactory operation of launching appliances,
if weather and sea conditions so allow; and
▶the general emergency alarm & Public addresser shall be tested
Maintenance and Inspections of life-saving applianc
◈ Monthly inspection
The following tests and inspections shall be carried out monthly and a
report of the inspection shall be entered in the log-book:
▶All lifeboats shall be turned out from their stowed position, without any
persons on board if weather and sea conditions so allow.
▶Inspection of the life-saving appliances, including lifeboat equipment, shall
be carried out monthly using the checklist to ensure that they are complete
and in good order.
- Inspection of Quantity & Status of lifeboat Equipments
- Inspection of Quantity & Status of life jackets
- Inspection of Quantity & Status of immersion suits and
thermal protective aid
- Inspection of Lifeboat and liferaft lunching devices
- Inspection of other life-saving appliances

◈ As far as is reasonable and practicable, lifeboats shall be launched at least

once every 3 months with their assigned crew aboard and manoeuvred in
the water.
General alarm and Emergency telephone system

◈ The general emergency alarm system shall be tested every week

and before arrival and departure port.
◈ Inspects alarm status, senility status, connection condition of
electric cables of general alarm.
◈ A emergency telephone inspects on board an operation condition
in case of a fire drill, abandon ship drills, and makes repair if an
operation condition is poor.
◈ Report of the inspection shall be entered in the log-book:
 Maintenance of life-saving appliance
◈ Lifeboat
▶ Hull
- FRP part
On board repair of FRP is very difficult because of specific character.
Polyester putty should be used for the repair of scratch and crack.
- Wooden part
According to the damage, should be changed or repaired by steel band,
nail And screws.
- Steel part
According to the damage, should be changed or repaired by welding.
Anti-corrosion treatment is to be carried out after repair.
- Textile goods
According to the damage, should be changed or repaired by same
material.
- Power transmission mechanism
Don’t operate properly. Should be changed.
- Glass
Broken part should be changed new one.
- Packing grand
Packing gland should be changed after deterioration of tightness.
 Maintenance of life-saving appliance
◈ Lifeboat
▶ Hull
- Drain plug
Replenish accessory of plug if it is not attached.
- Rain water bag
According to the damage. Should be changed or repaired by bond.
- Hand bilge pump
In case of the damage or crack in hose and trouble of valve, should to
Changed.
- Safety belt
According to the damage, should be changed new one.
▶ MAIN ENGINE
- Lubrication
Remove the rust in engine and lubricate at the purpose part.
Fill the lubricating oil at the moving part.
Check the connection point in engine and repair the defect part.
- Operation test
Except on board test, sea trial should be carried out regularly and
check The operating condition. (Monthly or min. 1 times per three
month).Clean the keel cooler by fresh water after operating test.
- Repair
On board maintenance and repair about possible part should be carried
out Properly.
 Maintenance of life-saving appliance
◈ Lifeboat
▶ EQUIPMENT
- Plastic products
According to the damage, should be changed.
- Compass
In case of the bubble or discoloration in compass, replenish or change
liquid. When marking paint is removed or needle is broken or lamp is
not operated, Change or request overhaul to maker.
- Food ration
In case of the crack or roughness in container, should be changed
before effective date.
- First aid kit
When water tightness is not maintained by damage of container,
change new One. Fill lack items in the container after checking of
contents.
- Signals
Distress signals should be checked quantity and effective date.
If it is wetted, change new one before effective date.
- Electric torch
If electric torch for morse signal dose not operated properly by
damage, Should be changed new one.
- The others
Check quantity and effective date and maintenance reefer to instruction
book
 Maintenance of life-saving appliance
◈ Lifeboat Davit
▶ Frame and arm of davit
-Check corrosion, deformation and depression.
-Greasing should be regularly conducted. For appropriate greasing, the
detailed structure of the davit and winch and the functions of their parts
should be understood.
-Give anti-rusting treatment according to degree of damage, or replace if
significantly wasted
-All grease nipples of the davit should be greased at least once a month.
▶ Wire rope
-Check wear, breakage of wire and corrosion, if needed wire ropes should
be changed.
-Maintenance of falls
Falls used in launching shall be inspected periodically with special regard
for areas passing through sheaves, and renewed when necessary due to
deterioration of the falls or at intervals of not more than 5 years,
whichever is the earlier. Turn ends of boat fall (2.5 years).
▶ Electric/Lighting parts
Fill up battery with electrolyte if level is below the designated position.
Tighten up electric terminal if it is loose. Renew lighting if need
 Maintenance of life-saving appliance
◈ Inflatable liferaft
-should be serviced at intervals not exceeding 12 months. However, in
cases where it appears proper and reasonable, the Administration may
extend this period to 17 months;
▶ Hydrostatic release units
-should be serviced at intervals not exceeding 12 months. However, in
cases where it appears proper and reasonable, the Administration may
extend this period to 17 months.
-Should not apply grease/painting and covered with canvas and vinyl.
▶ Ropes/wires
Check wear, breakage of rope/wire and corrosion, if needed should be
change.
▶ FRP Container
- If packing is poor, should be renew.
- If an interval of container bond area and rope in/out hole are big,
should be attach adherence tape.
 Maintenance of life-saving appliance
◈ VISUAL SIGNALS
-Over expiration date, should be discard and change new one .
-If wetted, change new one before effective date.
-Shall be contained in a water-resistant casing and stowed at
convenience places and look out for theft.
◈ LIFEBUOY
-if damaged marking of ship's name and registry, painting and
marking again.
-if condition is poor and broken or crack of body change new one.
◈ self-igniting lights
-If wetted inside of self-igniting lights , checked and repair and
waterproof treatment is to be carried out after repair.
–> impossible to repair change new one.
- Discharge of battery, renew battery.
◈ Lifejacket
Checked worn-out, damage, cleanliness condition, falling off a
landyard of life jackets, retro-reflection tape, lifejacket-lights
condition, if found anything should be repair or renew.