MSC 6

RESOLUTION MSC.
6(48)
adopted on 17 June 1983
ADOPTION OF AMENDMENTS TO THE
INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION FOR THE SAFETY OF LIFE AT SEA, 1974
RESOLUTION MSC.6(48)
adopted on 1 7 June 1983

INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION FOR THE SAFETY OF LIFE AT
SEA, 1974
THE MAkITIME SAFETY COMMiTTEE)
NotING article Vln (b) bf the In terna tional Convention for the Safety of
Life at Sea, 1974) herea ft er re ferred to as " the Convention ", concerning the
procedure for am ending the Annex to the Convention, other than the provisions
of chapter I thereof,
NotING FURTHER the fun ctions which the Convention confers upon the
Maritime Safety Comm ittee for the consideration and adoption of amendments to
the Cbttver1 HOrl,
HAVi NG cONsrbERED at its forty ,eighth session amendments to the

ConvetltIdn titoposed and circula ted in accordance with ar ticle VIII (b )(0 the reof,
1 ADOPTS in accordance with article VIII (b )(iv) of the Convention amend-

rv
ments to that:1te!ts II· t. rt·1 , fIri arid VII of the Con vention, the texts of which
are given iti the Annex to the presertt rcsoiution;
2 DE.tERMINES In accordance with article VIII (b) (vi)(2)(bb) of the Conven-

tion that the atn~t1tihmhts to chap ters 11-1, II -2, tri, IV and VII shall be deemed to
have tieeh accep ted dn 1 JahtJaty 19S6 IJnless pribr to this date more than one
third of Contractlhg GoverNments tb the Convention or Contractirtg Governments
the cdmbit1ed metchrtrtt fleets of whIch cor1stHute nbt less than 50% of the gross
tonnage df the world's rt1etchant fleet, have notified their objections to lhe
amendhlertts;
amendhlertis;
3 INvitES Con tracting Gbvernmeh ts to note that in accordance with

article Vlii(b )(vii)(2) of the Convention the amehdrriehts to chapters 11-], fI-2,
III, IV and VII shali enter into force on 1 July 1986 upon their acceptance in
accordance with paragraph 2 above;
4 KDQUESTS the Secretary-General in conformity wi th article VI Il(b)(v) of

the Convention to transmit certified copies of che present resolution and the texts
of the amendments contained in the Annex to all Contracting Gove rn ments to the
lnternational Convention for the Safety of Li fe at Sea , i 9;4;
5 FURTHER REQUESTS the Secrelary-General to transmit co pies of the

resolution and its Annex to Members or the Organization which are not Contracting
Governmen ts to the Convention.
1. At its for ty -eighth session held in June] 983, the Maritime Safely
Committee adopted amendments to the Internat io nal Convention for
the Safety of Life at Sea, 1974 (SOLAS). Thirty-three Contracting
Governments to the Conve ntion were present at the session an d all the
texts of the amendments were adopted in accordance with the
proce dure specified in Article VIII(b) (iv).
2. The amendments adopted at the session consist of complete

replacement texts of Chapters III and VII and amendments to
Chapters II-I, II-2 and IV.
3. The decimal numbering system has been used in Chapters II·l ~ II-2,
III and VII. Metric and Imperial units have been replaced with those of
the Systeme International (SI Units)) except where conven tionaHy
accepted nauticaJ units were considered more appropriate.
4. Cross references are given in a concise form, e.g. Regulation II-2/1 0.4
meaning paragraph 4 of Regulation 10 of Chapter JI -2.
5. Footnotes given throughout the Convention) as well as amend-

ments thereto, refer to the relevant recommendations annex ed to the
Convention and other internationally accepted standards. The Maritime
Safety Committee has emphasized that these footnotes do not form
part of the Conven tion and are only inserted for ease of reference. The
foot notes are to be altered to reflect any changes which may be made
to the resolutions, recommendations or documents on which they are
base d. References to draft resolutions to be considered by the
Assembly at its thirteenth regular session are to be repl aced by the
definitive numbers of the resolutions as adopted by the Assembly.
ANNEX
1
1983 AMENDMENTS TO THE INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION
FOR THE SAFETY OF LIFE AT SEA, 1974
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Part I1 Page
CHAPTER II~l CONSTRUCTION - SUBDMSION AND STABILITY
MACHINERY AND ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS
Amendment to Regulation 1 - Application .• .• •. •.•.•. ., .•.•.•.•.•.•.•.•.•.•.•.•.• ,,

I-'I-'~_.V~~H..IJ.' 7
Amendment to Regulation 3 Definitions relating to Parts C, D and E E ....
.. 77
Amendment to Regulation 4 Ploodable length in passenger ships ..... . 8
Amendment to Regulation 5 - Permeability in passenger ships ..... , , . 8
Amendment to Regu lation6 Permissible length of compartments in
passenger ships. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Amendment to Regulation 41 Main source of electrical power and
lighting systems .......... , .... ' , . 9
Amendment to Regulation 42 Emergency source of electrical power
in passenger ships .... , ..... . ..... , 99
Amendment to Regulation 43 Emergency source of electrical power
in cargo ships , . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ' .. 0
110
Amendment to Regulation 49 - Control of propulsion machinery from
the navigating bridge .......,....,. 10
Part 2
CHAPTER Il-2
II CONSTRUCTION -:- FIRE PROTECTION, FIRE
DETECTION AND FIRE EXTINCTION
Amen dm ent to Regulatjon - Application .......... ' .. , , ..... , 11

Amendment to Regulation 3 Defini tions ... .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . J1]
Amendment to Regulation 4 - Fire pumps, fire mains, hydrants and
hoses .. , . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Amendment to Regulation 5 - Fixed gas fire~extinguishing systems .... . 12
Amendment to Regulation 6 - Fire extinguishers . . . . . . . . . . ..... , . 13
Amendment to Regulation 77 Fire-extinguishing arrangements in
machinery spaces . . . . . . . ....... , .. 13
13
2
Page
Amendment to Reg ulation 11 Special arrange ments in machinery

spaces . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 13
13
Amendment to Regul ation 12 Automatic sprinkler1 fire detection
and fire alarm systems . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 13
13
Amendment to Regulation 13 Fixed fire detection and fi re alarm
systems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 13
13
Amendment to Regulation 14 - Fixed fire detection and fire alarm
systems for periodically unattend ed
machinery spaces . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 13
13
Amendment to Regulation 15 Arrangements for oil fuel, lubricating
oil and other flamma bIe oils . . . . . . . . . , 14
14
Amendment to Regulation 20 Fire control plans . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ., 14
14
Amendment to Regulation 26 Fire integrity of bulkheads and decks in
ships carrying mote than 36 passengers 14
14
Amendment to Regulation 27 Fire integrity of bulkheads and decks
in ships carrying no t more than
36 passengers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Amendment to Regulation 32 - Ventilation systems . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . 15
15
Replacemen t of Regulation 36 - Fixed fire detection an d fire alarm
syste ms automa tic sprinkle r, fire
t
detection and fire alarm systems ...... . 15

15
Amendment to Regulation 37 - Protection of special category spaces ... . 15
15
Amendment to Regulation 40 Fire patrols, detection , alarms and
public address systems ......... . ... . 16
16
Amendment to Regulation 42 Structure .... 16
16
Amendment to Regulation 49 Restricted use of combustible materials 16
16
Amendment to Regulation 51 Arrangements for gaseous fuel for
domestic purposes ..... . .... ,..... 16
16
Amendment to Regulation 52 Fixed fire detection and fire alarm
systems, au toma tic sprinkler. fire
de tcct!on an d fire alarm systems .. . . . .. 17
17
Amendment to Regulation 53 Fire protection arrangements in cargo
spaces . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 17
17
Amendment to Regulation 54 Special requirements for ships carrying
dangerous goods. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
18
Amen dment to Regulation 55 Application ..... . . . . . . . . . . . , ... , 18
18
Repla ceme nt of Regulation 56 - Location and separation of spaces ...... 18
18
Amendment to Regulation 58 Fire integrity of bul khea ds and decks . . .. 21
21
Amendment to Regulation
....... ", ......... 59 - Venting, purging, gas freeing and
ve n t il a ti 0 n . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . , " 21
21
Amendment to Regulation 61 Fixed deck foam systems ... . ... , . . . . 21
21
Amen dmen....,H~t to Regulation 62
.V •• UH • Inert gas systems . . . . . . . . . . . ,..... 22
22
3
Page
Part 3
CHAPTER III LIFE-SAVING APPLIANCES AND ARRANGEMENTS

(Replacement)
PART A
A - GENERAL
Application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
2 Exemptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 24
3 Definitions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 25
4 Evaluati on , testing and approval of life-saving appliances and
arrangements ............ . .. , . ......... , . . . . . . . . . . .. 26
5 Pro duction tes ts . .. .. .. .. .. .... . ...,
tests . . . ......
. . . . ., .. .. .. ..............
. . . . . . . . . . . ." . 27
PART B
B-- SHIP REQUIREMENTS
Section I - PASSENGER SHIPS AND CARGO SHIPS
6 Communications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 28
7 Personal life·s aving appliances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 29
8 Muster Jist an d emergen cy instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 30
9 Operating instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . , ........ , . . . . .. 31
31
10 Manning of survival craft and supervision ... . ................ 31
11 Survival craft muster and embarkation arrangements . . . . . . . . . . . .. 32
12 Launching
u>~,,_.u.u.,., stations
sta ti ~ns .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 32
13 Stowage of survival craft ..... . ...... . ... . ....... . ..... 33
14 Stowage of rescue boat s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ,... . .. 34
15 Survival craft launching and recovery arrangements rral1gernents .... . . .: .........
.. . " 34
16 Rescue boat embarkation, launch ing and recovery arrangements ..... 35
17 Une-throwing appliances. .........1-,,,"......
.:> • • . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..
• • • • • • • • • • • •• •• • ••••••••••• 36
18 A bandon ship training and drills . . . ..... . ..... . ... . . . .... 36
19 Operational readin ess, maintenance and inspections ............. 38
Section II - PASSENGER SHIPS (ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS)
20 Survival craft and rescue boats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 40

21 Personal life-saving appliances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. ........ 42
22 Survival craft and rescue boat embarkation arrangements . . . . . . . . .. 43
Page
23 Stowage of liferafts ....... . .... ........ .......... ,. .. 44
24 Muster stations.
stations . .. .
. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .... 44
25 Drills .... ....... , . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Section III - CARGO SHIPS (ADDITION AL REQUIRE1-IENTS)
26 Survival craft and rescue boats . . . . ........ .,..... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

27 Personal life-saving appliances ... , . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 47
28 Survival craft embarkation and launching arrangements . . . . . . . . . 48
29 Stowage of liferafts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 49
PART c
C - LIFE-SAVING APPLIANCE REQUIREMENTS
Section I - GENERAL
30 General requireme nts for life-saving appliances. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 49
LIFE-SA VING APPLIANCES

Section II - PERSONAL LIFE-SAVING
31 Lifebuoys ............. .. .. , . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
32 Lifejackets........................................ 51
33 Immersion suits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 53
34 Thermal prot ective aids . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 54
Section III - VISUAL SIGNALS

35 Rocket parachute flares. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
36 Hand flares . . . . . . .......... . . , . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 55
37 Buoyant smoke signals ..... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . , 56
Section IV - SUR VIV AL CRAFT

38 General require ments for liferafts .............. ,.......... 57
39 fnflatable liferafts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 61
40 Rigid liferaft s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 65
41 General require men ts for life boats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . " 67
42 Partially enclosed lifeboa ts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . , . . . . .. 74
43 Self-righting parti ally enclosed lifeboats ....... . ............. 7S
44 Totally enclosed lifeboats. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 77
45 Lifeboats with a self-contained air support system .... ... ....... 79
46 Fire-protected lifeboats. .......... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Page
Section V - RESCUE BOATS

'[,[.11"'"
47 Rescue boats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 80
Section VI - LAUNCHING AND EMBARKATION APPLIANCES
48 Launching and embarkation appliances ... .... .. .... ..... .. . , 83
Section VII - OTHER LIFE-SAVING APPLIANCES
49 Line-throwing appliances . ...... . ... .. . ........... , . . . . . 87

50 General emergency alarm system 87
Section VIII - MISCELLANEOUS
5J
51 Training manual ........ . , . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 88
52 Instructions for on-board maintenance . , . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
53 Muster list and emergency instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..
An-.o ... rYA .... ,.'" 89
Part 4
CHAPTER IV - RADIOTELEGRAPHY AND RADIOTELEPHONY
Amendment to Regulation 2 - Terms and definitions . . .. , ... . . . ... , 91

Addition of new Regulation 14-1 - Survival craft emergency posi tion-
indicating radio beacons . . . . . . . . . . . 9I
Addition of new Regulation 14-2 - Periodic inspect ion and testing of
emergency posi ti on-indicating
radio beacons .. , . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
Addition of new ReguJation 14-3 Two-way radiotelephone apparatus
for survi val craft. ......... . .... 92
Part 5
CHAPTER VII - CARRIAGE OF DANGEROUS GOODS

(Replacement)
PART A
A - CARRIAGE OF DANGEROUS GOODS IN PACKAGED
FORM OR IN SOLID FORM IN BULK
Application . . . .. . . . , . . ... . , .. , . ... . , .. . ..... .. ,... 93

2 Classi fication ..... . . , . . . .. . .... . . . .... ' . , . . . . . . . . . ..
\..,.lCl,J,JU .• ",'U.lVU • • • • • •• .,. ••.• •••••• • .• ,. • •••••••• 93
Page
3 Packaging. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ... , . . .. 94
4 Marking, labelling an d placarding ......... , . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 95
5 Documen ts .... ....,..... . . . . . . , . . . . . . . . . . . . , . . . . .. 95
6 Stowage requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . , ......... , . . . . . .. 96
7 Explosives in passe nger ships .. . .. , . , .. ... ............. , " 96
PART B - CONSTRUCTION AND EQUlPM ENT OF SHIPS CARRYING

DANGEROUS LIQUID CHEMICALS IN BULK
8 Defmitions ....... , . . . .. . .. , .......... , . . . . . . . . . . . 97

9 Application to chemical tankers ..... , ....... '..... . ... . .. 97
10 Requirements for chemical tankers , ........ ,.. .. .......... 98
98
c-- CONSTRUCTION AND EQUIPMENT OF SHIPS CARRYING

PART C
LIQUEFIED GASES IN BULK
11 Definitions .. , . . . . . . . . . . , ....... , . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
98
12 Application to gas carrie
carriersrs . . . . . . . . . ................ .,............
........... . 99
13 Requirements for gas carriers ...........
.. . , . . , . . . . ,. ....
. . . ...... ..
. . ., ., .. .. .. .... 99
Part 1
CHAPTER 11-1
CONSTRUCTION - SUBDIVISION AND STABILITY,

MACHINERY AND ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS
Chapter 11-1 of the Convention is replaced by the text of chapter 11-1

annexed to resolution MSC1(XL V), further amended as follows:
KeSl~aluon I1
Regulation
A pplication
In paragraph 1.1 line 3 delete" 1 September 1984" and insert

insert "I July 1986".
1
In paragraph 1. 3.2 lin e 2 delete" 1 September 1984" and insert" 11uJy 1986".
Replace the whole o[paragraph 2 by:
"Unless expressly provided otherwise, for ships constructed before 1 July 1986
the Administration shall ensure that the requirements which are applicable under
chapter II-I of the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea, 1974,
as amended by resolution MSC.l(XLV)~ are complied with."
Delete the foo tnote.
In paragraph 3 lines 4 and 9 delete " 1 September 1984

1 ~ and insert
insert
"1 July 1986",
Delet e paragraph 5 and renumber nnr.f1OYI"lnn 6 as paragraph

C-:Fll,I.{FlU(,;;f paragraph nn)'.nfT)-,r1nH 5.
Regulation 3
Definitions relating to Parts C, D and
andEE
nn:t'nfT)-,r1nh 18 delete ufiire " and insert "fire".

In paragraph
Amend paragraph 19 as follows :
" 'Chemical tanker' is a cargo shjp constructed or adapted and used for the carriage
jn bulk of any liqui d prod uct listed in either .
.1 chapter 17 of the International Code for the Construction and Eq uip-

ment of Ships Carrying Dangerous Chemicals in Bulk adopted by the
Maritime Safety Commi ttee by resolution MSC.4( 48), hereinafter
refe rred to as 'the International Bulk Chemi cal Code', as may be
amended by the Orga nization; or
.2 chapter VI of the Code for the Construction and Equipment of Ships

Carrying Dangerous Chemicals in Bulk adopted by the Assembly of the
Organization by resolution A.212(VII), hereinafter referred to as "the
Bulk Chemical Code', as has been or may be amended by the
Organization;
whichever is applicable."
Amend paragraph 20 to read:
" 'Gas carrier' is a cargo ship constructed or adapted and used for the carriage in
bulk of any liquefied gas or other products listed in either:
.1 chapter 19 of the International Code for the Construction and Equip-

ment of Ships Carrying Liquefied Gases in Bulk adopte d by the Maritime
Safety Committee by resolution MSC.5 (48) hereinafter referred to as
'the In temational Gas Carrier Code', as may be amended by the
Organization; or
.2 chapter XIX of the Code for the Construction and Equipment of Ships
Carrying Uquefied Gases in Bulk adopted by the Assembly of the
Organization by resolution A.328(IX), hereinafter referred to as 'the Gas
Carrier Code', as has been or may be amended by the Organization;
whicheve r is applicable."
wnJCnLeVI~r .... I-'t-J'J. ...... U.V.L'V."
Regula tion 4
F700dable length in passenger ships
Paragraph
Pnl',flfT1'17nh 1, line 3 delete "andd" and insert "and".
Regula tion 5
Permeability in passenger ships
A mend paragraph 4. 1 to read:
U4.1 In the case of special sub division required in regul ation 6.5, the uniform
average permeability throughout the portion of the ship forward of or abaft the
machinery space shall be 95·35 b/v where :
b == the vol ume of the spaces below the margin line and above the tops of
b
floors , inner bottom , or peak tanks, as the case may be , which are
appropriated to and used as cargo spaces, coal or oil fuel bunkers, store-
rooms, baggage an d mail rooms, chain lockers and fresh water ta nks,
forward of or abaft the machinery space ; and
vv == the whole volume of the portion of the ship below the margin line
forward of or abaft the machinery space ."
99
Regulation 6
Permissible length of compartments in passenger ships
Paragraph 2.2, line 2 delete "seervice" and insert " service ".
Replace the heading of section 5 by "Special subdivision standards for ships

complying with regulation III/20.L2."
Insert new paragraphs 5.3 and 5.4 as follows:

"5.3 The special provisions regarding permeability given in regulation 5 A shaH be
employed when calculating the floodable length CUrves.
5.4 Where the Administration is satisfied that, having regard to the nature and
conditions of the intended voyages compliance with the other provisions of this
chapter and of chapter JI-2 is sufficient, the requirements of this paragraph need
not be complied with."
Regulation 41
Main source of electrical power and lighting systems
Paragraph 1.3, line 33 insert Hof rotation" after "direction".
Regulation 42
Emergency source of electrical power in passenger ships

»'I£);I"U£)IJ'7I"'''
A mend sub-paragraph 2.1.1 to read:
H.1
" .1 at every muster and embarkation station
station and over the sides as
as required
by regulations Ill/I 1 A and
and III/IS.
III/IS, 7".
Insert new sub-paragraph 2.1.2 to read:
".2 in aUeyways, stairways and exits glVlng access to to the muster

muster and
embarkation stations) as required by r egulation III/l]1.5"_
Renumber sub-paragraphs 21.2 to 2.1. 7 to read 2_1.3 to 2.1.8.
Paragraph 2.3.44 line 2 delete "manual fire alarms" and insert "manually
operated call points".
10
Regulation 43
n'l£J'rut;;nr'1] source of electrical power in cargo ships

Emergency 10£,,'1'71"'.""
Paragraph 1.3, line 10 delete "sppace" and insert "space".
Amend paragraph 2.1 to read:
"2.1 For a period of 3 h, emergency lighting at every muster and embarkation

station and over the sides as required by regulations IIIII
III/11.4 UI/1S. 7."
1.4 and IU/1S.7."
Paragraph 2.4.4, line 2 delete "manual fire alarms" and insert "manually
operated call points".
Regulation 49
Control of propulsion machinery from the navigating bridge
Paragraph 3, line 6 delete "the machinery space" and insert "the main
machinery space'!
delete "the machinery control room" and insert

trol room".
control
"the main machinery con
Paragraph 5. line 3 insert "of the propener"

propeller)) after "thrust".
Paragraph 6.1. line 1 delete "in ~ase" and insert "in the case".
Paragraph 6.2, line I delete "in case" and insert "in the case",
11
11
Part 22
CHAPTER 11-2
CONSTRUCTION - FIRE PROTECTION, FIRE DETECTION

AND FIRE EXTINCTION
Chapter 11-2 of the Convention is replaced by the text of chapter 11-2

annexed to resolution MSC 1 (XL V), further am ended as follows:
Regulation I
Application
In paragraph 1.1 line 3 delete " 1 Septem ber 1984" and insert "1 July 1986"
MI"U'nlYll"flT1IVt
1
and insert "1 July 1986".

In paragraph 1.3 2 line 2 delete "I September] 984" and
Replace the whole a/paragraph 2 by:
HUnless expressly provided otherwise, for ships constructed before 1 July 1986
the Administration shall ensure that the requirements which are applicable under
chapter II ~2 of the In ternational Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea, 1974,
as amended by resolution MSC.l (XLV), are complied with."
In paragraph 3 lines 44 and 99 delete ""11 September 1984" and

and insert
insert
"} July 1986".
Delete the footnote.
Regulation 33
Definitions
correct Hmain and specie rooms" to

In paragraph 12 correct to read "mail and specie
rooms" .
Paragraph 30, amend to

to::
"'Chemical tanker ' is a tanker constructed or adapted and used for the carriage in
bulk of any liquid product of a fla mmable na ture listed in either:
.1.1 chapter 17 of the International Code for the Construction and Equip-
ment of Ships Carrying Dangerous Chemicals in Bulk adopted by the
Maritime Safety Committee by resolution MSC.4(48), hereinafter
referred to as 'the International Bulk Chemical Code', as may b e
amended by the Organization; or
12
12
.2 chap ter VI of the Code fo r the Construction and Equipmen t of Ships

Carrying Dangerous Chemicals in Bulk adopte d by the Assembly of the
Organiza tion by resolut ion A.212(VII), hereinafter referred to as 'the
Bulk Chemical Code', as has been or may be amended by the Orga niza.
ti on~
Paragraph 31 amend to:

to:
" 'Gas carrier' is a tanker constructed or adapted and used for the carriage in
in bulk
of any liquefied gas or other products of a flammable nature Hsted in either:
.1 chapter 19 of the International Code for the Construction and Equip-

ment of Ships Carrying Liquefied Gases in Bulk adopted by the Maritime
Safety Committee by resolution MSC.5(48), hereinafter referred to as
'the International Gas Carrier Code', as may be amended by the
Organization; or
.2
.2 chapter XIX of the Co de for the Construction and Equipment 0[. Ships
Carrying liquefied Gases in Bulk adopted by the Assembly of the
Organiza tion by resolution A.3 28(IX), hereinafter referred to as 'the Gas
Carrier Code'. as has been or may be amended by the Organization;
Add an additional paragraph to read:
"32 'Cargo area' is that part of the ship that contains cargo tanks, slop tanks
and cargo pump rooms including pump rooms, cofferdams, ballast and void spaces
adjacent to cargo tanks and also deck areas throughout the entire length and
breadth of the part of the ship over the above-mentioned spaces."
Regulation 4
Fire pumps,
pumps, fire mains, hydran (s and hoses
nnJ-nU'YnTlh 3.3.2.6
In paragraph 6 line 33 dele te Broom" and insert ('station".
Regulation 5
Fixed gas
gas fire -extinguishing systems
In paragraph 2.2 line 22 delete "quantity" and insert "volume".
In paragraph 2.2 line 33 delete "quantities" and insert

insert "volumes".
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Regulation
e21lJlaU()n 6
Fire extinguishers
In paragraph 7Une 2 delete "provideed " and insert t<provided".
Regulation 7
macm'neJ~V spaces
Fire-ex tinguishing arrangements in machinery
In paragraph 1.2 lines 1 and 22 delete uair foam equipment" and insert "foam
applicator unit".
Regulation I 1
Special arrangements in machinery spaces
In the first line a/paragraph 8 amend "An approved automatic fi re detection

and alarm system" to read "A fixed fire detection and alarm system",
Regulation 12
Automatic sprinkler, fire detection and fire alarm systems
In paragraph 3 correc{ "sppaced" to read "spaced".
Regulation] 3
Kell[ula1tlOn 13
Fixed fire detection and fire alarm systems
nnr.na1',Qnl1 2. 1
In paragraph ] lines 1, 2, 33 and 5 delete "Manual" and insert "Manually
"J""~,.'"._
operated" .
Regula tion 14
Fixed fire detection and fire alarm systems fo r

periodically unattended machinery spaces
In paragraph 1. line 1 amend to read" A fixed fire detection and fire a1arm
system of an approved type in accordance with the".
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Regulation 15
Al7angements for oil fuel, luhricating oil and other flammable oils
Insert a new paragraph 6 to read:

"6 Prohibition of carriage of flammab le oils in forepeak tanks
Oil fuel, lubricating. oil and other flammable oils shall not be carried in
forepeak tanks",
Regulation 20
Fire control plans
Pn.'nml"nnih 1
Paragraph lines 14
1, lines
J
delete "national language" and insert "official
and 15 language of the fl ag State",
Regulation 26
Fire integrity of bulkh eads and decks in ships

carrying more than 36 passengers
2. 2, line 1
Pn)',I7IT'J","1nh 2.2,
Paragraph delete "for the purpose of' and insert "For".
line 10 delete "number",
Paragraph 2.2(1), lin e 4 delete "fire control and recording stations" and
insert !'fire control rooms an d fire-recording stations".
Paragraph 2.2(5), line 3 delete "Air space" and insert "Air spaces".
Table 26.2, line 5 delete " space and insert "spaces
It """""I"'~'''' ,
ll
Regulation 27
Fire integrity of bulkheads and decks in ships

carrying not more than 36 passengers
insert "rooms
Paragraph 2.2(1), line 4 delete "stations" and insert --... ...",..,. ....... "".
27.1,
In Table 2 7.1, line 2, column 4
line 3, co lumn 4
line 4, column 4
line 4, column 5
replace B-o.e.I by A-oY

A.oY B-cfo'.
Paragraph 4, line 4 delete "this chapter" and insert "this part".
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15
Regulation 32
Ventilation systems
Paragraph 1,4.3.1,
1, line 1 delete "restricted and insert
tl
insert H]OW".
Replace Regulation 36 by:
"Regulation 36

In any ship to which this part applies, there sh all be installed throughout each
separate zone: whether vertical or horizontal, in all accommodation and service
spaces and, where it is considered necessa ry by the Administration, in control
stations , except spaces which afford no substantial fire risk such as void spaces,
sanitary spaces, etc., either:
.1 a fixed fire detection and fire alarm system of an approved type and
complying with the requiremehts of regulation 13 and so installed and
arranged as to detect the presence of fire in such spaces; or
.2 an automatic sprinkler, fire detection and fire alarm system of an

ap proved type and complying with the requirements of regulation 12 and
so installed and arranged as: to pro tect such spaces and in addition a
fIxed fire detection and fire alarm system of an approved type complying
with the requirements of regulation 13 so installed and arranged as to
provide smoke detection in corrid ors, stairways and escape routes within
accommodation spaces."
Regulation 37
Protection of special
Sf)l?Cll71 category
ci7tefJOJ"V spaces
spaces
text o/paragraph 1.4.110 read :

A mend the text
A
"1.4.1 An efficient patrol system shaH be maintained in special category spaces.

In any such space in which the patrol is not maintained by a continuous fire watch
at all times during the voyage there shall be provided a fixed fire detection and fire
alarm system of an approved type complying with the requirements of regula-
tion 13. The ftxed fIre detection system shall be capable of rapidly detecting the
onset of fire. The spacing and location of detectors shall be tested to the satisfac-
tion of the Administration taking into account the effects of ventilation and other
relevant factors."
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Amend the text of paragraph 2.2.11 to read:
H2 .2.l On any deck or platform, if fitted, on which vehicles are carried and on
which explosive vapours migh t be expected to accumulate\ except platforms with
openings of sufficient size permitting penetration of petrol gases downwards ,
equipment which may constitute a source of ignition of flammable vapours and) in
particular, electrical equipment and wiring, shall be installed at least 450 mm above
the deck or platform. Electrical equip ment installed at more than 450 mm above
the deck or platform shall be of a type so enclosed and protected as to prevent the
escap e of sparks. However, if the Administration is satisfied that the installation
of electrical equipment and wiring at less than 450 mm above the deck or platform
is necessary fo r the safe operation of th e ship, such electrical equipment and wiring
may be installed provided that it is of a type approved for use in an explosive petro1
and air mixtu re."
Regulation 40
Fire patrols, detection, alarms and public address systems
A mend paragraphs 1 and 2 to read:

"1 Manually operated call points complying with the requirements of regula-
tion 13 shall be instalJed".
"2 A fixed fire detection and fire alarm system of an approved type shall be
provided" .
Regulation 42
S tructure
nnrnUJ",nnn 1, second line, amend "deck" to read "decks" .

JInn paragraph
Regulation 49
Restricted use of combustible materials
Amend the text of paragraph 3 to read:
"Primary deck coverings, if applied within accommodation and service spaces

and contro] stations, shall be of approved ma terial which will not readily ignite ,
or give rise to toxic or explosive hazards at elevated temperatures. **"
Regulation 51
A rrangem en ts for gaseous fuel for aOl'11e;~tlc

domestic purposes
Delete comma and insert "for the" after "arrangements".

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Ke~:U1al[IOn
Regulation 52

Amend the first three paragraphs to read:
"1 In ships in which method IC is adopted, a fixed fire detection and fire alarm
system of an approved type complying with the requirements of regulation 13
shall be so installed and arranged as to provide smoke detection and manually
operated call points in all corridors, stairways and escape routes within accommoda·
tion spaces.
2 In ships in which method lIC is adopted , an automatic sprinkler, fire detec-

tion and fire alarm system of an approved type complying wi th the relevant require-
ments of regulation 12 shall be so instaJIed and arranged as to protect accommoda-
tion spaces, galleys and ot her service spaces, except spaces whic h afford no subslan -
tial fire risk such as voi d spaces, sanitary spaces ) etc. In additio n, a fixed fire detec~
ticn and fire alarm system of an approved type complying wi th the require ments
of regulation 13 shall be so installed and arranged as to provide smoke detection
and manually operated caU points in all corridors , staj rways and escape routes
within accommodation spaces.
3 In ships in which method IIlC is adopted, a fixed fire detection and fire aJarm
system of an approve d type complying with the requirements of regula fian ] 3 shall
be so installed and arrange d as to detect the presence of fire in all accommodation
spaces and service spaces, except spaces wJUch afford no substantial fire risk such as
void spaces, sanitary spaces, etc.'~
Delete paragraph 4.
Regulation
.Ke~:Ula[Jon 53
Fire protection arrangements in cargo spaces
In paragraph 1.3, line 4, delete "by" and insert "with" .
A mend the first sentence afparagraph 2. 1 to read: "There shall be provided a

fixed fire detection and fire alarm system of an approved type .')
Replace paragraph 2.4.2 by the following :
".2 Above a height of 450 mm from the deck and from each platform for
vehicles, if fitted, except platfonns with openings of sufficient size
permitting penetration of petrol gases downwards) electrical equipment
of a type so enclosed and protected as to prevent the escape 0f sparks
shaD be permitted as an alternative on condition that the ventilating
system is so designed and operated as to provide continuous ventila-
tion of the cargo spaces at the rate of at least 10 air changes per hour
whenever vehicles are on board."
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Regulation 54
Sp ecial requirements for ships carrying dangerous goods
In table 54.2, note!. amend " ... in addition to those enumerated .. "" to
to
read " ... in addition to meeting the requirements enumerated ... ".
Amend the first sentence in paragraph 2.3 t01ead; "A flXed fire detection
and fire alarm system of an approved type shall be fitted to all enclosed cargo
spaces including closed vehicle deck spaces."
Regulation
KeSl[U13'tiOn 55
Application
Amend paragraph 2 to read:
,"Where liquid cargoes other than those referred to in pa ragraph 1 or liquefied

gases which introduce additional fire hazards are intended to be carried, additional
safety measures shall be req uired to the satisfaction of the Administration, having
due regard to the provisions of the Interna tional Bulk Chemical Code, the Bulk
Chemical Code, th e International Gas Carrier Code and the Gas Carrier Code, as
appropriate.'l
A mend paragraph 6 to read:

"Chemical tankers and gas carriers shall comply with the requirements of
this part, except where alternative and suppleme ntary arrangemen ts are provided to
the satisfaction of the Administration, having due regard to the provisions of the
International Bulk Chemical Code, the Bul k Chemical Code, the International Gas
Carrier Code and the Gas Carrier Co de, as appropriate."
Regulatio n 56
Location and separation of spaces
Replace the text of th e whole regulation by.
"1 Machinery spaces shall be positioned aft of cargo tanks and slop ta nks; they
shall also be situated aft of ca rgo pump rooms and cofferdams, but nqt necessarily
aft of the oil fuel bunker tanks . Any machinery space shall be isolated from cargo
tanks and slop tanks by cofferdams, cargo pump rooms, oil fuel bunker tanks or
permanent ball as t tanks. Pump rooms containing pumps and their accessories for
ballasting those spaces situa ted adjacent to cargo tanks an d slop tanks and pumps
for oil fuel transfer shall be considere d as equivalent to a cargo pump room within
the context of this regulation, provided that such pump rooms have the same
safety standard as that required for cargo pump rooms. However, the lower portion
of the pump room may be recessed into machinery spaces of category A to
accommodate pumps , provid ed that the deck head of the recess is in general not
more than one third of the moulded depth above the keel, except that in the case
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of ships of not more than 25,000 tonnes deadweigh t~ where it can be demonstrated
that for reasons of access and satisfactory piping arrangemen ts this is impracticable,
the Administration may permit a recess in excess of such height, but not exceeding
one half of the moulded depth above the keel.
2 Accommodation spaces) main cargo control stations, control stations and

service spaces (excluding isola ted cargo handling gear lockers) shall be positioned
aft of all cargo tanks, slop tanks, cargo p ump rooms and cofferdams which isolate
cargo or slop tanks from machinery spaces but not necessarily aft of the oil fuel
bunker tanks. A rece ss provided in accordance with pa ragraph I need not be taken
into account when the position of the se spaces is being determined.
3 However, where deemed necessa ry , accommodation spaces , control stations,

machinery spaces other than those of category A! and service spaces may be
permitted forwar d of the cargo area , provided they are isolated from the cargo
tanks and slop tanks by co fferdams, cargo pump rooms, oil fuel bunker tanks or
permanent ballast tanks an d subject to an equivalent standard of safety an d
appropriate avaiJa bility of fire-extingu ishing arrangements being provided to the
satisfactl on of the Administration. In addition, where deemed necessary for the
safety or navigation of the ship, the Administration may permit machinery spaces
containing internal combustion machineI)' not being main propulsion machi nery
having an output greater than 375 kW to be located forward of the cargo area
provi ded the arrangements are in accordance with the provisions of this paragraph .
44 In
In combination carriers only:
.1
.1 The slop tanks are to be surrounded by cofferdams except where the
boundaries of the slop tanks where slop may be carried on dry cargo
voyages are the hull~ main cargo de ck , cargo pump room bulkhead Of oil
fuel bunker tank. These cofferda ms shall not be open to a double
bottom, pipe tunnel, pump room or o ther enclosed space . Means shall be
provided for filling the cofferdams with water and for drairung them.
Where the boundary of a slop tank is the cargo pump room bulkhead
the pump room shall not be open to the double bottom, pipe tunnel o r
other enclosed space, however, openings provided with gastigh t bolted
covers may be permitted .
..2
2 Means shaH be provided for isola ting the piping connecting the pump
foom with the slop tanks referred to in paragraph 4.1. The means of isola-
tion shall consist of a valve foHowed by a spectacle flange or a spool
piece with appropriate blank flanges. This arrangement shaH be locate d
adjacen t to the slop tanks , but where this is unreasonable or imprac~
ticable it may be located within the pump room direct ly after the pil--:ng
penetrates the bulkhead. A separate pumping and piping arrangement
shall be provided for discharging the contents of the slop tanks directly
over the open deck when the ship is in the dry cargo mode .
..3
3 Hatches and tank cleaning openings to s]op tanks shaH only be permitted
on the open deck and shall be fitted with closing arrangements . Except
where they consist of bolted plates with bolts at watert ight spacing, these
closing arrangements shall be provided with locking arrangements which
sha]J be under the contra} of the responsible ship's officer.
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.4 Where cargo wing tanks are provi ded] cargo otilines below deck shall be
installed inside these tanks. However, the Administration may permit
cargo oil lines to be placed in special ducts which shall be capable of
being adequately cleaned and ventilated and be to the satisfaction
of the Administration. Where cargo wing tanks are not provided cargo
oHlines below de ck shall be placed in special ducts.
5 Where the fitting of a navigation position above the cargo area is shown to be
necessary) it shall be for navigation purposes only and it shall be separated from
the cargo tank deck by means of an open space with a height of at least 2 m. The
fire protection of such a navigation position shall in addition be as required for
control spaces in regulation 58. I and 58.2 and other provisions) as applicable,
of this part.
6 Means shall be provided to keep deck spills away from the accommodation
and service areas. This may be accomplished by provision of a permanent
continuous coaming of a suitable height extending from side to side. Special
consideration shall be given to the arrangements associated with stern loading.
7 Exterior boundaries of superstructures and deckhouses enclosing accom moda-

tion and including any overhanging decks which support such accommodation , shall
be insulated to 'A-60' standard for the whole of the portions which face the cargo
area and for 3 m aft of the front boundary. In the case of the sid es of those super-
structures and deckhouses, such insulation shall be carrie d as high as is deemed
necessary by the Administration.
8.1 Entrances) air inlets and openings to accommodation spaces, service spaces
and control stations shall not face the cargo area. They shall be located on the
transverse bulkhead not facing the cargo area or on the outboard side of the super-
structure or deckhouse at a distance of at least 4% of the length of the ship but not
less than 3 m from the end of the superstructure or deckhouse facing the cargo
area. This distance) however ~ need not exceed 5 m.
8.2 No doors shall be fitted within the limits specified in paragraph 8 .1 except
that doors to spaces not having access to accommodation spaces, service spaces
and control stations may be permitted by the Administratio n. Such spaces may be
cargo control stations, provision rooms and store-rooms. Where such doors are
fitted to spaces located aft of the cargo area, the boundaries of the space shall be
insulated to ~A-60' standard, with the exception of the boundary facing the
cargo area. Bolted plates for removal of machinery may be fitted 'Nithin the limits
specified in paragraph 8.1. Wheelhouse doors and wheelhouse windows may be
located within the limits specified in paragraph 8.1 so long as they are designed to
ensure that the wheelhouse' can be made rapidly and efficiently gas and vapour
tight. '
8.3 Windows and sidescuttles facing the cargo area and on the sides of the su per-
structures and deckhouses within the limits specified in paragraph 8.1 shall be of
the fixed (non-opening) type. Such windows and sidescuttlcs in the first tier on
the main deck shall be fitted with inside covers of steel or other equivalent
rna terial.IJ
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Regulation 58
Fire integrity of bulkheads and decks
In table 1, note.bi, line 1 - delete '(b" and insert

l} note.b./, '~)l.
Paragraph 4, line 4 delete "these R equirements" and insert "this parf'

and insert
Regulation S9
Venting, purging, gas freeing and ventilation
Paragraph 2, line 16 delete "gas)) and insert "vapour".
line 18 delete "gas!' and insert ('vapour".
lines 16, " When . .. level. " f orms part of paragraph 22 and
17 and 18 must be moved to that paragraph's margin.
Amend paragraph 3.3 as follows:
In th e third sentence amend "referred to in Regulation 56.1"" to

to read
"referred to in reg ulation 5 6.4".
In the fourth sentence amend "cargo tank area" to read "cargo area n _
te211113Ilon 61
Regulation 61
Fixed deck foam system s
In paragraph 1 amend
nn'-ntrrnr:lh 1 '~cargo tank area" to read "cargo tanks deck area",
In paragraph
t'lnl~ncrJ'nrlfl 2 amend " cargo tank area l' to read "cargo uea " in the second
,."""",nVlrf
sen tence.
sentence.
1n paragraph 3. 1 arnend " cargo deck area " to read " cargo tanks dec~~ area".
H
In paragraph 7 in the first and second sentence amend "cargo deck to read
"cargo tank deck".
In paragraph 8, third line, amend " 400 Q" to read "400 Qfmin". In the fourth
sentence amend Hany cargo tank deck area" to read "any part of the cargo tanks
deck area".
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Regulation 62
Inert gas systems
In paragraph 1 delete "non fllammable " and insert "non flammable" .
In p aragraph 9.1, lines 2 and 3 delete "19.T' and "19.3" and insert "1
"19.3"
and" 19.4" respectively.
In paragraph 1O. 2 amend "cargo tank area" to read "cargo area".

Replace paragraph 14. 1 by:
"14.1 One or more pressure vacuum breaking devices shall be provided to prevent
the cargo tan ks fr om being subject to:
.1 a positive pressure in excess of the test pressure of the cargo tank if the
cargo were to be loaded at the maximum rated capacity and all other
outlets are left shut; and
.2 a negative ....... 0.,"" ..... '" in excess of 700 mm water ga uge if cargo were to
pressure
be discharged at the maximum rated ,capacity . . . . T...... " . r H of the cargo pumps and the
inert gas blowers were were to fail.
Such devices shall be installed on the inert gas main unless they are installed in the
venting system required by regulatio n 59.1.1 or on individual cargo tanks.lJ
In paragraph 20.1 amend the last line to read"

"11D.2l 110.7 , 110.9, 11.3, 11.4,
1
12,13.1,13.2,13.4.2" 14.2 and 19.8;"
In paragraph 20.2 amend the last line to read "I 13.1 13.2 and 14.2."
"12,13.1,13.2
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Part 33
CHAPTER III
The existing text of chapter III is

is replaced by the following:
LIFE-SAVING APPLIANCES AND ARRANGEMENTS
PART AA-
- GENERAL
Regu1ation 1
Application
1 Unless expressly provided otherwise, this chapter shaH apply to ships the
keels of which are laid or which are at a similar stage of construction on or after
1 July 1986.
22 For the purpose of this chapter the term "a simil ar stage of construction"
means
means the stage at which:
.1
.I construction identifiable with a specific ship begi ns~ and
.2
.2 assembly of that ship h as commenced comprising at least 50 50 tonnes
tonnes or
or
% of the estimated mass of a1] structural material, whichever isis less.
11%
33 For the purpose of this cha pter:
.1
.1 the expression "ships constructed" means "ships the keels of which are
are
laid or which are at a similar st age of construction";
.2
.2 the expression "aJJ ships" means "ships constructed before, on or aft er
1 July 1986"; the expressions "all passenger srups" and "all cargo ships"
shall be construe d accordingly;
.3
.3 a cargo ship, whenever built, which is converted to a passpnger ship shall
be treated as a passenger ship constructed on the date on which such a
conversion commences;
44 For ships constructed before ] July 1986, the Administrati on shall:
.1J ensure that, subject to the provisions of paragraph 4.2 and 4.3, the
requirements which are appHcable under chapter III of the International
Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea, 1974, in force prior to 1 July
1986 to new or existing ships as prescribed by that chapter are complied
with;
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.2 consider the life-saving appliances and arrangements in ships which do

not comply with the requirements referred to in paragraph 4.1, with a
view to securing, so far as this is reasonable and practicable and as early
as possible, substantial compliance with those requirements ;
.3 ensure that when life-saving appliances or arrangements on such ships
are replaced or such ships undergo repairs, alterations or modifications
of a majo r character which involve replacement of, or any addition to,
their existing life-saving appliances or arrangements, such life~saving
applia nces or arrangements~ in so far as is reasonable and practicable,
comply with the requirements of this chapter. However, if a survival
craft is replaced without replacing its launching appliance, or vice versa,
the survivival craft or launching appliance may be of the same ty pe as
that replaced ;
.4
.4 approve the life-saving appliances to be provided in compliance with
paragraph 6. The Adm inistration may permit those life -saving appliances
provided on board ships prior to 1 July 1991 not to comply fully with
the requirements of this chapter as long as they remain in a sat isfactory
condition;
.5
.5 except as provided fo r survival craft and launching appliances referred
to in paragraph 4.3, ensure that life-saving appliances replaced or
installed on or after 1 July 1991 are evaluated, tested and approved in
accordance with the requirements of regul ations 4 and 5.
5 With respect to ships constructed before 1 July 1986 the requirements of

regulations 8,9, 10, 18 and 25 and, to the exten t prescribed therein, regulation 19
shall apply .
6 With respect to ships co nstructed before 1 July 1986 the requirements of

regulations 6.2.3 , 6.2.4, 21.3, 21.4, 26.3, 27.2, 27.3 an d 30.2.7 shall apply not
later than 1 July 1991.
Regulation 2
Exemptions
1 The Administration may, jf it considers that the sheltered nature and condi-
tions of the voyage are such as to render the application of any specific require.
ments of this chapter unreasonable or unnecessary, exempt from those require-
ments individual ships or classes of ships which, in the course of their voyage) do
not proceed more than 20 miles from the nearest land.
2 In the case of passenger ships which are employed in special trades for the
carriage of large numbers of special trade passengers, such as the pilgrim trade, the
Administration, if satisfied that it is impracticable to enforce compliance with the
requirements of this chapter, may exempt such ships from those requirements,
provided that such ships comply fully with the provisions of:
.1
.1 the
the rules annexed to the Special Trade Passenger Ships Agreement 1971;
7
and
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.2 the rules annexed to the Protocol on

on Space Requirements for Special
Trade Passenger Ships, 1973.
Regulation
Keg:UUl1ttofi 33
Definitions
For the purpose of this chapter, unless expressly provided otherwise:
1 Certificated person is a person who holds a certificate of proficiency in

survival craft issued under the authority of, or recognized as vaHd by, the Adminis-
tration in accordance with the requirements of the International Convention on
Stan dards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers, in force; or a
person who holds a certificate issued or recognized by the Administration of a State
not a Party to that Convention for the same purpose as the convention certificate,
22 Detection is the determination of the location of survivors or survival craft.
3 Em barkation ladder is the ladder provided at survivaJ craft embarkation

stations to permit safe access to survival craft after launching,
4 Float-free launching is tha t method of launching a survival craft whereby the

craft is aut omatically release d from a sinking ship and is ready for use.
5 Free-fall launching is that nlethod of launching a survival craft whereby the

craft with its complement of persons and equipment on board is released and
allowed to faJJ into the sea without any restraining apparatus,
6 Immersion suit is is aa protect ive suit which reduces the body heat-loss of aa
person wearing it in cold water.
water.
7 Inflatah le appliance is an appliance which depends upon non-rigid, gas filled
chambers for buoyancy and which is normally kept uninflated until ready for use.
8 Inflated appliance is an appliance which depends upon non-rigid, gas filled

chambers for buoyancy and which is kept inflated and ready for use at all times.
9 Launching appliance or arrangem ent is a means of of transferring a survival

TT<:)n"Tt:J>TTtTl
craft or fescue boat from its stowed position safely to the wa ter.
water.
10 Length is 96% of the total length on a waterline at 8Y~, of the least Inoulded
depth measured from the top of the keel , or the length from the fore·side of the
stem to the axis of the rudder stock on that waterline, if that be greater. In ships
designed with a rake of keel the waterline on which this is measured shaH be para]]e]
to the designed wa terline.
11
11 Moulded dep th
.1
J The moulded depth is the vertical distance measured from the top of
the keel to the top of the freeboard deck beam at side. In wood and
comp osite ships the distance is measured from the lower edge of the
keel rabbet. Where the form at the lower part of the midship section is of
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a hollow character, or where thick garboards are fitted, the distance is

measured from the point where the line of the flat of the bottom
continued inwards cuts the side of the keel.
.2 In ships having rounded gunwaJes, the moulded depth shall be measured
to the point of intersection of the moulded lines of the deck and side
shell plating, the lines extending as though the gunwale were of angular
design .
.3
.3 Where the freeboard deck is steppe d and the raised part of the deck
extends over the point at which the moulded depth is to be determined,
the moulded depth shall be measured to a line of reference extending
from the lower part of the deck alo ng a line parallel with the raised part.
12 Novel life-saJ.ling appliance or arrangement is a life-saving appliance or

arrangement which embodies new features no t fully covered by the provisions of
this chapter but which provi des an equal or higher standard of safety.
13 Rescue boat is a boat designed to rescue persons in distress and to marshal
survival craft.
14
14 Retrieval is the safe recovery of survivors.
15 Retro-refiective material is a material which reflects in

in the opposite direction
a beam of light directed on it.
16 Short international voyage is an international voyage in the course of which

a ship is not more than 200 miles from a port or place in which the passengers
and crew could be placed in safety . Neither the distance between the last port of
call in the country in which the voyage begins and the final port of destination nor
the return voyage shall exceed 600 miles. The fi nal port of 1"1,'" ~1""'''' .,.,11"..... is
destination is the last
port of call in the scheduled voyage at which the ship commences
commences its its return
return voyage
to the country in which the voyage began.
J7 Survival craft is a craft capable of sustaining the lives of persons in distress

from the time of abandoning the ship.
18 Thermal protective aid isis aa bag or

or suit
suit made of waterproof material with low
thermal conductivity .
Regulation 44
Evaluation, testing and approval of

life-saving appliances and arrangements
1 Except as provided in paragraphs 5 and 6, life-saving appliances and arrange-

men ts . .required
ments t>n"'''~'rI by this chapter shall be approved by the Administration.
2 Before giVIng approval to life-saving appliances and arrangements, the

Administration shall ensure that such life-saving appliances and arrangements:
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.1 are tested, to confinn that they comply with the requirements of this
chap ter) in accordance with t he recommendations of the Organiza-
tion;* or
.2 have successfuHy undergone t o the satisfaction of the Administration,

j
tests which are substantiaDy eq uivalent to those specified in those

recommendations.
3 Before gi ving approval to novel life-saving appliances or arrangements , the

Admin istration shaH ensure that such appliances or arrangemen ts:
.1
J provide safety standards at least equivalent to the requirements of tills
chapter and have been evaluated and tested in accordance with the
recommendations o f th e Organization;** or
.2 have successfully undergone) to the satisfaction of the Administration,

evaluation and tests which. are substantially equivalent to those recom-
m endations.
4 Procedures adopted by the Administration for approval shall also include the
co nditions whereby approval would continue or would be withdrawn.
5 Before accepting life-saving appliances and arrangements that have not been
previously approved by the Administration, the Administration shall be satisfied
that life-saving appliances and arrangements comply with the requirements of
this chapter.
6 Life-saving appliances req ui re d by this chapter for which detailed specifica-

tions are not included in part C shall be to the satisfaction of the Administration.
Regulation
Kej!:UlaltlOn 5
Production tests
The Administration shall require life-saving appliances to be subjected to to

such pro duction tests as are necessaI)' to ensure that the life-saving appliances are
are
manufactured to the same standard as the approved prototype.
**' Reference is mad

madee to the "Recommendation
"Recommendation on on testing ofof life-saving
llIf~-sa.V1r12 appliances"
alDPl1anceSi" to
to be
be
submitted
submitted to the Assembly of
to the of the
the Organization at
at its
its thirteenth
thirteenth session
session for adoption.
*... Reference
0/1* Reference is made to
is made to the
the "Code
"Code ofof practice
praCTl(~e for the evaluation, testing and
and acceptance
acceptance of of
prototype
nTr\TnTUr"" novel life-saving
llH~-sa,Vll1l2 ap pliances and arrangemen ts" to be submitted
il)prlanCes submitted to
to the
the Assembly
r.I..:!>,)v.L.U!.J
of the Organization at its thirteenth session for adoption.

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PART B - SHIP REQUIREMENTS
SECTION 1-
I - PASSENGER SHIPS AND CARGO SHIPS
Regulation 6
Communications
1 Paragraphs 2.3 and 2.4 apply to all ships. With respect to ships constructe d
before 1 July 1986, paragraphs 2.3 and 2.4 shall apply not later than 1 July 1991.
2 Radio life-saving appliances
2.1 Portable radio apparatus for survival craft
2.1.1 A portable radio apparatus for survival craft complying with the require -
ments of regulation IV /14 shall be provided . The portable ra dio apparatus shall be
stowed in a protected and easily accessible position ready to be move d to any
survival craft in an 'emergency, except that in the case of a ship with lifeboats
stowed in widely separated positions fore and aft, the portable radio apparatus
shall be stowed in the vicinity of the lifeboats whi ch are furthest away from the
ship's main transmitter.
2.1.2 The requirements of paragraph 2.1.1 need not be complied with if a radio
installa tion complying with the requirements of regulation IV1t3 is fit ted in a
lifeboat on each side of the ship or in the stem-launched lifeboat referre d to in
regula tion 26.1.2.1.
2.1.3 On ships engaged on voyages of such duration that in the opinion of the
Administ ration portable rad io apparatus for survival craft is unnecessary) the
Administration may allow such equipment to be dispensed with,
2.2 Radiotelegraph installation for lifeboats
On passenger ships engaged on international voyages which are not short

international voyages:
.1 where the total num ber of persons on board is more than ] 99 but
less than 1,500, a radiotelegraph installation complying with the
requirements of regulation IV /13 shall be fitted in at least one of
the lifeboats required by regulation 20.1.1 .1 ;
.2 where the total number of persons on board is 1,500 or more, at
least one lifeboat on each side shall be so fitted.
2.3 Survival craft emergency position-indicating radio beacons
One manually ac tivated emergency position-in dicating radio beacon

complying with the requirements of regulation IV J 14·1 shall be carried on each
side of the ship. They shall be so stowed that they can be rapidly placed in any
survival craft other than the liferaft or lift;;rafts required by regulation 26.1.4.
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29
2,4 Two-way radiotelephone apparatus
2.4.1 Two-way radiotelephone apparatus complying with the requirements of

regulation IV /14-3 shall be provided for communication between survival craft,
between survival craft and ship and between ship and rescue boat. An ap paratus
need not be provided for every survival craft ~ however, at least three apparatus
shall be provided on each ship. This requirement may be complied with by other
appara tus used ?n board provide~ such apparatus is not incompatible with the
appropriate requIrements of regulatIOn N /14-3.
2.4.2 For ships constructed before 1 July 1986 such apparatus need only comply
with the frequency requirements of regula tion IV /14-3.
33 Distress flares
Not less than 12 ro cket parachute flares , complying with the requiremen ts
of regulation 35, shall be carried and be stowed on or near the naviga ting bridge.
44 On-board communications and alarm systems
4.1 An emergency means comprise d of either fixed or portable equipment or

both shall be provided for two-way communications between emergency control
stations, muster and embarkation stations and strategic positions on board.
4.2 A general emergency alarm system complying with the requjrements of

regulation 50 shall be provided and shaH be used for summoning passengers an d
crew to muster stations and to initiate the actions include d in the muster list. The
system shall be supplemented by either a publi c address system or other suitable
means of communication .
Regulation
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7
Personal life-saving appliances
Life buoys
1.1
1.1 Lifebuoys complying with the requirements of regulation 31.1
31.1 shall be:
.J
J so djstributed as to he readily availabJe on both si des of the ship and as
far as practicable on a.il open decks exte nding to the ship's side; at least
one shall be placed in the vicinity of the stern ~
.2 so stowed as to be capable of being rapidly cast loose, and not

.2 not perma-
perma-
nen tly secured in anyway.
1.2 At least one lifebuoy on each side of the ship shall be fitted with a buoyant
ifeline complyi ::g with the requirements of regulati on 31.4 equal in length to not
ess than t wice the height at which it is st owed above the waterline in the lightest
;eagolng condition ) or 30 m) whichever is the greater.
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1.3 Not less than one half of the total number of lifebuoys shall be provided
with self-igniting lights complying with the requirements of regulation 31.2 ; not
less than two of these shall also be provided with self-activating smoke signals
co mplying with the req uirements of regula tion 3 1.3 and be capable o f quick release
fro m the navigatin g bridge; lifebu oys wi th lights and th ose with lights and smoke
signals shall be equally distributed on both sides of the ship and shaH not be the
lifebuoys provided with lifelines in compliance with the requirements of para-
graph 1.2.
1.4 Each lifeb uoy shall be marked in block capitals of the Roman alphabet with
the name and port of registry of the ship on wruch it is carried .
2 Lifejackets
2.I
2.1 A lifejacket complying with the requirements of regula tion 32.11 oror 32.2
shall be pro vi ded fo r every person on board the ship and, in addi tion:
.1 a number of lifejackets suitable for children equal to at least 10% of the
number of passengers on board shall be provided or such greater number
as may be req uired to provide a li fejacket for each child~
.2 a sufficien t number of lifejackets shall be ca rried for persons on watch
and for use at remotely loca ted survival craft stations.
2.2 lifejackets shall be so placed as to be readily accessible and their position

shall be plainly indicated. Where, due to the particular arrangements of the ship,
the lifejackets pro vided in compliance with the requirements of paragraph 2.1 may
become inaccessible, alterna tive provisions shall be made to the satisfaction of the
Administration which may include an increase in the number of lifejackets to be
carrie d.
3 Im m ersion suits
3.1 An immersion suit, of an appropriate size, complying with the req uirements
of regulation 33 shan be provided for every pe rson assigned to crew the rescue boat.
Regulation 8
Muster list and emergency instructions
This regula Hon ap plies to all ships.
2 Clear instructio ns to be fol lowed in the event

event of an emergency
emergency shall be
provided for every pe rson on board.
3 Muster lists complying with the requirements of regulation 53 shall be
exhibited in conspic uous places throughout the ship incl uding the navigating bridge ,
engjne-room and crew accommodation spaces .
4 Illustrations and instructions in appropriate languages shall be posted in

passenger cabins and be conspicuously displayed at muster stations and other
passenger spaces to inform passengers of:
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.1 their muster station ;

COT"' .... ,..., .....
.2
.2 the essential actions they must
must take in an emerge ncy;
.3 th e method of donning lifejackets.
Regula tion 99
Ke1!1l1a1tion
Operating
J ..... instructions
nvn~ • .,.rr instructions
This regulation applies to all ships.
2 Posters Or signs shall be provided on or

or in
in the vicinity of survival craft and
their launching controls and shall :
.] illustrate the purpose of controls and the procedUres for operating the
appliance and give relevant instructions or warnings;
.2
.2 be easily seen under emergency lighting conditions;
.3 use symbols in accordance with the recommendation s of the
the Organiza-
tion.
Regulation 10
Manning of survival craft and supervision
This regula tion applies to all ships.
2 There shall be a sufficient number of trained persons on board for mustering

and assisting untrained persons.
3 There shall be a sufficient number of crew members, who may be deck

officers or certificated persons, on board for operating the survival craft and
launching arrangements required for abandonment by the total number of persons
on board.
4 A deck officer or certificated person shall be p]ace d in charge of each survival

craft to be use d. However, the Administration, having due rega rd to the nature of
the voyage, the number of persons on board and the charact erishcs of the ship , may
permit persons practised in the handling and operation of Iifera fts to be placed in
charge of Jiferafts in Jieu of persons qualified as above. A second-in-command shall
also be nominated jn the case of life boats.
5 The person in charge of the survival craft shall have a list of the survival craft
crew and shall see that the crew under his command are acquainted with their
duties. In lifeboats the second-in-command shall also have a Jist of the lifeboat crew.
6 Every lifeboat required to carry a radiotelegraph installa tion complying with

the requiremen ts of regulation 6.2.2 shan have a person assigned who is capable of
operating the equipment.
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7 Every motorized survival craft shall have a person assigned who is capable
of operating the engine and carrying out minor adjustments.
8 The rnaster shall ensure the equitable distribution of persons referred to in

paragraphs 2 , 3 and 4 among the ship's survival craft.
Regulation 11
Survival craft muster and embarkation arrangements
1 Lifeboats and liferafts for which approved launching appliances are required
shall be stowed as close to accommo dation and service spaces as possible .
2 Mus ter stations shall be provided close to the embarkation stations. Each
muster station shall have sufficient space to accommodate all persons assigned to
muster at that station .
33 Muster and embarkation stations shall be readily accessible from accommoda-

V H 1 V ..." · ".......... ' - ' H
tio n and work areas .

tion
4 Muster and embarkation stations shall be adequately illuminated by ligh ting

su pplied from the emergency source of electrical power required by regulation
II-I /42 or II-I /43, as appropri ate .
5 Alleyways, stairways and exits giving access to the muster and embarkation
stations shall be lighte d. Such lighting shall be capable of being supplied by the
emergency source of electrical power required by regulation I1.1/42 Or II·]j43,
as appropriate .
6 Davit-launched survival craft muster and embarkation stations shall be so

arrange d as to ena ble stretcher cases to be placed in survival craft.
7 An embarkation ladder complying with the requirements of regulation 48.7

extending, in a single length , fro m the deck to the waterline in the lightest seagoing
condition under unfavourable conditions of trim and with the ship listed not less
than ISO either way shall be provided at each launching station or at every two
adjace nt launching stations. However, the Administration may permit such ladders
to be re placed by approved devices to afford access to the survival craft when
waterb orne, provided that the re shall be at least one embarkation ladder on each
side of the ship . Other means of embarkation may be permitted for the liferafts
required by regulation 26.1.4.
8 \Vhcre necessary, means shall be provided for bringing the davit-launched

survival craft against the ship's side and holding them alongside so that persons
can be safely embarked.
Regulation 12
Launching sta lions

stations
.L'.... ,Ar'": ../"'..',1/I1"'n
Launching stations shal1 be in such positions as to ensure sa fe launching

having particular regard to clearance from the propeller and steeply overhanging
portions of the hull and so that, as fa r as possihle , survival craft , ex cept survival
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craft specially designed for free-fall 1aunching, can be launched down the straight
side of the ship. If positioned forward, they shall be located abaft the collision
bulkhead in a sheltered position and, in this respect, the Administration shall give
special consideration to the strength of the launching appliance .
Regulation 13
13
.... '·.... lln'lt ..." ....
Stowage of survival craft
Each survival craft shaH be stowed:
.1 so that neither the survival craft nor its stowage arrangements win inter-
fere with the operation of any other survival craft or rescue boat at any
other launching station;
.2 as near the water surface as is safe and practicable and in the case of a
.2 I
survival craft other than a liferaft intended for throw-overboard

launching, in such a position that the survival craft in the embarkation
position is not less than 2 rn above the waterline with the ship in the
fully loaded condition under unfavourable conditions of trim and listed
up to 20 0 either way , or to the angle at which the ship's weatherdeck
edge becomes submerge d, whkhever is less;
.3
.3 in aa state of continuous readiness so that two crew members can carry
in
out .preparations
. . Y'.:'nll .. -..f·'Af... for embarkation and launching in less than 5 min;
C'
..... JA .., ..L1J.J.J5
.4
A fully equippe d as required by this cha pter;
.5
.5 as far as practicabJe, in a secure and sheltered position and protected
from damage by fire and explosion.
2 Lifeboats for lowering down the ship's side shall be stowed as far forward
of the propeller as practicable . On cargo ships of 80 m in length and upwards but
less than 120 m in length, each lifebo at shall be so stowed that the after end of the
lifeboat is not less than the length of the lifeboat forward of the propeller. On
cargo ships of 120 m in length and upwards and passenge r ships of 80 m in length
and upwards, each lifeboat shall be so stowed that the after end of the lifeboat is
not less than 1.5 times the length of the lifeboat forward of the propelJer. Where
appropriate, the ship shall be so arranged that lifeboats in their stowed positions t 1
are protected from damage by heavy seas.
33 Lifeboats shall be stowed attached to ]aunching appliances.
4 In addition to meeting the requirements of regulations 23 and 29, Hferafts

shall be so stowed as to permit manual release from their securing arrangements.
5 Davit-launche d liferafts shall be stowed within reach of the lifting hooks,

unl ess some means of transfer is provided whi ch is not rendered inoperable within
the limits of trim and list prescribed in paragraph J ,2 or by ship motion or power
fail UTe.
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6 Uferafts inten ded for throw-overboard launching shall be so stowed as to

be read ily transferab le for launching on either side of the ship unless li ferafts , of
the aggregate capacity required by regulation 26 .1 to be capable of being launched
on either side, are stowed on each side of the ship .
Regulation
{egulatJ()n 14
Stowage of rescue boats
Rescue boats shall be stowed :

.1
.J in a sta te of continuous readiness for launching in not more than 5 min;
.2 in a position suitab le for launching and recovery;
,3
.3 so that neit he r the rescue boat nor its stowage arrangements will interfere
with the opera tion of any survival craft at any other launching station ;
.4 if it is also a lifeboat, in compliance with the requirements of regula-
tion 13.
Regulation 15
Survival craft launching and recovery arrangements

nrr,nn(;"Pff1pn
1 Launching appliances complyjng with the requirements of regulation 48 shall

be provided for all survival craft except :
•.JJ survival craft which arc boarded from a position on deck which is less
than 4.5 m above the waterline in the lightest seagoing condition and
which either:
.1.11
.1 have a mass of not more than 185kg;or
or
.1.2 are stowed for launching direct ly from the stowed positio n under
unfavourable conditions of trim of up to 10° and with the shi p listed
not less than 20° either way ;
.2
.2 survival craft having a mass of not more than 185 kg and which are
carried in excess of the survival craft for 200% of the total number of
persons on board the ship.
2 Each lifeboat shall be provided with an appliance which is capable of

launching and recovering the lifeboat.
3 Launching and recovery arrange ments shall be such that the appliance
operator on the ship is abJe to observe the survival craft at all times during
launching and for lifeboats during recovery .
4 Only one ty pe of release mechanis m shall be used for similar survival cr aft
carried on board the ship,
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5 Preparation and handling of survival craft at any one launching station

shall not interfere with the prompt preparation and handli ng of any other survival
craft or rescue boat at any other station.
6 FaD s, where used, shall be long enough for the survival craft to reach the
water with the ship in its lightest seagoing condition, under unfavourable conditions
0
of trim and with th e ship listed not less than 20 either way.
7 During preparation and launching, the survival craft, its launching appliance.
and the area of water into which it is to be launched shall be adequately illuminated
by lighting supplied from the emergerl:cy source of electrical power required by
regulation II-l /42 or IJ-1 /43, as appropnate.
8 Means shall be availa ble to prevent any discharge of water

water on
on to
to survival craft
during abandonment.
9 If there is a danger of the survival craft being damaged by the ship~s stabilizer
wings, means shall be available, powered by an emergenc.y source of energy, to
bring the stabilizer wings inboard; indicators operated by an emergency source of
energy shall be available on the navigating bridge to show the position of the
stabilizer wings.
10 If lifeboats complying with the re quirements of regulation 42 or 43 are

carried, a davit span shall be provided, fitted with not less than two lifelines of
sufficient length to reach th e water with the ship in its lightest seagoing condition,
0
under unfavourable conditi ons of trim and with the ship listed not less than 20
either way.
Regulation
\...JlO. ",I ,"II. IU ,... 16
16
Rescue boat embarkation, launching and
and
reco very arrangements
11 rescue boat embarkation and launching arrangements shall be such that

The rescue
The
the rescue
rescue boat can be boarded and launche d in the shortest possible time.
22 If the rescue boat is one of the ship's survival craft~ the embarkation arrange-
ments
ments and launching station shall comply with the rcpiirements of regulations ] 1
and 12.
12.
3 Launching arrangements shall comply with the requirements of regulation 15.
H owever ~ all rescue boats shall be capable of being launched ) where necessary
utilizing painters, with the ship making headway at speeds up to 5 knots in cal m
water.
water.
4 Rapid recovery of the rescue boat shall be possible whe n loaded with its full
complement of persons and equipment. If the rescue boat is also a lifeboat, rapid
recovery shall be possible when loaded with its lifeboat equipment and the
approved rescue boat complement of at least six persons.
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Regulation 17
Line-throwing appliances
A line-throwing appliance complying with the requirements of regulation 49

shall be provided .
Regulation 18
A bandon ship training and drills
This regulation applies to aU ships.
2 Manuals
A training manual complying with the requirements of regulation 51 shall be

provided in each crew meSSToom and recreation room or in each crew cabin.
3 Practice musters and drills
3.1 Each member of the crew shall participate in a t least one abandon ship drill
and one nre drill every month. The drills of the crew shall take place wi thin 24 h
of the ship leaving a port jf more than 25% of the crew have not participated in
abandon ship and fire drills on board that particular ship in the previous month .
The Administration may accept other arrangements that are at least equivalent for
those classes of ship for which this is impracticable.
3.2 On a ship engaged on an international voyage which is not a short interna-

tional voyage, musters of the passengers shall take place within 24 h after their
embarkation. Passengers shall be instructed in the use of the lifejackets and the
action to take in an emergency . If only a small number of passengers embark at a
port after the muster has been held it shall be sufficient, ins tead of holding another
muster, to draw the attention of these passengers to the emergency instructions
required by regulations 8.2 and 8.4.
3.3 On a ship engaged on a short internation al voyage , if a muster of the passen-

gers is not held on departure, the attention of the passengers shall be drawn to the
emergency instructions required by regula tions 8.2 and 8.4.
3.4 Each abandon ship drill sh all include .

. 1 summoning of passengers and crew to muster stations with the alarm
required by regulation 6.4.2 and ensuring that they are made aware of
the order to abandon ship specified in the muster list;
.2 reporting to sta tions and preparing for the duties described in the muster
list;
.3 checking that passengers and crew are suitably dressed ;
.4 checking that lifejackets are correctly donned;

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.5 lowering of at least one lifeboat after any necessary preparation for

launching;
.6 starting and operating the lifeboat engine ;
.7 operation of davits used for launching liferafts.

3.5 Different li feboa ts shall, as far as practicable, be lowered in compliance with
the requirements of paragraph 3.4.5 at successive drills.
3.6 Drills shal] , as far as practicable, be conducted as if there were an actual

emergency.
3.7 Each lifeboat shall be launched wi th its assigned opera ting crew aboard and
manoeuvred in the water at least once every 3 months during an aban don ship
drill. The Administration may allow ship s operating on short internationaJ voyages
not to launch the lifeboats on one side if their berthing arrangemen ts in port and
their t rad ing patterns do not permit launching of lifeboats on that side. However,
all such lifeboats shall be lowered at least once every 3 months and-launched at
least annually.
3.8 As far as is reasonable and practicable, rescue boats other than lifeboats
which are also rescue boats, shall be launched each month with their assigned crew
aboard and manoeuvred in the water . In all cases this requirement shall be complied
wi th at least once every 3 months.
3.9 If lifeboat and rescue boat launchi ng drills are carried out with the ship
making headway, such drills shall, because of the dangers involved, be practised in
sheltered waters only and under the supervision of an officer experienced in such
drills,
3.1 0 Emergency lighting for mustering and abandonment shall be tested at each
abandon ship drill.
4 On-board training and instructions

N-nll:I'JIJ-'lfT
4.1 On-board traini ng in the use of the ship 's life-saving appliances, incl uding
survival craft equipment, sh all be given as soon as possible but not later than
2 weeks after a crew member joins the ship . However, if the crew member is on a
regularly scheduled rotating assignment to the ship }such training shall be given not
later than 2 weeks after the time of first joining the ship .
4.2 Instr uctions in the use of the ship 's life. \ ~ving appliances and in survivai at
sea shall be given at the same interval as the driJis . Individual instruction may
cover different parts of the ship's life-saving system, but all the ship 's life-saving
equipment and appliances shall be covered within any period of 2 mon ths . Each
member of the crew shall be given instructions which shaH inc1ude but not
necessarily be limited to:
.1 operation and use of the ship 's inflata ble liferafts;
.2 problems of hypothermia , first-aid treatment for hypothermia an d other
appropriate fi rst-aid procedures ;
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38
,3
.3 InS:U1ICIIOI1S nece~ary
special instructions necessary for usc of the ship's life-saving appliances
in severe weather and severe sea conditions.
4.3 On-board training in the use of davit-launched liferafts shall take place at
intervals of not mOre than 4 months on every ship fitt ed with such appliances.
Whenever practicable this shall include the inflation and lowering of a liferaft.
This Jiferaft may be a special Bferaft intended [or training purposes only, which
is not part of the ship's life-saving equipment; such a special Bfer aft shall be
con spicuousJy marked.
5 Records
The date when musters are held, details of abandon ship drills and fire drills,
drills of other life-saving appliances and on-board training shall be recorded in such
log-book as may be prescribed by the Administration . If a full muster, drill or
training session is no t held at the appointed time, an entry shall be made in the
log-book sta ting the circumst ances and the extent of the muster, drill or training
session held.
Regula tion 19
Kef!ulal:lOn 19
Operational readiness,
rellru lJ'7.e,';:L mnintenance
maintenance and inspections
Tills regulation applies to

to all ships. The requirements of paragraphs 3 and
6.2 shall be complied with, as as far as is practicable) on ships constructed before
1 July 1986.
22 Operational readiness
Before the ship leaves port and at all times during the voyage, aU
aU life-saving
appliances shall be in working order and ready for immediate use.
33 Main tenance
3.1 Instructions for on-board maintenance of life-saving appliances complying

with the requirements of regulation 52 shall be pro vided and maintenance shall be
carried out accordi ngly.
3.2 The Administration may accept, in lieu of the instructions require d by

paragraph 3.1, a shipboard planned maintenance programme which includes the
requirements of regulation 52.
44 Maintenance of falls
Falls us ed in launching shall be turned end for end at intervals of not mOre
than 30 months and be renewed when necessary due to dete rioration of the falls
or at intervals
1nTPY'11'l of not more than 5 years, whichever is the earlier .
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39
5 Spares and repair equiprnent
Spares and repair equipment sha1] be provided for life-saving appliances and
their components which are subject to excessive wear or consumption and need to
be replaced regularly.
6 Weekly inspection
The following tests and inspections shall be carried out weekly :
.1 all survival craft , rescue boats and launching appliances shall be visually
inspected to ensure tha t they are ready for use;
.2 all engines in lifeboats and rescue boats shall be run ahead and astern for
a total perio d of not 1ess than 3 min provided the ambient temperature
is above the minimum temperature required for starting the engine . In
special cases the Administration may waive this requirement for ships
constructed before 1 July] 986:
.3 the genera] emergency alarm system shall be tested.
7
7 Monthly inspections
Inspection of the life-saving appliances , includj ng lifeboat equipment , shall

be carried out monthly using the checklist required by regulation 52.1 to ensure
that they are complete and in good orde r. A report of the inspection shall be
entered in the log-book .
88 Servicing of inflatable Ii!era!ts, inflatable Irfejackets and inflated rescue

rescue
boats
8.1
8.1 Every inflatable liferaft and inOatab1e lifejacket shall be service d:
.1
.1 at inter vals not exceeding 12 months. However, in cases where it appears
proper and reasonable, the Administration may extend this period to
17 months;
.2
.2 at an approved servicing station wruch is competen t to service them ,
maintains prorer servicing faciIi ties and uses onJy properly trained
personnel. *
8 .2 All repairs and maintenance G~ ~ntlated rescue boats shall be carried out in
accordance with the manufacturer's instructions . Emergency repairs may be carried
out on board the ship; ho wever, permanent repairs shall be effected at an approved
servicing station.
** Reference is
Reference is made to th
made to thee "Recommendation
"Recommendation on on the
the conditions the approval
forI the
conditions fO ",n.,.,,..,..,,,,, of servicing
stations for inflatable liferafts"
stations for inflatable liferafts" adopted by the
the Organization by
by resolution A.333(TX) .
resolution
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9 Periodic servicing of hydrostatic release units
Hydrostatic release units shall be serviced:

.1 at intervals not exceeding 12 months. However I in cases where it appears
proper and reasonable, the Administration may extend this period to
17 months;
.2 at a servicing station which is competent to service them, maintains

proper servicing facilities and uses only properly trained personnel.
SECTION II - PASSENGER SHIPS
(ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS)
Regulation 20
Survival craft and rescue boats
Survival craft
1.1 Passenger ships engaged on international voyages which are not short interna-
tional voyages shall carry:
.1 lifeboats complying with the requirements of regulation 42, 43, or 44 on

each side of such aggregate capacity as will accommodate no t less than
50% of the total number of persons on board . The Administration may
permit the substitution of lifeboats by liferafts of equivalent total
capaci ty provided that there shall never be less than sufficient lifeboats
on each si de of the ship to accommodate 37.5% of the total number of
persons on board . The liferafts shal l comply with the requirements of
regu lation 39 or 40 and shall be served by launching appliances equally
distributed on each side of the ship; and
.2 in addition, liferafts complying with the requirements of regulation 39

or 40 of such aggregate capacity as will accommodate at least 25% of
the total number of persons on board . These liferafts shall be served by
at least one launching appliance on each side which may be those
provided in compliance wi th the requirements of paragraph 1 .1.1 or
equivalent approved appliances capable of being used on both sides.
However) stowage of these liferafts need not comply with the require-
ments of regulation 13.5.
1.2 Passenger ships engaged on short international voyages and complying with
the special standards of subdivision prescribed by regulation II-I /6.5 shall carry:
.1 lifeb oats complying with the requirements of regulation 42, 43 or 44

equally distribu ted, as fa r as practicable, on each side of the ship and of
such aggregate capacity as will accommodate a t least 30% of the total
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number of persons on board and liferafts complying with requirements

of regulation 39 or 40 of such aggregate capacity that, together with the
lifeboat capacity, the survivaJ craft wilJ accommodate the total number
of persons on board. The liferafts shall be served by launching appliances
equally distributed on each side of the shlp; and
.2 in addition, liferafts complying with the requirements of regulation 39 or
40 of such aggregate capacity as will accommodate at least 25% of the
total number of persons on board. These Iiferafts shall be served by at
least one launching appliance on each side which may be those provided
in compliance with the requirements of paragraph 1.2.1 or equivalent
approved appliances capable of being used on both sides. However,
stowage of these liferafts need not comply with the requirements of
regulation 13 .5.
1.3 Passenger ships engaged on short international voyages and not complying
with the special standard of subdivision prescribed by regulation II-l/6.5, shall
carry survival craft complying with the requi rements of paragraph 1.].
1 A All survival craft required to provide for abandonment by the total number
of persons on board shall be capable of being launched with their full complement
of persons and equipment within a period of 30 min from the time the abandon
ship signal is given.
1.5 In lieu of meeting the requirements of paragraph 1.1, 1.2 or 1.3, passenger
ships of less than 500 tons gross tonnage where the total number of persons on
board is less than 200, may comply \vith the following:
.1 They shall carryon each side of the ship, liferafts complying with the
requirements of regulation 39 or 40 and of such aggregate capacity as
will acco mmodate the total numbe r of persons on board .
..22 Unless the liferaf [s required by paragraph 1.5.] can be readily trans-
ferred for launching on either side of the ship) additional liferafts shall
be provlded so that the total capacity available on each side will accom·
modate 150% of the total nurn ber of persons on board .
.3 If the rescue boat required by paIagraph 2.2 is also a lifeb oat complying
with the requirements of regulation 42 43 or 44, it may be included
t
in the aggregate capacity required by paragraph 1.5.), provide d that

the total capacity available on either side of the ship is at least 150% of
the tot31 Humber of persons on board .
.4 In the event of anyone survival craft being lost or rendered unservi ceable)
there shall be 5uffl c1p-nt survival cra ft available for use on each side to
accommodate the tOlal number of persons on board.
2 R escue boats
2.1 Passenger ships of 500 10ns gross tonnage and over shall carry at least one
rescue boat complying with the requirernen ts of regulation 47 on each side of
the ship.
2.2 Passenger ships of less than 500 tons gross tonnage sha11 carry at
at least one
rescue boat com plying with the re quirements of regulation 47.
42
42
2. 3 A lifeb oat may be accepted as as aa rescue

rescue boat provided itit also complies with
the requirements for a rescue boat.
3 Marshalling of IIferafts
3.1 The number of lifeboats and rescue boats that are carried on passenger ships
shall be sufficient to ensure that in pro viding for abandonment by the total number
of persons on board not more than six lifer afts need be ma rshalled by each lifeboat
or rescue boat
3.2 The number of lifeboats and rescue boats that are carried on passenger ships
engaged on short international voyages and complying with the special standards
of su bdivision prescribed by regulation II-I/6.5 shall be sufficient to ensure that in
providing for abandonment by the total number of persons on board not more than
nine liferafts need be marshalled by each lifeboat or rescue boat.
Regula tion 21
Llfebuoys
1.1 A passenger shi p shall carry not less than the number of lifebuoys complying
with the requiremen ts of regulations 7.1 and 31 prescribed in the following table:
Length 0 f smp in metres

metres Minimum number of lifebuoys
Under 60 88
60 and under 120 12
12
120
1 and under 180
180 18
18
180 and under 240 24
24
240 and over
over 30
1.2 Notwithstanding regulation 7.1.3, passenger ships of under 60 m

1.2 m in
in length
shall carry not less than six life buoys provided with sel f-igniting lights.
22 Lifejacke ts
In addition to the lifejackets requi red by reg ulation 7.2, every passenger ship
shall carry Iifejackets for not less than 5% of the total number of persons on board.
These lifejackets shall be stowed in conspicuous places on deck or at muster
sta tions.
stations.
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33 Lzfejacket ligh ts
31 This paragraph applies to all passenger ships. With respect to passenger ships
c~nstructed before 1 July 1986, the requirements of this paragraph shall apply not
later than I 1uly 1 991 .
3.2 On passenger ships engaged on international voyages which are not short
international voy ages each lifejacket shall be fitted with a light complying with the
requirements of regulation 32.3.
44 Immersion suits and thermal protective aids
4.1 This paragraph applies to all passenger ships. With respect to passenger ships
constructed before 1 July 1986, the requirements of this paragraph shall apply not
later than 1 l uly 199 1.
4.2 Passenger ships shall carry for each lifeboat on the ship at least three
immersion suits complying with the requirements of regulation 33 and, in addition ,
a thermal protective aid complying with the requirements of regulation 34 for
every person to be accommodated in the lifeboat and not provided with an
immersion suit. These immersion suits and thermal protective aids need no t be
carried:
.I
J aCC:OITlmC)Oateo in totally or partially enclosed
for persons to be accommodated 1ifeboats ~
or
.2
.2 if
if the ship is constantly engaged on voyages in warm climates where,
in
in the opinion of the Administra tion. thermal protective aids are
unnecessary.
4.3 The provisions of paragraph 4.2.1 also apply to totally or partially enclosed
lifeboats no t complying with the requirements of regulation 42, 43 OT 44, provided
they are carried on ships constructed before 1 July 1986.
Regulation 22
Survival craft and rescue boat

boat embarkation
D>-Vl,hrr .. tr"r-t-'/1,V> arrangements
(1J-rn~'1"pmp'n
1 On passenger ships, survi val craft embarkation arrange ments sh all be

be designed
u"' ... u ......,'-"
for:
.1
.I all lifeboats to be boarded and launched either directly from the stowed
position or from an embarkation deck but not bo th;
.2
.2 davit-launched liferafts to be boarded and launched from a position
immediately adjacent to the stowed posi tion or from a position to which,
in compliance with the requirements of reg ulation 13 .5, the liferaft is
trans ferred prior to launching .
2 Rescue boat arrangements sha l1 be such that the rescue boat can be boarded
an~ launched directly from the sto wed position with the number of persons
assIgned to crew the rescue boat on board . Notwithstanding the requirements of
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paragraph I.] if the rescue boat is also a lifeboat and the other li feboats are
I
boarded and launched from an embarkation deck, the arrangements shall be such
that the rescue boat can also be boarded and launched from the embarkation
deck.
Regulation 23
Stowage of liferafts
On passenger ships, every Iiferaft shal1 be stowed with its painter permanently
attached to the ship and with a fl oat-free arrangement complying with the require-
ments of regulation 38.6 so that, as far as practicable, the liferaft floats free and, if
inflatable, inflates automaticaIIy when the ship sinks.
Regulation 24
}Juster stations
Every passenger ship shall in addition to complying wit h the requirements

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of regula tion 11 , have passenger muste! stations which shall:

.1 be in the vicinity of, and permit ready access for the passengers to , the
embarkation stations unless in the same location;
.2 have ample room for marshalling and instruction of the passengers.
Regulation 25
Drills
This regulation applies to all passenger ships.
2 On passenger ships) an abandon ship drill and fire drill shaJl

shaJ1 take place
weekJy.
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SECTION III - CARGO SHIPS
(ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS)
Regulation 26
Surv ival craft and rescue boats
1 Survival craft
1.1 Car go shi ps shall carry:

.1 one or more lifeboats complying with the requirements of regulation 44
of such aggregate capacity on each side of the shi p as will accommodate
the tota] number of persons on board . The Administration may, however)
permit cargo ships (ex cept oil tankers chemical tankers and gas carriers)
operating under favo urable climat ic conditions and in suitable areas, to
carry lifeboats complying with the requ ire ments of regulation 43,
provided the limits of the trade area are specified in the Cargo Ship
Safety Equipment Certificate; and
.2 in addition, a liferaft or liferafts, complying with the requirements of
regulation 39 or 40 , capable of being launched on either side of the ship
and of such aggregate capacity as will accommodate the total number of
persons on board. If the li feraft or liferafts cannot be readily transferred
for launching on either side of the ship) the total capacity available on
ea ch side shall be sufficie nt to accommodate the total number of persons
on board.
1.2 In lieu of meet ing the requirements of paragraph 1 1, cargo ships may
may carry:
carry:
.1 one or more lifeboats, complying with the requirements of regulation 44,
capable of being free faJ] launched ove r the stern of the ship of such
aggregate capacity as v.rill accommodate th e total number of persons on
board; and
.2 in addition, one or more liferafts complying with the re quirements of
regulat ion 39 or 40, on each side of the ship , of such aggregate capacity
as will accommo date the total number of persons on board . The liferafts
on at leas t one side of the shi p shall be served by launchi ng appliances.
1.3 In lieu of meeting the requirements of paragraph 1.1 or 1.2, cargo ships of
less than 85 m in length other than oil tankers, chemical tankers and gas carriers,
may comply with the follo wing :
.1 They shall carryon each side of the shlp, one or more liferafts complying
with the require ments of regulation 39 or 40 and of such aggregate
capacity as wiII acco mmod ate the total number of persons on board .
..22 Unless the liferaft s re quired by paragraph 1.3.1 can be readiJy trans-
ferred for la unching on either side of the ship, additional life rafts shaH
be provided so that the total capacity available on each side will accom-
modate 1500/0 of the total number of persons on board.
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46
.3 If the rescue boat required by paragraph 2 is also a lifeboat complying

with the requirements of regulation 43 or 44, it may be included in the
aggregate capaci ty required by paragraph 1.3.1, provided that the total
capacity available on either side of the ship is at least 150% of the tota l
number of persons on board .
.4 In the event of anyone survival craft being lost or rendered unservice-

able, there shall be sufficient survival craft available for use on each side
to accommodate the to tal number of persons on board,
1.4 Cargo ships where the survival craft are stowed in a position which is more
than 100 m from the stem or stern shall carry, in addition to the lifera fts required
by paragraphs] .1.2 and 1.2.2, a liferaft stowed as far forward or aft, or one as far
forward and another as far aft, as is reasonable and practicable. Notwithstanding
the requirements of regulation 29 such liferaft or liferafts may be secure1y fastened
J
so as to permit manu a] release and need not be of the type which can be launched
from an approved launchi ng device .
1 .5 \Vith the excep tion of the survival craft referred to in regulation 15.1.1) all
survival craft required to provide for abandonment by the total number of persons
on board shall be capable of being launched with their full complement of persons
and equipment within a period of 10 min from the time the abandon ship signal is
given.
1.6 Chemical tankers and gas carriers carrying cargoes emitting toxic vapours or
gases* shall carry, in lieu of lifeboats complying with the requirements of regula-
tion 43 or 44, lifeboats complying with the requirements of regulation 45.
1. 7 Oil tankers , chemical tankers an d gas carriers carrying cargoes having a flash-
point not exceeding 60° C (closed cup test) shall carry, in lieu of lifeboats
complying with the requirements of regula tion 43 or 44, lifeboats complying with
the requirements of regulation 46 .
22 R escue boats
Cargo ships shall carry at least one rescue boat complying wit h the require-
ments of regulation 47 . A li fe boat may be accepted as a rescue boat, provided that
it also complies with the requirements for a rescue boat.
3 In addition to their lifeboats, cargo ships constructed before I July] 986 shall
carry no t la teT than 1 July 1991 :
.1 one or more liferafts of such aggregate capacity as will accommodate the
total number of persons on board. The life raft or liferafts shall be
equipped with a lashing or an equivalent means of securing the liferaft
which will auto matically release it from a sinking ship;
** Reference
Reference is
is made
made to
to products for
for which
which emergency
emergency escape
escape respiratory protection is required
in chapter 17
17 of
of the
the International
International Code
Code for the Construction
for the h· ..."t. ...'n
and Equip men t of Ships
Chemicals in Bulk (lBC Code) adopted by the
Carrying Dangerous Chemicals Maritime Safety
the Maritime
Committee by resolu tion MSC.4(48) and in chapter 19 of the the International
International Code
Code for
for the
the
Construction and Equipment of Ships Carrying Liquefied Ga es in'Bulk
Llouellea Gases in'Bulk (IGC Code) adopted
by the Maritime Sa fety Committee by resolution ~SC . 5(48 ).
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.2 where the survival craft are stowed in a position which is more than
100 m from the stem or stern, in addition to the liferafts required
by paragraph 3.1, a liferaft stowed as far forward or aft, or one as far
forward and another as far aft, as is reasonable and practicable. Not-
withstanding the requirements of paragraph 3.1) such life raft or liferafts
may be securely fastened so as to permit manual release .
Regulation 27
Lifebuoys
1.1 Cargo ships shall carry not less than the number of lifebuoys complying with
the requiremen ts of regula tions 7. I and 31 prescribed in the following table:
Length of srup in metres Minimum number of lifebuoys
Under 100 B
8
100
1 and under 150 10
150 and under 200 ]2
200 and over 14
].2 Self-igniting lights for lifebuoys on tan kers required by regulation 7.1.3
7.1.3 shall
be of an electric battery type.
22 Lifejacket ligh ts
2.1 This paragraph appli es to all cargo ships. With respect to cargo ships con-
structed before 1 July 1986, this paragraph shall a pply not later than 1 Ju1y 1991.
2.2 On cargo ships, each lifejacket shall be fitted with aa ligh t complying with the
requirements of regulation 32.3.
33 immersion
Immersion suits
suits and thermal protective aids
3. 1 This paragraph appJies to aU cargo ships. With respect to cargo ships con -
str ucted before ] July 1986, this paragraph shall apply not la ter than 1 July] 991.
3.2 Cargo ships shall carry for each lifeboat on the ship at least three immersjoJi
suits complying with the requirements of regulation 33 or ) if the Administrat ion
considers it necessary and prac ticable, one immersion suit complying with the
requiremen ts of regula tion 33 for every person on board the ship; however ~ the
ship shall carry in addition to the thermal protective aids required by regulations
38.5.1.24, 41.8.3J and 47.2.2.]3, thermal protective aids complying with the
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requirements of regulation 34 for persons on board not provided with immersion

SI.• :~8.
These immersion suits and thermal protective aids need not be required if
the ship :
J
.1 has totally enclosed lifeboats on each side of the ship of such aggregate
capacity as will accommodate the total number of persons on board; or
.2 has totally enclosed lifeboats capable of being launched by free·fall over

the stern of the ship of such aggregate capacity as will accommodate the
total number of persons on board and which are boarded and launched
directly from the stowed position, together with liferafts on each side of
the srup of such aggregate capacity as will accomrnGdate the total
number of persons on board; or
.3 is constantly engaged on voyages in warm climates where, in the opinion

of the Administration, immersion suits are unnecessa ry.
unne,cessalv
3.3 Cargo ships complying with the requirements of regulation 26.1.3 shall carry
immersion suits complying with the require ments of regulation 33 for every person
on board unless the ship:
.1 has davit-launched liferafts ; or
.2 has liferafts served by equivalent approved appliances capable of being

used on both sides of the ship and which do not require entry into the
water to board the liferaft; or
.3 is con stantly engaged on voyages in warm climates where) in the opinion
H'HI'..IU'-" ,..UJl1 .............. '"
of the Administ ratio n, immersion suits are unnecessary.
3.4 The immersion suits required by this regulation may be used to comply
I"r...-......... I'" with
the requirements of regulation 7.3.
3.5 Tpe totally enclosed lifeboats referred to in paragraphs 3.2.1 and 3.2.2
carried on cargo ships constructed before I July 1986 need not comply with the
requirements of regulation 44.
ReguJation 28
Survival craft embarkation and launching an-angements
1 Cargo ship su rvival craft embarkation arrangements shaH be so designe d that

lifeboats can be boarded and launched directly from the stowed position and
davit-launched liferafts can be boarded and launched from a posi tion immediately
adjacent to the stowed position or from a position to which the Iiferaft is trans-
ferred prior to launching in compliance with the requirements of regulation 13.5.
2 On cargo ships of 20,000 tons gross ton nage and up wards, lifeboats shall be
capable of being launched, where necessary utilizing painters, with the ship making
headway at speeds up to 5 knots in calm water.
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Regulation 29
Stowage of liferafts
On cargo ships, every liferaft, other than those required by regulation 26.1.4,
shall be stowed with its painter permanently attached to the ship and with a
float-free arrangement complying with the requirements of regulation 38.6 so that
the Hferaft floats free and, if inflatable, inflates automatically when the ship sinks.
c - LIFE-SAVING APPLIANCE REQUJREMENTS

PART C
SECTION 1 - GENERAL
Regulation 30
General requirements for life-saving appliances
1 Paragraph 2.7 applies to all srups. With respect to ships constructed before
]J ] uJy 1986, paragraph 2.7 shall apply not latel than I July 1991.
2 Unless expressly provided otherwise or unless, in the opinion of the Adminis-

tration having regard to the particular voyage s on which the ship is constantly
engaged) other requirements are appropriate, all life-saving appliances prescribed
in this part shall:
.1 be constructed with proper workmanship and iilaterials;
.2 not be damaged in stowage throughout the air temperature range -30 0 C

to +65° C~
.3 if they are likely to be immersed in seawater during their use,
use) operate
throughout the seawater temperature range _10 C to +30° C;
.4 where applicable) be rot-proof, corrosion-resistant, and not be unduly

affected hy seawater, oil or fungal atta~k;
.5 where exp osed to sunlight, be resistant to deterioration;
.6 be of a hjghly visjble colour on all parts where this will assist detection;
.7 be fitted with retro-retlective material where it will assist in detection

and in accordance with the recommendations of th~ Organization * ~
.8 if they are to be used in a seaway, be capable of satisfactory operation

in that environment.
** '<ReCCimmendation on retro-reflective 1apc5

Reference is made to the "Recommendation tapes on life-saving
appliances " adopted by the Organization in reso luiion A.274(V III).
resoluiion
50
3 The Administration shall determine the period of acceptability of life-sa ving

appliances which are subject to deterioration with age. Such life-savi ng appliances
shall be marked with a means for determining their age or the date by which they
must be replaced.
SECTION 11
JI-- PERSONAL LIFE-SAVING APPLIANCES
Regulatio n 31
Lifebuoys
L ifebuoy specifica:ion
Every lifebuoy shall:

.1 have an ou ter diameter of not more than 800 mm and an inner diameter
of not less than 400 mm ;
.2 be constructed of inhe rently buoyant ma terial; it shall not depend upon
rushes, cork sh avings or granulated cork , any other loose granulated
mate rial or any air compartment whi ch depends on inflation for
buoyancy;
.3 be capable of supporting not less than 14.5 kg of iron in fresh water
for a period of 24 hr~
.4 have a mass of not less than 2.5 kg;
.5 n.",,·ro'''''1"1 or continue melting after being totally enveloped in
not sustain burning .1U ..... .1H.• U •.
a fire for a period of 22 s;

.6 be constructed to withstand a drop into the water from the height at
which it is stowed above the waterline in the lightest seagoing condition
or 30 m) whichever is the greater, without impairing either its operating
capability or that of its attached comp onents;
.7 if it is intended to operate the quick-release arrangement provided for
the self-activated smoke signals and sel f·igniting ligh ts, have a mass
sufficient to operate the quick·re]ease arrangement or 4 kg, whichever
is the grea ter;
.8 be fitted with a grabline not less than 9.5 mm in diameter and not less
than 4 times the outside diameter of the body of the buoy in length.
The grabline shall be secured at four equidistant points around the
circumference of the buoy to form four equal loops.
2 Lifebuoy selfigniting lights
Self.igniting lights required by regulation 7.1.3 shall:

J be such that they cannot
cannot be
be ex tinguished by waler;
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.2
.2 be capable of either burning contin uously with a luminous intensity of
not less than 2 cd in all directions of the upper hemisphere or fl ashing
(discharge flashing) at a rate of not less than 50 flashes per minute with
at least the corresponding effective lumi nous inte nsity;
.3
.3 be provided with a source of energy capable of meeting the requirement
of paragraph 2.2 for a period of at least 2 hr;
A
A be capable of withstanding the drop test required by paragraph 1I .6.
33 L lfebuoy self-activating smoke signals
Self-activating smoke signals required by regu] ation 7.1.3

.3 shall:
.1.1 emit smoke of a highly visible colour at a uniform rate for a period of at
least 15 min when floating in calm water;
.2
.2 not ignite explosively or emit any flame during the entire smoke emission
time 0 f the signa];
.3
.3 not be
not be swamped in a seaway ;
.4
.4 continue to emit
emit smoke when fully submerged in water for a period of
at least 10 s;
lOs;
.5.5 be capable of withs tanding the drop test
tes t required by paragraph 1.6.
44 Buoyan t lifelines
Buoyant lifelines re quired by regulation 7.I .2 m all:
.1.1 be non -kinking~
.2 have aa diameter of not less than 8 mm;

.2
.3
,3 have aa breaking strength of not less than 55 kN.
Regulation 32
Llfejackets
1 General requirements for /ifejackets
1.1 A lifejacket shall not sustain burning or

or continue melting after being totally
enveloped in a fire for a period of 2 s.
1.2
1.2 A Hrejacket shall be so constructed that:
A
JJ it within a period of
after demonstration, a person can correctly don it
1 min without assistance;
.2
.2 it is capable of being worn jnside~ou t or is clearly capable 0.f being worn
in only one way and, as far as possible, cannot be donned incorrectly ;
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.3 it is comfortable to wear;
.4 it allows the wearer to jump from (l height of at least 4.5 m into the
water without injury and without dislodging or damaging the lifejacket.
1.3 A lifejacket shall have "ufncient bu oyancy and stability in calm fresh water
to:
to.
.1 lift the mouth of an exhausted or unconscious person not less than

120 mm clear of tl}.e water with the body inclined backwards a t an ,angie
of not less than 20° and not more than 50° from the vertical posltion~
.2 turn the body of an unconscious person in the water from any position
to one where the mouth is clear of the water in not more than 5 s.
1.4 A lifejacket shall have buoyancy which is not reduced by more than 5% after
24 h submersion in fresh wate r.
1.5 A lifejacket shall allow the person wearing it to swim a short distance and to
to
board a survival craft.
] .6
1.6 Each lifejacket shall be fitted with d whistle firmly secured by aa cord.
2 inflatable lifejackets
A lifejacket which depends on inflation for buoyancy shall have not Jess than
two separate compartments an,J comply wi th the requiremen ts of paragraph I an d
shall:
.1 inflate automatically on immersion, be plovided with a device to permit

inflation by a single manual motion and be capable of being infla ted by
mouth;
.2 in the event of loss of buoyancy in anyone compartment be capable of
complying with the require ments of paragraphs 1.2) 1.3 and 1.5;
.3 comply with the requirements of paragraph 1.4 after inflation by means

of the automatic rr,echanism.
3 Lif ejacket lights
3.}
3.1 Each lifej acket light shan:
.1 have a luminous intensity of not less than 0.75 cd;

.2 have a source of energy capable of pI0viding a luminous intensity of
0.75 cd for a perio d of at least 8 h;
.3
.3 be visible over as great a segment of the upper hemisphere as is prac-
tica ble when attached to a lifejacket.
3.2 If the light referred to in paragraph 3.1 is a flashing light it shall, in addition:
.1
J be provided with a manually operated switch;
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.2 not be fitted with a lens or curved reflector to concentrate the beam ;

.3 flash at a rate of not less than 50 flashes per minute with an effective
luminous intensity of at least 0.75 cd.
Regulation 33
Immersion suits
General requirements for immersion suits
1.1 The immersion suit shall be constructed with waterproof materials such
that:
.1 it can be unpacked and donned without assistance within 2 min , taking
into account any associated clothing* \ and a lifejacket if the immersion
suit is to be worn in conjunction with a lifejacket;
.2 ft will not sustain burning or continue melting after being to tall y
enveloped in a fire for a period of 2 s;
s;
.3 it will cover the whole body with the exception of the face. Hands shall
also be covered unless permanently attached gloves are provided;
.4 it is provided with arrangements to minimize or red uce free air in the legs
of the suit;
.5 following a jump from a height of not less than 4.5 m into the water
there is no undue ingress of water into the suit .
1. 2
1.2 An immersion suit which also compJies with the requirements of regula-
Hon
tion 32 may be classified as a lifejacket.
1.3 An immersion suit shall permit the person wearing it, and a1so wearing a life-
jacket if the immersion suit is to be worn in conjunction with a lifejacket, to:
J.1 climb up and down a vertical ladder at least 5 m in length;
.2 perfonn nonnal duties during aban donm ent;
.3 jump from a height of not less than 4.5 m into the water witho ut
damaging or dislodging the immersion sui t, or being injured; and
.4
A swim a short distance through the water and board a survival craft.
1 .4 An immersion suit which has buoyancy and is designe d to be worn \Vithout a
lifejacket shaJl be fitted with a light complying with the requirements of regula-
tion 32 . 3 and the whistle prescribed by regula Hon 32.1.6.
* paragraph
Reference is made to ""<I"<lct,..~ .... h 3.1
3.1.3 Il1p,_<:~'\.n .... o
. 1 of the "Recommendation on testing of life-saving
.3.1
appliances" to
(0 be submitted to the Assembly of the Organizat ion at its thirteenth session
for adoption.
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1.5 If the immersion suit is to be worn in conjunction with a lifejacket . the

lifejacket shall be worn over the immersion suit. A person wearing such an
immersion suit shall be able to don a !ifejacket without assistance.
2 171ermal performance requirements [or immersion suits
2,1 An immersion suit made of material which has no inherent insulation shall
be~
.1 marked with instructions that it must

must be worn in conjunc tio n with warm
clothin g;
.2 so constructed that, when worn in conjunction with warm clothing, and
with a lifejacket if the immersion suit is to be worn with a lifejacket, the
im mersion suit continues to provide sufficien t ther mal protection,
foll owing one jump by the wearer into the water from a height of 4.5 ffi,
to ensure that when it is worn for a period of 1 h in calm circulating
water at a temperature of 5° C, the wearer 's body core temperature doe s
not fall more than 2° C.
2.2 An immersion suit made of material with inherent insulation, when worn
either on its own or with a lifejacket, if the immersion suit is to be worn in conjunc-
tion with a lifejacket,
J'<~" shan provide the wearer with sufficient thermal insulation)
I .... '., ... "
following one jump into the water from a height of 45 m, to ensure that the
wearer's body core temperature does not fall more than 2° C after a period of
6 h immersion in calm circulating water at a temperature of be tween 0° C and 2° C.
2.3 The immersion suit shall permit the person wearing it wit h hands covered to
pick up a pencil and write after being immersed in wate r at 5° C for a period of 1 h.
3 Buoyancy requirements
A person in fre sh water wearing either an immersion suit complying with the
requirements of regulation 32) or an immersion suit with a lifejacket) shall be able
to turn from a face-down to a face-up position in not more than 5 s,
Regulation 34
Thermal protective aids
1 A thermal protective aid shall be made of waterproof material having a

thermal conductivity of not more than 0,25 W/(m·K) and shall be so constructed
that, when used to enclose a person, it shall reduce both the convective and evapo-
rative heat loss from the wearer's body,
2 The thermal pro tective aid shall :
.1
.1 cover the whole body of a person we aring a Iifejacket with the exception
of the face. Hands sha ll also be covered unless permanently attached
gloves are provided;
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.2 be capable of being unpacked and easily donned without assistance

"''''''''.I.''Lalll~C in
a survival craft or rescue boat;
.3 permit the wearer to remove it in the water in not more than 2 min, if it
impairs ability to swim.
3 The thermal protective aid shall function properly throughout an air tempera-
ture range _30 0 C to +20 0 C.
SECTION III - VISUAL SIGNALS
Regulation 35
Rocket parachute flares
The rocket parachute flare shall :

.1 be contained in a water-resistant
wa ter-resistant casing;
.2 have brief instructions or diagrams clearly illustrating the use of the
rocket parachute flare printed on its casing;
.3 have in tegral 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
instructio ns.
2 The rocket shall, when fired ve rtical1y, Teach an altitu de of not less than
300 m. At or near the top of its trajectory, the rocket shall eject a parachute flal c,
wruch 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;
s·,
.4 have a ra te of descent of not more than 5 m/s;

.5 not damage its parach ute or attachments
ts while burning.
Regula tion 36
Hand flares
The hand flare shall :

.1 be contained in a water-resistant
water -resistant casing~
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hand flare printed on its casing;
.3 have a self·contained means of ignition;
.4
A be so designed as not to cause discom;'ort to the person holdi ng the
casing and not endanger the survival craft by burning or glowing
residues when used in accordance with the man ufacturer's operating
in structions,
2 The hand flare shall:

.1 colour~~
.1 burn with a bright red colour
.2 burn uniformly with an average luminous in tensity of not less than
15,000 cd ;
.3
.3 have a burning period of not less than 1 min ;
.4 continue to burn after having been immersed for a period of lOs under
100 mm of water.
water .
Regulation 37
Buoyant snlOke signals
The buoyant smoke signal shall :
.1 be contained in a water-resistan
wa ter-resistan tteasing;
.2 not ignite explosively when used in accordance with the manufacturer's

operating instructions;
,3
.3 have brief instructions or diagrams clearly illustrating tht. use of the
th e
buoyant smoke signal printed o n 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;
A
.4 continue to emit smoke when submerged in water for a pe riod of 10
lOss
under 100 mm of water.
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SECTION IV - SURVIVAL CRAFT
Regu1ation 38
General requirements for lzferafts
Construction of lifera/ts
] .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 tha t when it is dropped into the water
from a height ,of f8 m, the liferaft an d its equipment will operate satis factorily . If
the Bfera ft 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 ty pe which has been sati~factori1y
drop -tested from at least that height.
1.3 The fl oa ting life raft shaU be capable of withs tanding repea ted jumps on to
it from a heigh t of a t 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 1ifera ft 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:
.1J it shall provide insulation against heat an d cold by means of either .t,w o
layers of material separated by an air gap or other eq ually efficient
means. Means shall be provided to prevent accumulation of water in the
air gap ;
.2 its interior sh all be of a colour that does not cause discomfort to the
U,li:l",,",VIJlU
occupants ;
.3 each entrance shall be clearly indicated and be provided with efficient

adj ustabJe closing arra ngements whic h can be easily and quickly ope ned
fro m inside and outside the liferaft so as to " ~rmit ventilation but
ex cl ude seawater) wind and cold. Liferafts accommodating more than
eigh t persons shall have at least two diametrically opposite ent rances;
.4 1t shall admit sufficient air for the occupants at all times, even wi th the
entrances closed;
.5
,5 it sha n be provided with at least one vi ewing port;
.6 it shaH be provided with means for collecting rain water;
.7 it &hall have sufficient headroom fc ~ sitting occupants un der all parts

of the ca nopy.
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2 Afinimum carrying capacity alld mass of liferafls
2.1 No liferaft shall be approved which has a carrying capaci ty of less than six
persons calculated in accordance with the requirements of reg ulation 39.3 or
as appropriate.
40.3, as
40.3, ............ ,.,.".,..." .... "
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 LIteral! fi /rings
3.1 Li felines shall be securely becket~d around the inside and outside of the
lifcraft .
3.2 The Iiferaft 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 lifera ft shaJl be fitted with an efficien t painter of length equal to not
Jess than twice the distance from the stowed position to the waterline in the lightest
seagoing condition or 15 m whichever is the grea ter.
4 Dm,i(-launched I~ferafts
4.1 In addition to the above requirements, a liferaft for use with an approved
launching appliance shall:
when the liferaft is loaded with its full complement of persons and
equipment, be capa ble of withstanding a lateral impact against the ship's
side at an impact velocity or 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 \vith means for brin ging the Iiferaft alongside the embarka-
tion 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.
davit·launched liferaft shall be so arranged that it can be

4.3 Every cargo ship davit-launched
boarded by its fuJ] complement of persons in not more than 3 min from the time
the ins truction to board is given.
5 Equipment
5.1
5 The normal equipment of every Uferaft shaJl consist of:
.1 one buoyant rescue quoit\ attached to not less than 30 m of buoyant

line;
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.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 t he painter is attached to the Hferaft. In addition, a
liferaft which is permitted to accommodate ] 3 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 permi tte d 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;
SP()n£lleS~
.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 Bferaft inflates or is waterborne it will cause the
liferaft to lie oriented to the wind in the most stable manner. The
stren gt h of each sea-a nchor and its hawser and tripping line shall be
adequate for all sea conditions. The sea-a nchors 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
.6 two
two buoyan t paddles ;
.7
.7 three tin openers. Safety knives containing special tin-opener blades
are satisfactory for this requirement;
.8
.8 one first-aid outfit in a waterproof case capable of being closed tightly
after use;
.9
.9 one whistle or equivalent sound signal ~
one
J.10
0 four rocket parachute flares complying with the requirements of regula-
tion 35;
..11
I 1 six
six hand flares complying with the requirements of regulation 36;
.12
.12 ttwo
wo buoyant smoke signals complying with the requirements of regula-
tion 37;
tion
.13
.13 one
one waterproof electric torch suitable for Morse signalling together with
one spare set of batteries and ont spare bulb in a waterproo f container;
one
.14 an
.14 an efficient radar reflector;
.15 one dayligh t signa1ling mirror with instructions on
.15 on its use
use for signalling
10 ships and aircraft;
6 one co py of the life~saving signals referred to in regulation V jl 66 on

J.16 on aa
wate rproof card or in a waterproof container;
.J.J 77 one set of fishing tackle;

one set
.18 a food ration totalling not less than 10,000 kJ for each person the
liferaf1 is permitted to acc omrnodatc~ these rations shal1 be kept in
airtight packaging and be stowed in a watertight con tainer;
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.19 wate rtight receptacles containing a total of 1.5 Q of fresh water for each
person the liferaft is permitted to accommodate , of which 0.5 Q per
person may be replaced by a de-saJting apparatus capable of producing an
equal amoun t of fresh wa ter 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 pennitted to accommo da te;
.22 instruc tions on how to survive ;
.23 instructions for immedia te action ;
.24 thermal protective aids complying with the re quiremen ts of regulation 34
su fficie nt for 10% of the number o f persons the liferaft is permitted to
accom modate or two, whichever is the greater .
5.2 The marki ng required by regulations 39.7.3.5 an d 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 pass-enger ships engaged on short international voyages of such
a nature and duration that, in the opinion of the Administration, not all the items
specified in paragraph 5.1 are ne cessary the Administration may allow the liferafts
l
carried on any such ships to be provided with the equipment specified in para-
graphs 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 sped fred 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 \Vhere appropriate the equipment shall be stowed in a container which. if it

is not an integral part of or permanently attache d to, the liferaft, shall be stowed
j
and secured inside the life raft and be capable of flo ating in water for at least 30 min
without damage to its contents.
6 Float-/ree arrangements f or llferafts
6.1 Painter system

The liferaft painter system sh all provide a connection between the ship and
the Hferaft 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
co nta iner;
.2 if applicab le , be of sufficien t strength to
to permit the inflation of the
liferaft ;
.3 break under aa strain of 2 .2 i:+ 0 .4 kN.
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6.3 Hydrostatic release units
If a hydrostatic release unit is used in the float-free arra ngements, 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 Hferaft at a depth of not more than 44m;
m;
.3 have drains to prevent the accumula tion 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 un it;
.5 be permanently marked on its exterior with its type and se rial number;
.6 be pr ovided with a document or identification plate sta ting the date of
manu fac ture, 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 ,
Regula tion 39
Inflatable /iferafts
1 Inflatable lifcrafts shall comply with the requirements of regulat ion 38 and,
in addition, shall comply with the requirements of this regula tio n.
2 Construction of inflatable Iiferafts
2.1 The main buoyancy chamber shall be divided into not less than two separa te
compar tments, each inflated through a non-return inflation valve on ea ch compart-
ment. The buoyan cy chambers shall be so arranged that, in the event of anyone of
the compartments being damaged or failing to inflate, the intact compartments
shall be abIe to support, with positive freeboard over the liferaft's entire periphery,
the number of persons which the Bferaft is permitted to accommodate, each having
a mass of 75 kg and seate d in their normal positions .
2.2 The floor of the liferaf t shall be waterproof and sha11 be capabJe of being
sufficiently insulated against cold either:
.1 by me ans of one or more compartments that the occupants can inflate,
or which inflate automatically Bnd can be deflated and reinflated by the
occupan ts; or
.2 by oth er equally efficient means not dependent on inflation ,
2.3 The liferaft shall be inflated with a non-toxic gas. Infla tion sha11 be comple ted
within a per iod of 1 min at an ambient temperature of between 18° C and 20° C and
wit hin a period of 3 min at an ambient temperature of - 30° C. After inflation the
liferaft shall maintain its fonn when loaded with its full complement of persons and
equipment.
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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.].2 so that the working pressure can be main-
tained.
3 Carrying capacity of inflatable lzferafts

hferafts
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
horizon tal cross-sectional
crolss-:seCllonal 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, a11 wearing
Hfejackets, that can be seated with sufficient comfort and headroom
without interfering the operation of any 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
nTI'l.uP>?... .,. significant
deflation of the liferaft if the ramp is damaged. In the case of a davit-launched

Bferaft having more than one entrance, the boarding ramp shall be fitted at the
liferaft
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 whlch shall be situated not less than 0.4 m below the liferaft's
light waterline.
n&>r'~nf"lC to pull themse1ves

4.3 There shall be means inside the liferaft to assist persons themselves
into the liferaft
Hferaft from the ladder.
5 Stability of inflatable lzferafts
infla ta ble Iiferaft

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.
"'1-''':1''''",''
5.2 The stability of the liferaft when in the 1fiu,ortt.!i

inverted position
IJ'J""'I.J.VH 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 compJement of persons
and equipment shall be such that it can towed at speeds of up to 3 knots in calm
water.
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6 Inflatable lifera!t fittings
6.1 The breaking strength of the painter system includi ng its me ans of attach-
ment 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 k(.l 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 nigh t with a clear atmosphere at
a distance of a t least 2 miles for a period of not less than 12 h shall be fitted to the
top of the life raft canopy. If the light is a flashing light it shall fl ash at a rate of not
less than 50 fl ashes per minute for the first 2 h of operation of the 12 h ope rating
period. The lamp shall be powered by a sea-activated cell or a dry chemical cell
and shal1 light automatically wh en 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.J
7 .J The liferaft shall be packed in a container that is
is::
.1
.1 so constructed as to withstand hard wear under conditions encountered
at sea;
.2 of sufficient inherent buoyancy, when packed with the lifera.ft and its
equipmellt, to pull the painter fronl within and to operate the inflation
mechanism should the ship sink;
.3 as far as practicabJe watertight , eSc:cept for drain holes in the container
bottom .
7.2 The Bferaft 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 shan be marked with:

.1 maker's name or trade mark;
.2
.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 ;
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.8
.8 maximum permitted height of stowage above waterline (depending on
drop-test height and length of painter);
.9 ~"""',U""~J~,1U""
launching instructions.
8 Markings on inflatable li/eralts
The liferaft shall be marked with:

J.1 maker 's name or trade mark;
.2 serial n umber~
.3 date of manufacture (month and year);

.4 name of approving authority;
.5
.5 name and place of servicing station where itit was last serviced ;
.6
.6 num ber of persons it is permitted to accommodate over each entrance in
characters not:Jess than 100 mm in height of a colour contrasting with
that of the liferaft.
9 Davit-launched inflatable lzferafts
9.1 In ad dition to complying with the above requirements, a liferaft for use with
an approved launching appliance sha11 when suspended from its lifting hook or
I
bridle, withsta nd a load of:

.1
.1 4 times the mass of its full complement of persons and equipment, at an
ambient temperature and a stabilized liferaft temperature of 20 .± 3° C
wi th all relie f va Ives in ope ra tive; and
.2
.2 1.1 times the mass of its full complement of pe rsons and equipment at
an ambient temperature and a stabilized liferaft temperature of ~ 30°C
with all relief valves operative.
9.2 Rigid containers for Hferafts 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
inflation and
and Alaunching
.... "'.U"'.L,>-.,.t-. of the contained liferaft.
10
J0 Additional equipment for inflatable lilerafts
10.1 In addition to the equipme nt required by regulation 38.5, every inflatable

liferaft shall be provided with :
.1 one repair outfit for repairing punctures in
in buoyancy compartments;
.2
.2 one
one topping-up pump or bellows.
1.2 shall be safety knives.

10.2 The knives required by regulation 38.5.1.2
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Regulation 40
Rigid /iterafts
1 Rigid liferafts shall comply with the requirements of regulation 38 and, in

addHiofl shall comply with the requirements of this regulation.
j
2 Co ns/ruction of rigid liferafts
2.1 The buoyancy of the liferaft shall be provided by approved inherently

buoyant material pl aced as near as possible to the periphery of the liferaft. The
buoyan t rna ter ial shan be fire-retardant or be protected by a fire -retardant covering.
2.2 The floor of the Iiferaft shall prevent the ingress of water and shall effectively
support the occupan ts out of the water and insulate them from cold.
3 Carry;ng capacity of rigid liferafts
The number of persons which a liferaft shall be permitted to accommodate

.1 the greatest whole number obtained by dividing by 0.096 the volume,
measured in cu bic metres of the buoyancy rna terial multiplied by a
fac tor 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
Hfejackets, that can be seated with sufficient comfort and headroom
without interfering with the qperation of any of the liferaft's equipment.
4 Access into rigid hf eraf ts
4.1 At least one entrance shall be ft tted with a rigid boarding ramp to enable
perso ns to board the liferaft fro m the sea. In the case of a davit-la unched liferaft
having Inore than one entrance, the boarding ramp shall be fitted a t the entrance
opposite to the bowsing and embarkation faciJi ties,
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 shaH be means inside the liferaft to assist persons to pull themselves
into the liferaft from the ladder .
5 Stability 0/ rigid liferafts

5.1 Unless the liferaft is capable of operating safely whichever way up It 1S
floating) its strength and stability shall be such that it is either self·righting or can
be readily righ ted in a seaway and in calm water by one person .
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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 kno ts in
calm water.
6 Rigid lif era!t 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 li feraft, except the
we ak link required by regulation 38.6, shall be not less than 10.0 kN for lifera fts
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 dist ance 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 flas hes per minute for the first 2 h of operation of the 12 h
operating peri od. The lamp shan be powered by a sea-activated cell or a dry
chemical cell and shaU light automatically when the liferaft canopy lS se t in place.
The cell sh all be of a type that does not deteriorate due to damp or humidity in the
stowed Bferaft.
6.3 A manually controlled lamp shall be fitted inside the Ji feraft, 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 sm p to which it belongs;

.2 maker 's name or trade mark;
.3 serial number;
.4 name of approving authority;
.5 number of perso ns it is permitted to accommodate over each en trance 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 le ngth of painter;
.9 maxim
maximumum permitted height of stowage above waterline (d rop-test
height);
.10 launching instructions.

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8 Davit-launched rigid llfera/ts
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
Construction of lifeboats
1.1 All lifeboats shall be prope rly constructed and shall be of such form and
proportions that they have ample stability in a seaway and sufficient freeboard
when lo aded with their full com plement of persons and equipment. All lifeboats
shaH have rigi d hulls and shall be capable of maintaining positive stability when in
an upright po sition in calm water and load ed with their full complement of persons
and equipment and holed in anyone location below the waterline , assuming no loss
of buoyancy material and no othe~ damage.
1.2 All lifeboats shall be of sufficient strength to .
.1 enable the m 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.
].3
1.3 Hulls and rigid covers shaIJ be fire-retardant or non-combustible.
1.4 Seating shall be provided on thwarts, benches or fixed chairs fi tted as low as
practicable in the lifeboat and const ructed so as to be capable of supporting the
number of persons each weighing 100 k g for which spaces are provided in
compliance with the requirements of paragra ph 2.2.2.
1.5 Each lifeboat shall be of sufficient strength to with stand a load with outI
residua1 deflection on removal of tha t load:
.I in the case of boats with metal hulls, 1.25 times the total mass of the
lifeboat when loaded with its fu]] complement of persons and eqwpment;
or
.2
,2 in the case of other boats, twice the total mass of the lifeboat when
10aded with its full complemen t of persons and equipment.
1.6 Each lifeb oat shaI1 be of sufficient strength t o withstand, when loaded wHh
its full complement of persons an d equipm ent and with, where applicable, sk ates or
fenders in positio n, a lateral impact against the ship's si de at an impa ct 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 enclo-
sure or canopy over 50% of the floor area shall be:
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.1 not less than 1.3 m for a lifeboat permitted to accommo date nine
persons or less;
.2 not less than 1.7 m for a lifeboat permitted to accommodate 24 persons
or more
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 accommoda

aCCOITlm()Oa te more than 150 persons.
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2.2 The number of persons which aa lifebo at shall be permitted to accommodate

.1 the nu mber of persons having an average mass of 75 kg) all wearing life-
j ackets, that can be seated in a normal position without interfering with
the means of propulsion or the operation of any o f the lifeboa t's equip-
ment; 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
ver tical separation betwee n the upper and lower seat is not less than
350 mm.
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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
ful] complement of persons in not more than 3 min fro m 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 Jess 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 inherentJy
buoyant material which shall not be adversely affected by seawater oil or oilj
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 shaD be provided for the number of persons the
lifeboat is permitted to accommodate. Buoyant material , unless in ad dition to
that required above shall not be installed external to the hull of the lifeboat.
j
5 Lifeboat freebo ard and stability
AlJ lifeboats, when loaded with 50% of the number of persons the lifeboat is
permjtted 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 ] 00 mm, whichever is the greater.
6 Llfeboat propulsion
6.1 Every lifeboat shal1 be powered by a compression ignition engine. No engine

shall be used for any lifeboat if its fuel has a flashpoint of 43° C or less ~ closed cup
test).
6.2 The engjne shall be provided with either a manual starting system, or a power
starting system with two independent rech argeable energy sources. Any necessary
starting aids shall al so be provided The engine starting systems and starting aids
shall start the engine at an ambient temperature of --15° C 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.
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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 capabl e of operating when the lifeb

... ~,......"oat
........ ~ is flooded up
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 ahe ad and astern
propulsion of the lifeboat.
6.6 The exhaust pipe shall be so arrange d as to prevent water from entering the
engine in normal operation.
6.7 All lifeboats shall be designed with due regard to the sa fety 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 Iiferaft loaded with its full complement of persons and
equipment or its equivalent. Sufficien t fuel, suitable for use throughout the
tem perature 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 protec-
tion. Such arrangements shall also protect persons from coming into acci dental
contact with hot or moving parts and protect the engin e fr om 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 tigh t fitting
top which provides for necessary gas venting.
6. 10 The lifeb oat engine and accessories shall be designed to limit electro magnetic
emissions so that engine operatio n does not interfere with the ope ra tion of radio
life-saving appliances use d in the lifeboat.
6.1 1 Means shall be provided for recharging all engine-starting, radio and search-
light batteries . Radio batte ries shall not be used to provide power for engine
starting . Means shall b e pro vided for rechargi ng lifeboat batteries from th e 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 L ifeboat fittings
7.1 All lifeboats sh all be provi ded with at least one drain valve fi tted near the
lowest point in the hull, which shall automatically ope n to d rain water from the
hull when the lifeboat is no t waterborne and shall automatically dose to prevent
entry of water when the lifeboat is waterborne. Each drain vruve shall be provide d
with a cap or plug to close the valve, which shall be attached to the lifeboat by a
lanyard, a cha in, or other sui table means. Drain valves shall be readily acC;essible
from inside the lifeboat and their position shall be clearly indicated.
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7.2 All lifeboats shall be pro vided with a rudder and tiller. When a wheel or other
remote steering mechanism is also pro vided the tiller shall be capable of controlling
the rudder in case of fa ilure of the steering mechanism. The rudder shall be perma-
nently 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 se curely 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 hand-
holds on the underside of the hul] 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 compart-
ments to provide for the storage of the small items of equipment, water and provi-
sions required by paragraph 8. Means shaU 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 fol1owing requirements:
.1 The mechanism shall be so arranged that all hooks are reJeased simul-
taneously .
..22 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 [l ooks. This release shall be so arranged as to release the lifeboat
un der any conditions of loading from no-load with the lifeboat water-
borne 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 prema-
use,.
ture use
.3 The release control shall be clearly marked in a colour that contrasts
with its surroundings .
.4 The mechanism 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 whh a release device to enable the forward
painter to be released when under tension.
7.8 Every lifebo at 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 regula tion 6.2.1 .
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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 lifeboaL
7.1 o
Q. A manually controlled lamp visible on a dark night wi th 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.enj::'lOSUI~e If the light is a flashing light, it shall initially
flash at a rate of not less than 50 fl ashes per minute over the first 2 h of operation
of the 12 h operating period.
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7.11 A lamp or source of light shall be fitted inside the lifeboat to provide illumi-
nation for not less than 12 h to enable reading of survival and equipment instruc-
tions; however, oil lamps shall not be permitted for this purpose.
7 J 2 Unless expressly provided othe rwise, 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
'31'"T'3T\l'!'P>r1
both sides is provided from the control and steering position for safe launching and
rorH'TTJ-'"
manoeuvring.
8 Lifeboat equipment
All items of lifeboat equipment, whether required by this paragraph or else-

where 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 suita ble
and compact form. Except where otherwise stated, the no rmal equipme nt of every
lifeboat shall consist of:
.1 sufficient buoyant oars to make headway in calm seas. Thole pins,
crutches or equivaJent arrangements shall be provided for each oar
provided . Thole pins or crutches shall be attached to the boat by
lanyards or chains;
.2 two boat-hooks;
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.3 a buoyant bailer and two buckets;

.4 a survival manual;
.5
,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 shaU 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 efficien t 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
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seagoing condition or ] 5 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 flTmly
secured at or near the bow of the lifeboat ready for use;
.8 two hatchets, one at each end of the lifeboat;

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.9 watertight receptacles containing a total of 3 Q of fresh water fo r each

person the lifeboat is permitted to accom modate) of which 1 Q per person
may be replaced by a de-salting apparatus capabJe of producing an equal
amoWlt of fresh water in 2 days;
.10 a rustproof dipper with lanyar d;
.11 a r ust proof grad uated drinking vessel;
.12 a foo d ration totalling not le ss 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 fl ares complying with the requirements of regula-
t10n 35 ~
.14 six han d fl ares complying with the requirements of regulation 36;
.15 two buoyant smoke signals complying with the requirements of regula-
tion 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;
.J 7 one daylight signalling mirror with instructions for its use for signalli ng
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to ships and aircraft ~
.18 one C(>py of the life-saving signals prescribed by regulation V /166 on
.18 on aa
wat erproof card or in a waterproof container;
.19 one
.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
.21 one seasickness
sealSlC;icness bag for each
person;
.22 a jack -knife to be kept attached to t he boat by a lanyard;
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.23 three tin openers ;

.24 two buoyant rescue quoits, attached to
to not
not less than 30 m
m of buoyant
line;
.25 a manual pump;
.26 one set of fish ing tackJe;

.27 sufficient tools for minor adj ustments to
.27 to the engine and its
its accessories;
acc:eSSOri4;;!S
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.28 portable fire -e xtinguishing equip ment sui table for extinguishing oil
fires;
.29 a searchlight capable of effectively illuminating a light-coloured object

at night ha ving 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 regula tion 34
sufficient for 100/0 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
32
that, in the opinion of the Administration, the items specified in para-
graphs 8.12 and 8.26 are unnecessary, the Administration may allow
these items to be dispense d with.
9 Lifeboat markings
9.1 The dimensions of the lifeboat and the number of persons which itit isis
permi t ted to accommo date shall be marked on it in clear permanent characters.
9.2
9.2 The nalne and port of registry of the ship to which the lif~boat belo ngs shall
The nalne
be marked on
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
11 Partially enclosed life boats shall comply with the requirements o f regul a-
tion 41 and in ad dition shall comply with the req uirements of this regulation.
tion 41
2 Every partially enclosed lifeboat sha1l be provided with effective means of

bailing or be automatically self-bailing.
3 Partially enclosed lifeboats shaH 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 afte rmost 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
li feboat in a weatherproof shelter and protects the m from exposure. The canopy
shall be so arranged that:
.1.1 it is provided with adequate rigid sections or ba ttens to

to permit erection
erection
of the canopy;
.2
.2 it can
it can be easily erected by not
not more
more than two
two persons;
persons;
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.3 it is insulated to protect the occupants against heat and cold by means

of not less than two layers of rna terial separa te d 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 li fe boat 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 regula-
tion.
2 Enclosure
2,] Permanently attached rigid covers shall be provided extending over not less
than 20% of the length of the lifeboat from the stern and not less than 20% of the
length of the lifeboat fr om the aftermost part of the lifeboat.
2.2 The rigi d covers shall form two shelters. 1f 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 life boat with the openings
or canopies closed so as to make artificial light unnecessary.
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2.4 The rigid covers shall have railings to provide aa secure

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 fold-
able canopy so arranged tha t:
.1 it can be easily erected by not more than two
two persons
persons in
in not
not marc
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 .
..11 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 posi tion;
3.3 that with the canopy erected an d all entrances
entrances closed) sufficient ai r is
is
admitted for the occupants at all t ime s~
.4
.4 that it has means for collecting
'-JLI1'~ rainwatec
rainwater ~
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.5
.5 that the exterior of the rigid covers and canopy and the interior of t ha t
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 to the occupants;
.6
.6 that it is possible to row the lifeboat.
33 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 Of automati-
cally self-righting when loaded with its full or a partial complement of persons and
equipment and the persons are secured with safety belts.
44 Propulsion
4.1 The engine and transmission shall be controlled from the helmsman's
position.
4.2 The engine and engine installation shall be capab1e of funning in any position
during capsize and continue to run after the lifeboat returns to the upright or shal1
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
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and lubricating systems shaH prevent the lo ss of fuel and the loss of more
more th an
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 li fe boat. Manually operated dampers shall be
provi ded to enable cooling air to be taken in from ) and exhausted to, the interior
of the lifeboat.
5 Construction and fendering
5.1 Notwithstandin g regulation 41.1 .6, a self-righ ting partially enclosed lifeboat
shall be so constructed and fendered as to ensure that the lifeboat renders prote c-
tion against harmful accelerations resulting from an impact of the lifeboat, when
loaded with its full complement of persons and equipment) again st 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
1I Totally enclose d lifeboats shan comply with the requirements of regula-

tion 41 and in ad dition shall comply with the requirements of this reg ulation.
2 Enclosure
Every totally enclosed lifeboat shall be provided with a rigid watertight

enclosure which comp1etely encloses the lifeboat. The enclosure shall be so
arranged that:
.1.1 it protects the occupants against heat and cold;

it
.2
.2 access to the lifeboat is provided by hatches which can be closed to
to make
th e lifeboat watertight;
.3
.3 hatch es are positioned so as to allow launching and recovery operations
to be performed without any occupant having to leave the enclosure;
.4
.4 access hatches are capable of being o pened and closed from both inside
and outside and are equipped with means to hold them securely in open
positi ons;
.5
.5 is possibl e to row the lifeboat;
it is
it
.6
.6 it is capable , when the lifeboat IS In the capsiz.ed position with the
hatches closed and without significant Jeakage, of suppo rting the entire
mass of the lifeboat, including all eq uipment, machinery and its full
complement of persons;
.7
.7 it includes windows or translucent panels on both sides whi ch adJnit
sufficient daylight to the inside of the lifeboat with the hatches closed to
make artificial light unnecessary ;
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.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;
.1 0 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 equip-
ment 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 regula-
1.1.1 and its stability shall be such that in the event of capsizing l it will auto·
tion 41.1.1
matically 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 helmsman's position.
running in any position

4.2 The engine and engine installation shall be capable of runmng
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 shaH
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
Manual1Y operated dampers shall be
provided to enable cooling air to be taken in from, and exhausted to, the interior
,","-"-'AU.L",
of the lifeboat.
5 Construction and tendering
totany enclosed life

Notwithstanding regulation 41.1.6, a totally lifeboat
boat 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 srup's
ship's side at an impact
velocity of not less than 3.5 m/s.
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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 equipme nt~ from
at least the maximum height at which it is designed to be stowed above the water-
line with the ship in its lightest seagoing condHion, under un favourable conditions
of trim of up to 10° and with the ship listed not less than 20° enher way.
Regulation 4S
LIfeboats with a self-contained air support sy stem
In addition to complying with the requirements of regulations 41 and 44, a

lifeboat with a self·contained air support system shall be so arrange d that, when
proceeding with all entrances and openings close d, 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 th e outside atmospheric pressure nor shall it exceed it by more than
20 mbar . The system shall have visual indicators to indicate the press ure of the aiT
supply at all tim es.
Regulation 46
F ire-prOfect ed lifeboats
1 In ad dition 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 contin uous oil fire
that envelops the lifeboat for a period of not less than 8 min .
22 Water spray system
A Jifeboat which has a water spray fire-protection system shall comply with
the follo wing:
.1 ..... ". .. '...... 1 ..~rt motor
water for the system shall be drawn from the sea by a self-priming motor
pump. It shal1 be possible to turn "on" and turn "off" the flow of water
over the ex terior of the lifeboat ;
.2
.2 the seawater intake shall be so arranged as to prevent the lntake of
flammable liquids from the sea surface:
.3 the system hall be arrange d for flushing with fre sh water and allowing
complete drainage .
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SECTION V - RESCUE BOATS
Regulat ion 47
R escue boats
General requirements
1 .1 Except as provided by this regulation! all rescue boats shall comply wi th the
requi rements 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

UU.'lU-L"'\.,j.
of both an d shall:
.1 be not less th an 3.8 m
m and not more than 8.5 m in length;
8.5 m
.2 be capable of carrying at
at leas t five seated persons and aa person
person lying
down.
1.3 Rescue boats which are a combination of rigid and inflated construction shall
comply with the appropriate requirements of tills regulation to the satisfaction of
the Administration.
11.4
.4 Unless the rescue boat has adequate sheer, it shall be provided with a bow
cover extending for not jess than 15% of its ]ength .
1.5 Rescue boats shall be capable of manoeuvring at speeds up to

to 66 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 Iiferafts and tow the
largest liferaft carried on the ship whe n loaded with its full complement of persons
and equipment or its equivalent at a speed of at least 2 knots.
1.7 A rescue boat shall be fitted wi th an inboard engine or outboard motor. If

it is fitted with an outboard motor, the rudder and tilJer may form part of the
engi ne . Notwithstanding the requiremen ts of reguJation 4 1.6.1) petrol·driven
outb oard engines with an approved fuel system may be fitted in rescue boats
provided the fuel tanks are spe cially protected against fire and explosion.
1.8 Arrangements for towing shall be perm<.:nentl y fitted in rescue boats and shan
1.8
be sufficien tIy stro ng to marshal or tow liferafts as required by paragraph 1 .6.
1.9 Rescue boats shall be fi tted with weathcrtight stowage for small items
items of
equip ment.
2
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 Of compartments, storage in brac kets or similar
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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

rescue boat shall consist of:
.1 sufficient buoyant oars or paddles to make headway in calm seas. Thole
pins, crutches or equivalent arra ngements shall be provided for each oar.
Thole pins or crutches shall be attached to the b oat by lanyards or
chains;
.2 a buoyant bailer;
.3 a binnacle containing an efficient compass

compass which isis luminous or
or provided
with suitable means of illumination;
A
.4 a sea-anchor and tripping line with aa hawser of adequate strength not less
than 10m in length ;
,5
.5 a painter of suffici ent length and strength, atta ched to the release device
complying with the requirements of regulat jon 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
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
.8 one whistle or equivalenl sound signal;
one
.9
.9 aa first-aid outfit in
in aa waterproof case capable of being closed tightly after
use;
use~
.1
.10 two buoyant rescue quoits, attached to not less than 30 m of buoyant
0 two
line;
..1I 11 a searchlight capable of effectively ilIurninating 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 continuous]y;
.12
.12 an
an efficient radar reflector.
.].13
3 thermal protective ajds complying with the requirements of regula-
tion 34 sufficient for 10% of the number of persons the rescue boat is
permjtted to accommodate or two) whichever is the greater.
2.3 In addition to the equipme nt re quired by paragraph 2.2, the normal eq uip-
ment of every rigid rescue boat sh all include:
ment
.1.1 aa boat-hook;
.2
.2 aa bucket;
.3
.3 a knife or
a or hat chet.
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2.4 In addition to the equipment required by paragraph 2.2 the normal equip-
ment of eve ry inflated rescue boat shall consist of:
.1 a buoyant safe ty knife;
.2 two sponges;
.3 an efficient manually operated bellows or pump;
.4 a repair kit in a suitable container for re pairing punctures;
.5 a safety boat-hook.
3 Additional requirements for inflared rescue boats
3.1 41 1.5 do not apply to inflated

The requirements of regulations 41.1.3 and 41.1.5
rescue boats.
that~ when suspen-

3.2 An inflated rescue boat shall be constructed in such a way that,
ded by its bridle or lifting hook:
.1 it is of suffi cient strength and rigidity t o enable it to be lowered and
recovered with its full complement of persons and equipment;
.2 it is of sufficien t strength to withstand a load of 4 times the mass of its
full complement of persons and equipment at an ambient temperature
of 20 2: 3° C 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 tempera-
ture of -30 0 C) 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 wHh 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
vo lume or two separate tubes neither exceeding 60% of the total volume. The
buoyancy tubes shall be so arranged that, in the even t of anyone of the compart-
ments being damaged, the in tact compartments shaH be able to support the number
of persons which the rescue boat is permitted to accomm odate , each having a mass
of 75 kg, when seated in their normal posit ions with positive freeboard over the
rescue boat's entire periphery.
3.6 The buoyancy tubes fanning the boundary of the inflated rescue boat shall
17m
on inflation provide a volume of not less than 0,17 m33 for each person the rescue
boat is permitted to accommodate.
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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 a ppliance is unnece ssary .
3.8 Underneath the bottom and on vulnerable places on the outsi de of the
inflated rescue boat, rub bing strips shall be provided to the satisfaction of the
Administration.
3.9 Where a transom is fi tted it shall not be inset by more than 20% of the overall
length of the rescue boat.
3.1 0 Suitable patches shaD be provided for securing the painters fore and aft and
the becke ted lifelines in side and outside the boat.
3.11 The inflated rescue boat shall be maintained at all times in a fully inflat ed
condition .
SECTION VI - LAUNCHING AND EMBARKATION APPLIANCES
Regulation 48
Launching and em barkation appliances
General requirements
1.1 Each launching applian ce together with a1] its lowering and recovery gear
shall be so arranged that the fully equipped survival craft or rescue boat it serves
0
can be safely lowered against a trim of up to 10 and a list of up to 20° either way:
.1 when boarded , as required by regulation 22 or 28, by Hs full comple ment
of persons;
.2 without persons in the survival craft or rescue boat.
1.2 Notwithstanding the requirements of paragraph 1.1, lifeboat launching

ap pliances for oil tankers) chemical tan kers and gas carriers with a fina1 angle of
heel greater than 20 0 ca1cul ated in acco rdance with the International Convention
for the Preve ntion of Pollution from Ships, 1973, as modified by the 1978 Protocol
related thereto and the recommendations of the Organization*, as appJicable, shall
be capable of operating at the fi nal angle of heel on the iower side of the ship.
1 .3 A launching appliance shall not depend on any means other than gravity or
stored mechan ical power which is independent of the ship's power supplies to
launch the survival craft or rescue boat it serves in the fu lly loaded and equipped
condition and also in the light condition.
* Reference
Reference is
is made
made to
to the l.UllJH:U:V stability requirements of the lnternaiional Code fOJ the
the damage
Construction
Construction and
and Equipment of Ships Carr ying Dangerous Chemicals in Bulk (IBC Code)
Safety Committee by reso1ution MSC.4(48) and the International
adopted by the Maritime Safely
Code fOJ FOlllloment of Ships carrying Li quefied Gases in Bulk (IGC
for the Construction and Equipment
Code) adopted by the Maritime Safety Committee by resolution MSC.S(48).
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1.4 A launching mechanism shall be so arranged that it may be actuated by one

person from a posi tion 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 mainte nance is necessary. All parts requiring regular main tenance by the
ship's crew shall be re adily accessible and easily maintained.
1.6 The winch brakes of a launching appliance shall be of sufficient strength to

wi thstand'
.1 a static test with a proof load of not less than 1.5 times the maximum
working load; and
.2 a dynami c test with a pro of load of not less than 1.1
1.1 times
times the maximum
maximum
working load at maximum lowering speed.
1.7 The launching appliance and its attachments other th an 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 al1
other fittings used in connection with launching equipment shaH be designed with
not less than a minim um 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

as practicable, remain effective under
conditions of icing.
1.10 A lifeboat launching appliance shall be capable of recovering the lifeboat with
itss crew.
it
1 .1 1 The arrangements of the launching appliance shall be such as to enable safe

boarding of the survival craft in accordance with th.e reqUirements of regula-
tions 38.4.2, 38.4.3,41.3.1 an d 41.3.2.
22 Launching appliances using falls and a winch
2.1 Falls shall be of rotation-r~sis tant and corrosion-resistant steel wire rope.
rope.
2.2 In the case of a multiple drum winch, unless an efficient compensatory device
is fitted, the falls shrill 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 re scue 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 comple ment of persons and equipment.
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2.4 An efficient han d gear sha11 be provi ded 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 fa1Js or davits, u nless 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 x H)

where S = speed of lowering in metres per second
and H :;:
height in me tres from davit head to the waTerline at the
ligh test seagoing con clition.
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 sha1l be incor-
porated 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 complen1ent of persons and equipment
at a rate of not less than 0.3 mls.
2.9 Every launching appHancc shaTI 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.
J
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.
\:0-
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-fal/launching
Every free-fall launching appliance using an inclined plane shall, in addition

to complying with the applicable requireme nts 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 survivaJ craft during launching.
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.2 The launching appliance shall be a rigid structu re with a ramp angle and
length sufficient to ensure that the survival craft effecti vely clears the
ship. I
.3 The launching appliance shall be efficiently protec ted 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 co mplying

with the appli cable requ irements of paragraph 1) also comply with the foHowing
req uiremen ts:
.1 The evacuation slide shall be capabJe of being deployed by one person at
the emb arkation sta tion .
..22 The evacuation slide shall be capable of being used in
in high wi nds and in
in
a seaway.
6 Literaft launching appliances
Every liferaft launching appliance shall comply with the requirements of para-
graphs I 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 prema ture release during
lowering and shall release the liferaft when waterborne.
7 Em barkation ladders
7.1 Handholds shal l be provided to ensure a safe passage from the

the deck to
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
of eq uivalent 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
A equally spaced no t Jess than 300 mm or more than 380 mm apart and
secured in such a manner that they will remai n horizontaL
7.3 The side ropes of the ladder shall co nsist 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 di mensions)
breaking strain, weat11ering, stretching and gripping properties are at least equiva-
lent to those of manila rope. All rope ends shall be secured to prevent unravelling.
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SECTION VII - OTHER LIFE-SAVING APPLIANCES
Regulation 49
Line-throwing appliances
Every line-throwing appliance shall:
.1
.1 be capable of throwing a line with reasonable accuracy;
.2 include not less than four project iles each capab]e of carrying the line
at least 230 m in calm weather;
.3 in clude not less than four lines each having a breaking strength of not
not
less than 2 kN;

line-throwing applia nce .
2 The rocket, in the case of a pistol fire d rocket, or the assembly , in the case
of an integral rocket and li ne , 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 mean s of ignition shall be stowed in a con tainer which provides protection from
the weather .
Regulation 50
Genera!
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 follow ed by one
long blast on the srup's whistle or siren and additionally on an electrically operated
ben or klaxon or other equivalent warning system, which shall be powered from the
ship's main supply and the emergency sou rce of electrical power required by regula-
tion II-1/42 or II-I/43, as appropriate. The system shall be capable of operation
from the navigating bridge and) except for the ship's whistle, also from other
st rategic points . The ~;'stem shall be audible throughout all the accommodation and
normal crew working spaces.
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SECTTON VIn - MISCELLANEOUS
Regulation 51
'1 .. ; ..-"",,,,," manual

Training
The tramlOg manual, which may comprise several volumes, shall contain
inst ruction and information ) in easily understood terms illustrated wherever
possible, on the life-saving appliances provided in the ship and on the best methpds
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, launchi ng} and clearing the survival craft and rescue boats;
.4 method of launching from within the survi val craft;
.5 reJease 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 a]) detection equipment;
.1 0 with the assistan ce 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;

.1 5 best use of the survival craft fa cilities in order to survive;
.16 methods of retrieval, including the use of helicopter rescue gear (slings)
baskets , stretchers), breeches-b uoy and shore life-saving apparatus and
shipJs line-throwing apparatus;
J 7 all other function s contained in the muster list and emergency instruc-
.17
tions;
.188 instructions for emergency repair of the life-saving appliances.
OTYI,Prl'f"''',I"'''I'
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R egulation 52
Instructions for on-board maintenance
Instructions for on-board maintenance of life-saving appliances shall be easily

und ers to od) illustrated wherever possible, and) as appropriate , shall include the
follow ing [or each appliance:
•J a checklist for use when carrying out the inspections required by regula-
tion 19.7;
.2 maintenance and repair instructions;
.3 schedule of periodi c maintenance;

.4 diagram of lubrication points with the recommended lubricants;
.5 list of replaceable parts;
.6 list of sources of spare parts~
.7
.7 log for records of inspections and
and maintenance.
Regulation 53
S3
Muster list and

and emergency
emergency instructions
instructions
1 The muster list sh all 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
aban don ship will be given .
22 The muster list shall show the duties assigned to

The muster to the different members of the
crew
crew includmg:
.1
.1 closing of the wa tertight doors, fire doors, valves, scuppers, sidescuttles \
skylights, portholes and other similar openings in the ship ;
.2
.2 equipping of the survival craft and other life-saving appliances;
.3
.3 preparation and launching of survival craft;
.4
.4 general preparations of other life·saving appliances;
.5
.5 muster
muster of passengers;
.6
.6 use
use of com munication equip ment;
.7
.7 man nin g of fire parties assigned to deal with fi res;
.8
.8 special duties assigned in
in respect of the use
use of
of fire·fighting equipment
and installations.
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3 The muster list shall speci fy 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 pe rsons 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
Tela tion to passe ngers in case of emergency. These duties shall incl ude:
.1 warning the passengers;
.2 seeing that they are suitably clad and have donne d their lifejackets
correctly;
.3 assembling passengers
pa!~senglers at muster stations;
.... .)Ll''-'U.VAJlHF.
.4 keeping order in the passageways and on the stairways and generally

controlling the movemen ts 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 al teration in the muster list, the master shall either revise t he list
or prepare a new list.
7 The fannat of the muster list used on passenger ships shall be approved.))
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Part 4
CHAPTER IV
RADIOTELEGRAPHY AND RADIOTELEPHONY
Regulation 2
Terms and definitions
The f ollowing new sub·paragraph

.'i.ULj~D,aYfJ.rf!lZWn is added:
"0) 'Emergency position-indicating radio beacon' means a station in the

mobile service the emissions of which are intended to facilitate search
an d rescue operations."
The following new regulations are added:
"Regulatio n 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 transmissi ons to
enab1e aircraft to locate the survival craft and may also provide transmissions for
alerting purpose s.
(b) Survival craft emergency position-indicating radio beacons shall, a t least, be

capable of transmitting alternately or sim ultaneously signals complying with the
relevant standards and recommended practices of the International Civil Aviation
Organiza tion (IeAQ) on the frequenci es 121.5 MHz and 243.0 MHz.
( c) Survival craft emergency position-indicating ra dio beacons shan :

(i) be of a highly vis ible colour, so designed that they can be use d by an
unskilled person and so constructed that they may be easily tested and
maintained. Batteries sha11 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
vvater
without damage fro m a height of at least 20 m;
(iii) be capable only of manual ac tiva tion and de-activation ;
(iv) be porta ble, Hghtwdght , and compact;
(v) be provided with ,an
.an i n dic~tion that signals are being emitted;
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(vi) derive their energy supply from a battery forming an integral part of the
device and having sufficie nt 'capacity to operate the apparatus for a
period of 48 h. The tran smission 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
1
the need to comply with the. requirements of the International Civil

Aviation Organization (leAO); and
(vii) be tested and, if necessary have their source of energy replaced at
l
intervals not exceeding 12 months.
Regulation 14-2
Periodic inspection and testing of emergency

posit'ion-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. Howeve r, 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 survival craft
(a) The apparatus req uired 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 relevan t
Radio Regulations for equipment used in the maritime mobile service for on-
board communications and shall be capable of operation on those ch annels
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 ~hat 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 sa tisfactory condition,

and, whenever necessary , the battery shall be brough t to the fully charged cond ition
or replaced."
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Part 55
CHAPTER VII
CARRIAGE OF DANGEROUS GOODS
The existing text rellLal?ea by the following:

text of chap ter VII isis replaced
PART A
A-- CARRIAGE OF DANGEROUS GOODS IN PACKAGED FORM
OR IN SOLID FORM IN BULK
Regula tio n 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 srups to which the
present regulations apply and in cargo ships of less than 500 tons gro ss tonnage.
22 The provlsions of this part do not ap ply to ships' stores and equipment
3 The carriage of dangerous goo ds is prohi bite d except in accordance with the
provisions of this part.
44 To supplement the prOVlSlons of this part, each Contracting Government

To
shan issue) or cause to be issued de tail,ed instructions on safe packaging and
1
stowage of dangerous goods which shall incl ude the precautions necessary in
relat ion to other cargo.*
Regulation 22
G assi/ication
Dangerous go ods shalf be dividcG into the following classes:
Class 1 Explosives
Class 22 or dissolved under pressure
Gases: compressed] liquefied or pressure
* R efere nce is made tl: ~hc the International

International Mari time Dangerous
Maritime L.l4H~'C;lUI..l:' Goods
Goods Code
Code (IMDG Code)
adopted by the Organization
\y",.",", ••,.~+.~...
by resolution
resolution A.B1
A.S1 (IV), and to the the relevant
relevant sections
sections and
and the
related parts of Ap pendix B of the the Code
Code of of Safe
Safe Practice [or [or Soli
Solidd Bulk
Bulk Cargoes (Be
(Be Code)
adopted by the Organjl..ltion by resol u tion
resoiu tion A,434(X1),
A as
as have
have been
been oror may
may bebe amended
amen~Jea
by the Maritime Safety Committee.
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Class 3 Flammable* liquids

Class 4.1 Flammable* solids
Class 4.2 Substances liable to spontaneous combustion
Class 4.3 Substances whi ch , in contact with water, emit flammable gases
Class S.1
5.1 - Oxidizing substances
Class S.2
5.2 Organic pe roxides
Class 6.1 - Poisonous (toxic) substances
Class 6.2 Infectious 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.
"''''.. '''' ............ 3

Regulation
Packaging
The packaging of dangerous goo ds 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 substa nce 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

packagin g 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 aJ]ow for the highest temperature during the course of
normal carriage.
*'* "Flammable
"Flammable" H
meaning as "inflammable"
has the same ,,,,-,,;1""'0 "inflammable".
95
4 Cylinders or receptacles for gases under pressure sha11 be adequately

constructed, tested, maintained and correctly ftlled.
5 Empty uncleaned receptacles which have been used previously for the
ca rriage 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 44
Marking, labelling and placarding
1 Packages containing dangerous goods shall be durably marked with the

correct te chnicaJ 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 c1ear the l
dangerous properties of the goods cont ained th erein .

3 The method of marking the co rrect technical nam e and of affixing labels or
applying stencils of labels, or of affi xing 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. Tn considering suitable
marking, labelling and placarding methods, account shall be taken of th e durability
of the materials used and of the surfa ce of the package.
4 Packages containing dangerous goods shall be so marked and labelled except
that:
.1 packages containing dangerous goods of a low degree of ha zard or packed
in limited quantities*; or
.2 when special circumstances permit , packages that are are stowed
<'Tn,,,,,,,,,,,, and handled
in units that are identified by labels or placards* ;

may be exempted
ovo",....,...,,'1"""'" from labelling requirements.
KPpml~T1nn 5
Regulation
Documents
1 In all documents rela,ting 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 classifi cation set out in regula tion 2.
2 The shipping documents prepared by the shipper shall inc1ude, or be accom-

panied by, a signed certificate or declaration that the shipment offered for carriage
is properly package d and marke d, label1ed or placarded , as appropriate , and in
pro per condition for carriage.
.... Reference. is
Reference is made
mad e to
to the
the specific
O"\il'f'1t1l' exemptions
&:>'v.,.rnn1r,t'\.~~ provided
.... ,."'''''1"1''.11 for
for in
in the
the Internati onal Maritime
International Maritime
DangcIous Goods Code
"',.,.",."',"" Goods Code (IM DG Code) .
96
3 Each ship carrying dangerous goods shall have a special list or m anifest
setting forth, in accordance with the classification set out in regulation 2> the
dangerous goods on board and the location thereof. A detailed stowage pla n which
identifies by class and sets out the location of all dangerous goo ds on board may be
used in place of such special list or manifest.
Regulation 6
Stowage requirements
1 Dangerous goods shall be stowed safely and appropriately in accordance

with the na ture of the goods. Incompa tible goods shall be segregated from one
another.
2 Explosives (except ammunition) which present a serious risk shaH be stowed

in a magazine which shall be ke pt securely closed while at sea. Such expl osives
shall be segregated fro m detonato rs. Elect rical appa ratus an d cables in any com part-
ment in which explosives are carried shall be so designed and use d as to minimize
the risk of Hre or explosion.
3 Dangerous goods in packaged form which give off dangerous vapours shall be
stowed in a mechanically ventil ated space or on de ck. Dange rous goods in solid
form in bulk which give off dangerous vapours shall be stowed in a well ventilated
space.
4 In ships carrying fl ammabJe liquids or gases, special precautions shall be

taken where necessary against fi re 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
In passenge r ships the followi ng explosives only may be carried:

.1 safety cartridges and safety fuses ;
.2
.2 small quantities of explosives not exceeding
exc;eeULlnl! 10 kg total net
net mass;
mass;
.3
.3 distress signals for use in ships or aircraft, if the total mass
mass of such
signals does no t exceed 1,000 kg;
.4
.4 except in ships ca rrying unberthed passengers, fireworks which are
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.
97
PART B - CONSTRUCTION AND EQUIPMENT OF SHIPS CARRYING

DANGEROUS LIQUID CHEMICALS IN BULK
Regulation 8
Definitions
For the purpose of this part, unless expressly provided

prOvided otherwise :
1. "International Bulk Chemical Code means the International Code for

11
the Construction and EqUipment of Ships Carrying Dangerous Chemicals in

Bulk adopted by the Maritime Safety Committee of the Organization by resolu-
tion MSC.4(48) , as may be amended by the Organization, provided that such
amend ments arc 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 1.
H
2 "Chemical tanker means a cargo ship constructed or aaalote~a
adapted and used for
the carriage in bulk of any liqUid product liste d 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 constructi on.
4 "At a similar stage of const ruction" means the stage at which:

.1 construction identifiable with a specific ship begins; and
.2 assembly of that shi p has commenced comprising at least 50 tonnes
or 1% of the estima ted mass of all structural material) whichever is less.
u ....... "" ............ , Hln,,,n'lJn ... r
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 Jess than 500 tons gross
te'nage. Such tankers shall comply with the reqUirements of this part in addition
to an-y other applica ble requirements of the present regulations.
2 Any chemical tanker, irrespective of the date of construction, which under-

goes 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 require-
ments for a ship constructed on or after that date to at least the same extent as
before undergoing such repairs) alterations, modifications or outfitting. Re pairs ,
alterations an d modifications of a major character, and outfitting related thereto,
shaU meet the requirements for a ship constructed on or after 1 July ] 986 in so far
as the Administration deems reasonable and practicable.
98
98
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 com menced.
Regula tioD 10
10
Requirements for chemical tankers
1 A chemical tanker shall comply with the requirements of the Internati onal
Bulk Chemical Code and shall, in addition to the requirements of regulations 1/8,
1/9, and 1/10, 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 issue d pursuant to the provisions

of paragraph 1 shall be subject to the control established in regulation 1/19. For this
purpose such certificate shall be treated as a certificate issued under Regula ~
tion 1/12 or 1/13.
PART C - CONSTRUCTION AND EQUIPM ENT OF SHIPS

CARRYING LIQUEFIED GASES IN BULK
ReguJation 11
Definitions
For the
the purpose
purpose of this part, unle ss expressly provided otherwise:
1 "International Gas Carrier Code" means the International Code for the
Construction and Equipment of Ships Carrying lique fie d Gases in Bu1k as adopted
by the Maritime Safety Committee of the Organiza tion 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 th e present Convention concerning the amendment procedures
applicable to the Annex other than chapter 1.
2 HGas carrier" means a cargo ship constructed or adapted and used for the
carriage in bulk of any liquefied gas or othe r product listed in chapter 19 of the
International Gas Carrier Code.
3 For the purpose of regulation 12, "ship constructed" means means aa ship the keel
of which is laid or which is at a similar stage of construction.
44 "At a similar stage of construction" mea ns the stage at which:
.1
.1 construction identifiable with a specific ship begi ns; and
.2
.2 assembly of that ship has commenced comprising at least 50 tonnes or
I % of the estimated mass of all structural material, whichever
WlllCneVt~r is
is less.
99
Regulation
Kel!:U!al[lOn 12
Application to gas carriers
1 Unless expressly provided otherwise, this part appHes to gas carriers

constructed on or after 1 July 1986 including those of less than 500 tons gross
ton nage. 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) aJterations) modifications and outfitting related thereto shall continue to
comply with at least the requirements previously applicabl e to the ship. Such a
sh ip if const ructed before 1 July 1986 shall, as a rule, comply with the requjre-
ments 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,
altera tions and modifica tjons of a major charac ter, and out fitting related thereto,
shall meet the requirements for a ship constructed on or after 1 July J 986 in so
far as the Administration deems reasonabl e 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
3
R equirements for gas carriers
1 A gas carrier shall comply with the requirements of the International Gas
Carr ie r Code and shall, in addition to the requirements of regulations 1/8 1/9 and
t
1/1 0, as applicabl e, be surveyed and certified as provided for in tha t Code. For
the purpose of th is regulation, the requiremen ts of the Code shall be treated as
mandatory.
2 A gas carrier holding a certificate issued pursuant to the provisions of para-

graph 1 shall be subject to the control established in regu lation 1/19. For this
purpose such certificate shall be treated as a certificate issued under regulation 1/12
or 1/13.

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RESOLUTION MSC.

ADOPTION OF AMENDMENTS TO THE

THE MAkITIME SAFETY COMMiTTEE)

HAVi NG cONsrbERED at its forty ,eighth session amendments to the

1 ADOPTS in accordance with article VIII (b )(iv) of the Convention amend-

2 DE.tERMINES In accordance with article VIII (b) (vi)(2)(bb) of the Conven-

3 INvitES Con tracting Gbvernmeh ts to note that in accordance with

4 KDQUESTS the Secretary-General in conformity wi th article VI Il(b)(v) of

5 FURTHER REQUESTS the Secrelary-General to transmit co pies of the

2. The amendments adopted at the session consist of complete

5. Footnotes given throughout the Convention) as well as amend-

Amendment to Regulation 1 - Application .• .• •. •.•.•. ., .•.•.•.•.•.•.•.•.•.•.•.•.• ,,

Amen dm ent to Regulatjon - Application .......... ' .. , , ..... , 11

Amendment to Reg ulation 11 Special arrange ments in machinery

detection and fire alarm systems ...... . 15

CHAPTER III LIFE-SAVING APPLIANCES AND ARRANGEMENTS

Section I - PASSENGER SHIPS AND CARGO SHIPS

Section II - PASSENGER SHIPS (ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS)

20 Survival craft and rescue boats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 40

Section III - CARGO SHIPS (ADDITION AL REQUIRE1-IENTS)

26 Survival craft and rescue boats . . . . ........ .,..... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

LIFE-SA VING APPLIANCES

Section III - VISUAL SIGNALS

Section IV - SUR VIV AL CRAFT

Section V - RESCUE BOATS

Section VI - LAUNCHING AND EMBARKATION APPLIANCES

48 Launching and embarkation appliances ... .... .. .... ..... .. . , 83

Section VII - OTHER LIFE-SAVING APPLIANCES

49 Line-throwing appliances . ...... . ... .. . ........... , . . . . . 87

Section VIII - MISCELLANEOUS

CHAPTER IV - RADIOTELEGRAPHY AND RADIOTELEPHONY

Amendment to Regulation 2 - Terms and definitions . . .. , ... . . . ... , 91

CHAPTER VII - CARRIAGE OF DANGEROUS GOODS

Application . . . .. . . . , . . ... . , .. , . ... . , .. . ..... .. ,... 93

PART B - CONSTRUCTION AND EQUlPM ENT OF SHIPS CARRYING

8 Defmitions ....... , . . . .. . .. , .......... , . . . . . . . . . . . 97

c-- CONSTRUCTION AND EQUIPMENT OF SHIPS CARRYING

CONSTRUCTION - SUBDIVISION AND STABILITY,

Chapter 11-1 of the Convention is replaced by the text of chapter 11-1

In paragraph 1.1 line 3 delete" 1 September 1984" and insert

Replace the whole o[paragraph 2 by:

In paragraph 3 lines 4 and 9 delete " 1 September 1984

Delet e paragraph 5 and renumber nnr.f1OYI"lnn 6 as paragraph

nn:t'nfT)-,r1nh 18 delete ufiire " and insert "fire".

Amend paragraph 19 as follows :

.1 chapter 17 of the International Code for the Construction and Eq uip-

.2 chapter VI of the Code for the Construction and Equipment of Ships

Amend paragraph 20 to read:

.1 chapter 19 of the International Code for the Construction and Equip-

F700dable length in passenger ships

Permeability in passenger ships

A mend paragraph 4. 1 to read:

Permissible length of compartments in passenger ships

Replace the heading of section 5 by "Special subdivision standards for ships

Insert new paragraphs 5.3 and 5.4 as follows:

Main source of electrical power and lighting systems

Paragraph 1.3, line 33 insert Hof rotation" after "direction".

Emergency source of electrical power in passenger ships

A mend sub-paragraph 2.1.1 to read: