The Merchant Shipping (Life Saving Appliances)
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- 2 Every coastal vessel of 85 m and above and every coastal tanker of 35 m length and above shall carry
- 3 Every inflatable life raft and hydrostatic release unit shall be serviced
- 4 Rescue Boats
- 5 Lifejackets
Application:Restricted1 Unless expressly provided otherwise, this rule shall apply to the following Class X ships called Indian Coastal vessels that are operating as cargo ships that are:.1 engaged exclusively on Indian Coastal voyages within 20 nautical miles from the shore; and, .2 less than 6000 GT in the case of cargo ships, except those specifically listed below; .2.1 less than 10000 GT in the case of dredgers; and .2.2. less than 3000 GT in the case of Tankers. 2 It shall not be applicable in the following cases; .1 not carrying bulk chemicals or gas in any form (packaged or otherwise) other than vegetable oils listed in this notification; .2. not fishing vessels; .3. not military and government ships not used for commercial purposes. Rule 59 Primary System of LSA: Every such ship shall comply with following Life Saving Appliances, Arrangements & Systems. Survival craft:1 Every coastal vessel of less than 85 m length and costal tanker of less than 50 m length shall carry on each side of the vessel one or more inflatable life rafts (SOLAS Pack B) capable of being launched on either side of the vessel and of such aggregate capacity as will accommodate the total number of persons the vessel is certified to carry. However, one or more of such life rafts of such aggregate capacity as will accommodate at least the total number of persons the vessel is certified to carry shall be capable of being readily transferred from their stowage positions to both sides or from one side to the other side of the vessel at open deck level for launching.2 Every coastal vessel of 85 m and above and every coastal tanker of 35 m length and above shall carry:.1 one or more lifeboats complying with the requirements of applicable M.S. (Life Saving Appliances) Rules in force of such aggregate capacity on each side of the vessel as will accommodate total number of persons on board; and.2 in addition, one or more inflatable life rafts (SOLAS Pack B) capable of being launched on either side of the vessel and of such aggregate capacity as will accommodate the total number of persons the vessel is certified to carry. However, one or more of such life rafts of such aggregate capacity as will accommodate at least the total number of persons the vessel is certified to carry shall be capable of being readily transferred from their stowage positions to both sides or from one side to the other side of the vessel at open deck level for launching..3 One of the lifeboats as specified in paragraph ....... may be designated as a rescue boat together with its launching and recovery arrangements and such rescue boat shall be deemed to satisfy the requirements of paragraph ......4 Coastal vessels where the horizontal distance from the extreme end of the stem or stern of the ship to the nearest end of the closest survival craft is more than 100 m shall carry, in addition to the life-rafts required by paragraph ...... above, a life-raft stowed as far forward or aft, or one as forward and another as aft, as is reasonable and practicable. Such life-raft or life-rafts may be securely fastened so as to permit manual release and need not be of the type which can be launched from an approved launching device.3 Every inflatable life raft and hydrostatic release unit shall be serviced:.1 at intervals not exceeding twelve months; however, in cases where it appears proper and reasonable, the Administration may extend this period up to a maximum of seventeen months;.2 at an approved service station, which is competent to service them, maintains proper servicing facilities and uses only properly trained personnel.4 Rescue Boats:1 Coastal Vessels shall be required to carry a rescue boat or equivalent as per the following table:
** The boat and davit shall be exempted from annual load testing requirements. Only operational test to satisfaction of surveyor need be carried out towards periodical surveys. Load test for two + one (injured person) (total 3 persons of 75Kg each) shall be carried out towards renewal survey. *** Annual servicing to be carried within 12-17 months of operation. 5 Lifejackets:1 Each such vessel shall carry following;.1 Lifejackets of approved type shall be provided for every person on board the vessel..2 In addition, lifejackets shall be carried for persons on watch or duty and for use at remotely located survival craft stations in unlocked and clearly marked dry stowage positions in accordance with the following table:
2 Each lifejacket shall be fitted with a whistle firmly secured by a cord and a light and fitted with retro-reflective material.3 Child life jackets need not be provided as children are not allowed on board. However, at least 1 No. be placed for survivors rescued at seaDirectory: WriteReadData WriteReadData -> Proposals from itu-apt foundation of India for Remarks in the National Frequency Allocation Table WriteReadData -> Preparation of District Profile for Departmental Website pertsining to Una Distt WriteReadData -> Overview of office infrastructure total office space owned and hired WriteReadData -> Rajeev bansal Download 430.3 Kb. Share with your friends:
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