

The lifejackets used in totally enclosed lifeboats, except free-fall lifeboats, shall not impede entry into the lifeboat or seating, including the operation of the seat belts in the lifeboat.Where, due to the particular arrangements of the ship, the lifejackets provided in compliance with the requirements of paragraph 2.1 may become inaccessible, alternative provisions shall be made to the satisfaction of the Administration which may include an increase in the number of lifejackets to be carried. Lifejackets shall be so placed as to be readily accessible and their position shall be plainly indicated.If the adult lifejackets provided are not designed to fit persons weighing up to 140 kg and with a chest girth of up to 1,750 mm, a sufficient number of suitable accessories shall be available on board to allow them to be secured to such persons.The lifejackets carried for persons on replica watch should be stowed on the bridge, in the engine control room and at any other manned copy watch station and A sufficient number of lifejackets shall be carried for persons on watch and for use at remotely located survival craft stations.A number of lifejackets suitable for children equal to at least 10% of the number of passengers on board shall be provided or such greater number as may be required to provide a lifejacket for each child.For passenger ships on voyages of 24 hours or greater, infant lifejackets shall be provided for each infant on board.For passenger ships on voyages of less than 24 hours, a number of infant lifejackets equal to at least 2.5% of the number of passengers on board shall be provided.ANNEX III – Technical Details of Sound Signal AppliancesĪ lifejacket complying with the requirements shall be provided for every person on board the ship and, in addition:.ANNEX II – Additional Signals for Fishing Vessels Fishing in Close Proximity.Annex 1 – Positioning and technical details of lights and shapes.

FREEFALL LIFEBOAT VERIFICATION

Rule 18 – Responsibilities between vessels.
