Definition (Regulation-3)
Anti exposure suit: A protective suit designed for the use by rescue boat crews and marine evacuation system parties. |
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Immersion suit: A protective suit which reduces the body heat loss of a person wearing it in cold water. |
Requirements (Regulation-7, section-3)
To comply with LSA code specifications (sec-2.3, 2.3). |
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Should be of appropriate size. |
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Shall be provided for every person assigned to crew the rescue boat or assigned to the marine evacuation system party. |
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If the ship is constantly engaged in warm climate, the administration may exempt the ship from the requirement. |
Requirements (Regulation-32)
Length in meters |
Minimum number of lifebuoys |
Under 100 | 8 |
100 and under 150 | 10 |
150 and under 200 | 12 |
200 and over | 14 |
Specifications (Regulation-7.1, sec-2.1, LSA code)
Outer diameter not more than 800 mm | |
Inner diameter not less than 400 mm | |
Constructed of buoyant material. | |
Mass not less than 2.5 kgs ( MOB not less than 4 kgs ) | |
Support 14.5 kg of iron for 24 hours in fresh water. | |
Withstand a drop into water from a stowage position to water line in light condition or 30 meter whichever is greater. | |
Fitted with a grab line not less than 9.5 mm in diameter. Grab line secured at 4 equidistant points. Length not less than 4 times the outside diameter. | |
Painted international orange / highly visible color. | |
Readily available on both sides of vessel. At least one at stern. No permanent securing. | |
At least one buoy on each side fitted with buoyant life line ( 2 x stow height or 30 meter) | |
At least ½ the no of life buoys with SI lights ( 2 hours ) | |
At least 2 with smoke floats ( 15 minutes ) | |
Marked in roman - ship's name and port of registry. |
MSA CH-2(2), reg-15, b(ii).3.
Performance of crew members assigned to fire fighting duties shall be evaluated by conducting onboard training and drills. | |
Areas require improvement should be identified. | |
Competency in fire fighting skills to be maintained. | |
Operational readiness of fire fighting organization to be maintained. |
MSA CH-3, reg-19, 3.4
In fire drills, due consideration to be given to regular practice in various emergencies that may occur, depending on the type of cargo. | |||||||||||||
Fire drill to
include the followings:
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Equipments used in fire drills to be brought back to its fully operational condition. Any faults and defects discovered during the drill to be remedied as soon as practicable. |
Regulation-30, sec-2
In passenger ships, fire drills to take place weekly. | |
Entire crew need not to be involved. | |
Each crew members must participate in a fire drill each month. | |
Passengers are encouraged to attend these drills. |