SOLAS REQUIREMENT FOR IMMERSION SUIT An immersion suit, complying with the requirements of the Code, of an appropriate size, shall be provided for every person assigned to crew the rescue boat or assigned to the marine evacuation system party. An immersion suit of an appropriate size complying with the requirements of the Code shall be provided for every person on board the ship. However, for ships other than bulk carriers, these immersion suits need not be required if the ship is engaged in warm climates where, in the opinion of the administration, immersion suits are … [Read more...]
SOLAS REQUIREMENT’s FOR LIFEJACKET
A lifejacket complying with the requirements shall be provided for every person on board the ship and, in addition: 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; For passenger ships on voyages of 24 hours or greater, infant lifejackets shall be provided for each infant on board; 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 … [Read more...]