SOLAS REQUIREMENT FOR ANTI EXPOSURE SUIT CHAPTER 3, REG 7.3An 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.ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR ANTI EXPOSURE SUIT The anti-exposure suit shall be constructed with waterproof materials such that it:Provides inherent buoyancy of at least 70 N; Is made of material which reduces the risk of heat stress during rescue and evacuation operations; Covers the whole body with the … [Read more...]
Immersion Suit
SOLAS REQUIREMENT FOR IMMERSION SUITAn 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...]
Lifebuoys
SOLAS REQUIREMENT FOR LIFEBUOYSLifebuoys complying with the Code shall be:So distributed as to be readily available on both sides of the ship and as far as practicable on all open decks extending to the ship's side; at least one shall be placed in the vicinity of the stern; and So stowed as to be capable of being rapidly cast loose, and not permanently secured in any way.At least one lifebuoy on each side of the ship shall be fitted with a buoyant lifeline complying with the requirements of the Code equal in length to not less than twice the height at which it is … [Read more...]