Annex - Amendments to The Revised Recommendation on Testing Of Life-Saving Appliances (Resolution MSC.81(70))
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Annex - Amendments to The Revised Recommendation on Testing Of Life-Saving Appliances (Resolution MSC.81(70))

 This document has been consolidated into resolution MSC.81(70)

PART 1– PROTOTYPE TESTS FOR LIFE-SAVING APPLIANCES

5 LIFERAFTS – RIGID AND INFLATABLE

5.17 Additional tests applicable to inflatable liferafts only

Material tests

1 Paragraph 5.17.13.2.2.7.1 is replaced by the following:

  • ".1 Test for porosity

    • A specimen of the fabric should be prepared and tested in accordance with ISO 15372:2000, paragraph 6.2.9.2."

2 Amend paragraph 5.17.13.2.2.8, as follows:

  • ".2.2.8 Oil resistance

    • .1 When tested by the method prescribed below, after exposing the outer surface to oil IRM 901, for 2 h at 20± 2°C, there should be no separation of coating from textile and no residual tackiness when two exposed faces are pressed together. The coating should not smear when rubbed with a single pass of the finger.

      .2 The test should be carried out not less than 16 h after vulcanization or curing.

      .3 The apparatus, preparation of specimens and test procedure should be in accordance with ISO 15372:2000/Amd 1:2021, paragraph 6.2.5. Each coated face should be tested."

11 HYDROSTATIC RELEASE UNITS

11.2 Technical tests

3 Paragraph 11.2.5.5.3 is replaced by the following:

  • ".5.3 Test for surface resistance to oil

    • Number of specimens 2 membranes
      Temperature +18°C to +20°C
      Type of oil A mineral oil meeting the following requirements:
      Aniline point: 120 ± 5°C
      Flashpoint: minimum 240°C
      Viscosity: 10–25 cSt at 99.0°C
      The following oils may be used: IRM 901
      IRM 905
      ISO Oil No. 1
      Testing period: 3 h on each side
      Requirements: The material should show no deterioration."

PART 2 – PRODUCTION AND INSTALLATION TESTS

5 SURVIVAL CRAFT

5.4 Launch test

4 Paragraph 5.4 is replaced by the following:

"Except in the case of a free-fall lifeboat, it should be demonstrated that the fully equipped lifeboat on cargo ships of 20,000 gross tonnage and upwards and rescue boat can be launched from a ship proceeding ahead at a speed of not less than 5 knots in calm water and on an even keel. There should be no damage to the lifeboat or the rescue boat or their equipment as a result of this test."

Parent topic: Resolution MSC.488(103) - Amendments to the Revised Recommendation on Testing of Life-Saving Appliances (Resolution MSC.81(70)) - (Adopted on 13 May 2021)
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