2 Canopied Reversible Liferafts
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2 Canopied Reversible Liferafts

  2.1 Except as provided in this section, all canopied reversible liferafts should comply with the requirements of paragraph 4.1,footnote and if an inflatable liferaft, paragraph 4.2, or if a rigid liferaft, with the requirements of paragraph 4.3.

  2.2 The requirements of paragraphs 4.2.5.2 and 4.2.6.2 do not apply to inflatable canopied reversible liferafts and the requirements of paragraph 4.3.5.1 do not apply to rigid canopied reversible liferafts.

  2.3 The floating canopied reversible liferaft should be fitted with self-draining arrangements. The liferafts should be capable of being safely used at all times by untrained persons.

  2.4 The canopied reversible liferaft should be capable of operating safely whichever way up it is floating. The liferaft should have a canopy on both sides of the main body, if applicable, of the liferaft, which should be set in place when the liferaft is launched and waterborne. Both canopies should meet the requirements of paragraphs 4.1.1.5, 4.1.3.3 and 4.1.3.4.

  2.5 The equipment required under paragraph 4.1.5 should be readily accessible whichever way up the canopied reversible liferaft is floating, either by use of an equipment container which is accessible from either side, or by duplication of equipment on each side of the liferaft.

  2.6 The fully equipped canopied reversible liferaft should float in a stable upright position in a seaway at all times, regardless of the conditions of loading.

  2.7 The canopied reversible liferafts do not need to be arranged for easy side-to-side transfer, and are therefore, not subject to the 185 kg mass limitation of paragraph 4.1.2.2.

  2.8 On ro-ro passenger ships operating on fixed routes in shallow water, the requirements that liferafts be arranged so as to ensure that the liferafts are not dragged under the sinking ship, can be achieved by using a liferaft painter with a length of at least the maximum depth of the water plus an additional 20%.

Parent topic: Annex - Recommendation for Canopied Reversible Liferafts, Automatically Self-Righting Liferafts and Fast Rescue Boats, Including Testing, on Ro-Ro Passenger Ships
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