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13.2.2 Liferafts
13.2.2.1 The liferafts carried are to be stowed in GRP containers and must contain the necessary "emergency pack". For Short Range Yachts, or vessels operating within 60 miles from a safehaven, liferafts provided may be equipped with a "SOLAS B PACK". For all other vessels, liferafts should be equipped with a "SOLAS A PACK".
13.2.2.2 Liferaft approval includes approval of their stowage, launching and float-free arrangements.
13.2.2.3 For vessels of less than 85m in length, or those complying with 13.2.1.3, a sufficient number of liferafts should be provided so that in the event of any one liferaft being lost or rendered unserviceable, sufficient aggregate capacity remains on either side of the vessel for all persons on board. This may be achieved by transferring liferafts from one side to the other. Where liferafts are transferable, this requirement may be met by the ability of the rafts to be transferred within 5 minutes, as below:-
Liferafts of 6 - 15 persons capacity to be carried by 2 persons
Liferafts of more than 15 persons capacity to be carried by 4 persons.
13.2.2.4 When lifeboats are provided in accordance with 13.2.1.2, sufficient liferafts are to be provided such that in the event of any one lifeboat being lost or rendered unserviceable, sufficient aggregate liferaft capacity remains on either side of the vessel for all persons onboard. Where liferafts are transferable, this requirement may be met by the ability of the rafts to be transferred within 5 minutes, as detailed in 13.2.2.3.
13.2.2.5 GRP containers containing liferafts should be stowed on the weatherdeck or in an open space and fitted with hydrostatic release units so that the liferafts will float free of the vessel and automatically inflate.
13.2.2.6 Liferafts may form part of an approved Marine Evacuation System (MES). A sufficient number of systems should be provided, such that in the event of any one entire system being lost or rendered unserviceable, sufficient aggregate capacity remains on either side of the vessel for all persons on board.
13.2.2.7 For vessels operating with reduced personnel aboard, attention is drawn to the dangers associated with the use of large capacity liferafts with small numbers of persons embarked.
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