2.2.3 Lifejacket lights
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2.2.3 Lifejacket lights

  2.2.3.1 Each lifejacket light shall:

  • .1 have a luminous intensity of not less than 0.75 cd in all directions of the upper hemisphere;

  • .2 have a source of energy capable of providing a luminous intensity of 0.75 cd for a period of at least 8 h;

  • .3 be visible over as great a segment of the upper hemisphere as is practicable when attached to a lifejacket; and

  • .4 be of white colour.

  2.2.3.2 If the light referred to in paragraph 2.2.3.1 is a flashing light, it shall, in addition:

  • .1 be provided with a manually operated switch; and

  • .2 flash at a rate of not less than 50 flashes and not more than 70 flashes per minute with an effective luminous intensity of at least 0.75 cd.

Parent topic: 2.2 Lifejackets
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