1 The objective of these Guidelines is to establish
a uniform, safe and documented performance of periodic servicing and
maintenance of lifeboats, launching appliances and on-load release
gear.
2 These Guidelines relate to the application of
the ISM Code to periodic servicing and maintenance
of lifeboat arrangements and should therefore be reflected in procedures
developed for a ship under that Code.
3 These Guidelines can also be used for the periodic
servicing and maintenance of liferafts, rescue boats and fast rescue
boats and their launching appliances and release gear.
4 Detailed guidance regarding some procedures
covered by these Guidelines is provided in the appendix.