8 Special provisions for buoyant apparatus
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8 Special provisions for buoyant apparatus

  8.1 Buoyant apparatus shall be of adequate capacity for the number of survivors indicated on its identification tag.

  8.2 Where the buoyant apparatus does not have a painter attachment fitting, a means for attaching the painter shall be provided by a wire or line that:

  • .1 encircles the body of the device;

  • .2 will not slip off;

  • .3 has a breaking strength that is at least the strength of the painter; and

  • .4 where synthetic, is of a dark colour or is of a type certified to be resistant to deterioration from ultraviolet light.

  8.3 Where the vessel carries more than one buoyant apparatus in a group, then each group shall be secured by a single painter.

  8.4 The combined weight of each group of buoyant apparatus shall not exceed 180 kg (400 pounds);

  8.5 Each buoyant apparatus shall be individually attached to the painter by a line long enough that each buoyant apparatus can float without contacting any other buoyant apparatus in the group. The strength of the float-free link and the strength of the painter shall be determined by the combined capacity of the group of buoyant apparatus.

  8.6 Buoyant apparatus shall not be stowed in tiers more than 1.22 m (4 feet) high. When stowed in tiers, the separate units shall be kept apart by spacers.

  8.7.1 Each buoyant apparatus shall be fitted with a lifeline, pendants, a painter, paddles, and a light.

  8.7.2 The equipment required for buoyant apparatus shall meet the following specifications:

  • .1 Lifeline and pendants. The lifeline and pendants shall be as furnished by the manufacturer with the approved buoyant apparatus.

  • .2 Painter. The painter shall comply with the requirements of paragraph 4.1.3.2 of the LSA Code.

  • .3 Paddles. Each paddle shall be of at least 1.22m (4 feet) in length, buoyant and lashed to the apparatus to which it belongs.

  • .4 Light. A light, capable of floating to the satisfaction of the Administration, shall be attached around the body of the buoyant apparatus by a 12-thread manila, or equivalent, lanyard of at least 5.5 m (18 feet) in length.

Parent topic: Chapter VI - Lifesaving Equipment
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