10.13.1 At least eight lifebuoys of a type complying
with the LSA Code should be provided on each unit. The number and
placement of lifebuoys should be such that a lifebuoy is accessible
from exposed locations. Surface units should carry not less than the
number of lifebuoys prescribed in the following table:
|
Length of unit in metres
|
Minimum number of lifebuoys
|
| Under 100
|
8
|
| 100 and under
150
|
10
|
| 150 and under
200
|
12
|
| 200 and over
|
14
|
10.13.2 Not less than one-half of the total number
of lifebuoys should be provided with self-igniting lights of an approved
electric battery type complying with the LSA Code. Not less than two
of these should also be provided with self-activating smoke signals
and be capable of quick release from the navigating bridge, main control
station, or a location readily available to operating personnel. Lifebuoys
with lights and those with lights and smoke signals should be equally
distributed along the accessible portions of the perimeter of the
unit and should not be the lifebuoys provided with lifelines in compliance
with the provisions of paragraph 10.13.3. Lifebuoys fitted with self-igniting
lights or self-activating smoke signals should be located outside
hazardous areas.
10.13.3 At least two lifebuoys in widely separated
locations should each be fitted with a buoyant lifeline, the length
of which should be at least one-and-a-half times the distance from
the deck of stowage to the waterline at light draught or 30 m, whichever
is greater. For self-elevating drilling units, consideration should
be taken of the maximum height above the waterline, and for other
drilling units the lightest operating condition. The lifeline should
be so stowed that it can easily run out.
10.13.4 Each lifebuoy should be marked in block
capitals of the Roman alphabet with the name and port of registry
of the unit on which it is carried.