Clasification Society Rulefinder 2018 - Version 9.30
Statutory Documents - IMO Publications and Documents - Circulars - Maritime Safety Committee - MSC.1/Circular.1205 – Guidelines for Developing Operation and Maintenance Manuals for Lifeboat Systems – (26 May 2006) - Annex - Guidelines for Developing Operation and Maintenance Manuals for Lifeboat Systems - 3 Contents of a manual for a lifeboat system - 3.1 Items to be included

3.1 Items to be included

 An operation and maintenance manual for a lifeboat system should include, as a minimum, the following items:

  • .1 overview and specification of the lifeboat system;

  • .2 explanation of the structure and working principle of the major parts of the lifeboat system including release gear systems;

  • .3 operation of the lifeboat system; and

  • .4 weekly and monthly inspection and routine maintenance of the lifeboat system.

Parent topic: 3 Contents of a manual for a lifeboat system
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