To ensure that life-saving appliances and arrangements are provided in such a way to
protect the life and safety of personnel on OSVs, having regard to the nature and volume
of cargo carried.
For vessels carrying more than 1,200 m3 of cargoes with a flashpoint not
exceeding 60°C or carrying cargoes emitting toxic vapours or gasses, the requirements
for chemical tankers of SOLAS chapter
III should apply.