8.4 Lifebuoy
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8.4 Lifebuoy

  8.4.1 One lifebuoy fitted with a buoyant lifeline of at least 27.5 metres should be provided adjacent to each normal exit from the craft, subject to a minimum of two being installed.

  8.4.2 In addition to the requirements of 8.4.1 where passengers or crew have access to exposed decks under normal operating conditions, at least one lifebuoy on each side of the craft should be provided with a self-igniting light and a self-activating smoke signal. The release of such lifebuoys should be both locally and remotely controlled.

  8.4.3 The Administration should be satisfied with the distribution of lifebuoys.


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