10.4.1 At least eight lifebuoys of a type complying
with the requirements of Regulation 21 of Chapter III of the 1974
SOLAS Convention should be provided on each unit. The number and placement
of lifebuoys should be such that a lifebuoy is accessible from exposed
locations with particular emphasis on embarkation and disembarkation
points.
10.4.2 Two of the lifebuoys should be provided
with self-igniting lights, and a further two should be provided with
self-igniting lights and self-activating smoke signals. The self-igniting
lights should be of an approved electric battery type. The lifebuoys
provided with self-igniting lights and self-activating smoke signals
should be placed near the navigating bridge, main control station
or where readily available to operating personnel.
10.4.3 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 metres,
whichever is greater.