3.5 Retrieval arrangements
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3.5 Retrieval arrangements

  3.5.1 Retrieval arrangements for active survival craft should:

  • .1 provide for safe retrieval of the survival craft in a seaway;

  • .2 return the survival craft to its position of stowage and readiness for use;

  • .3 be of sufficient strength to withstand a static load of at least 2.2 times its working load except for winch brakes which should withstand a static load of 1.5 times the maximum working load;

  • .4 be prototype tested with regard to paragraphs 3.5.1.2 and 3.5.1.3 and with regard to paragraph 3.5.1.1 in a seaway.

  3.5.2 Retrieval arrangements for rescue craft should:

  • .1 provide for safe retrieval of the craft in a seaway;

  • .2 provide a retrieval speed of at least 0.3 m/s when loaded with its rescue craft complement of at least six persons and equipment;

  • .3 return the craft to its position of stowage and readiness for use;

  • .4 be of sufficient strength to withstand a static load of at least 2.2 times its working load except for the winch brakes which should withstand a static load of 1.5 times the maximum working load;

  • .5 be prototype tested with regard to paragraphs 3.5.2.2 to 3.5.2.4, and with regard to paragraph 3.5.2.1 in a seaway.

Parent topic: 3 Appliance Criteria and Testing of Prototypes
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