10.12 Immersion suits and anti-exposure suits
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10.12 Immersion suits and anti-exposure suits

  10.12.1 Each unit should carry an immersion suit complying with the requirements of the LSA Code, and of an appropriate size, for each person on board. In addition:

  • .1 a sufficient number of immersion suits should be stowed in suitable locations for those persons who may be on duty in locations where their immersion suits are not readily accessible; and

  • .2 sufficient immersion suits should be available for use at remotely located survival craft positions to the satisfaction of the Administration.

  10.12.2 In lieu of immersion suits as required by paragraph 10.12.1, an anti-exposure suit complying with the LSA Code, of an appropriate size, should be provided for every person assigned to crew the rescue boat or assigned to a marine evacuation system party.

  10.12.3 Immersion suits and anti-exposure suits need not be carried if the unit is constantly in operation in warm climatesfootnote where, in the opinion of the Administration, they are unnecessary.


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