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LIFEBOATS

1.The following intervals are required for inspections and maintenance:1) Inspection (I): Weekly (L)

2) Inspection (I) Monthly (L)3) Maintenance (M):

1) WEEKLY INSPECTIONa) Inspect the general condition of the boat (inside and outside).Drain

plugs must be available and attached to the lifeboat. The plugs

must not be inserted. Check that the water can pass freely through

the drains.

b) The Lifeboat must be ready for immediate launching. The skates

must be correctly mounted.

c) All hatches must open and close freely.

d) Engine test, see section 1.2

2) MONTHLY INSPECTION

a) As under 1 a),b),c) and d).

b) Check the rudder and steering mechanism, if fitted.c) Check the release gear.

d) Inspection of the engine and batteries, see section 1.2

3) MAINTENANCE.

a) The lifeboat is to be washed and cleaned, and if necessary, waxapplied to the outside.

b) Retro-reflective tapes must be properly fastened and renewed if

necessary. If renewing the tapes, the new tapes must be placed inthe same position as the old ones.

c) The markings on the lifeboat (name, port of registry, dimensions of

the lifeboat, and permitted number of persons) must be easy to read

and properly fastened.

d) Inspect thwarts/benches and grating. Bolts holding these must not

be rusty.

e) All ropes are to be inspected and renewed, if necessary.

f) Tracing pendants and bossing tackles are to be checked and

relevant parts greased.g) All movable parts are inspected and greased.


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h) Equipment and engine, see section 1.1 and 1.2

SPECIAL CONDITIONS

a) In lifeboats with a water spray system the nozzles must be checked

weekly and the pump for the system checked every time the

lifeboat is launched.

b) In lifeboats with a self-contained air support system the pressure of

the compressed-air bottles must be checked weekly according to

the operation manual, taking into consideration that the pressure isdependent on temperature.

Min. pressure:

Max. pressure:

c) In free fall lifeboats the condition of the safety belts must be

checked.

d) when sailing in areas with temperatures below zero, necessary

precautions must be taken to avoid frost damage to sprinkler

equipment and engine.

TEST

a) Lifeboats must be launched and manoeuvred in the waterat leastonce every 3 month (SM >B< Chapter III, Reg. 18.3.7).

b)Lifeboats also serving as rescue boats must where this is foundreasonable and practicable- be launched monthly and in any case

at least once every 3 months (SM >B


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2) Mounthly inspection

a) As under a)

b) Check that the drain holes of the container are turneddownwards and that they are not clogged.

3) Maintenance

a) The liferaft shall be inspected at an approved servicing

station. A new certificate is to be issued.b) The cradle of the liferaft is inspected and if necessary

painted.

Special conditions

a) Direct hosing of the liferaft container is to be avoided, as

this may result in the penetration of water.

b) If the container has suffered any damage, it should be takenashore as soon as possible for inspection.

c) On ships equipped with davit launched life rafts, one of

these must, when practicable, be inflated and lowered, with

intervals of not more then four months. (SM >B


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3.0 RESCUE BOAT

The following intervals are required for inspections and maintenance:

1) Inspection (I): Weekly (L):2) Inspection (I): Monthly (L):

3) Maintenance (M):

If one of the ship`s lifeboats is approved as rescue boat, see section 1.0

If the rescue boat is approved as such only, the following inspections and

maintenance must be effected.

1) Weekly inspection

a) By visual inspection ensure that the rescue boat is ready for

immediate use.

b) Run the engine according to manufacturer`s instructions but for atleast 3 minutes.

2) Monthly inspection

a) Checkthat the rescue boat and its equipment are complete and in

good condition.

3) Maintenance

a) Maintenance is effected in accordance with the specifications ofthe manufacturer.

Special conditions

a) In accordance with Skibstilsynets Meddelelser No. 300 dated

1/10-1975 it is prohibited to carry more then 40 I of gasoline for

the outboard motor. Maximum 20 I of gasoline must be kept in

the gasoline tank regardless of its size.


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Testing

a) The rescue boat shall, when considered reasonable and

practicable, be launched each month and in any case at least onceevery third month (SM >B


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a) Direct hosing of the evacuation slide and its equipment

is to be avoided.b) When lifting, the manufacturer`s instructions shall be

followed.

c) When installing the evacuation slide after service ashoreit must be ensured that the transport furnishings are

removed.

d) Drills and musters shall be executed in accordance with

the authorities` provisions for the specific ship.

5 Launching appliances

The following intervals are required inspections and maintenance:

1) Inspection (I): Weekly (L)

2) Inspection (I): Monthly (L)

3) Maintenance (M)


a) inspect the launching appliances and ensure that they are ready

for immediate use.


a) As under 1 a)

b) Grease all grease nipples in accordance with the lubrication

chart.

c) Check the oil level in winches and refill to the marked level ifnecessary.

d) Hand and centrifugal brake must be free of oil and grease.

e) All furnishings and movable parts must be in a satisfactory

condition.

3) Maintenance

a) the brake blocks for winches are renewed if necessary.


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b) Every 30th

month the complete length of the wire must be

wound off the drum and turned. All oil and grease are cleaned

off and the wire and winch are checked for breaks and wear.

c) Ensure that the fastening of the wire on the drum is

satisfactory. The wire and winch are greased and the wire is

rolled on again.

d) If the wire is not of a material as mentioned under 3 e), it shall

be renewed every 5th

year or earlier if damage should occur.

e) If the wire is of stainless steel, AISI 316, or a better quality, the

wire has to be renewed only if by inspection mechanical

failure, corrosion or other possible damage are discovered.

Special condition

a) When turning the wire as mentioned under 3 b), it must beensured that the contact faces of the wire are shifted for

instance by shortening it.

6.0 Embarkation ladders

The following intervals are required for inspections and

maintenance:

1) Inspection (I): Weekly (L)2) Inspection (I): Monthly (L)


a) Lashings, storage, rope and the steps are visually inspected.


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a) Rope, steps, shackles, furnishings, etc. are to be inspected

and defective parts renewed.

Special condition

a) Test of the ladder on passenger ships, to be carried out in

accordance with guidelines issued by the Government Ships

Inspection Service.b) Regarding the construction of the ladder see >B


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_ the whistle is properly secured and is in working

order.

b) Conduct a tally of all lifejackets and check that the

number of lifejackets as minimum corresponds to therequired number, and that the lifejackets are placed in

the approved places.

b) The place where the lifejackets are stowed must be

clearly marked.

2) Maintenance

a) Wash and clean the lifejackets if necessary. This is

done in accordance with the manufacturer`s

guidelines. Soapy water is normally used.b) Renew light/battery if necessary, minimum in

accordance with the manufacturer`s guidelines.

Special conditions

a) Light on lifejackets is not required on passenger

ships on short international voyage.

Definition of short international voyage- see SM

>B


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a) Check the location and stowage of the immersion

suits.b) Examine the joints of the boots to the suit, cuffs and

closing mechanisms. Inspect all welding and check

the suit for crumbling and wear.

2) Maintenance

a) After use:

Rinse the suit in fresh water if it has been in contactwith salt water. The suit must be completely dry

before it is repacked.

b) Wax the zippers with the wax stick supplied.c) When repacking the suit the instruction must be

followed, all zippers be open and lining, if fitted, be

in place.

Special conditions

a) If cleaning is necessary, the manufacturers

directions regarding approved cleansing agents are

to be followed.

LIFEBUOYS


1) Inspection (I): Monthly (L)2) Maintenance (M):



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a) Check the general condition of the lifebuoys and their attachments

(lights, M.O.B. signal, poles and lines).b) The buoy must be placed correctly (the buoy and attachments must

not be lashed) and the mountings properly secured.

c) Check whether the grab- and lifelines are damaged or worn. Renewas necessary.

d) The retro-reflective tapes, the ship`s name and port of registry must

be properly fastened and clean. Damaged retro-reflective tapes are

renewed. When renewing the retro-reflective tapes the new ones

must be fixed in the same places as the old ones.e) Check that the number of lifebuoys including the various

attachments correspond to the required number.

2) Maintenance

a) Clean the lifebuoys if necessary (use soapy water only).

b) Check the self-igniting lights for water penetration. The bulb

is checked and the battery to be renewed once a year or

according to the manufacturer`s instructions.

c) The release mechanism for life-buoys placed on the bridge is

tested and lubricated; and the expiry date on the M.O.B.

signal is checked (shall be renewed at the first opportunityafter the expiry of four years from the date of manufacture.)

Special conditions

a) After each call of port it is considered good practice, in

addition to the above monthly inspection, to examine all

lifebuoys and attachments as under 1) to e).b) Certain ships, especially larger tankers, have a remote release

mechanism on the bridge, and the lifebuoy and attachments

placed on a lower deck. After a temporary fastening of the

lifebuoy and attachment, the system should be tested in

accordance with the manufacturer`s instructions.


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9.0 PYROTECHNICS


maintenance:

1) Inspection (I) Monthly (L)


a) Check that the pyrotechnics are located correctly in the markedplaces, furthermore it must be complete and without damage or

moisture.

Special condition

a) Pyrotechnics are to be replaced at the first opportunity after

the expiry of four years as from the date of manufacture.

This also applies to pyrotechnics purchased overseas where an

earlier expiry date is printed.

10 Line throwing apparatus

The following intervals are required for inspectionsand maintenance:


1) Check the condition of the line throwing apparatus and the

expiry date. Make sure that it is in place and ready fore

use.


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Special condition

a) Check that there are at least four rockets and four

lines for the line throwing apparatus.b) Renew rockets and igniters which according to the

date of manufacture are more than four years old.

11.0 EPIRBS


maintenance:



a) Check that the EPIRBs are located at the marked

spots, that they are without any visible damage andthat the instruction is intact.

Cpecial conditions

a) The EPIRB is to be inspected and tested at leastevery 12 months and if necessary its energy source

must be reneved (SM >B


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1. 40s EPIRB mounted at wing of bridge

(17.01.02)

2. 45 sx EPIRB mounted at the bridge.

12.0 PORTABLE RADIO

APPARATUS

The following intervals are required for inspection and maintenance:


1) WEKLY INSPECTION

a) Check that the portable radio apparatus is in place at the marked

spot, without any visible damage and that the instructions for use

are intact.

b) Test the portable apparatus and check the reaction on the ammeter.

NB! For the portable radio apparatus, entries concerning inspection

and testing must be made in the Radio log book.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS

a) Replace the battery if the expiry date has been exceeded (normal

life for a lithium battery is five years).

13.0 COMMUNICATION

EQUIPMENT

Communication equipment includes:


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- The ship`s automatic telephone system

- Public Address system

- Walkie-talkies (VHF/UHF)

This equipment is used daily and as such checkeddaily and possible defects are repaired as they occur.

As minimum all communication equipment is checked

once a month in connection with abandon ship andfire drills.

- Sound powered telephones are tested weekly.

14.0 EMERGENCY LIGHTING




a) The emergency lighting is to be tested in connection with each

abandon ship and fire drill.

b) The placement of the ship`s emergency lighting must be shown on

the ship`s fire and safety plan.

Special conditions

a) On certain ships the emergency lighting at the life boats and rafts

is placed in such a way that the lamps may be swung over the

side. In such cases it is considered good practice to test and

lubricate these arrangements in connection with each abandonship and fire drill.


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15.0 ALARM SYSTEMS




a) The general emergency alarm system should be tested at least once

a week and in connection with abandon ship and fire drills.

Special conditions

a) When at sea it is considered good practice to test the ship`s alarm

systems every day at twelve oclock.

16.0 SAFETY NOTICES



2) Maintenance (M)


a) The condition of all notices and signs should be checked.

2) Maintenance

a) All notices and signs are examined and renewed as necessary.

If a list of signs is carried on board, this should be used to check

all notices and signs once a year.


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b) Outside signs are washed with soapy water if necessary.

Examples of signs relating to life-saving appliances

BRIDGE

1. Safety plans

2. Lifeboat muster list

3. Copy of rescue signals for use in the lifeboats

4. Copy of rescue signals for use on the bridge

5. Lifejacket instruction6. How to release the liferaft

7. Instruction in using the hydrostatic release gear

8. Guidelines for rescue of shipwrecked crew

Radio station

1. Procedure when transmitting emergency signals

Accommodation (Near or in mess rooms)

1. Safety plans

2. Lifeboat muster list

3. Copy of rescue signals for use in the lifeboats

4. Copy of rescue signals for use on the bridge

5. Life instruction

6. How to release the liferaft

Engine control room

1. safety plans

2. Instructions for lifeboat engine

Near and in lifeboats and life rafts


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According to SM>B

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