23/02/2022
2.1 For ships built on or after 1 July 1998, if the adult lifejackets provided are not designed to fit persons weighing up to 140 kg and with a chest girth of up to 1,750 mm, a sufficient number of suitable accessories shall be available onboard to allow such persons to be properly fitted and secured with the lifejackets provided.
2.2 Lifejackets installed onboard after 01 July 2010 shall:
.1 be provided in three sizes: infant, child and adult and shall be marked by either weight or height, or by both weight and height;
.2 be provided with a releasable buoyant line or other means to secure it to a lifejacket worn by another person in the water;
.3 be provided with a suitable means to allow a rescuer to lift the wearer from eth water into a survival craft or rescue boat.
2.2 Inflatable life jackets are to be serviced annually at approved servicing facilities. Servicing facilities approved by a State which is Party to the SOLAS Convention, and acceptable to the vessel RO or servicing facilities that has been approved by a Liberian RO on behalf of a Party to the SOLAS Convention, are acceptable to the Administration, provided, the approvals are in compliance with reference (c). Vessel Owners and Agents should consult closely with the RO when selecting a service station to ensure that the service station meets the requirements of IMO Resolutions.
2.3 A sufficient number of additional lifejackets shall be provided for persons on watch for use of remotely locates survival craft stations The designated lifejackets provided for persons on watch shall be stowed on the bridge, in the engine room and other manned work stations (reference (e).
Source: LISCR - SAF-001 Rev. 06/12
(This article is for informational purposes only.)
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