Offshore Life Saving Appliances Requirement

PETRONAS TECHNICAL STANDARDS
Offshore Facilities Life-Saving Appliances Requirement

(Amendment/Supplement to SOLAS and LSA Code)
PTS 16.72.01
December 2016
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OFFSHORE FACILITIES LIFE-SAVING APPLIANCE REQUIREMENT
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FOREWORD
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ANNOUNCEMENT
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Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION ..................................................................................................... 5
1.1 SCOPE ............................................................................................................................ 5
1.2 GLOSSARY OF TERMS..................................................................................................... 5
1.3 SUMMARY OF CHANGES ............................................................................................... 6
GENERAL ............................................................................................................... 7
2.1 OFFSHORE FACILITY REQUIREMENT .............................................................................. 7
2.2 EVACUATION METHODS ................................................................................................ 7
PROVISION OF LIFE SAVING APPLIANCES FOR OFFSHORE FACILITIES ...................... 8
3.1 PHILOSOPHY OF PROVISION OF LIFE SAVING APPLIANCES ........................................... 8
3.2 PROVISION FOR OFFSHORE PLATFORMS ...................................................................... 8
AMENDMENT/SUPPLEMENT TO SOLAS CONSOLIDATED EDITION 2009 (WITH
AMENDMENT 2010 AND 2011) CHAPTER III LIFE-SAVING APPLIANCES AND
ARRANGEMENTS INCLUDING LSA CODE EDITION 2010 (WITH SUPPLEMENT 2010
AND 2016) ……….....……………………………………………………………………………………………..13
4.1 GENERAL REQUIREMENT FOR LIFE-SAVING APPLIANCES ........................................... 13
4.2 PERSONAL LIFE-SAVING APPLIANCES .......................................................................... 13
4.3 VISUAL SIGNALS ........................................................................................................... 13
4.4 SURVIVAL CRAFT .......................................................................................................... 14
4.5 RESCUE BOATS ............................................................................................................. 20
4.6 LAUNCHING AND EMBARKATION APPLIANCES & ARRANGEMENT ............................ 21
EVALUATION, TESTING AND APPROVAL OF LIFE-SAVING APPLIANCES AND
ARRANGEMENTS ................................................................................................. 23
5.1 LAUNCHING AND EMBARKATION APPLIANCES ........................................................... 23
5.2 TESTING OF SURVIVAL SYSTEM AFTER INSTALLATION OFFSHORE ............................. 24
OPERATIONAL READINESS, MAINTENANCE AND INSPECTION AFTER
INSTALLATION.……………………………………………………………………………………………………25
BIBLIOGRAPHY .................................................................................................... 26
APPENDIX 1: EVALUATION, TESTING AND APPROVAL OF LIFE-SAVING APPLIANCES AND
ARRANGEMENTS ............................................................................................................ 28
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INTRODUCTION
This PETRONAS Technical Standards (PTS) provides the minimum technical requirements for
provision, inspection, testing and maintenance of life-saving appliances for primary,
secondary and tertiary methods of evacuation of offshore facilities. This PTS was developed
to ensure safe escape and evacuation of personnel during emergency.
This PTS adopts SOLAS, Consolidated Edition, 2009 and the International Life-Saving Appliance
(LSA) Code with additional requirements as an amendment and supplement based on
PETRONAS lessons learnt and best practices.
1.1 SCOPE
1.1.1 This PTS is intended to be used for offshore facilities such as Manned, Unmanned Offshore
Platforms, FPSO, FSO, FLNG, Mobile Offshore Drilling Unit (MODU), Mobile Offshore
Production Unit (MOPU) and barges where applicable.
1.1.2 If national and/or local regulations exist in which some of the requirement may be more
stringent than in this PTS, the Contractor and Asset Owner (i.e. Operation) shall determine by
careful scrutiny which combination of requirement will be acceptable as regards to safety,
economic and legal aspects. In all cases the Contractor shall inform the Owner of any deviation
from the requirement of this document which is considered to be necessary in order to comply
with national and/or local regulations.
1.2 GLOSSARY OF TERMS
1.2.1 General Definitions
Refer to PTS Requirement, General Definition of Terms, Abbreviations & Reading Guide PTS
00.01.03 for more General Definition of Terms & Abbreviations.
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1.2.2 Specific Definition of Terms
No Term Definition
1 Emergency An adverse situation that has an impact on people, environment,

asset and reputation and requires activation of emergency team
Table 1.1 : Specific Definition of Terms
1.2.3 Specific Abbreviations
No Abbreviation Descrption
1 EER Escape, Evacuation and Rescue
2 LQ Living Quarters
3 LSA Life-Saving Appliances
4 MODU Mobile Offshore Drilling Unit
5 MOPU Mobile Offshore Production Unit
6 MSC Maritime Safety Committee
7 POB Personnel On Board
8 RTD Reference Test Device
9 SIMOPS Simultaneous Operations
10 SIPROD Simultaneous Production and Drilling
11 SOLAS Safety of Life at Sea
12 STL Static Test Load
13 SWL Safe Working Load
14 SWT Safe Winch Test
15 TEMPSC Totally Enclosed Motor Propelled Survival Craft
16 TR Temporary Refuge
Table 1.2: Specific Abbreviations
1.3 SUMMARY OF CHANGES
This PTS 16.72.01 (December 2016) replaces PTS 16.72.01 (June 2014).
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GENERAL
2.1 OFFSHORE FACILITY REQUIREMENT
2.1.1 Offshore facilities shall be provided with a temporary refuge to allow for the personnel to
escape to a safe location during a hazardous event, for as long as necessary and to facilitate
safe rescue.
2.1.2 For offshore platform and/or floater (i.e. FPSO, FSO, FLNG) facilities, sufficient life saving
appliances shall be provided to enable the offshore personnel to escape, muster and evacuate
safely and quickly in the event of an emergency.
2.1.3 The requirement of the lifesaving appliances for the offshore facilities are described in
Sections (3), (4), (5) and (6), which address the provision of life saving appliances and how it
shall be provided and located within the facilities.
2.1.4 Swing rope is not classified as one (1) of the offshore faicilities lifesaving appliances. The
details on the design requirement should be crossed referred to PTS 11.22.02.
2.2 EVACUATION METHODS
2.2.1 In principle, three (3) methods of evacuation during emergency shall be provided for offshore
facilities:
Type of Offshore Facilities

Evacuation
Method Floaters
Manned Platform Unmanned Platform
(FPSO, FSO, FLNG)
Lifeboat Note 1 /
Primary Lifeboat Note 1 Lifeboat Note 1
Liferaft Note 2
Direct access to sea
Secondary Liferaft Note 2 Note 3 Liferaft Note 2
Direct access to sea Direct access to sea
Tertiary Note 3 - Note 3
Table 2.1: Evacuation method for offshore facilities
NOTE(S):
i. There are several types of lifeboat such as TEMPSC (Totally Enclosed Motor Propelled Survival Craft), free fall lifeboat
etc.
ii. Associated appropriate descending methods to permit access to liferafts shall be provided.
iii. The last means of evacuation during emergency is direct access to sea from the nearest (lowest elevation) possible access
location to sea.
2.2.2 The secondary method should be used only if the primary method is not possible. Meanwhile,
the tertiary method should be used only if the primary and secondary methods are not
possible.
2.2.3 Helicopters and standby vessels shall not be considered as evacuation methods in case of
emergency. These are only for rescue operations during emergency in which the requirement
shall be crossed referred to PTS 18.15.01.
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PROVISION OF LIFE SAVING APPLIANCES FOR OFFSHORE FACILITIES
3.1 PHILOSOPHY OF PROVISION OF LIFE SAVING APPLIANCES
3.1.1 Sufficient life saving appliances shall be provided for personnel onboard (POB) to allow safe
means of evacuation in the event of emergency to a safe position prior to be rescued.
3.1.2 This section defines the capacity requirement of the lifesaving appliances for various type of
offshore facilities namely Manned, Unmanned Offshore Platforms and Floaters (FSO, FPSO,
FLNG etc.).
3.2 PROVISION FOR OFFSHORE PLATFORMS
3.2.1 The minimum provision requirement of each of the life saving appliances are crucial in
ensuring safe and effective means of escape and evacuation during an emergency. Table 3.1
provide a tabulation of the minimum provision requirement which shall be provided for the
offshore facilities, categorised into Manned, Unmanned and Floaters respectively. Should any
recommendation is raised from the risk assessment, the provision requirement can be
enhanced without compromising the minimum provision.
Type of offshore facilities

Type of Life Saving
Appliances Floaters
Manned Unmanned
e.g. FPSO, FSO, FLNG
1. Personal Life-Saving Appliances
Lifebuoys
Lifebuoys shall be provided at all decks at platform edge. Lifebuoys shall be
The lifebuoy shall be positioned such a way that a distributed on both sides
lifebuoy would be visible from anywhere within the of the floater.
particular platform deck.
The number of lifebuoys to
A separation distance of maximum 10m to be provided be provided shall be based
from one (1) lifebuoy to another lifebuoy based on the on Note 2 below.
basis taken from SOLAS Chapter III Regulation 22
The lifebuoys shall be
Section 1.1.
fitted with the following
For manned Facilities, the lifebuoys shall be fitted with equipment:
the following equipment:-
a) at least 50% equipped
a) 25% with self igniting light with self igniting light
b) 25% with smoke signal b) at least two (2)
lifebuoys on each side
fitted with smoke
For unmanned platforms,
signal
a) 25% of the total lifebuoys shall be fitted with smoke
signal.
b) Should the personnel are required to work at night
on such facilities, assessment on the requirement to
have self-igniting lifebuoy shall be made through a
risk assessment process.
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Type of Life Saving
Appliances Floaters
Manned Unmanned
Lifejackets Same requirement as per
Lifejackets shall be Lifejackets shall be
manned facilities
provided:- provided:-
a) for personnel in each a) for each personnel
bunk in the Living working on the
Quarters platform
b) meeting 100% of the b) meeting 100% of the
lifeboat capacity at liferaft capacity at the
the lifeboat liferaft launching
embarkation station station
c) meeting 100% of the c) for all personnel
liferaft capacity at the expected to be
liferaft launching transferred via boat
station
d) for all personnel
expected to be
transferred via boat
Workvest Work vest shall be provided meeting the maximum number of personnel working at
the sea deck of a platform or areas above water.
Immersion Suit
Immersion suit shall be Immersion suit shall be Immersion suit shall be
provided at facilities provided at facilities provided at facilities
operating in cold climate, operating in cold climate, operating in cold climate,
where there is potential where there is potential where there is potential
risk of hypothermia: risk of hypothermia: risk of hypothermia:
a) meeting 100% of the a) meeting 100% a) three (3) immersion
lifeboat capacity at the capacity at liferaft suits in each lifeboat
lifeboat embarkation embarkation station b) Lifeboat and liferaft
station b) for all personnel going embarkation area
b) meeting 100% of the to an unmanned following the capacity
liferaft capacity at the platform by boat of the lifeboat and
liferaft launching liferaft.
station
Thermal Protective
To be provided for rescue purpose for rescue boat and survival craft operating in cold
Aids
climates.
The quantity to be provided shall be sufficient for 10% of the number of persons the
survival craft/rescue boat is permitted to accommodate or two, whichever is the
greater as per LSA code Chapter IV Section 4.1.5.1.24 and 4.4.8.31 and Chapter V
Section 5.1.2.13.
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Type of Life Saving
Appliances Floaters
Manned Unmanned
2. Visual Signals
Rocket Parachute Minimum (twelve) 12
Four (4) rocket parachute flares complying with the
Flares units shall be provided at
requirement from LSA Code Chapter III Section 3.1
the navigation bridge or
provided in the lifeboats and liferafts.
equivalent manned area.
Hand Flares Six (6) hand flares complying with the requirement from LSA Code Chapter III Section
3.2 provided in the lifeboats and liferafts.
Buoyant Smoke Two (2) buoyant smoke signals complying with the requirement from LSA Code
Signals Chapter III Section 3.3 provided in the lifeboats and liferafts.
1. Survival Craft
Liferafts (both rigid
Liferafts shall be Liferafts shall be Liferafts shall be
and inflatable)
provided:- provided:- provided:-
a) for manned bridge- a) For each unmanned a) with combined
linked platform and bridge-linked capacity meeting
b) for manned integrated platform, a minimum 1x100% of maximum
platform (non bridge- of one (1) liferaft POB, capable of being
linked) meeting 100% of the launched on either
platform maximum side of the ship.
The capacity of the liferaft
POB. b) meeting 1x100% of
shall be adequate to
b) for non bridge -linked the maximum design
accommodate 50% of the
platform, sufficient occupancy of a
maximum personnel on
number of life rafts secondary temporary
board (POB) in addition to
shall be provided at refuge. If there is no
the lifeboat.
two (2) opposing secondary TR, the
The liferafts shall be locations on the minimum liferaft
strategically located at a platform where each capacity of six shall
safe location e.g. at the side is adequate to be provided.
extreme/opposite end of cater for 100% of the
the platform taking into platform maximum For facilities operating in
considerations the POB. cold climate, whereby
prevailing wind and sea evacuation over ice may
The liferafts shall be
current directions. take place, davit launched
strategically located at a
For facilities operating in safe location e.g. at the liferafts should be used.
cold climate, whereby extreme/opposite end of
evacuation over ice may the platform taking into
take place, davit launched considerations the
liferafts should be used. prevailing wind and sea
current directions.
For facilities operating in
cold climate, whereby
evacuation over ice may
take place, davit launched
liferafts should be used.
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Type of Life Saving
Appliances Floaters
Manned Unmanned
a) for davit-launched
Lifeboats Lifeboats shall be Not required.
lifeboat, the lifeboat
provided:-
- Totally Enclosed capacity shall meet
Motor Propelled a) meeting 2 x 100% of 2x100% of the total
Survival Craft the total POB POB and to be equally
(TEMPSC) located on each side
or
- Free-fall lifeboats of the floater
b) meeting 3 x 50% of b) for freefall lifeboat,
the total POB the lifeboat capacity
shall meet 3x50% of
the total POB and to
be located at the
stern/aft of the
floater.
4. Rescue Means / Supply Vessel
a) a rescue boat shall be
Rescue boats: For standby vessel that functions for rescue and
provided for the
recovery purposes in the event of emergency, the vessel
- Fast rescue boat floater. A lifeboat is
shall be able to respond within appropriate time
- Inflated rescue accepted as a rescue
measured based on risk assessment from the moment
boats boat provided that
the standby vessel has acknowledged a request for
- Standby Vessel the lifeboat and its
emergency assistance until its arrival on the scene of the
launching and
emergency.
recovery
NOTE(S):
arrangements also
The standby vessel may be served for a dedicated field or sharing with other comply with the
nearby facilities.
requirement for a
rescue boat as
stipulated in SOLAS
Part B Section III
Regulation 32 Section
2 and LSA Code
Chapter V Section 5.1
b) Alternatively, a
standby vessel that
functions for rescue
and recovery purpose
in the event of
emergency shall be
provided. The
response time shall
be within appropriate
time measured based
on risk assessment
from the moment the
standby vessel has
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Type of Life Saving
Appliances Floaters
Manned Unmanned
acknowledged a
request for
emergency assistance
until its arrival on the
scene of the
emergency.
NOTE(S):
The standby vessel may be served
for a dedicated field or sharing with
other nearby facilities.
5. Other Life-Saving Appliances
Descending device Descending device shall be provided and fitted at all liferaft stations, when fully
released at the length shall not be more than 3m from above the low water level.
For liferaft launching from more than 3m, knotted ropes and scramble nets shall not
be used.
Other suitable means of descent shall be considered. These may include rope ladders,
fixed ladders, retractable ladders, stairways, evacuation chutes and/or personal
descent devices.
Table 3.1 : Minimum Provision of LSA for offshore facilities during normal operations
NOTE(S) :
1. The provision requirement for the LSA shall be reviewed prior to SIMOPS/SIPROD.
2. The requirement for lifebuoys for floaters are based on the SOLAS regulation 22 1.1 for passenger ship:
Length of Floater in metres Minimum number of lifebuoys
Under 60 8
60 and under 120 12
120 and under 180 18
180 and under 240 24
240 and over 30

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AMENDMENT/SUPPLEMENT TO SOLAS CONSOLIDATED EDITION 2009 (WITH AMENDMENT

2010 AND 2011) CHAPTER III LIFE-SAVING APPLIANCES AND ARRANGEMENTS INCLUDING
LSA CODE EDITION 2010 (WITH SUPPLEMENT 2010 AND 2016)
4.1 GENERAL REQUIREMENT FOR LIFE-SAVING APPLIANCES
General requirement for life-saving appliances shall comply with the requirement of SOLAS
Chapter III and LSA Code Chapter I Section 1.2.
The following sections provide the requirement for the specific offshore life-saving appliances,
which shall comply with the requirement of SOLAS and LSA Code.
4.2 PERSONAL LIFE-SAVING APPLIANCES
4.2.1 Lifebuoys
Lifebuoys shall comply with the requirement of SOLAS Chapter III Regulation 7 Section 1 and
Regulation 32 Section 1 and LSA Code Chapter II Section 2.1.
4.2.1.1 Lifebuoy with self-igniting light
Add the following to LSA Code Chapter II Section 2.1.2:

Where lifebuoy with self-igniting light is provided, it shall be designed to meet minimum Zone
1 Hazardous Area Classification as per EI 15 standard for electrical equipment required to
operate under the most adverse condition such as flammable atmosphere.
4.2.2 Lifejackets
Lifejackets shall comply with the requirement of SOLAS Chapter III Regulation 7 Section 2 and
Regulation 32 Section 1 and LSA Code Chapter II Section 2.2.
4.2.3 Immersion Suits
Immersion suits shall comply with the requirement of SOLAS Chapter III Regulation 7 Section
3 and Regulation 32 Section 3 and LSA Code Chapter II Section 2.3.
4.2.4 Thermal Protective Aids
Thermal protective aids shall comply with the requirement of SOLAS Chapter III Regulation 22
Section 4 and LSA Code Chapter II Section 2.5.
4.3 VISUAL SIGNALS
4.3.1 Rocket Parachute Flares
Rocket parachute flares shall comply with the requirement of LSA Code Chapter III Section 3.1.
4.3.2 Hand Flares
Hand flares shall comply with the requirement of LSA Code Chapter III Section 3.2.
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4.3.3 Buoyant Smoke Signals
Buoyant smoke signals shall comply with the requirement of LSA Code Chapter III Section 3.3.
4.4 SURVIVAL CRAFT
4.4.1 Liferafts
i. General requirement for liferafts shall comply with the requirement of SOLAS and
LSA Code Chapter IV Section 4.1.
ii. Inflatable liferafts shall comply with the requirement of LSA Code Chapter IV
Section 4.2.
iii. Rigid liferafts shall comply with the requirement of LSA Code Chapter IV Section
4.3.
4.4.2 Lifeboat
4.4.2.1 General requirement for lifeboats shall be in accordance with the requirement of SOLAS and
LSA Code Chapter IV Section 4.4.
The followings are additional requirement that shall be considered as supplement to SOLAS
and LSA Code:
i. Lifeboat carrying capacity
Add the following to LSA Code Chapter IV Section 4.4:
The maximum allowable capacity to accommodate the total number of persons

on board is 82.5 kg average body mass considering all have been wearing
lifejackets.
ii. Towing
Add the following to LSA Code Chapter IV Section 4.4 :
Provision for towing liferafts and other survival craft in the fully loaded condition
should be incorporated in the survival craft. Each survival craft should be capable
of being towed by another vessel without impairing the structural integrity of the
towed survival craft.
iii. Layout
Add the following to LSA Code Chapter IV Section 4.4.8 :
The survival craft shall have a hull and canopy of rigid construction totally
enclosing the craft and providing protection for the occupants from the elements
and from fire on the water.
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The layout of seating shall not impede manual starting of the engine with all
persons seated. Each seat shall permit the occupant to sit and be securely
harnessed allowing for each occupant's personal survival kit. Provision shall be
made for securing a stretcher, with a person strapped to it, in a horizontal
position.
iv. Engine
Add the following to LSA Code Chapter IV Section 4.4
The engine and fuel tank space shall be efficiently ventilated.

 Replace LSA Code Chapter IV Section 4.4.6.2 (1st sentence) with the
following:
Each engine shall be provided with both a power starting system and a
manual starting system. The two systems shall be independent of each
other.
 Add the following LSA Code Chapter IV Section 4.4.6
- Design should allow easy access to remove or replace the engine.
- A spark arrester silencer shall be provided.
- Any part of the exhaust system within reach of personnel shall be
insulated for personnel protection.
- Exhaust discharge location shall be ensured that re-circulation is
not possible to avoid fumes entering the survival craft.
- Exhaust system shall be designed to ensure that there are no
fumes produced within the survival craft under any possible
engine running mode, either from coatings, insulation or
bulkhead/hull penetration, due to contact with hot surfaces of
the exhaust system.
- Materials of construction for exhaust system, piping and silencer
shall be able to withstand prolonged exposure in a saliferous
atmosphere.
- Arrangements shall be provided to prevent oil absorption by any
insulating materials used in the engine space and also to prevent
oil from the engine spreading throughout the bottom of the
survival craft, under normal conditions, by compartmenting the
main and engine bilges.
- Hand-operated bilge pumps shall be provided which discharge
overboard.
 Replace LSA Code Chapter IV Section 4.4.6.11 with the following:

- Only one (1) external power supply via a dedicated socket shall
be provided.
- The batteries in the survival craft shall be permanently charged
and ready for use (i.e. the dc supply for engine starting (if
appropriate) and instrumentation, interior lighting, strobe light,
searchlight and radio equipment)
- The batteries also will serve as to supply space heating and sump
heating. Space heating shall be provided in the survival craft for
offshore facilities that operates at extreme or freezing
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environment to maintain the interior temperature above the dew

point. For offshore facilities which operates at tropical
environment, provision of space heating in the survival craft may
be required if recommended by risk assessment.
- The supply shall not exceed 55 V (ac) relative to earth.
- The socket shall be arranged and labelled so that only the correct
supply can be connected to it.
- The supply arrangement shall not interfere with the launching of
the survival craft. An earth monitor and sensitive earth leakage
protection combination unit (which also indicates when the
circuit breaker has tripped) shall be provided at the source of the
external power supply.
- The batteries, charging facilities and alternator shall be
compatible with the internal electrical equipment and operate at
no more than 24 V (dc).
- All internal electrical equipment with the exception of the
batteries should, as far as reasonably practicable, be certified for
use according to the area classification where they are intended
to be stowed.
- The electrical equipment on board which is powered by the
facilities (i.e. space heater, sump heater, transformer for
batteries) shall be rated to suit the external supply.
- The engine shall be provided with an alternator. This shall be
capable of providing sufficient power to run the internal lighting,
engine instrumentation and lighting, external flashing lamp and
recharging batteries.
v. Instruction Manual
 Add the following to LSA Code Chapter IV Section 4.4.8 item 4
- Instruction manuals shall be supplied for each survival craft.
These shall include a ‘basic' operating manual for use in the boat
after launch and a comprehensive service manual which should
include the recommended frequency and details of testing of the
special equipment.
- Clear and highly visible instructions shall be provided at the
coxswain position
vi. Release Lever

 Add the following to LSA Code Chapter IV Section 4.4
- Operation of the lever shall require two separate actions e.g. (i)
lift lever (ii) pull lever. It shall only be possible to fully reset the
operating lever and reinsert the safety pin after the hooks have
been correctly reset.
- The location of the release lever and the towing point shall be
accessible from within the survival craft, i.e. it shall not be
necessary to go outside the survival craft onto the open deck to
undertake release or towing activities.
- The release system shall be operable from the coxswain's
position.
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- Hooks shall be released from the falls by means of an operating

lever which shall only be capable of being operated when the
hydrostatic interlock is off and a safety pin has been removed.
- The lamp shall be capable of being switched on from inside the
survival craft.
vii. Controls
 Add the following to LSA Code Chapter IV Section 4.4
- A raised area (i.e. cockpit) shall be provided in the survival craft's
canopy with suitable transparent panels to give the coxswain a
good view forward, aft and to both sides.
- The engine and transmission shall be controlled from the
coxswain's position with the controls so positioned that they are
capable of being operated by the coxswain whilst strapped in his
seat.
- The Controls shall include steering, means for controlling the
survival craft's descent; on-load release handle and manual
override; painter release; engine controls and instrumentation;
control of compressed air to survival craft interior; and compass.
- Controls shall be provided for operation of the water spray
system.
- An emergency tiller shall be provided in addition to the normal
steering. This shall be capable of controlling the steering duct in
case of failure of the steering mechanism.
- Emergency tiller shall be removable and facilities shall be
provided to stow it securely near to the steering duct stock.
- The steering duct and tiller shall be so arranged as not to be
damaged by operation of the release mechanism or the propeller.
- The emergency tiller facility shall allow all passengers to remain
seated when it is required to become operable.
- The engine cold start lever shall be readily accessible, clearly
marked and capable of being operated without removal of the
engine cover.
viii. Hook Design

 Add the following to LSA Code Chapter IV Section 4.4.7.6
The International Maritime Organization (IMO) Global Integrated
Shipping Information System (GISIS) database should be referred for
identifying the hook manufacturers and hook types that have been
evaluated and certified as being compliant to the LSA code.
ix. Other Safety Features

- Two (2) portable dry powder fire-extinguishers, each containing
2.5 kg, which shall be provided readily accessible.
- The name of the facilities to which the survival craft belongs shall
be marked on the side of the survival craft's bow in clear
permanent block capitals and numerals.
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 Add the following to LSA Code Chapter IV Section 4.4.9

- The exterior of the survival craft shall be coloured international
orange, the interior light grey or white
 Add the following to LSA Code Chapter IV Section 4.4.8
- One manual bilge pump, permanently installed and piped, to
enable complete emptying of the bilges.
4.4.2.2 Partially enclosed lifeboats
Partially enclosed lifeboats shall comply with the requirement of (4.4.2.1) and in addition with
the requirement of LSA Code Chapter IV Section 4.5.
4.4.2.3 Totally Enclosed Motor Propelled Survival Craft (TEMPSC)
TEMPSC shall comply with the requirement of (4.4.2.1) and in addition with the requirement
of LSA Code Chapter IV Section 4.6 with the following additions:
i. Access to the survival craft shall be provided by at least three doors/hatches with
at least one hatch in the roof and at least one door on each side of the survival
craft.
ii. External fittings shall be so designed that they minimise the snagging hazard to
helicopter winch lines in a rescue situation.
iii. The batteries fitted shall be of the sealed gel anti-spray type which will not allow
the electrolyte to leak should the survival craft capsize. If the engine is started
electrically, two independent batteries shall be provided for engine starting. The
batteries shall be fitted into a watertight box which is vented to outside the
survival craft so as to prevent ingress of water.
iv. The engine shall be enclosed and arranged such that the ingress of fumes into the
survival craft is not possible.
4.4.2.4 Lifeboat with a self-conntained air support system
The air support system shall comply with the requirement of LSA Code Chapter IV Section 4.8
with the following additions:
i. Compressed air cylinders shall comply with EN 1964 and ECE/TRANS/215 (Vol. II)
or equivalent. The maximum pressure to which each cylinder shall be filled, and
the minimum pressure to which each cylinder shall be charged to provide the
operating capacity required above, shall be permanently and conspicuously
displayed in the survival craft.
ii. The cylinders shall be provided with a pressure gauge which shall be clearly
marked, prominently displayed and easily read, to permit a check on the contents
of each cylinder without significant loss of air. Each system shall be provided with
a visual or audible indication for when the air supply is nearly depleted.
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4.4.2.5 Fire protection for lifeboats
Survival craft shall be fitted with a piped water spray fire protection system with nozzles
delivering water on the external skin which shall comply with the requirement of LSA Code
Chapter IV Section 4.9 with the following amendment:
i. Replace LSA Code Chapter IV Section 4.9.1 with the following:

 Operation of the water spray fire protection system shall protect the
occupants of the survival craft against excessive internal temperature
under external fire exposure conditions.
 The survival craft, when launched, shall be capable of protecting the
number of persons it is permitted to accommodate for a period of not
less than ten minutes, when subjected to a continuous oil fire that
envelops the survival craft. During this period the air temperature inside
the survival craft shall not rise by more than 20 °C.
ii. Add the following to LSA Code Chapter IV Section 4.9.2
 The routing of the piping for the water spray system shall be such as to:
- minimize the possibility of obstruction and entanglement of the
fall wires and helicopter winch;
- provide the maximum self inherent protection for the pipe
itself (protection from impact/dropped objects).
 The pump supplying water shall be capable of meeting the defined water
demands even if its supply of water is interrupted for at least five (5)
minutes.
4.4.3 Stowage of Survival Craft
The stowage of survival crafts (i.e. liferafts and lifeboats) shall comply with the requirement
from SOLAS Chapter III Regulation 13.
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4.5 RESCUE BOATS
4.5.1 Rescue Boat Embarkation, Launching and Recovery Arrangements
Embarkation, launching and recovery arrangements shall comply with the requirement of
from SOLAS Chapter III Regulation 17.
4.5.2 General requirement for rescue boats shall be in accordance with the requirement from LSA
Code Chapter V Section 5.1.1.
4.5.3 Rescue Boat Equipment
Rescue boat equipment shall be in accordance with the requirement from LSA Code Chapter
V Section 5.1.2.
4.5.4 Inflated Rescue Boats
Inflated rescue boats shall comply with the requirement of (4.5.2) and (4.5.3). In addition, the
rescue boats shall also comply with the requirement of (4.4.2) and from LSA Code Chapter IV
Section 4.4.9 and Chapter V Section 5.1.3.
4.5.5 Fast Rescue Boats
Fast rescue boats shall comply with the requirement of (4.5.2) and (4.5.3) and in addition shall
comply with the requirement from LSA Code Chapter V Section 5.1.4.
4.5.6 Stowage of Rescue Boats
The stowage of rescue boats shall comply with the requirement from SOLAS Chapter III
Regulation 14. If the rescue boat is also a lifeboat, it shall also be in compliance with the
requirement of (4.4.3).
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4.6 LAUNCHING AND EMBARKATION APPLIANCES & ARRANGEMENT
4.6.1 Launching and Embarkation Appliances
4.6.1.1 Launching and embarkation appliances shall comply with the requirement from LSA Code Part
2 Section 6.1 with the following additions:
i. The davit shall incorporate a rigid weatherproof and shatterproof notice which
shall provide concise instructions for launching and retrieving the survival craft.
The notice shall be securely fixed to the davit in a prominent position.
ii. The Manufacturer/Supplier/Vendor of the appliance shall provide a maintenance

schedule.
iii. The davit assembly supplied should be in a one piece modular form requiring the
minimum of assembly/construction offshore. Access for maintenance shall be
integral with the davit assembly.
iv. Specific consideration shall be given to the interface between the supplied davit
assembly and the as-built connecting structure/walkway onto which the davit is
to be installed.
v. The Supplier of the davit assembly shall ensure that the davit fulfils the
requirement of the specific platform installation.
4.6.1.2 The suspension chains and the means of attaching them to the davit shall be clearly marked
with their SWL (Safe Working Load). The pendant length shall be such that the slack prior to
transfer of load from the falls is no more than 40 mm.
4.6.1.3 Falls shall be capable of withstanding the loading imposed by the stall torque of the winch
motor (in the event of limit switch failure and overwinding of the boat into the davit).
4.6.1.4 Davit winches which are situated on main decks so that, when operating, they could provide
a hazard to members of the crew, shall be provided with adequate guarding. The direction of
the winch motor operation shall be clearly marked.
4.6.1.5 Handles or wheels fitted for this purpose shall be removable.
4.6.1.6 All switches, etc. shall be suitable for the area classification of the zone where the equipment
is installed and shall be weatherproof to IP 56 in accordance with IEC 60529. Limit switches
shall be provided to cut off the power to the winch motor before the survival craft reaches its
chocks in the davit. This is to prevent damage to the survival craft.
4.6.1.7 A switch shall be provided next to the winch operating buttons. This switch shall directly
isolate the three-phase supply to the winch motor (i.e. it shall not rely on external contactors
for operation). It shall be clearly marked as an emergency stop switch.
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4.6.2 Launching, Embarkation and Recovery Arrangements
4.6.2.1 Survival craft muster and embarkation arrangements shall comply with the requirement from
SOLAS Chapter III Regulation 11 and Regulation 33.
4.6.2.2 For installation with TR, the indoor muster space requirement shall comply with PTS 11.20.01
Offshore Temporary Refuges.
4.6.2.3 Launching and recovery arrangements of the survival crafts (i.e. lifeboats and liferafts) shall
comply with the requirement from SOLAS Chapter III Regulation 16 and Regulation 33.
4.6.2.4 Launching stations for survival crafts shall be in compliance with SOLAS Chapter III Regulation
12.
4.6.2.5 Embarkation, launching and recovery arrangements of the rescue boat shall be in compliance
with SOLAS Chapter III Regulation 17.
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EVALUATION, TESTING AND APPROVAL OF LIFE-SAVING APPLIANCES AND ARRANGEMENTS

(PSR)
The evaluation, testing and approval of LSA appliances and arrangements shall comply
with the requirement from SOLAS Chapter III Regulation 4, 5 and 20.
As supplement to SOLAS Chapter III Regulation 4 and 5, the following Maritime Safety
Committee circulars shall (PSR) also apply:
i. MSC.81(70) Revised Recommendation on Testing of Life-Saving Appliances, 11

December 1998
ii. MSC.321(89), Adoption of Amendments to the Revised Recommendation on

Testing of Life-Saving Appliances (Resolution MSC.81(70)), As Amended, 20 May
2011
In addition to the SOLAS requirement and MSC circulars, the requirement on evaluation,
testing and approval of LSA and its arrangement as detailed out in Appendix 1 shall be applied.
5.1 LAUNCHING AND EMBARKATION APPLIANCES
5.1.1 Davit Works Test
5.1.1.1 Each end frame shall be statically loaded at no list or trim to 2.2 x SWL. Any deflection shall be
recorded before, during and after the test.
5.1.1.2 Each block and means of attaching it to the davit head shall be statically loaded to 2.5 x SWL.
5.1.1.3 The SWL and STL (Static Test Load) shall be stamped on the davit test plate and endorsed with
the approving authority Surveyor's stamp.
5.1.1.4 The approving authority inspector shall then endorse the davit certificate.
5.1.2 Winch Works Test
5.1.2.1 Winch works tests shall be in accordance with "Survey of life-saving appliances, Instructions
for the guidance of surveyors" (U.K.) or similar local regulations.
5.1.2.2 Each winch (fitted with its motor) shall be subjected to the following tests:
i. statically tested to 1.5 x SWL in both lowering and hoisting modes to prove the
holding brake;
ii. the hoist tested at 110% working load;
iii. lowering test at the working load to prove the centrifugal brakes and to check that
the speed complies with legal or statutory requirement. The speed obtained shall
be recorded;
iv. checked for falls payout and pull-off at less than 75 kg on the winch drums; and
v. checked for non-rotation of the winch handle during both lowering and hoisting.
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5.1.2.3 SWL and SWT (Safe Winch Test) shall be stamped on the winch test plate and endorsed with
the approving authority surveyor's stamp.
5.1.2.4 The approving authority inspector shall then endorse the winch certificate.
5.1.3 Rigging Works Test
5.1.3.1 All wire ropes and fittings shall be proof-loaded to 2.5 x SWL. Then the appropriate certificates
as required by local regulations shall be completed.
5.1.3.2 The length of falls shall be checked against that specified.
5.2 TESTING OF SURVIVAL SYSTEM AFTER INSTALLATION OFFSHORE
5.2.1 The survival craft shall be lowering-tested whilst fully laden plus 10% overload. Waterbags or
similar weights shall be used to represent persons during the test and shall be evenly
distributed within the survival craft.
5.2.2 Testing of the syste offshore shall be in accordance with "Survey of life-saving appliances,
Instructions for the guidance of surveyors" (U.K.) or similar local regulations. The various tests
should achieve a cumulative lowering distance of at least 100 m.
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OPERATIONAL READINESS, MAINTENANCE AND INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION
6.1.1 The operational readiness, maintenance and inspection of LSA appliances and arrangements
after installation shall (PSR) comply with the requirement from SOLAS Chapter III Regulation
20.
6.1.2 As supplements to SOLAS Chapter III Regulation 20, the following SOLAS Chapter III regulations
shall (PSR) also apply:
i. Section IV Regulation 34 - Life-Saving Appliances and Arrangements Requirement
ii. Section V Regulation 35 - Training Manual and On-Board Training Aids
iii. Section V Regulation 36 - Instructions for On-Board Maintenance
iv. Section V Regulation 37 - Muster List and Emergency Instructions
6.1.3 Additional supplements on operational readiness, maintenance and inspection of lifeboats

stated in the following Maritime Safety Committee circulars shall also apply:
i. MSC.1/Circ.1205, Guidelines For Developing Operation And Maintenance

Manuals For Lifeboat Systems, International Maritime Organization (IMO), 26
May 2006
ii. MSC.1/Circ.1277, Interim Recommendation on Conditions for Authorization of

Service Providers for Lifeboats, Launching Appliances and On-Load Release Gear,
International Maritime Organization (IMO), 23 May 2008.
iii. MSC.1/Circ.1206/Rev.1, Measures to Prevent Accidents with Lifeboats,

International Maritime Organization (IMO), 11 June 2009.
iv. MSC.1/Circ.1327, Guidelines for Fitting and Use of Fall Preventer Devices (FPDs),
International Maritime Organization (IMO), 11 June 2009
v. MSC.320(89), Adoption of amendments to the International Life-Saving

Appliances (LSA) Code, International Maritime Organization (IMO), 20 May 2011
vi. MSC.1/Circ.1392, Guidelines for Evaluation and Replacement of Lifeboat Release

and Retrieval Systems, International Maritime Organization (IMO), 27 May 2011
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BIBLIOGRAPHY
In this PTS, reference is made to the following Standards/Publications. Unless specifically

designated by date, the latest edition of each publication shall be used, together with any
supplements / revisions thereto:
PETRONAS TECHNICAL STANDARDS

Index to PTS and Guideline PTS 00.01.01
PTS Requirement, General Definition of Terms & Reading Guide PTS 00.01.03
Offshore Temporary Refuges PTS 11.20.01
Design of Fixed Offshore Structures (Working Stress Design) PTS 11.22.02
Medical Emergency Response PTS 18.15.01
INTERNATIONAL STANDARDS
International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea, 1974 SOLAS
(SOLAS 1974). Consolidated Edition, 2009 (Amendments 2010
and 2011)
Life-saving appliances and arrangements Chapter III
LSA Code - International Life-Saving Appliance Code Resolution Amended by
Resolution
MSC.272(85)
Revised Recommendation on Testing of Life-Saving Appliances, MSC.81(70)
11 December 1998
Adoption of Amendments to the Revised Recommendation on MSC.321(89)
Testing of Life-Saving Appliances (Resolution Msc.81(70)), As
Amended, 20 May 2011
Guidelines For Developing Operation And Maintenance Manuals MSC.1/Circ.1205
For Lifeboat Systems, International Maritime Organization
(IMO), 26 May 2006
Interim Recommendation on Conditions for Authorization of MSC.1/Circ.1277
Service Providers for Lifeboats, Launching Appliances and On-
Load Release Gear, International Maritime Organization (IMO),
23 May 2008
Measures to Prevent Accidents with Lifeboats, International MSC.1/Circ.1206/Rev.1
Maritime Organization (IMO), 11 June 2009
Guidelines for Fitting and Use of Fall Preventer Devices (FPDs), MSC.1/Circ.1327
International Maritime Organization (IMO), 11 June 2009
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Adoption of amendments to the International Life-Saving MSC.320(89)

Appliances (LSA) Code, International Maritime Organization
(IMO), 20 May 2011
Adoption of amendments to the International Life-Saving MSC.368(93)
Appliances (LSA) Code, International Maritime Organization
(IMO) on 22 May 2014 and entered into force on 1 January 2016
MSC.1/Circ.1392
Guidelines for Evaluation and Replacement of Lifeboat Release
and Retrieval Systems, International Maritime Organization
(IMO), 27 May 2011
Degrees of protection provided by enclosures (IP code) IEC 60529
Transportable gas cylinders – Specification for the design and EN 1964
construction of refillable transportable seamless steel gas
cylinders of water capacities from 0,5 litre up to and including
150 litres
European Agreement Concerning the International Carriage of ECE/TRANS/215 (Vol.
Dangerous Goods by Road Volume II II)
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APPENDIX 1: EVALUATION, TESTING AND APPROVAL OF LIFE-SAVING APPLIANCES AND

ARRANGEMENTS
SURVIVAL CRAFT
A. Watertightness
With the survival craft in water, all fittings below the waterline shall be visually inspected for
leakages, including:
i. seacocks;
ii. drainplugs;
iii. sterntube gland (for ingress of excessive water);
iv. lift shoes; and
v. any other fittings bolted through the hull.
B. Engine Installation
The engine installation shall be thoroughly inspected to ensure:
i. no leakages from the oil and water systems;
ii. engine drip tray is free from oil, water and any materials which cause an
obstruction or fire hazard;
iii. exhaust system water trap, spark arrester and lagging are in good order;
iv. correct coolant level in fresh water cooling header tank;
v. correct concentration of anti-freeze in cooling water (if applicable);
vi. correct starting handle is on board;
vii. batteries are in good order, with greased and tight terminal connections and
properly stowed;
viii. V-belts are correctly tensioned;
ix. with the throttle/gear level in neutral, ensure engine is free to turn without
rotating the propeller shaft. Check by operating the decompression levels and
hand crank; and
x. fuel tank is full of fuel.

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C. Engine Start and Running (Basic Test)
1. Prior to starting the engine it shall be checked that:
i. fuel tank valves, engine fuel lift pump valves and keel cooler hull penetration
valves are all open;
ii. pump heater is functioning correctly; and
iii. throttle/gear level is in neutral position.
2. The engine shall be started using each starting method available in turn. When the engine is
running the charge warning light should not be glowing.
3. After the engine has reached its working temperature, all indicating instruments shall be
checked for correct operation.
4. The engine shall be run for two hours covering all representative operating speeds. Of these
two hours, at least one hour shall be spent underway. During the underway trials, the survival
craft shall be run at its maximum speed and engine r.p.m. for a continuous period not less
than fifteen minutes. During the underway trials full left and right steerage shall be applied
whilst proceeding both forward and astern, at least three times for each steerage position in
each direction.
5. During and after the two-hour test, the following should be checked:
i. oil, water and exhaust systems for leakages;
ii. water temperature, oil pressure and charge indicators for correct operation;
iii. battery charging system;
iv. no fumes in the survival craft.
D. Air System
1. The air system shall be inspected to ensure:
i. correct and approved equipment has been fitted;
ii. bottle pressure reads 200 bar (ga); and
iii. system does not leak. Check valves and gauges by closing the outlet valve of the
system, closing the lever valves on the bottles and operating the ball valves. This
will permit the volume of air in the assembly to discharge through the pressure
controller. The controller pressure gauge should read approximately 7 bar (ga)
when discharging air. The main pressure gauge should drop back to zero.
2. A full air system discharge cycle test shall be carried out, during which time the survival craft's
internal pressure shall be monitored and shall remain positive with respect to the ambient air
pressure external to the survival craft, for a period of not less than ten minutes.
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E. Spray System
1. The spray system shall be initially tested for leakages by flushing through the system.
2. With the spray system turned on, all fittings above the waterline shall be visually inspected
for leakage including:
i. hatches;
ii. doors;
iii. hook assemblies; and
iv. any other fittings bolted through the canopy.
3. The operating of the system shall then be tested by:
i. closing all doors and hatches;
ii. bringing sea inlet valve handle to the "OPEN" position;
iii. keeping control in neutral position;
iv. revving-up engine to half throttle;
v. checking satisfactory water coverage of the outside surfaces above the waterline
of the survival craft;
vi. following test the system shall be flushed through with potable water.
F. Hook Release ("ON LOAD" Release)
1. Hydrostatic Interlock
The survival craft shall be lowered and raised into and out of the water four times to ensure
that the hydrostatic interlock functions correctly:
i. when the survival craft is clear of the water, the interlock lever should be in the
"LOCKED" position;
ii. after the survival craft has been lowered into the water, the interlock lever should
have moved to the "OPEN" position.
2. Hook release
i. The hook release gear shall be tested with the survival craft in the water by:
i. removing the safety pin from the release gear side plate;
ii. operating the release handle;
iii. checking that both hooks open simultaneously;

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iv. re-setting the hooks, in accordance with the release system Supplier's procedure;
v. replacing the safety pin.
ii. The hook release gear shall be complete with the following instruction labels:
i. boat recovery;
ii. release handle;
iii. resetting lift hooks;
iv. lock pin removal (diagrammatic);
v. override procedure;
vi. interlock "OPEN";
vii. interlock "LOCKED"
3. Radio
When installed, the radio shall be commissioned by the Manufacturer/Supplier/Vendor and

will therefore be subject to operational tests during the commissioning period.

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1.2 GLOSSARY OF TERMS

1.2.1 General Definitions

1.2.2 Specific Definition of Terms

1 Emergency An adverse situation that has an impact on people, environment,

1.2.3 Specific Abbreviations

1 EER Escape, Evacuation and Rescue

3 LSA Life-Saving Appliances

4 MODU Mobile Offshore Drilling Unit

5 MOPU Mobile Offshore Production Unit

6 MSC Maritime Safety Committee

7 POB Personnel On Board

8 RTD Reference Test Device

9 SIMOPS Simultaneous Operations

10 SIPROD Simultaneous Production and Drilling

11 SOLAS Safety of Life at Sea

12 STL Static Test Load

13 SWL Safe Working Load

14 SWT Safe Winch Test

15 TEMPSC Totally Enclosed Motor Propelled Survival Craft

1.3 SUMMARY OF CHANGES

2.1 OFFSHORE FACILITY REQUIREMENT

2.2 EVACUATION METHODS

Type of Offshore Facilities

Table 2.1: Evacuation method for offshore facilities

PROVISION OF LIFE SAVING APPLIANCES FOR OFFSHORE FACILITIES

3.1 PHILOSOPHY OF PROVISION OF LIFE SAVING APPLIANCES

3.2 PROVISION FOR OFFSHORE PLATFORMS

Type of offshore facilities

Type of offshore facilities

Type of offshore facilities

Type of offshore facilities

Type of offshore facilities

Length of Floater in metres Minimum number of lifebuoys

60 and under 120 12

120 and under 180 18

180 and under 240 24

240 and over 30

AMENDMENT/SUPPLEMENT TO SOLAS CONSOLIDATED EDITION 2009 (WITH AMENDMENT

4.1 GENERAL REQUIREMENT FOR LIFE-SAVING APPLIANCES

4.2 PERSONAL LIFE-SAVING APPLIANCES

4.2.1.1 Lifebuoy with self-igniting light

Add the following to LSA Code Chapter II Section 2.1.2:

4.2.3 Immersion Suits

4.2.4 Thermal Protective Aids

4.3 VISUAL SIGNALS

4.3.1 Rocket Parachute Flares

4.3.2 Hand Flares

4.3.3 Buoyant Smoke Signals

4.4 SURVIVAL CRAFT

i. Lifeboat carrying capacity

Add the following to LSA Code Chapter IV Section 4.4:

The maximum allowable capacity to accommodate the total number of persons

Add the following to LSA Code Chapter IV Section 4.4 :

Add the following to LSA Code Chapter IV Section 4.4.8 :

Add the following to LSA Code Chapter IV Section 4.4

The engine and fuel tank space shall be efficiently ventilated.

 Replace LSA Code Chapter IV Section 4.4.6.11 with the following:

environment to maintain the interior temperature above the dew

vi. Release Lever

- Hooks shall be released from the falls by means of an operating

viii. Hook Design