Instruction manual

PROFICIENCY IN SURVIVAL CRAFT AND RESCUE BOATS OTHER THAN FAST
RESCUE BOATS
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If a full muster, drill or training session is not held at the appointed time, an entry
should be made in the logbook stating the circumstances and the extent of the
muster, drill or training session held.
Regulations 20 (1974, SOLAS Convention): Operational readiness, maintenance
and inspections
20.1 This regulation applies to all ships
20.2 Operational readiness
Before the ship leaves port and at all times during the voyage, all life-saving
appliances shall be in working order and ready for immediate use.
20.3 Maintenance
Instructions for on-board maintenance of life-saving appliances
complying with the requirements of regulation 36 shall be provided and
maintenance shall be carried out accordingly.
The Administration may accept, in lieu of the instructions required by above
paragraph, a shipboard planned maintenance programme which
includes the requirements of the Training Manual.
20.4 Maintenance of falls
Falls used in launching shall be turned end for end at intervals of not more
than 30 months and be renewed when necessary due to deterioration of the falls or
at intervals of not more than five years, whichever is the earlier.
The Administration may accept in lieu of the "end for ending" required in
above paragraph, periodic inspection of the falls and their renewal whenever
necessary due to deterioration or at intervals of not more than four years, whichever
one is earlier.
20.5 Spares and repair equipment
Spares and repair equipment shall be provided for life-saving appliances
and their components which are subject to excessive wear or consumption and need
to be replaced regularly.
20.6 Weekly inspection
All survival craft, rescue boats and launching appliances shall be
visually inspected to ensure that they are ready for use.
All engines in lifeboats and rescue boats shall be run for a total
period of not less than 3 min provided the ambient temperature is above the
minimum temperature required for starting and running the engine. During this
period of time, it should be demonstrated that the gear box and gear box train are
engaging satisfactorily. If the special characteristics of an outboard motor