Instruction manual

PROFICIENCY IN SURVIVAL CRAFT AND RESCUE BOATS OTHER THAN
FAST RESCUE BOATS
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- Every lifeboat shall be powered by a compression ignition engine. No
engine shall be used for any lifeboat if its fuel has a flashpoint of 43˚C (109˚F) or
less (closed cup test).
- The engine shall be provided with either a manual starting system or a
power starting system with two independent rechargeable energy sources.
- The engine starting system and starting aids shall start the engine at
an ambient temperature of -15˚C (+5˚F) within 2 minutes of commencing the start
procedure.
- The engine shall be capable of operating for not less than 5 minutes
after starting from cold with the life boat out of the water.
- The engine shall be capable of operating when the lifeboat is flooded
up to the centreline of the crankshaft.
- The lifeboat engine, transmission and engine accessories shall be
enclosed in a fire-retarding casing or other suitable arrangements providing
similar protection.
- The lifeboat engine and accessories shall be designed to limit electro-
magnetic emissions so that engine operation does not interfere with the
operation of radio equipment used in the lifeboat.
- Water resistant instructions for starting and operating the engine shall
be provided and mounted in a conspicuous place near the engine starting
controls.
- The exhaust pipe shall be arranged as to prevent water from entering
the engine in normal operation.
- The engine are to be test run once a week.
- The speed of a life boat when proceeding ahead in calm water when
loaded with its full complement of persons and equipment, shall be at least 6
knots and at least 2 knots when towing a 25 person liferaft loaded with its full
complement of persons and equipment.
- Sufficient fuel shall be provided to run the fully loaded lifeboat at 6
knots for a period of not less than 24 hours.