Instruction manual

PROFICIENCY IN SURVIVAL CRAFT AND RESCUE BOATS OTHER THAN
FAST RESCUE BOATS
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weatherproof shelter and provides protection from exposure.
The canopy required under shall be so arranged:
- that it is provided with adequate rigid sections or battens to
permit erection;
- that it can be easily erected by not more than 2 persons;
- that it is insulated to protect the occupants against heat and
cold by means of not less than 2 layers of material separated by an air gap or
other equally efficient means, with provision to prevent accumulation of water in
the air gap as applicable;
- that the exterior of the rigid cover and canopy, and the interior of that
part of the lifeboat covered by the canopy, is of a highly visible color;
- that it has entrances at both ends and on each side, provided with
efficient adjustable closing arrangements which can be easily and quickly opened
and closed from the inside or outside so as to permit ventilation, but exclude
seawater, wind and cold;
- that means shall be provided for holding the entrances securely in the
open and closed positions;
- that with the entrances closed, it admits sufficient air for the occupants
at all times;
- that it has means for the collection of rainwater; and,
- that the occupants can escape in the event of the lifeboat capsizing.
Fig 4.3 Partially enclosed lifeboat
4.1.4 Self – righting partially enclosed lifeboat