Instruction manual

PROFICIENCY IN SURVIVAL CRAFT AND RESCUE BOATS OTHER THAN
FAST RESCUE BOATS
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Fig. 4.15 Semi-rigid rescue boat
Fig. 4.16 Rigid rescue boat Fig. 4.17 Inflatable rescue boat
e) Requirements for the carriage of survival craft and rescue
Regulation 21.2 of S.O.L.A.S. Convention
Survival craft and rescue boats ( Passenger Ships)
- Passenger ships of 500 gross tonnage and over shall carry at least one
rescue boat complying with the requirements of section 5.1 of the Code on
each side of the ship.
- Passenger ships of less than 500 gross tonnage shall carry at least
one rescue boat complying with the requirements of section 5.1 of the Code.
- A lifeboat may be accepted as a rescue boat provided it also complies
with the requirements for a rescue boat.
Regulation 31.2 of S.O.L.A.S Convention
Rescue boats (Cargo ship)
Cargo ships shall carry at least one rescue boat complying with the
requirements of section 5.1 of the Code. A lifeboat may be accepted as a rescue
boat, provided that it also complies with the requirements for rescue boat.