2.1 A lifejacket complying with the requirements
of paragraph 2.2.1 or 2.2.2 of the Code shall be provided for every
person on board the ship and, in addition:
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.1 for passenger ships on voyages less than 24
h, a number of infant lifejackets equal to at least 2.5% of the number
of passengers on board shall be provided;
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.2 for passenger ships on voyages 24 h or greater,
infant lifejackets shall be provided for each infant on board;
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.3 a number of lifejackets suitable for children
equal to at least 10% of the number of passengers on board shall be
provided or such greater number as may be required to provide a lifejacket
for each child;
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.4 a sufficient number of lifejackets shall be
carried for persons on watch and for use at remotely located survival
craft stations. The lifejackets carried for persons on watch should
be stowed on the bridge, in the engine control room and at any other
manned watch station; and
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.5 if the adult lifejackets provided are not designed
to fit persons weighing up to 140 kg and with a chest girth of up
to 1,750 mm, a sufficient number of suitable accessories shall be
available on board to allow them to be secured to such persons.
2.2 Lifejackets shall be so placed as to be readily
accessible and their position shall be plainly indicated. Where, due
to the particular arrangements of the ship, the lifejackets provided
in compliance with the requirements of paragraph
2.1 may become inaccessible, alternative provisions shall be
made to the satisfaction of the Administration which may include an
increase in the number of lifejackets to be carried.
2.3 The lifejackets used in totally enclosed lifeboats,
except free-fall lifeboats, shall not impede entry into the lifeboat
or seating, including operation of the seat belts in the lifeboat.
2.4 Lifejackets selected for free-fall lifeboats,
and the manner in which they are carried or worn, shall not interfere
with entry into the lifeboat, occupant safety or operation of the
lifeboat.