Statutory Documents - MCA Publications - PYC - A Code of Practice for Yachts Carrying 13 to 36 Passengers (The Passenger Yacht Code) - Chapter 11 - Ship-Shore Transfer of Personnel - 11.1 Tenders (Dinghies):
11.1 Tenders (Dinghies):
(1) When a vessel carries a rigid or inflatable tender, it should be fit for its intended use, regularly inspected by the owner/managing agent, and maintained in a safe condition.
(2) Safety equipment should be provided in the tender as appropriate to its intended range and area of operation.
(3) Each tender should be clearly marked with the number of persons (mass 75 kg) that it can safely carry, and the name of the parent vessel.
(4) In the case of petrol-engined tenders, operation should be in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions with due consideration to the safety requirements for the carriage of petrol.
(5) Where more than 12 passengers are carried by the tenders, the IMO guidelines for passenger ship tenders MSC.1/Circ.1417 should be followed.
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