8.3.1 Where passengers or crew have access to
exposed decks under normal operating conditions, at least one lifebuoy
on each side of the craft capable of quick release from the control
compartment and from a position at or near where it is stowed, shall
be provided with a self-igniting light and a self-activating smoke
signal. The positioning and securing arrangements of the self-activating
smoke signal shall be such that it cannot be released or activated
solely by the accelerations produced by collisions or groundings.
8.3.2 At least one lifebuoy shall be provided
adjacent to each normal exit from the craft and on each open deck
to which passengers and crew have access, subject to a minimum of
two being installed.
8.3.3 Lifebuoys fitted adjacent to each normal
exit from the craft shall be fitted with buoyant lines of at least
30 m in length.
8.3.4 Not less than half the total number of lifebuoys
shall be fitted with self-igniting lights. However, the lifebuoys
provided with self-igniting lights shall not include those provided
with lines in accordance with 8.3.3.
8.3.5 A lifejacket complying with the requirements
of paragraph 2.2.1 or 2.2.2 of the LSA Code be provided for every person on board
the craft and, in addition:
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.1 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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.2 every passenger craft shall carry lifejackets
for not less than 5% of the total number of persons on board. These
lifejackets shall be stowed in conspicuous places on deck or at assembly
stations;
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.3 a sufficient number of lifejackets shall be
carried for persons on watch and for use at remotely located survival
craft and rescue boat stations; and
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.4 all lifejackets shall be fitted with a light,
which complies with the requirements of paragraph 2.2.3 of the LSA Code.
8.3.6 Lifejackets shall be so placed as to be
readily accessible and their positions shall be clearly indicated.
8.3.7 An immersion suit, of an appropriate size,
complying with the requirements of paragraph
2.3 of the LSA Code shall be provided for every person assigned
to crew the rescue boat.
8.3.8 An immersion suit or anti-exposure suit
shall be provided for each member of the crew assigned, in the muster
list, to duties in a MES party for embarking passengers into survival
craft. These immersion suits or anti-exposure suits need not be required
if the craft is constantly engaged on voyages in warm climates where,
in the opinion of the Administration, such suits are unnecessary.