13.3 Lifebuoys
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13.3 Lifebuoys

  13.3.1 Lifebuoys should be marked with the vessel's name and one other means of identification, e.g. Port of Choice, SSR number, home port if not registered, etc.

  13.3.2 Vessels certified to operate in Categories 4, 5 & 6 need not carry lifebuoys fitted with lights.

  13.3.3 Buoyant lines, where fitted, should not be less than 18 metres in length.

  13.3.4 Where light-weight lifebuoys (e.g. horseshoe type) are used, if not fitted with a buoyant line, they shall be fitted with a drogue (the drogue is required to prevent the lifebuoy being blown across the sea surface at high speed).

  13.3.5 For sailing vessels, the Dan-buoy should be attached to one of the lifebuoys and where applicable, a light.

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