Statutory Documents - MCA Publications - PYC - A Code of Practice for Yachts Carrying 13 to 36 Passengers (The Passenger Yacht Code) - Chapter 7 - Life-Saving Appliances and Arrangements - 7.10 Personal Life Saving Appliances:
7.10 Personal Life Saving Appliances:
Lifebuoys
(1) Ships shall carry not less than the number of lifebuoys prescribed in the following table-
| LIFEBUOYS AND ATTACHMENTS TO BE CARRIED | GROSS TONNAGE OF SHIP | ||
| Under 3000 | 3000-10000 | Over 10000 | |
| Total Minimum Number of Lifebuoys. | 8 | 12 | 18 |
| Minimum number of lifebuoys to be fitted with self-igniting lights | 4 | 6 | 9 |
| Minimum number of lifebuoys provided with self-igniting lights and self-activating smoke signals. | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Minimum number of Lifebuoys to be provided with buoyant line. | 2 | 2 | 2 |
(2) Lifebuoys which are fitted with self-igniting lights or with self-igniting lights and self-activating smoke signals shall not also be fitted with a line.
(3) The lifebuoys fitted with self-igniting lights and with self-activating smoke signals shall capable of quick release from the navigation bridge.
(4) At least one lifebuoy on each side of the ship shall be fitted with a buoyant lifeline complying with the requirements of paragraph 2.1.4 of the LSA Code equal in length to not less than twice the height at which it is stowed above the waterline in the lightest seagoing condition, or 30 metres, whichever is the greater.
(5) Lifebuoys shall be-
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(a) so distributed as to be readily available on both sides of the ship and as far as practicable on all open decks extending to the ship's side; at least one shall be placed in the vicinity of the stern; and
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(b) so stowed as to be capable of being rapidly cast loose, and not permanently secured in any way.
(6) Each lifebuoy shall be marked in block capitals of the Roman alphabet with the name and port of registry of the ship on which it is carried.
Lifejackets
(7) A lifejacket complying with the requirements of paragraph 2.2.1 or 2.2.2 of the LSA Code shall be provided for every person on board the ship and, in addition-
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(a) 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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(b) a sufficient number of lifejackets shall be carried for persons on watch and for use at remotely located survival craft stations and 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, as the case may be;
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(c) infant lifejackets shall be provided for each infant on board;
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(d) each lifejacket shall be fitted with a light and whistle according to the requirements of section 2.2 of the LSA Code; and
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(e) 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 millimetres, a sufficient number of suitable accessories shall be available on board to allow them to be secured to such personfootnote.
(8) In addition to the lifejackets required by subsection (7) an additional number of lifejackets for not less than 5% of the total number of persons on board shall be carried and these lifejackets shall be stowed in conspicuous places on deck or at muster stations.
(9) Lifejackets shall be so placed as to be readily accessible and their position shall be plainly indicated and where, due to the particular arrangements of the ship, the lifejackets provided in compliance with the requirements of subsection (7) 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.
(10) Where lifejackets for passengers are stowed in staterooms which are located remotely from direct routes between public spaces and muster stations, the additional lifejackets for these passengers required under subsection (9), shall be stowed either in the public spaces, the muster stations, or on direct routes between them provided that lifejackets shall be stowed so that their distribution and donning does not impede orderly movement to muster stations and survival craft embarkation stations.
(11) The lifejackets used in totally enclosed lifeboats shall not impede entry into the lifeboat or seating, including operation of the seat belts in the lifeboat.
Immersion Suits and anti-Exposure Suits
(12) Other than a Passenger Yacht 2, all ships which do not carry partially or totally enclosed lifeboats an immersion suitfootnote, of an appropriate size, shall be provided for every person on board.
(13) Immersion suits shall be so placed as to be readily accessible and their position shall be plainly indicated.
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