8.9.11
An Administration which
approves new and novel inflatable liferaft arrangements pursuant to
8.1 may allow for extended servicing intervals under the following
conditions:
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.1
The new and novel liferaft
arrangement should maintain the same standard, as required by testing
procedures, throughout the extended servicing intervals.
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.2
The liferaft system should
be checked on board by certified personnel according to 8.9.7
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.3
Service at intervals not
exceeding five years should be carried out in accordance with the
recommendations of the Organization.
8.9.12
An Administration which
permits extension of liferaft service intervals in accordance with
8.9.11 should notify the Organization in accordance with regulation
I/5(b) of the Convention.
† Refer to the Code of Practice for the Evaluation,
Testing and Acceptance of Prototype Novel Life-Saving Appliances and
Arrangements, adopted by the Organization by resolution A.520(13).