13.5 Thermal Protective Aids
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13.5 Thermal Protective Aids

  13.5.1 TPAs may be stowed in the 'grab bag'.

  13.5.2 When immersion suits are provided for all onboard, as part of the vessel's equipment, only 2 TPAs need to be provided for the use of injured persons.

  • .1 Immersion suits may be of the non insulated type.

  • .2 Immersion suits are to be compatible with the lifejackets provided.

  • .3 Immersion suits may be provided to satisfy the personnel clothing requirements of Section 22.9.

  13.5.3 Vessels operating in Category 6 between 1st November and 31st March, using open reversible liferaft(s) in accordance with Section 13.2.3.6, should carry TPAs for all persons on board. Vessels operating in Category 6 outside this period or those fitted with a canopied liferaft need not carry any TPAs.

Parent topic: 13 Life-Saving Appliances
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