Weekly inspections
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Statutory Documents - IMO Publications and Documents - International Codes - 2009 MODU Code - Code for the Construction and Equipment of Mobile Offshore Drilling Units, 2009 – Resolution A.1023(26) - Chapter 10 - Life-Saving Appliances and Equipment - 10.18 Operational readiness, maintenance and inspections - Weekly inspections

Weekly inspections

  10.18.7 The following tests and inspections should be carried out weekly:

  • .1 all survival craft, rescue boats and launching appliances should be visually inspected to ensure that they are ready for use. The inspection should include, but not be limited to, the condition of hooks, their attachment to the lifeboat and checking that the on-load release gear is properly and completely reset;

  • .2 all engines in lifeboats and rescue boats should be run ahead and astern for a total period of not less than 3 min, provided the ambient temperature is above the minimum temperature required for starting and running the engine. During this period of time, it should be demonstrated that the gear box and gear box train are engaging satisfactorily. If the special characteristics of an outboard motor fitted to a rescue boat would not allow it to be run other than with its propeller submerged for a period of 3 min, a suitable water supply may be provided;

  • .3 lifeboats, except free-fall lifeboats, should be moved from their stowed position, without any persons on board, to the extent necessary to demonstrate satisfactory operation of launching appliances, if weather and sea conditions so allow; and

  • .4 the general alarm system should be tested.

Parent topic: 10.18 Operational readiness, maintenance and inspections
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