Servicing of inflatable liferafts, inflatable lifejackets and inflated rescue boats
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Statutory Documents - IMO Publications and Documents - International Codes - 1989 MODU Code – Code for the Construction and Equipment of Mobile Offshore Drilling Units, 1989 – Resolution A.649(16) - Chapter 10 – Life Saving Appliances and Equipment - 10.18 Operational readiness, maintenance and inspections - Servicing of inflatable liferafts, inflatable lifejackets and inflated rescue boats

Servicing of inflatable liferafts, inflatable lifejackets and inflated rescue boats

  10.18.8 Every inflatable liferaft and inflatable lifejacket should be serviced:

  • .1 at intervals not exceeding 12 months. However, in cases where it appears proper and reasonable, the Administration may extend this period to 17 months;

  • .2 at an approved servicing station which is competent to service them, maintains proper servicing facilities and uses only properly trained personnelfootnote.

  10.18.9 All repairs and maintenance of inflated rescue boats should be carried out in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. Emergency repairs may be carried out on board the unit; however, permanent repairs should be effected at an approved servicing station.

Parent topic: 10.18 Operational readiness, maintenance and inspections
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