10.3 Survival craft muster and embarkation arrangements
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10.3 Survival craft muster and embarkation arrangements

  10.3.1 If separate, muster stations should be provided close to the embarkation stations. Each muster station should have sufficient space to accommodate all persons assigned to muster at that station.

  10.3.2 Muster and embarkation stations should be readily accessible from accommodation and work areas.

  10.3.3 Muster and embarkation stations should be adequately illuminated by emergency lighting.

  10.3.4 Alleyways, stairways and exits giving access to the muster and embarkation stations should be adequately illuminated by emergency lighting.

  10.3.5 Davit-launched survival craft muster and embarkation stations should be so arranged as to enable stretcher cases to be placed in survival craft.

  10.3.6 Survival craft embarkation arrangements should be so designed that:

  • .1 lifeboats can be boarded by their full complement of persons within 3 min from the time the instruction to board is given;

  • .2 lifeboats can be boarded and launched directly from the stowed position;

  • .3 davit-launched liferafts can be boarded and launched from a position immediately adjacent to the stowed position or from a position to which the liferaft is transferred prior to launching in compliance with 10.5.5; and

  • .4 where necessary, means should be provided for bringing the davit-launched liferaft against the unit's side and holding it alongside so that persons can be safely embarked.

  10.3.7 At least two widely separated fixed metal ladders or stairways should be provided extending from the deck to the surface of the water. The fixed metal ladders or stairways and sea areas in their vicinity should be adequately illuminated by emergency lighting.

  10.3.8 If fixed ladders cannot be installed, alternative means of escape with sufficient capacity to permit all persons on board to descend safely to the waterline should be provided.

Parent topic: Chapter 10 – Life Saving Appliances and Equipment
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