Annex – 3 Maintenance Requirements of Life Saving Appliances

vessel keel laid prior 01/01/2010 )

Examine cylinder gauges to confirm they MSC.1/Circ.14

All Weekly Ship
are in the correct pressure range 32, para. 4.5
MSC.1/Circ.14
Check according to makers instructions All Annually Ship
32, para. 7.8.3
Emergency escape As
breathing devices specified
(EEBDS) Hydrostatic test and internal inspection of IACS Rec. Approved
All by the
cylinders No.88 Shore
manufactu
rer
Testing of emergency At each
SOLAS
lighting All abandon Ship
III/19.3.4.9
ship drill
Maintenance:
Weekly
Inspection and Lubrication as required. SOLAS III/20.4
All Monthly Ship
Special concern to hidden areas and MSC.1/Circ.12
Annually
areas of end terminations. 06/Rev.1
Not more
than 5
Falls used in launching
years or
appliances
earlier
Renewal after 5 years or earlier when
SOLAS III/20.4 All when Ship
necessary due to deterioration.
necessary
due to
deteriorati
on
Replacements of first-
aid outfit and anti-
seasickness medicine LSA Code, On expiry
All Ship
of life boat equipment para. 1.2.3 date

Replacement of food
rations of lifeboat LSA Code, On expiry
equipment All Ship
para. 1.2.3 date

a) Administration
may extend up to
17 month.
Interval Approved b)As per HSSC
Maintenance of
SOLAS not service ,same may be
hydrostatic release Annual servicing All
III/20.9.1 exceeding provider done along with
units (non-disposable)
12 month @B annual SEQ
survey ( Msc.1/circ
955) ( as per flag
requirement )
1.Check condition of storage bag as well During monthly
as general condition of bag for ease of inspection crew
SOLAS
removal of suit must practice
III/20.7.2 All Ship
2.Ensure donning instructions are legible. donning the
SOLAS III/36.1
3.Confirm that suit is the type and size Monthly immersion suit or
MSC/Circ.1047
identified on the bag. anti exposure suit .
4. Visually check for damage , rip and
tear any repair to be as per manufacturer
and by service station authorised by
manufacturer or acceptable by
administration.
5.condition of zipper for ease of
Immersion suits and operation , if not functional same to be
anti-exposure suits discarded or repaired at service station
6.check, if fitted any inflatable head
support or buoyancy ring for damage and
its proper attachment and inflation hose
for any deterioration .
7. check condition of retro reflective tape
for condition and adhesion
8. if fitted condition of whistle , expiry
date of light and battery
1.The head support/buoyancy ring to be Quarterly Not applicable for
SOLAS II/20.7.2 All ship
inflated and tested for leaks integral inflatable
MSC/CIRC 1047
lifejacket
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1.Air pressure test (seams and closure) ,

suit to be inflated to a pressure of .1 to .2
1.Recommended
psi and if auxiliary inflatable means of
that the air
buoyancy is provided , it should be
pressure test be
inflated through oral valve to a pressure
performed at a
of 0.1 psi.
suitable shore-
2. Each seam and closure of the suit and 3-yearly
based facility
each seam, oral tube and attachment
2.The air pressure
points , joint or valve of any auxiliary (Test more Ship /
test may be
means of inflatable to be covered with MSC/Circ.1114 All frequently Shore @c
carried out on
soapy water to check leakage. if any for suits
board ship if
repair needed , it is strongly older than
suitable
recommended that any 10 years).
equipment is
available.
, repairs to a suit be carried out by a
( more frequently
facility which has access to the original
testing to be as
manufacturer's recommended servicing
per flag)
instructions, parts and adhesives, and
suitably trained personnel.
Administration can
accept specific
liferafts for
extended service
intervals according
to SOLAS
Interval
III/20.8.3 and
not
MSC.1/Circ.1328 (
exceeding Approved
Maintenance of applicable for new
Servicing of inflatable life raft , life jacket SOLAS 12 month ( service
inflatable life rafts, life All and novel
III/20.8.1.1 administra provider
jackets inflatable life raft
tion may @B
arrangement
extend to
approved as per
17 month)
regulation 4.3 by
administration )

Following to be examined for

satisfactory condition and operation
For Davit:
1. Davit structure, in particular with
regard to corrosion, misalignments,
deformations and excessive free play;
2. Wires and sheaves, possible damages
such as kinks and corrosion; SOLAS
3. Lubrication of wires, sheaves and III/20.11.1.1
moving parts; III/20.11.1.2
4. Functioning of limit switches; MSC.1/Circ.12
5. Stored power systems; and 06/Rev.1/Appe
6. Hydraulic systems. ndix of Annex SEQ
1, para. 2.8 annually
and 2.9 as All survey
For Winch: applicable
Shore @A
1. Open and inspect brake mechanism;
Launching appliances
2. Replace brake pads, if necessary;
3. Remote control system;
4. Power supply system; and
5. Winch foundation.

Dynamic test of the winch brake: SOLAS

1.lowering the empty boat and when the III/20.11.1.3
boat has reached its maximum lowering MSC.1/Circ.12
speed and before the boat enters the 06/Rev.1/Appe
water, the brake should be abruptly ndix of Annex
applied. 1, para. 3.1 & Load on boat will
2.The brake pads and stressed structural 3.3 as be mass of life
parts should be re-inspected. applicable boat or rescue
A) On-load release gear to be SOLAS boat without
examination for III/20.11.2..1 person onboard.
1.Operation of release gear for activation III/20.11.2.2
Annex – 3 Maintenance Requirements of Life Saving Appliances

2. check for any free play MSC.1/Circ.12

3. hydrostatic interlock system , if fitted 06/Rev.1/ Load on boat will
4. Cables for control and release Appendix of be mass of life
5..Hook fastening Annex 1, para. boat or rescue
2.4 / 2.5 boat without
ON load release gear to be operational person onboard
tested for
1. operational test with lifeboat partially in
water so mass of boat is supported by
falls and hydrostatic interlock ( where
fitted) , and same should not triggered.
2.operation of on load gear
3. reset the on load gear and examine
the release gear and hook fastening that
the hook is completely reset and no
damage

B) off-load release gear to be examined SOLAS

for . III/20.11.2.1
1.Operation of release gear for activation III/20.11.2.2
2. check for any free play III/36
3. Cables for control and release MSC.1/Circ.1206
OFF load release gear to be operational /Rev.1/ Appendix
tested of Annex 1,
1. Position the life lifeboat fully para2.4/. 2.6
waterborne and operate the release gear
2. Reset the release gear and lifeboat in
stowed position. Load on boat will
be mass of life
C) free fall life boat release gear to be boat or rescue
examination for . boat without
1. check for any free play SOLAS person onboard
2. Cables for control and release III/20.11.2.1
Release gear to be operational tested III/20.11.2.2
MSC.1/Circ.1206
1. engage the simulated launching /Rev.1/ Appendix
arrangement as specified by of Annex 1, para.
manufacturer. 2.4/2.7
2. Operate the release mechanism .
3.Reset the lifeboat in stowed
configuration.
4.. sequence 2 and 3 to be done with
backup release mechanism.
5.Remove simulated launching
arrangement.
6.lifeboat to be placed in stowed position. SOLAS
III/20.11.3.1
D) davit launched life raft automatic III/20.11.3.2
release hook checked for examination
and operational test .
1. operational test for hook and rest
operation
2. check for any free play
3. Cables for control and release

Dynamic test of the winch brake: Load will be 1.1

1.lowering the boat loaded and when the times ( weight of
boat has reached its maximum lowering life boat or rescue
speed and before the boat enters the boat + weight of
water, the brake should be abruptly full complement
applied. +boat equipment )
2.The brake pads and stressed structural SOLAS For testing
parts should be re-inspected. III/20.11.1.3 purpose , 75 kg to
MSC.1/Circ.12 be taken as weight
06/Rev.1/Appe for each person
All 5-yearly Shore @A
ndix of Annex For cargo ship
1, para. 3.2 & built after 1 July
3.3 as 2010 , 82.5 kg be
applicable taken as weight for
each person .
For Passenger
ship 75 kg to
taken as weight for
each person
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Operational test at 1.1time of load for

On-load release gear, automatic release Load will be 1.1
hooks for davit launched life raft and times ( weight of
free fall life boat release mechanism life boat or rescue
whenever release gear overhauled . boat + weight of
The following to be done during overhaul full complement
Of release system SOLAS +boat equipment )
a) dismantling of hook release III/20.11.2..3 For testing
b) checking of tolerance requirement III/20.11.3.3 purpose , 75 kg to
c)adjustment of release gear MSC.1/Circ.12 be taken as weight
d) visual examination 06/Rev.1/Appe for each person
d) operational test with load ndix of Annex For cargo ship
e) NDT testing , such as DPT 1, para. 4 built after 1 July
2010 , 82.5 kg be
taken as weight for
each person .
For Passenger
ship 75 kg to
taken as weight for
each person
The following items to be examined and .
checked for satisfactory condition and
operation:
Within
1. Condition of structure including fixed
Examination of MSC.1/Circ.12 window
and loose equipment; All Shore @A
lifeboats(All ) 06/Rev.1 period of
2. Engine and propulsion system
SEQ
3. Manoeuvring system
4. Power supply system
5. Bailing system.
The following item to be examined and
checked for satisfactory condition and
operation.
1.Inspection of hook , their attachment
2.On load release gear and reset
operation .
3.Running for 3 min for life boat engine
Lifeboats (except free
and verifying gear box and gear train are SOLAS III/20.6 All Weekly Ship
fall lifeboats)
engaged satisfactorily.
4 .For cargo ships 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.
1.Turned out from their stowed position,
SOLAS
without any persons on board if weather All Monthly Ship
III/20.7.1
and sea conditions so allow.
A report of the
1.Verification of satisfactory condition of
Inspection of lifeboat SOLAS inspection shall be
item as per checklist require by All Monthly Ship
equipment III/20.7.2 entered in the log-
regulation 36.1
book.
Tanker SEQ Incl. External
MSC.1/Circ. Ship /
Examination (chem./g survey inspection of air
Lifeboats with self- 1206/Rev.1 Shore @A
as) annually cylinders
contained air support
Tanker
system IACS Rec. No.
Hydrostatic test of air cylinders (chem./g 5-yearly Shore
88
as)
Examination
Examination of (Monthly testing of water spray systems SEQ
MSC.1/Circ Tanker Ship /
lifeboats with sprinkler on lifeboats in accordance with survey
1206/Rev.1 (oil) Shore @A
system manufacturer’s instructions and then annually
flushed through with fresh water)
Annually, if not
Battery replacement of LSA Code, on expiry
All Ship marked with
lifebuoy lights para 1.2.3 date
expiration date.
Interval
not
exceeding
12 month (
Marine evacuation SOLAS Passeng administra
Annual Servicing Shore @B
Systems (MES) III/20.8.1.1 er Ships tion may
be
extended
to 17
month
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Deployment of
rotational basis at
intervals to be
agreed by
Each MES shall be deployed from the Administration,
ship on a rotational basis so that each SOLAS Passeng Shore however each
6-yearly system to be
system is deployed at least once every III/20.8.2 er Ships @B
six years. deployed at least
once every six
years.

SOLAS
Testing of public III/20.6.4
Functional testing public address and
address system and MSC.1/Circ1432 All Weekly Ship
general alarm
general alarm systems para 4.4

Replacement of rocket
parachute flares and LSA Code, on expiry
All Ship
rockets line throwing para 1.2.3 date
appliances
Replacement of smoke LSA Code, on expiry
All Ship
Signals para, 1.2.3 date
Outboard motor
fitted with rescue
boat to be run for
The following item to be examined and
3 min when only
checked for satisfactory condition and
when suitable
operation.
water supply
1.Inspection of hook , their attachment
Inspection of rescue provided . In
2.On load release gear and reset SOLAS III/20.6 All Weekly Ship
boats special case
operation , if fitted
administration may
3. Running for 3 min for life boat engine
waived
and verifying gear box and gear train are
requirement of
engaged satisfactorily
running of engine
for ship keel laid
prior 1 July 1986

@A )For Lifeboat, Launching appliance and on load release gear

Service provider- Life boat , launching appliance and on load release gear examination to be carried out by service provider authorised by
administration and are qualified for each make and type for above activity by manufacturer OR by OEM authorised by administration .

Competent person-The examination should be conducted by the manufacturer’s representative or other person appropriately trained and
certified for the work to be done in accordance with MSC.1/Circ.1277.[ MSC.1/CIRC 1277 , MSC.1/CIRC/1206/1]

@B) For Inflatable life raft ,life jacket , Marine evacuation system

Service provider- Servicing to be carried out an approved servicing station authorised by administration and to be approved by
manufacturer.[ Solas Reg.III/20.8.1, A 761(18) ,MSC 55(66)]

Competent person-The examination to be carried out by person certified and trained by manufacturer

@C) For Immersion suit

Suitable repair station/ shore based facility- facility which is approved by suit manufacturer and or acceptable to administration .

Reports and record

1.Record of inspection, servicing , repair and maintenance to be updated and maintained

2. All checklist and reports to be filled correctly and signed by person who carries inspection and maintenance work and signed by Master
as required by III/36
3. On completion of annual through examination and servicing of launching appliance , statement of confirm that lifeboat arrangement fit
for purpose to be issued by service provider

Certification

1.Personnel engage for servicing/ annual though examination of launching appliance and lifeboat to have certificate in accordance as per
MSC .1/Circ.1277 , valid for 3 year.