Resolution
MSC.218(82)
ADOPTION OF AMENDMENTS TO THE INTERNATIONAL LIFE-SAVING APPLIANCE (LSA) CODE
(adopted on 8 December 2006)
THE
MARITIME SAFETY COMMITTEE,
RECALLING
Article 28(b) of the Convention on the International Maritime Organization
concerning the functions of the Committee,
NOTING
resolution MSC.48(66), by which it adopted the International Life-Saving
Appliance (LSA) Code (hereinafter referred to as "the LSA Code"),
which has become mandatory under chapter III of the International Convention
for the Safety of Life at Sea, 1974 (hereinafter referred to as "the
Convention"),
NOTING
ALSO article VIII(b) and regulation III/3.10 of the Convention concerning the
procedure for amending the LSA Code,
HAVING
CONSIDERED, at its eighty-second session, amendments to the LSA Code, proposed
and circulated in accordance with article VIII(b)(i) of the Convention,
1.
ADOPTS, in accordance with article VIII(b)(iv) of the Convention, amendments to
the International Life-Saving Appliance (LSA) Code, the text of which is set
out in the Annex to the present resolution;
2.
DETERMINES, in accordance with article VIII(b)(vi)(2)(bb) of the Convention,
that the amendments shall be deemed to have been accepted on 1 January 2008,
unless, prior to that date, more than one third of the Contracting Governments
to the Convention or Contracting Governments the combined merchant fleets of
which constitute not less than 50% of the gross tonnage of the world’s merchant
fleet, have notified their objections to the amendments;
3.
INVITES Contracting Governments to note that, in accordance with article
VIII(b)(vii)(2) of the Convention, the amendments shall enter into force on 1
July 2008 upon their acceptance in accordance with paragraph 2 above;
4.
REQUESTS the Secretary-General, in conformity with article VIII(b)(v) of the
Convention, to transmit certified copies of the present resolution and the text
of the amendments contained in the Annex to all Contracting Governments to the
Convention;
5.
FURTHER REQUESTS the Secretary-General to transmit copies of this resolution
and its Annex to Members of the Organization, which are not Contracting
Governments to the Convention.
Annex.
AMENDMENTS TO THE INTERNATIONAL LIFE-SAVING APPLIANCE (LSA) CODE
1.
Paragraph 1.1.8 is deleted and the existing paragraphs 1.1.9, 1.1.10 and 1.1.11
are renumbered as paragraphs 1.1.8, 1.1.9 and 1.1.10 respectively.
1.2 General requirements for
life-saving appliances
2.
The following sentence is added at the end of paragraph 1.2.3:
"In
the case of pyrotechnic lifesaving appliances, the date of expiry shall be
indelibly marked on the product by the manufacturer."
3.
In paragraph 2.2.1.16, the words "line or other"
are inserted between the words "buoyant" and "means".
4.
Subparagraph .1 of paragraph 2.3.1.1 is replaced by the following:
".1
it can be unpacked and donned without assistance within 2 min, taking into
account donning of any associated clothing, donning of a lifejacket if the
immersion suit is to be worn in conjunction with a lifejacket, and inflation of
orally inflatable chambers, if fitted;* "
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* Refer to
paragraph 3.1.3 of the Recommendation on testing of life-saving appliances,
adopted by the Organization by resolution MSC.81(70).
5.
In paragraph 2.3.1.5, the words "line or other" are inserted between
the words "buoyant" and "means".
4.1 General requirements for
liferafts
6.
In paragraph 4.1.2.2, the words "required to be
stowed in a position providing" are replaced by the word
"intended".
7.
The first sentence of paragraph 4.1.3.3 is replaced by the following:
"A
manually controlled exterior light shall be fitted to the uppermost portion of
the liferaft canopy or structure."
8.
The first and second sentences of paragraph 4.1.3.4 are replaced by the
following:
"A
manually controlled interior light shall be fitted inside the liferaft capable
of continuous operation for a period of at least 12 h. It shall light automatically
when the canopy is erected and shall produce an arithmetic mean luminous
intensity of not less than 0.5 cd when measured over the entire upper
hemisphere to permit reading of survival and equipment instructions."
9.
Subparagraphs .18 and .19 of paragraph 4.1.5.1 are replaced by the following:
".18
a food ration consisting of not less than 10,000 kJ (2,400 kcal) for each
person the liferaft is permitted to accommodate. These rations shall be
palatable, edible throughout the marked life, and packed in a manner which can
be readily divided and easily opened, taking into account immersion suit gloved
hands.*
The
rations shall be packed in permanently sealed metal containers or vacuum packed
in a flexible packaging material with a negligible vapour transmission rate
(<0.1 g/m2 per 24 hours at 23°C/85% relative humidity when tested
to a standard acceptable to the Administration. Flexible packaging materials
shall be further protected by outer packaging if needed to prevent physical
damage to the food ration and other items as result of sharp edges. The
packaging shall be clearly marked with date of packing and date of expiry, the
production lot number, the content in the package and instructions for use.
Food rations complying with the requirements of an international standard
acceptable to the Organization** are acceptable in compliance with these
requirements;
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* Note: A
typical suitable composition is:
Ration unit:
500-550 g
Energy: Minimum
10,000 kJ
Moisture:
Maximum 5%
Salt (NaCl): Maximum
0.2%
Carbohydrates:
60-70% weight = 50-60% energy
Fat: 18-23%
weight = 33-43% energy
Protein: 6-10%
weight = 5-8% energy
** Refer to the
recommendations of the International Organization for Standardization, in
particular publication ISO 18813:2006 Ships and marine technology – Survival
equipment for survival craft and rescue boats.
.19
1.5 l of fresh water for each person the liferaft is permitted to accommodate,
of which either 0.5 l per person may be replaced by a de-salting apparatus
capable of producing an equal amount of fresh water in 2 days or 1 l per person
may be replaced by a manually powered reverse osmosis desalinator, as described
in paragraph 4.4.7.5, capable of producing an equal amount of fresh water in 2
days. The water shall satisfy suitable international requirements for chemical
and microbiological content, and shall be packed in sealed watertight
containers that are of corrosion resistant material or are treated to be
corrosion resistant. Flexible packaging materials, if used, shall have a
negligible vapour transmission rate (<0.1 g/m2 per 24 hours at
23°C/85% relative humidity when tested to a standard acceptable to the
Administration, except that individually packaged portions within a larger
container need not meet this vapour transmission requirement. Each water
container shall have a method of spill proof reclosure, except for individually
packaged portions of less than 125 ml. Each container shall be clearly marked
with date of packing and date of expiry, the production lot number, the
quantity of water in the container, and instructions for consumption. The
containers shall be easy to open, taking into account immersion suit gloved
hands. Water for emergency drinking complying with the requirements of an
international standard acceptable to the Organization* is acceptable in
compliance with these requirements;"
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* Refer to the
recommendations of the International Organization for Standardization, in
particular publication ISO 18813:2006 Ships and marine technology – Survival
equipment for survival craft and rescue boats.
10.
The following new sentence is inserted between the second and third sentences
of paragraph 4.2.2.3:
"The
inflation system, including any relief valves installed in compliance with
paragraph 4.2.2.4, shall comply with the requirements of an international
standard acceptable to the Organization*."
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* Refer to the
recommendations of the International Organization for Standardization, in
particular publication ISO 15738:2002 Ships and marine technology – Gas
inflation systems for inflatable life-saving appliances.
11.
The first sentence of paragraph 4.2.4.1 is replaced by the following:
"At
least one entrance shall be fitted with a boarding ramp, capable of supporting
a person weighing 100 kg sitting or kneeling and not holding onto any other
part of the liferaft, to enable persons to board the liferaft from the
sea."
12.
The following new subparagraph .8 is inserted in paragraph 4.2.6.3 and the
existing subparagraphs .8 and .9 are renumbered as subparagraphs .9 and .10
respectively:
".8
mass of the packed liferaft, if greater than 185 kg;"
13.
The first sentence of paragraph 4.3.4.1 is replaced by the following:
"At
least one entrance shall be fitted with a boarding ramp, capable of supporting
a person weighing 100 kg sitting or kneeling and not holding onto any other
part of the liferaft, to enable persons to board the liferaft from the
sea."
4.4 General requirements for
lifeboats
14.
In paragraph 4.4.1.1, the words ", and are
capable of being safely launched under all conditions of trim of up to 10° and
list of up to 20° either way" are added at the end of the first
sentence.
15.
Paragraph 4.4.1.2 is replaced by the following:
"4.4.1.2 Each lifeboat shall be fitted with a permanently
affixed approval plate, endorsed by the Administration or its representative,
containing at least the following items:
.1
manufacturer’s name and address;
.2
lifeboat model and serial number;
.3
month and year of manufacture;
.4
number of persons the lifeboat is approved to carry; and
.5
the approval information required under paragraph 1.2.2.9.
Each
production lifeboat shall be provided with a certificate or declaration of
conformity which, in addition to the above items, specifies:
.6
number of the certificate of approval;
.7
material of hull construction, in such detail as to ensure that compatibility
problems in repair should not occur;
.8
total mass fully equipped and fully manned;
.9
the measured towing force of the lifeboat; and
.10
statement of approval as to sections 4.5, 4.6, 4.7, 4.8 or 4.9."
16.
In paragraph 4.4.3.1, in the first sentence, the word "rapidly" is
deleted and the words "in not more than 10 min from the time the instruction
to board is given" are added at the end.
17.
In the first sentence of paragraph 4.4.6.8, the words "a 25 person
liferaft" are replaced by the words "the largest liferaft carried on
the ship".
18.
Paragraph 4.4.7.6 is replaced by the following:
"4.4.7.6
Every lifeboat to be launched by a fall or falls, except a free-fall lifeboat,
shall be fitted with a release mechanism complying with the following
requirements subject to subparagraph .9 below:
.1
the mechanism shall be so arranged that all hooks are released simultaneously;
.2
the mechanism shall have two release capabilities: normal (off-load) release
capability and on-load release capability:
.2.1
normal (off-load) release capability shall release the lifeboat when it is
waterborne or when there is no load on the hooks, and not require manual
separation of the lifting ring or shackle from the jaw of the hook; and
.2.2
on-load release capability shall release the lifeboat with a load on the hooks.
This release shall be so arranged as to release the lifeboat under any
conditions of loading from no load with the lifeboat waterborne to a load of
1.1 times the total mass of the lifeboat when loaded with its full complement
of persons and equipment. This release capability shall be adequately protected
against accidental or premature use. Adequate protection shall include special
mechanical protection not normally required for off-load release, in addition
to a danger sign. To prevent a premature on-load release, on-load operation of
the release mechanism should require a deliberate and sustained action by the
operator;
.3
to prevent an accidental release during recovery of the boat, unless the hook
is completely reset, either the hook shall not be able to support any load, or
the handle or safety pins shall not be able to be returned to the reset
(closed) position without excessive force. Additional danger signs shall be
posted at each hook station to alert crew members to the proper method of
resetting;
.4
the release mechanism shall be so designed and installed that crew members from
inside the lifeboat can clearly determine when the system is ready for lifting
by:
.4.1
directly observing that the movable hook portion or the hook portion that locks
the movable hook portion in place is properly and completely reset at each
hook; or
.4.2
observing a non-adjustable indicator that confirms that the mechanism that
locks the movable hook portion in place is properly and completely reset at
each hook; or
.4.3
easily operating a mechanical indicator that confirms that the mechanism that
locks the movable hook in place is properly and completely reset at each hook;
.5
clear operating instructions shall be provided with a suitably worded warning
notice using colour coding, pictograms, and/or symbols as necessary for
clarity. If colour coding is used, green shall indicate a properly reset hook
and red shall indicate danger of improper or incorrect setting;
.6
the release control shall be clearly marked in a colour that contrasts with its
surroundings;
.7
means shall be provided for hanging-off the lifeboat to free the release
mechanism for maintenance;
.8
the fixed structural connections of the release mechanism in the lifeboat shall
be designed with a calculated factor of safety of 6 based on the ultimate
strength of the materials used, and the mass of the lifeboat when loaded with
its full complement of persons, fuel and equipment, assuming the mass of the
lifeboat is equally distributed between the falls, except that the factor of
safety for the hanging-off arrangement may be based upon the mass of the
lifeboat when loaded with its full complement of fuel and equipment plus 1,000
kg; and
.9
where a single fall and hook system is used for launching a lifeboat or rescue
boat in combination with a suitable painter, the requirements of paragraphs
4.4.7.6.2.2 and 4.4.7.6.3 need not be applicable; in such an arrangement a
single capability to release the lifeboat or rescue boat, only when it is fully
waterborne, will be adequate."
19.
In the first sentence of paragraph 4.4.7.11, the word "lamp" is
replaced by the word "exterior light".
20.
The existing text of paragraph 4.4.7.12 is replaced by the following:
"4.4.7.12
A manually controlled interior light shall be fitted inside the lifeboat
capable of continuous operation for a period of at least 12 h. It shall produce
an arithmetic mean luminous intensity of not less than 0.5 cd when measured
over the entire upper hemisphere to permit reading of survival and equipment
instructions; however, oil lamps shall not be permitted for this purpose."
21.
In paragraph 4.4.8.9, the words "as described
in paragraph 4.1.5.1.19" are inserted between the words "fresh
water" and "for each person".
4.5 Partially enclosed
lifeboats
22.
Paragraph 4.5.3 is replaced by the following:
"4.5.3
The interior of the lifeboat shall be of a light colour which does not cause
discomfort to the occupants."
4.6 Totally enclosed
lifeboats
23.
In paragraph 4.6.2.8, the word "light"
is inserted before the second word "colour".
24.
Paragraph 4.7.3.3 is deleted.
25.
In the first sentence of paragraph 5.1.1.1, the words ", excluding
paragraph 4.4.6.8," are inserted between the words "4.4.7.4
inclusive" and "and 4.4.7.6" and the references to
"4.4.7.6, 4.4.7.7, 4.4.7.9, 4.4.7.10" are replaced by the references
to "4.4.7.6, 4.4.7.8, 4.4.7.10, 4.4.7.11".
26.
At the end of the first sentence of paragraph 5.1.1.3.2, the words "all
wearing immersion suits, and lifejackets if required" are added.
27.
Paragraph 5.1.1.6 is replaced by the following:
"5.1.1.6
Every rescue boat shall be provided with sufficient fuel, suitable for use
throughout the temperature range expected in the area in which the ship
operates, and be capable of manoeuvring at a speed of at least 6 knots and
maintaining that speed, for a period of at least 4 h, when loaded with its full
complement of persons and equipment."
28.
The following new paragraph 5.1.1.12 is added after the existing paragraph
5.1.1.11:
"5.1.1.12
Every rescue boat shall be so arranged that an adequate view forward, aft and
to both sides is provided from the control and steering position for safe
launching and manoeuvring and, in particular, with regard to visibility of
areas and crew members essential to man-overboard retrieval and marshalling of
survival craft."
29.
Paragraph 5.1.3.11 is deleted.
30.
The following new section 5.1.4 is added after existing section 5.1.3:
"5.1.4 Additional requirements for fast rescue boats