LIFEBOAT REGULATION (SOLAS)

1.      Shall be able to lowered with the ship having up to 20º heel and 10º trim.

2.      Minimum length 4.9 m.

3.      Overload capacity 25 %.

4.      Hoisting speed < 18 m/min. (0.3 m/s)

5.      Lowering speed < 36 m/min.

6.      Must be fitted with comp. ignition engine.

7.      Engine fitted with fire proof casing.

8.      Engine fuel tk capacity 24 HRS.

9.      Sufficient strength to be lowered will full compliment.

10.  Seating provided.

11.  Could be boarded rapidly within 3 min.

12.  Permanently insulated earth connection.

13.  Oil flush point to be 43º C.

14.  Engine will be manually starting or power starting.

15.  Engine will be able to start within 3 min if temp. being - 15º C.

16.  The engine shall be capable of operating for not less than 5 min after starting from cold with the lifeboat out of the water.

17.  The propeller shafting shall be arranged that propeller can be disengaged from the engine. Position shall be made for ahead and astern propulsion of the lifeboat.

18.  The exh. piping shall be arranged as to prevent water from entering the engine in normal operation.

19.  Able to lowered by 2 man within 5 mins.

20.  Maximum capacity should not exceed 150 person. (passenger ship)