As per paragraph 6.1.1.3 of Chapter VI of the LSA Code (Launching and Embarkation Appliances), the related amendment is described below:

“Notwithstanding the above, on cargo ships equipped with a rescue boat which is not one of the ship’s survival craft, having a mass not more than 700 kg in fully equipped condition, with engine, but without the crew, the launching appliance of the boat does not need to be fitted with stored mechanical power provided that:

1.manual hoisting from the stowed position and turning out to the embarkation position is possible by one person

2.the force on the crank handle does not exceed 160 N at the maximum crank radius of 350 mm

3.means having sufficient strength such as bowsing line are provided for bringing the rescue boat against the ship’s side and holding it alongside so that persons can be safely embarked.”

Related changes to aforementioned ship’s LSA equipment should be aligned with Flag Administrator rules and arrangements, in order ship operators to make use of a waiver to the requirement for stored mechanical power used for slewing the rescue boat outboard.

Source: www.imo.org

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