13 Life-saving Appliances The purpose of this section is to ensure that all yachts are equipped with the minimum essential LSA equipment appropriate to yacht operations. The basic provision is for the principles of SOLAS to be met. However, some sections have been identified where alternative standards can be accepted, where appropriate. 13.1 General Requirements 13.1.1
Life-Saving Appliances should be provided in accordance with Table 1 - Life-Saving Appliances. 13.1.2
All equipment fitted should be of a type which has been accepted by the Administration as complying with IMO Lifesaving Appliances Code and the applicable IMO Resolution. 13.1.3
Additional life-saving equipment which is provided should meet the requirements of 13.1.2. When personal safety equipment is provided for use in water sports activities, arrangements for its stowage should ensure that it will not be used mistakenly as lifesaving equipment in an emergency situation. 13.1.4
All life-saving equipment carried should be fitted with retro-reflective material in accordance with the recommendations of the applicable IMO Resolution. 13.1.5
Liferaft embarkation arrangements should comply with the following: .1 Where the distance between the embarkation deck and the top of the liferaft buoyancy tube exceeds one meter with the yacht in its lightest condition, an embarkation ladder is to be provided. A means for fastening is to be provided and ladders are to be readily available for use at all times. .2 Where the distance between the embarkation deck and the top of the liferaft buoyancy tube exceeds 4.5 meters with the yacht in its lightest condition, davit launched liferafts and at least one launching appliance for launching are CDP 502 YACHT CODE Rev01
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