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4.23 Oars or paddles (LB, RB - LSA Code 4.4.8.1, 5.1.2.2.1, 1 MO Recommendation on Testing of Life-Saving Appliances, section 1/7.1.8)
4.23.1 General
Oars or paddles shall be buoyant, and of sufficient size and quantity for the craft in which they are carried to make headway in calm seas.
4.23.2 Motor lifeboats or rescue boats
The number and type of oars required for a motor lifeboat or rescue boat should be determined during the boat manufacturer's approval testing. In the case of a rescue boat, the number and type provided should be as used in performing the Manoeuvrability Test (0.5 knots for at least 25 m) for approval of the boat. On small motor boats, the manufacturer may be able to meet the requirement with buoyant paddles, rather than conventional oars. If not specified on the manufacturer's equipment chart in the boat, the number and size of oars or paddles should be specified in the operation or maintenance manual provided by the manufacturer with the boat. If not specified by the manufacturer, the recommended minimum complement of oars for motor lifeboats is four rowing oars and one steering oar of the lengths specified in Table 1. The minimum complement of oars or paddles for a rescue boat which is not also a lifeboat is two rowing oars or paddles.
4.23.3 Hand-propelled lifeboats
If not specified by the boat manufacturer, the recommended minimum complement of oars for hand-propelled lifeboats is four rowing oars and one steering oar of the lengths specified in Table 1.
Table 1 - |
Length of oars for motor lifeboats and hand-propelled lifeboats |
| Length of lifeboat in m (ft) |
Length of oars in m (ft) |
| Over |
Not over |
Rowing |
Steering |
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4.5 (15) |
2.4 (8) |
2.7 (9) |
| 4.5 (15) |
5.8 (19) |
3.0 (10) |
3.3 (11) |
| 5.8 (19) |
6.4 (21) |
3.3 (11) |
3.6 (12) |
| 6.4 (21) |
7.0 (23) |
3.6 (12) |
4.0 (13) |
| 7.0 (23) |
7.6 (25) |
4.0 (13) |
4.3 (14) |
| 7.6 (25) |
8.2 (27) |
4.3 (14) |
4.5 (15) |
| 8.2 (27) |
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4.5 (15) |
4.8 (16) |
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4.23.4 Oar-propelled lifeboats
If not specified by the manufacturer, he recommended minimum complement and length of oars for oar-propelled lifeboats is as specified in Table 2.
Table 2 - |
Number and length of oars for oar-propelled lifeboats |
| Length of lifeboat in m(ft) |
Number of oars |
Length of oars in m(ft) |
| Over |
Not over |
Rowing |
Steering |
Rowing |
Steering |
| |
4.5(15) |
4 |
1 |
2.4(8) |
2.7(9) |
| 4.5(15) |
5.8(19) |
6 |
1 |
3.0(10) |
3.3(11) |
| 5.8(19) |
6.4(21) |
6 |
1 |
3.3(11) |
3.6(12) |
| 6.4(21) |
7.0(23) |
6 |
1 |
3.6(12) |
4.0(13) |
| 7.0(23) |
7.6(25) |
8 |
1 |
4.0(13) |
4.3(14) |
| 7.6(25) |
8.2(27) |
8 |
1 |
4.3(14) |
4.5(15) |
| 8.2(27) |
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8 |
1 |
4.5(15) |
4.8(16) |
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4.24 Oarlocks or equivalent devices for all lifeboats and rescue boats carrying oars (LB RB - LSA Code 4.4.8.1 , 5.1.2.2.1)
4.24.1 An oarlock or equivalent device, either permanently installed or attached to the boat by a lanyard or chain, shall be provided for each oar. Removable oarlocks shall be attached to the boat by lanyards or chains.
NOTE |
The IMO LSA Code describes these as "thole pins, crutches, or equivalent arrangements." |
4.24.2 This requirement may be met by suitable oar ports in the canopy of a partially or totally enclose lifeboat. If paddles are provided instead of oars, oarlocks are not required.
4.25 Paddle (liferaft) (LR -4.1.5.1.6)
Each liferaft paddle shall be buoyant. Paddles shall be of the size and type used for the maneuverability test of the raft in which they are carried, and shall be of a design which is not likely to cause damage to an inflated liferaft.
4.26 Painter (LB, RB)
4.26.1 General
If the painter is of synthetic material, it shall be of a type certified or treated to be resistant to deterioration from ultraviolet light where it is routinely exposed to sunlight.
4.26.2 Lifeboat painters (LSA Code 4.4.8.7)
Painters shall be of a length equal to not less than twice the distance from the stowage position of the lifeboat to the waterline in the lightest seagoing condition, or 15 m, whichever is the greater. One painter shall be attached to a suitable painter release device capable of quickly releasing the painter when the painter is being used to tow the boat. This painter shall be placed at the forward end of the lifeboat. The other painter shall be firmly secured at or near the bow of the lifeboat ready for use. The painter should have a strength of at least [34 kN].
4.26.3 Rescue boat (SOLAS) painters (LSA Code 5.1.2.2.5)
The painter shall be of a sufficient length to properly launch and recover the rescue boat. The painter shall be attached to the boat's painter release device and shall be placed at the forward end of the rescue boat. The painter should have a strength of at least [34 kN].
4.27 Pump (Inflatable LR, inflated RB - LSA Code 4.2.9.1.2,5.1.2.4.3)
The pump or bellows shall be manually operable, arranged and provided with suitable fittings to be capable of inflating any part of the inflatable structure of the liferaft or rescue boat, and of a design compatible with the craft in which it is used. [Should pump/number capacity be related to Iiferaft size?]
4.28 Radar reflector (LR, LB, RB)
4.28.1 Radar reflector for lifeboats and rescue boats (LSA Code 4.4.8.30, 5.1.2.2.12)
The radar reflector shall be provided with a suitable mounting arrangement to install it on the boat in its proper orientation. [The radar reflector shall comply with IMO Res. A.384(X) and ISO 8729:1997 Ships and marine technology - Marine radar reflectors.]
4.28.2 Liferaft radar reflector (LSA Code 4.1.5.1.14)
The radar reflector shall be provided with a suitable mounting arrangement to install it in the liferaft in its proper orientation. [The radar reflector shall be demonstrated and certified by its manufacturer to have a detection range of at least 4 nautical miles in calm sea conditions.]
NOTE |
In accordance with IMO MSC Circular 447, due to the "non-availability of an efficient radar reflector for liferafts," non-compliance with the requirement to carry one "should not constitute a reason for detaining or delaying a ship." On the basis of this Circular, some Administrations do not require radar reflectors to be carried in inflatable liferafts provided that the liferaft container is marked accordingly. |
4.29 Rainwater collection equipment for lifeboats (LB - LSA Code 4.4.7.5)
If a means to collect rainwater is not permanently incorporated into the design of the canopy, a separate device to be mounted outside the lifeboat, with a drain tube leading to the provided rainwater storage compartment may be carried. In any case, the device should have a projected horizontal collection area of at least a 1 m2), and be designed to function unattended.
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