- Serviced at intervals not exceeding 12 months at an approved service station – correct SOLAS pack (A & B) provided
- Painter permanently attached through weak link to the ship
- Capable of manual release, e.g. fitted with senhouse slip
- Correctly stowed in cradle and able to float free; i.e. no overhead awning or other obstruction. Each liferaft lashing other than the forward six man liferaft, fitted with a hydrostatic release unit (HRU)
- If fitted with an HRU ,serviced at intervals not exceeding 12 months at a service station competent to service them
Rescue boat (if carried as separate boat from the ship’s lifeboats):