Checklist for owners or masters of lloyd’s register classed cargo vessels ?

Visual inspection of all survival craft, rescue boats and launching appliances.

All engines in lifeboats and rescue boats run ahead and astern for a total period of not less than 3 min provided the ambient temperature is above the minimum temperature for starting the engine, unless waived by flag States(for ships constructed before 1-July-86).

Reference to the lifeboat operation manual should be made to ensure that in the case of lifeboats fitted with water lubricated sterntube bearings that these are not damaged by dry running. In such cases it is recommended that during the 3 minute total engine running time that the gearbox be engaged ahead and astern briefly to ensure correct operation of the gearbox/clutch.

General Alarm system test

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