What are embarkation duration regulation for survival craft /lifeboat as per SOLAS?

  • Every cargo ship lifeboat shall be so arranged that it can be boarded by its full complement of persons in not more than 3 minutes from the time the instruction to board is given. Rapid disembarkation shall also be possible. (LSA 4.4.3.2)
  • Every passenger ship lifeboat shall be so arranged that it can be boarded by its full complement of persons in not more than 10 minutes from the time the instruction to board is given. Rapid disembarkation shall also be possible. (LSA 4.4.3.1)
  •  Especially in totally enclosed lifeboats persons shall have access to their seats from the entrance without having to climb over thwarts or other obstructions,(LSA 4.6.2.10)
  •  The lifeboat shall be so arranged that helpless people can be brought on board either from the sea or on stretchers. (LSA 4.4.3.4)

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