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What are the SOLAS requirements for lifebuoys?

-be such that they cannot be extinguished by water, White in colour
-Capable of burning continues & its luminous intensity not be less than 2 cd  (candela) having min 50 and max 70 flashes per minute for a period of 2  hour, operated battery type.

  • Buoyant life line:
    • Non-kinking type
    • Diameter not be less than 8 mm
    • Breaking strength not be less than 5 KN
  • Self igniting light:
    • -Smoke colour is ORANGE. Highly visible
    • -Capable of quick release from the height of 30 m or lightest seagoing condition.
    • -not ignite explosively or emit any flame.
    • -Burning period is atleast 15 minute.
  • It is capable of supporting not less than 14.5 kg of iron in fresh water for a period of 24 hour.
  • It shall not sustain burning or continues melting after being totally enveloped in a fire for a period of 2 sec.
  • be constructed to withstand a drop into the water from the height at which it is stowed above the waterline in the lightest seagoing condition or 30 m, whichever is the greater, without impairing either its operating capability or that of its attached components.
  • Markings “PORT OF REGISTRY” of ship.

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