LIFE BUOY

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LIFE BUOY


1. Dimension:- 

  • Outer diameter should not be more than 800mm(i.e, <800mm)
  • Inner diameter should be more than 400mm(i.e, <400mm)

2. Material:-


  • Made up of Buoyant and fire retardant material.

3.Weight:-

  • Weight should not be less than 2.5 kg (i.e, >2.5kg).
  • Weight should be >4kg if life and smoke signals and life line but should be <6kg.

4.Grab line:-

  • diameter of rope should be 9.5mm and the length should be 4 times of diameter of lifebuoy.

5.Min weight:-

  • It should carry minimum 14.5 kg of iron in fresh water for 24 hours be 4 times diameter of the lifebuoy and equidistant.

6. Call sign (markings):-


  • Ship name.
  • Port of registry.
  • SOLAS marking.
  • Approved by SOLAS.

All Marking should be done in English.



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