LSACODE
LSACODE
Self-igniting lights
• be such that they cannot be
extinguished by water;
• be of white colour and capable of
either burning continuously with a
luminous intensity 2 cd or if flashing
not less than 50-70 flashes per min
• source of energy capable 2 hours;
• drop test 30 m or at height at which it
is stowed.
Self-activating smoke signals
• Buoyant lifelines
• illumination in launching areas ;
• use of all survival equipment ;
• use of all detection equipment with the assistance of illustrations, the use
of radio life-saving appliances ;
• use of drogues ;
• use of engine and accessories ;
• recovery of survival craft and rescue boats including stowage and securing ;
• hazards of exposure and the need for warm clothing ;
• best use of the survival craft facilities in order to survive ;
• methods of retrieval, including the use of helicopter rescue gear (slings,
baskets, stretchers),
• breeches-buoy and shore life-saving apparatus and ship's line-throwing
apparatus ;
• all other functions contained in the muster list and emergency
instructions ; and
• instructions for emergency repair of the life-saving appliances.
• Every ship fitted with a marine evacuation system shall be provided with
on-board training aids in the use of the system.
SOLAS Instructions for on-board maintenance