Lifesaving Equipment December 08, 2010 LT Thao Nguyen

Lifesaving Equipment Lesson Objectives:  IDENTIFY applicable lifesaving equipment on board uninspected towing vessel(s).  Proper Stowage  Serviceable Condition

Lifesaving Equipment: PFDs PFDs Life Ring Life Ring Life Raft Life Raft EPIRB EPIRB Life Float Life Float Skiff Skiff Pyrotechnics Pyrotechnics

Personal Flotation Devices (PFD) REFERENCES  46 CFR – 5 (b) & (c)  Regulation Handbook, D-3  > 40 ft required USCG approved Life Preserver (Type I) for each person onboard.  <40 ft can use Type I, II, or III

PFD Types Type I Type I Type II Type II Type III Type III

Approval Numbers  All lifesaving equipment showing CG approval numbers must be readily accessible. Lifesaving Equipment REFERENCES  46 CFR – 7  Regulation Handbook, D-4

PERSONAL FLOTATION DEVICE

Work vests CG approved? (CG approval # ) REFERENCES  46 CFR – 1  Regulation Handbook, D-7 Lifesaving Equipment

Immersion Suits in Lieu of PFDs References 46 CFR (e) 46 CFR (e) Regulation Handbook, D-3 Regulation Handbook, D-3

Type I retro-reflective material  At least 31 sq. in. on front & back  For each PFD, buoyant vest, or marine buoyant device intended to be worn Lifesaving Equipment REFERENCES  46 CFR – 15  Regulation Handbook, D-3

Lifesaving equipment must be readily accessible. Lifesaving equipment must be readily accessible.REFERENCES  46 CFR – 9(a)  Regulation Handbook, D-3 Lifesaving Equipment Stowage

PERSONAL FLOTATION DEVICE

 Personal flotation device lights Lifesaving Equipment REFERENCES  46 CFR – 13  Regulation Handbook, D-4, D-8

Vessel > 26’ Feet must have at least 1 approved ring life buoy  Per 46 CFR (b), this type of equipment must be immediately available. REFERENCE  46 CFR (d) Life Ring

LIFE RING

Work vests stowed separately from life preservers. Work vests stowed separately from life preservers. Lifesaving Equipment REFERENCES  46 CFR – 10  Regulation Handbook, D-7

All required lifesaving equipment in serviceable condition. All required lifesaving equipment in serviceable condition. REFERENCES  46 CFR 25.5 – 11  Regulation Handbook, D-4 Lifesaving Equipment

Survival craft - not required, however must be serviceable if carried.  Life float Lifesaving Equipment

Though not required, a survival craft must be serviceable if carried.  Inflatable life raft Lifesaving Equipment

Though not required as a lifesaving component, a skiff may be a prime tool for rapid response. Though not required as a lifesaving component, a skiff may be a prime tool for rapid response. Lifesaving Equipment

EPIRB:  Category I  Vessels 36’ or more operating beyond 3 NM Lifesaving Equipment REFERENCES  46 CFR – 20(a)  Regulation Handbook, D-6

EPIRB:  Category I or II  Vessels less than 36’ operating beyond 3 NM Lifesaving Equipment REFERENCES  46 CFR – 20(b)  Regulation Handbook, D-6

Lifesaving Equipment

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