LIFE-SAVING APPLIANCES BVN TM LSA3 - Lifejackets Head Office – Department Technology Equipment - V0 – January 2010

Content

3 Bureau Veritas S.A. internal use only – Life-Saving Appliances – BVN TM LSA3 – V0 – January 2010 Content ► 1 – Objectives ► 2 – Lifejackets ► 3 – Type Tests ► 4 – Typical tasks for survey ► 5 – Requirements to be studied

1 – Objectives

5 Bureau Veritas S.A. internal use only – Life-Saving Appliances – BVN TM LSA3 – V0 – January – Objectives To be familiar with the Lifejackets Study of the Rules related to the Lifejackets

2 – Lifejackets

7 Bureau Veritas S.A. internal use only – Life-Saving Appliances – BVN TM LSA3 – V0 – January 2010 Lifejackets A lifejacket is designed to assist a wearer, either conscious or unconscious, to keep afloat with his or her mouth and nose (airway) of his or her head's face above the water surface when in or on water

8 Bureau Veritas S.A. internal use only – Life-Saving Appliances – BVN TM LSA3 – V0 – January 2010 Lifejackets INHERENT ► TYPES : INFLATABLE

9 Bureau Veritas S.A. internal use only – Life-Saving Appliances – BVN TM LSA3 – V0 – January 2010 Lifejackets ► SIZES : cm Kg

10 Bureau Veritas S.A. internal use only – Life-Saving Appliances – BVN TM LSA3 – V0 – January 2010 Lifejackets ► Components and vocabulary : Retro-reflective material Belt Position Indicating Light Buckle Whistle Foam Sewing Threads Marking

11 Bureau Veritas S.A. internal use only – Life-Saving Appliances – BVN TM LSA3 – V0 – January 2010 Lifejackets ► Components and vocabulary : Oral Inflation tube Waist Belt Inflatable Chamber Buckle Whistle Lifting loop Manual Inflation device Gas cylinder Automatic Inflation device Retro-reflective material Cover

3 – Type Testing

3.1 – Process

14 Bureau Veritas S.A. internal use only – Life-Saving Appliances – BVN TM LSA3 – V0 – January 2010 Type Testing’s process Type Testing ► Type testing shall not be performed prior to : ► The Examine the technical documentation ► The verification that the Specimen has been manufactured in accordance with the technical documentation ► The applicant shall be in charge of the conduction of the type tests ► The notified body shall witness the type tests European council Directive 96/98/EC on marine equipments Process Applicant Notified Body Specimen : representative of the production envisaged Conducted by the applicant

3.2 – Adult Lifejackets’ Type tests

16 Bureau Veritas S.A. internal use only – Life-Saving Appliances – BVN TM LSA3 – V0 – January 2010 Lifejackets’ Type Testing Size ► The Adult size can not be subdivided [MSC.48(66) § ] ► An “adult SIZE” lifejacket fully complying with the requirements of two adjacent size ranges may be marked with both size ranges Lifejackets. ► An “adult lifejacket” not designed to fit persons weighing up to 140 kg and with a chest girth of up to 1,750 mm, suitable accessories shall be available to allow it to be secured to such persons. [MSC.48(66) § ] Adult Lifejackets’ Type Definition

17 Bureau Veritas S.A. internal use only – Life-Saving Appliances – BVN TM LSA3 – V0 – January 2010 Lifejackets’ Type Testing Size ► An Adult lifejackets should readily fit various sizes of adults, both lightly and heavily clad [MSC.81(70) § ] ► An Adult Lifejackets will be tested by [MSC.81(70) Table 2.1] Adult Lifejackets’ Type Height & Weight 40 kg to 80 kg 40 kg to 100 kg 43 kg to 110 kg 60kg to >120 kg 60 kg to >120 kg 80 kg to >120 kg cm Kg

18 Bureau Veritas S.A. internal use only – Life-Saving Appliances – BVN TM LSA3 – V0 – January 2010 Lifejackets’ Type Testing Temperature cycling test Fire testBuoyancy test Tests presented Comments ► The aims of this presentation is to describe the test requirements contained in the IMO Resolution MSC.81(70) as amended by the MSC.200(80), the MSC 226(82) and by the MSC.274(85) Strength tests Water performance tests

3.2.1 – Temperature cycling test

20 Bureau Veritas S.A. internal use only – Life-Saving Appliances – BVN TM LSA3 – V0 – January 2010 Lifejackets’ Type Testing Temperature Cycling Test ► Type testing shall A T° cycling test will last at least 20 days ► T° and time shall be recorded continuously in order to ensure the correct realization of the test Adult Lifejackets’ Type Process X 10 Cycles

3.2.2 – Buoyancy test

22 Bureau Veritas S.A. internal use only – Life-Saving Appliances – BVN TM LSA3 – V0 – January 2010 Lifejackets’ Type Testing Buoyancy Test ► The buoyancy of the lifejacket should be measured before and after 24 h complete submersion to just below the surface in fresh water ► The difference between the initial buoyancy and the final buoyancy should not exceed 5% of the initial buoyancy Adult Lifejackets’ Type Process

3.2.3 – Fire test

24 Bureau Veritas S.A. internal use only – Life-Saving Appliances – BVN TM LSA3 – V0 – January 2010 Lifejackets’ Type Testing Fire Test ► The lifejacket should not sustain burning for more than 6 s or continue melting after being removed from the flames Adult Lifejackets’ Type Process

3.2.4 – Strength test

–Body or lifting loop strength

27 Bureau Veritas S.A. internal use only – Life-Saving Appliances – BVN TM LSA3 – V0 – January 2010 Lifejackets’ Type Testing Body or lifting loop strength Test ► Immersed the lifejacket in water 2 min prior to conduct the test ► Apply a Force of not less than 3,200 N for 30 min to the part of the lifejacket that secures it to the body of the wearer ► Apply a Force of not less than 3,200 N for 30 min to the lifting loop of the lifejacket ► Repeat the test for each encircling closure Adult Lifejackets’ Type Process The lifejacket should not be damaged as a result of this test.

– Shoulder lift test

29 Bureau Veritas S.A. internal use only – Life-Saving Appliances – BVN TM LSA3 – V0 – January 2010 Lifejackets’ Type Testing Shoulder lift Test ► Test form for shoulder lift test shall be verified prior to perform the test ► Immersed the lifejacket in water 2 min prior to conduct the test ► Apply a Force of not less than 900 N for 30 min across the form and the shoulder section of the lifejacket Apply Adult Lifejackets’ Type Process The lifejacket should not be damaged as a result of this test. The lifejacket should remain secured on the form during this test.

3.2.5 – Test subjects

31 Bureau Veritas S.A. internal use only – Life-Saving Appliances – BVN TM LSA3 – V0 – January 2010 Lifejackets’ Type Testing Test Subjects ► 12 able-bodied persons ► Completely unfamiliar with the lifejacket ► Selected according to the “heights and weights’ table” Adult Lifejackets’ Type Criteria of selection ► Not less than 1/2 and not more than 2/3 of test subjects ► At least one from the lowest and highest weight group ► At least 1/3, but not more than 1/2 of test subjects ► At least one female from the lowest and highest weight group MALE FEMALE MALE & FEMALE ► At least one male or female selected from each cell containing a 1 ► No more than one subject per cell ► Uniform distribution across weight ranges should be maintained ► Small test subjects need not be adults

32 Bureau Veritas S.A. internal use only – Life-Saving Appliances – BVN TM LSA3 – V0 – January 2010 Lifejackets’ Type Testing Test Subjects ► 12 able-bodied persons ► Completely unfamiliar with the lifejacket ► Selected according to the “heights and weights’ table” Adult Lifejackets’ Type Examples

3.2.6 – Donning test

34 Bureau Veritas S.A. internal use only – Life-Saving Appliances – BVN TM LSA3 – V0 – January 2010 Lifejackets’ Type Testing § Without instruction § With Heavy-weather clothing § After instruction Donning Tests Comments ► The selection of the test subjects and the clothes must be in compliance with the requirements. Records related to the test subjects are to be added in the test report.

35 Bureau Veritas S.A. internal use only – Life-Saving Appliances – BVN TM LSA3 – V0 – January 2010 Lifejackets’ Type Testing § Without instruction ► Test Subjects wearing “normal clothing” ► Without assistance, guidance or prior demonstration Donning TestAcceptance criteria ► 75% of the subjects capable to correctly don the lifejacket within 1 min RESULT : 9 12 = 75% 8 12 = 66% Examples

36 Bureau Veritas S.A. internal use only – Life-Saving Appliances – BVN TM LSA3 – V0 – January 2010 Lifejackets’ Type Testing § After instruction ► Each subject whose first attempt exceeds 1 min or is incomplete ► Test Subjects wearing “normal clothing” ► After demonstration or instruction to familiarize the subject with the donning procedure Donning TestAcceptance criteria ► 100 % of the subjects capable to correctly don the lifejacket within 1 min RESULT : 3 3 = 100% = 66% 2 3 Before instruction (§ ) Examples After instruction (§ ) Before instruction (§ ) After instruction (§ )

37 Bureau Veritas S.A. internal use only – Life-Saving Appliances – BVN TM LSA3 – V0 – January 2010 Lifejackets’ Type Testing Donning TestAcceptance criteria RESULT : 12 = 100% = 92% Examples § With Heavy-weather ► Test Subjects wearing “heavy-weather clothing” ► Without assistance, guidance or prior demonstration ► 100 % of the subjects capable to correctly don the lifejacket within 1 min

3.2.7 – Preparation of the Water performance test

39 Bureau Veritas S.A. internal use only – Life-Saving Appliances – BVN TM LSA3 – V0 – January 2010 Lifejackets’ Type Testing Reference Test Device Preparation of the tests Test subjects Preparation of the Water performance Tests Comments ► The selection of the test subjects, the clothes and the Reference Test Device must be in compliance with the requirements. Records related to the test subjects are to be added in the test report. Clothing

– Reference Test Device

41 Bureau Veritas S.A. internal use only – Life-Saving Appliances – BVN TM LSA3 – V0 – January 2010 Lifejackets’ Type Testing Warning ► A RTD is intended for use only as a test reference standard to represent the desired level of in- water performance of a lifejacket ► Choose the correct RTD: ► Size ► conformity to the requirement of the IMO resolution Reference Test Device SIZES ADULTINFANT CHILD

– Test Subjects

43 Bureau Veritas S.A. internal use only – Life-Saving Appliances – BVN TM LSA3 – V0 – January 2010 Lifejackets’ Type Testing Test Subjects ► 12 able-bodied persons ► Completely unfamiliar with the lifejacket ► Selected according to the “heights and weights’ table” Adult Lifejackets’ Type Acceptance criteria Only good swimmers should be used

– Clothing

45 Bureau Veritas S.A. internal use only – Life-Saving Appliances – BVN TM LSA3 – V0 – January 2010 Lifejackets’ Type Testing Normal clothing ► normal indoor clothing, which would not normally interfere with the donning of a lifejacket Adult Lifejackets’ Type Tee-shirtTrousers Examples

46 Bureau Veritas S.A. internal use only – Life-Saving Appliances – BVN TM LSA3 – V0 – January 2010 Lifejackets’ Type Testing Heavy-weather clothing ► Attire appropriate for a hostile environment ► Including ► a hooded arctic parka ► warm cotton gloves Adult Lifejackets’ Type Hooded arctic parkaGloves Dungaree Examples

47 Bureau Veritas S.A. internal use only – Life-Saving Appliances – BVN TM LSA3 – V0 – January 2010 Lifejackets’ Type Testing Water performance tests clothing ► Shall be performed while wearing only swimming costumes Adult Lifejackets’ Type Examples

– Preparation of the tests

49 Bureau Veritas S.A. internal use only – Life-Saving Appliances – BVN TM LSA3 – V0 – January 2010 Lifejackets’ Type Testing Preparation of the tests ► Subjects shall be familiar with each tests ► No significant amount of air shall be trapped in the lifejacket or swimming costume Adult Lifejackets’ Type Acceptance criteria No air trapped DANGER Read Instructions First

3.2.8 – Water performance tests

51 Bureau Veritas S.A. internal use only – Life-Saving Appliances – BVN TM LSA3 – V0 – January 2010 ► Righting tests, Static balance measurements and Jump and drop tests shall be successively realized without readjustment of the lifejacket. Lifejackets’ Type Testing Righting testsStability test Static balance measurements Preparation of the Water performance Tests Comments Jump and drop tests Swimming and water emergence test

– Righting tests

53 Bureau Veritas S.A. internal use only – Life-Saving Appliances – BVN TM LSA3 – V0 – January 2010 Lifejackets’ Type Testing Righting tests ► Test Subjects wearing “swimming costumes ” ► Test should be conducted six times with the lifejacket (highest and lowest times discarded) ► Test should be conducted six times with the RTD (highest and lowest times discarded) Adult Lifejackets’ Type Acceptance criteria ► The lifejacket turn the persons in an average time not exceeding that of the RTD Stage 1 Top view Face Down position Head lifted up so the mouth is out of the water Subject’s feet supported with the heels just below the water surface Shoulders width apart Legs straight Arms along the sides Face view

54 Bureau Veritas S.A. internal use only – Life-Saving Appliances – BVN TM LSA3 – V0 – January 2010 Lifejackets’ Type Testing Righting tests Adult Lifejackets’ Type Acceptance criteria Stage 2 Relax arms & shoulders Top view Face view

55 Bureau Veritas S.A. internal use only – Life-Saving Appliances – BVN TM LSA3 – V0 – January 2010 Lifejackets’ Type Testing Righting tests Adult Lifejackets’ Type Acceptance criteria Stage 3 Relax legs Top view Face view

56 Bureau Veritas S.A. internal use only – Life-Saving Appliances – BVN TM LSA3 – V0 – January 2010 Lifejackets’ Type Testing Righting tests Adult Lifejackets’ Type Acceptance criteria Stage 4 Relax the spin & neck while breathing out normally Stable Face down position simulating a state of utter exhaustion Top view Face view

57 Bureau Veritas S.A. internal use only – Life-Saving Appliances – BVN TM LSA3 – V0 – January 2010 Lifejackets’ Type Testing Righting tests Adult Lifejackets’ Type Acceptance criteria Stage 5 Release the feet and start the measurement Top view Face view

58 Bureau Veritas S.A. internal use only – Life-Saving Appliances – BVN TM LSA3 – V0 – January 2010 Lifejackets’ Type Testing Righting tests Adult Lifejackets’ Type Acceptance criteria Stage 6 ► The period of time until the mouth of the test subject comes clear of the water should be recorded to the nearest 1/10 of a second, starting from when the subject’s feet are released Start When the subject’s feet are releasedEnd When the mouth of the test subject comes clear of the water Water covering the subject’s face

59 Bureau Veritas S.A. internal use only – Life-Saving Appliances – BVN TM LSA3 – V0 – January 2010 Lifejackets’ Type Testing Adult Lifejackets’ Type Acceptance criteria ► The lifejacket turn the persons in an average time not exceeding that of the RTD ► Test conducted six times with the lifejacket (highest and lowest times discarded) ► Test conducted six times with the RTD (highest and lowest times discarded) Righting tests Examples

– Static balance measurements

61 Bureau Veritas S.A. internal use only – Life-Saving Appliances – BVN TM LSA3 – V0 – January 2010 Lifejackets’ Type Testing Static balance measurements ► Test Subjects wearing “swimming costumes ” ► Test should be conducted six times with the lifejacket ► Test should be conducted six times with the RTD Adult Lifejackets’ Type Torso angle Faceplane angle Water surface

62 Bureau Veritas S.A. internal use only – Life-Saving Appliances – BVN TM LSA3 – V0 – January 2010 Lifejackets’ Type Testing Static balance measurements ► Test Subjects wearing “swimming costumes ” ► Test should be conducted six times with the lifejacket ► Test should be conducted six times with the RTD Adult Lifejackets’ Type List angle Freeboard Water surface

63 Bureau Veritas S.A. internal use only – Life-Saving Appliances – BVN TM LSA3 – V0 – January 2010 Lifejackets’ Type Testing Adult Lifejackets’ Type Acceptance criteria ► Performances obtained with the lifejacket > Performances obtained with the RTD ► Test conducted six times with the lifejacket ► Test conducted six times with the RTD Static balance measurements Examples Freeboard

64 Bureau Veritas S.A. internal use only – Life-Saving Appliances – BVN TM LSA3 – V0 – January 2010 Lifejackets’ Type Testing Adult Lifejackets’ Type Acceptance criteria ► The The average of all subjects’ torso angles should be not less than the average for the RTD minus 5° ► Test conducted six times with the lifejacket ► Test conducted six times with the RTD Static balance measurements Examples Torso angle

65 Bureau Veritas S.A. internal use only – Life-Saving Appliances – BVN TM LSA3 – V0 – January 2010 Lifejackets’ Type Testing Adult Lifejackets’ Type Acceptance criteria ► Test conducted six times with the lifejacket ► Test conducted six times with the RTD Static balance measurements Examples Faceplane angle ► The Average of all subjects’ faceplane angles should be not less than the average for the RTD minus 5°

66 Bureau Veritas S.A. internal use only – Life-Saving Appliances – BVN TM LSA3 – V0 – January 2010 Lifejackets’ Type Testing Adult Lifejackets’ Type Acceptance criteria ► should permit it to be visible over as great a segment of the upper hemisphere as is practicable ► Test conducted six times with the lifejacket ► Test conducted six times with the RTD Static balance measurements Examples Position of the lifejacket light Light

– Jump and drop test

68 Bureau Veritas S.A. internal use only – Life-Saving Appliances – BVN TM LSA3 – V0 – January 2010 Lifejackets’ Type Testing Jump test ► Test Subjects wearing “swimming costumes ” ► Test should be conducted six times with the lifejacket Adult Lifejackets’ Type Jump from 1 meter height Holding the arms over the head Then simulate a state of utter exhaustion and record the freeboard to the mouth. Acceptance criteria ► If injury is believed likely from any jump or drop test the lifejacket should be rejected or the test delayed Freeboard

69 Bureau Veritas S.A. internal use only – Life-Saving Appliances – BVN TM LSA3 – V0 – January 2010 Lifejackets’ Type Testing Drop test ► Test Subjects wearing “swimming costumes ” ► Test should be conducted six times with the lifejacket ► The lifejacket and its attachments should be examined for any damage Adult Lifejackets’ Type Jump from 4,5 meter height Hold on to the lifejacket during water entry to avoid possible injury Then simulate a state of utter exhaustion and record the freeboard to the mouth. Acceptance criteria ► If injury is believed likely from any jump or drop test the lifejacket should be rejected or the test delayed ► Attachments should not be damaged Freeboard

– Swimming and water emergence test

71 Bureau Veritas S.A. internal use only – Life-Saving Appliances – BVN TM LSA3 – V0 – January 2010 Lifejackets’ Type Testing Stage 1 Swimming and water emergence test ► All test subjects, without wearing the lifejacket, should attempt to swim 25 m and board a liferaft or a rigid platform with its surface 300 mm above the water surface Acceptance criteria Example Adult Lifejackets’ Type 12 Tests subjects As per MSC.81(70) §2.8.2 – Test subjects board a liferaft OR board a rigid platform with its surface 300 mm above the water surface Swim 25 meters 9 Tests subjects Keep All test subjects who successfully complete this task 3 Tests subjects Test subjects failing to complete this task will not impact the final result of the test

72 Bureau Veritas S.A. internal use only – Life-Saving Appliances – BVN TM LSA3 – V0 – January 2010 Lifejackets’ Type Testing ► All test subjects who successfully complete this task should perform it again wearing the lifejacket ► Remaining test subjects should attempt to swim 25 m and board a liferaft or a rigid platform with its surface 300 mm above the water surface Acceptance criteria Example - Successful result Adult Lifejackets’ Type 9 Tests subjects All test subjects who successfully complete the task without the lifejacket board a liferaft OR board a rigid platform with its surface 300 mm above the water surface Swim 25 meters 6 Tests subjects successfully complete the task with the lifejacket ► At least two thirds of the test subjects who can accomplish the task without the lifejacket should also be able to perform it with the lifejacket RESULT : 6 9 = 66% 3 Tests subjects Failed to complete this task Stage 2 Swimming and water emergence test

73 Bureau Veritas S.A. internal use only – Life-Saving Appliances – BVN TM LSA3 – V0 – January 2010 Lifejackets’ Type Testing ► All test subjects who successfully complete this task should perform it again wearing the lifejacket ► Remaining test subjects should attempt to swim 25 m and board a liferaft or a rigid platform with its surface 300 mm above the water surface Acceptance criteria Example – Faulty result Adult Lifejackets’ Type 9 Tests subjects All test subjects who successfully complete the task without the lifejacket board a liferaft OR board a rigid platform with its surface 300 mm above the water surface Swim 25 meters 5 Tests subjects successfully complete the task with the lifejacket ► At least two thirds of the test subjects who can accomplish the task without the lifejacket should also be able to perform it with the lifejacket RESULT : 5 9 = 55% 4 Tests subjects Failed to complete this task Stage 2 Swimming and water emergence test

3.3 – Child Lifejackets

75 Bureau Veritas S.A. internal use only – Life-Saving Appliances – BVN TM LSA3 – V0 – January 2010 Lifejackets’ Type Testing Size ► The Child sizes can not be subdivided [MSC.48(66) § ] ► An lifejacket fully complying with the requirements of two adjacent size ranges may be marked with both size ranges Lifejackets. Child Lifejackets’ Type Definition

3.3.1 – Test subjects

77 Bureau Veritas S.A. internal use only – Life-Saving Appliances – BVN TM LSA3 – V0 – January 2010 Lifejackets’ Type Testing Size ► An child lifejackets should readily fit various sizes, both lightly and heavily clad [MSC.81(70) § ] ► An child Lifejackets will be tested by [MSC.81(70) Table 2.2] Child Lifejackets’ Type Child’s Height & Weight 14 kg to 20 kg 17 kg to 22 kg to 28 kg to 30 kg to 38 kg to 43 kg 79 cm to 105 cm 90 cm to 118 cm 102cm to 130 cm 112 cm to 135 cm 122 cm to 150 cm 145 cm to 165 cm cm Kg

78 Bureau Veritas S.A. internal use only – Life-Saving Appliances – BVN TM LSA3 – V0 – January 2010 Lifejackets’ Type Testing Test Subjects ► 9 able-bodied persons ► Completely unfamiliar with the lifejacket ► Selected according to the “heights and weights’ table” Child Lifejackets’ Type Criteria of selection ► At least 40% of the subjects MALE FEMALE MALE & FEMALE ► One subject should be selected per each cell containing a “1”. ► Remaining subjects should be selected from cells containing an “X”, ► No more than one subject per cell

79 Bureau Veritas S.A. internal use only – Life-Saving Appliances – BVN TM LSA3 – V0 – January 2010 Lifejackets’ Type Testing Test Subjects Child Lifejackets’ Type Examples ► 9 able-bodied persons ► Completely unfamiliar with the lifejacket ► Selected according to the “heights and weights’ table”

3.3.2 – Reference Test Device

81 Bureau Veritas S.A. internal use only – Life-Saving Appliances – BVN TM LSA3 – V0 – January 2010 Lifejackets’ Type Testing Warning ► A RTD is intended for use only as a test reference standard to represent the desired level of in- water performance of a lifejacket ► Choose the correct RTD: ► Size ► conformity to the requirement of the IMO resolution Reference Test Device SIZES CHILD

3.3.2 – Type Tests

83 Bureau Veritas S.A. internal use only – Life-Saving Appliances – BVN TM LSA3 – V0 – January 2010 Lifejackets’ Type Testing Temperature cycling test Buoyancy test Type tests Fire test Strength tests Donning test ► Similar to the type tests of an adult lifejacket ► Acceptance criteria are modified ► Body or lifting loop strength tests : the force to be applied shall not be less than N ► Shoulder lift test : the force to be applied shall not be less than 700 N ► Donning assistance is permitted for small children Water performance tests Marking ► Assistance may be given to board a survival craft, but wearer mobility shall not be reduced to any greater extent than by the appropriate size RTD. ► Child lifejacket shall be marked with : ► The size range ► A “child” symbol

3.4 – Infant Lifejacket

85 Bureau Veritas S.A. internal use only – Life-Saving Appliances – BVN TM LSA3 – V0 – January 2010 Lifejackets’ Type Testing Size ► The Infant sizes can not be subdivided [MSC.48(66) § ] ► An lifejacket fully complying with the requirements of two adjacent size ranges may be marked with both size ranges Lifejackets. Infant Lifejackets’ Type Definition

3.4.1 – Test subjects

87 Bureau Veritas S.A. internal use only – Life-Saving Appliances – BVN TM LSA3 – V0 – January 2010 Lifejackets ’ Type Testing Size ► An infant lifejackets should readily fit various sizes, both lightly and heavily clad [MSC.81(70) § ] ► An infant Lifejackets will be tested by [MSC.81(70) Table 2.3] Infant Lifejackets’ Type Infant’s Height & Weight < 11 kg 11 kg to 14 kg <83 cm79 cm to 105 cm cm Kg 14 kg to 17 kg 90 cm to 118 cm

88 Bureau Veritas S.A. internal use only – Life-Saving Appliances – BVN TM LSA3 – V0 – January 2010 Lifejackets’ Type Testing Test Subjects ► 5 infants as small as 6 kg mass. ► Completely unfamiliar with the lifejacket ► Selected according to the “heights and weights’ table” ► Manikin(s) may be substituted for infant lifejacket test subjects. Infant Lifejackets’ Type Criteria of selection ► At least 40% of the subjects ► At least 40% of the subjects MALE FEMALE MALE & FEMALE ► One subject should be selected per each cell containing a “1”. ► Remaining subjects should be selected from cells containing an “X”, ► No more than one subject per cell

89 Bureau Veritas S.A. internal use only – Life-Saving Appliances – BVN TM LSA3 – V0 – January 2010 Lifejackets’ Type Testing Test Subjects Infant Lifejackets’ Type Examples ► 9 able-bodied persons ► Completely unfamiliar with the lifejacket ► Selected according to the “heights and weights’ table”

3.4.2 – Reference Test Device

91 Bureau Veritas S.A. internal use only – Life-Saving Appliances – BVN TM LSA3 – V0 – January 2010 Lifejackets’ Type Testing Warning ► A RTD is intended for use only as a test reference standard to represent the desired level of in- water performance of a lifejacket ► Choose the correct RTD: ► Size ► conformity to the requirement of the IMO resolution Reference Test Device SIZES INFANT

3.4.3 – Type tests

93 Bureau Veritas S.A. internal use only – Life-Saving Appliances – BVN TM LSA3 – V0 – January 2010 Lifejackets’ Type Testing Temperature cycling test Buoyancy test Type tests Fire test Strength tests Donning test ► Similar to the type tests of an adult lifejacket ► Acceptance criteria are modified ► Body or lifting loop strength tests : the force to be applied shall not be less than N ► Shoulder lift test : the force to be applied shall not be less than 700 N ► Donning assistance is permitted for infants

94 Bureau Veritas S.A. internal use only – Life-Saving Appliances – BVN TM LSA3 – V0 – January 2010 Lifejackets’ Type Testing Specificities Type tests Water performance tests ► Manikin(s) may be substituted for infant lifejacket test subjects ► assistance may be given to board a survival craft, but wearer mobility shall not be reduced to any greater extent than by the appropriate size RTD. ► With the exception of freeboard and self-righting performance, the requirements for infant lifejackets may be relaxed, if necessary, in order to: ► facilitate the rescue of the infant by a caretaker; ► allow the infant to be fastened to a caretaker and contribute to keeping the infant close to the caretaker; ► keep the infant dry, with free respiratory passages; ► protect the infant against bumps and jolts during evacuation; and ► allow a caretaker to monitor and control heat loss by the infant. ► With the exception of reducing freeboard and self-righting performance, the requirements for infant lifejackets may be relaxed if necessary in order to: ► contribute to the rescue of the infant by a caretaker ► allow the infant to be fastened to a caretaker and contribute to keeping the infant close to the caretaker ► keep the infant dry, with free respiratory passages ► protect the infant against bumps and jolts during the evacuation ► allow a caretaker to monitor and control heat loss by the infant Marking ► An infant or child lifejacket shall be marked with : ► The size range ► An “infant” symbol

3.5 – Inflatable Lifejacket

96 Bureau Veritas S.A. internal use only – Life-Saving Appliances – BVN TM LSA3 – V0 – January 2010 Lifejackets’ Type Testing Specificities ► The Infant sizes can not be subdivided [MSC.48(66) § ] ► A inflatable lifejacket shall : ► have not less than two separate compartments ► inflate automatically on immersion ► be provided with a device to permit inflation by a single manual motion ► and be capable of having each chamber inflated by mouth Inflatable Lifejackets’ Type Definition Inflate automatically on immersion Provided with a device to permit inflation by a single manual motion Have not less than two separate compartments Be capable of having each chamber inflated by mouth

3.4.3 – Type tests

98 Bureau Veritas S.A. internal use only – Life-Saving Appliances – BVN TM LSA3 – V0 – January 2010 Lifejackets’ Type Testing Temperature cycling test Type tests ► Two inflatable lifejackets should be subjected to the test in the uninflated condition ► The automatic and manual inflation systems should each be tested immediately after each temperature cycling test -15°C activating and inflation test 40°C activating and inflation test ► Additional test : After exposure to a temperature of -15°C for a period of at least 8 h, two lifejackets should be activated using the manual inflation system and should fully inflate. Buoyancy test Fire test Strength tests Donning test ► A lifejacket that has been inflated automatically with one compartment uninflated should be subjected to the test and the test repeated until each compartment has been tested in the uninflated condition ► Two inflatable lifejackets should be subjected to the test : ► one lifejacket should be inflated ► one lifejacket should be uninflated ► Similar to the type tests of an inherent lifejacket ► The test should be conducted using : ► Inflated lifejackets ► Uninflated lifejacket

99 Bureau Veritas S.A. internal use only – Life-Saving Appliances – BVN TM LSA3 – V0 – January 2010 Lifejackets’ Type Testing Inadvertent inflation test Type tests Water performance tests ► Additional requirements : In addition to the type test to be performed for an inherent lifejackets, the following added requirements have to be fulfilled : ► The tests should be conducted using lifejackets : ► inflated both automatically and manually, ► and also with one of the compartments uninflated. ► The tests with one of the compartments uninflated should be repeated as many times as necessary to perform the test once with each compartment in the uninflated condition. ► Additional Type Test (see next page) Materials tests ► Additional requirements : Additional tests have to been performed on the materials used to manufacture the inflatable lifejackets

100 Bureau Veritas S.A. internal use only – Life-Saving Appliances – BVN TM LSA3 – V0 – January 2010 Lifejackets’ Type Testing Inadvertent inflation test ► Expose the entire lifejacket to sprays of water for fixed period Inflatable Lifejackets’ Type Lifejacket fitted correctly to a free-standing manikin of adult size and deployed in the mode in which it is worn ready for use ( not deployed as used in the water) Two sprays should be installed so as to spray fresh water onto the lifejacket Acceptance criteria 500 mm above the highest point of the lifejacket & at an angle of 15° from the vertical centre line of the manikin and the bottom line of the lifejacket Installed horizontally at a distance of 500 mm from the bottom line of the lifejacket, and points directly at the lifejacket Stage 1 – Initial installation

101 Bureau Veritas S.A. internal use only – Life-Saving Appliances – BVN TM LSA3 – V0 – January 2010 Lifejackets’ Type Testing Inadvertent inflation test ► 5 min with the ‘high spray’ on the front of the lifejacket ► During the exposure, the ‘horizontal spray’ should be applied for 10 periods of 3 s each to the front, left or right sides as with the high spray. Inflatable Lifejackets’ Type ‘high spray’ Acceptance criteria Stage 1 – Front of the lifejacket ‘horizontal spray’ 10 periods of 3 s Total Period of 5 minutes

102 Bureau Veritas S.A. internal use only – Life-Saving Appliances – BVN TM LSA3 – V0 – January 2010 Lifejackets’ Type Testing Inadvertent inflation test ► 5 min with the ‘high spray’ on the left side of the lifejacket ► During the exposure, the ‘horizontal spray’ should be applied for 10 periods of 3 s each to the front, left or right sides as with the high spray. Inflatable Lifejackets’ Type ‘high spray’ Acceptance criteria Stage 2 – Left side of the lifejacket ‘horizontal spray’ 10 periods of 3 s Total Period of 5 minutes

103 Bureau Veritas S.A. internal use only – Life-Saving Appliances – BVN TM LSA3 – V0 – January 2010 Lifejackets’ Type Testing Inadvertent inflation test ► 5 min with the ‘high spray’ on the back of the lifejacket Inflatable Lifejackets’ Type ‘high spray’ Acceptance criteria Stage 3 – Back of the lifejacket Total Period of 5 minutes

104 Bureau Veritas S.A. internal use only – Life-Saving Appliances – BVN TM LSA3 – V0 – January 2010 Lifejackets’ Type Testing Inadvertent inflation test ► 5 min with the ‘high spray’ on the right side of the lifejacket ► During the exposure, the ‘horizontal spray’ should be applied for 10 periods of 3 s each to the front, left or right sides as with the high spray. Inflatable Lifejackets’ Type ‘high spray’ Acceptance criteria Stage 2 – Right side of the lifejacket ‘horizontal spray’ 10 periods of 3 s Total Period of 5 minutes ► After completing the test, the lifejacket should be removed from manikin and immersed in water to verify that the auto-inflation system functions

4 – Typical tasks for survey

106 Bureau Veritas S.A. internal use only – Life-Saving Appliances – BVN TM LSA3 – V0 – January 2010 Lifejackets Specimen Typical tasks for survey ► Verify that the specimen to be tested have been manufactured in accordance with the technical documentation Test program Type test Test reports ► Review the type test program and the test facilities as per the requirements of the TTE procedures ► Witness the type test ► Endorse the manufacturer’s test report

5 – Requirements to be studied

108 Bureau Veritas S.A. internal use only – Life-Saving Appliances – BVN TM LSA3 – V0 – January 2010 Lifejackets Requirements to be studied ► IMO resolution MSC.48(66) (LSA Code) as amended by : ► IMO resolution MSC.207 (81) ► IMO resolution MSC.218 (82) ► IMO resolution MSC.272 (85) ► MSC/Circ.922 : Recommendations on performance standards & tests for thermal protective lifejackets Testing requirements ► IMO resolution MSC.81(70) as amended by : ► IMO resolution MSC.200 (80) ► IMO resolution MSC.226 (82) ► IMO resolution MSC.274 (85) ► MSC/Circ.980 : Standardized Life-Saving Appliance evaluation & test report form Design requirements Design & Testing ► IMO Res. MSC.36(63)-(1994 HSC Code) 8, ► IMO Res. MSC.97(73)-(2000 HSC Code) 8, For information ► Requirements on board ships - SOLAS Chapter III

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