Float-free arrangement requirements for liferafts: UK23/L003
UK approved recommendation UK23/L003 on the requirements for float-free arrangements for liferafts located inside a marine evacuation systems container. Adopted EU recommendation LSA-096.
Question
Are float-free arrangements required for liferafts located on/inside the Marine Evacuation System (MES) container and deployed together with the chute/slide?
Recommendation
Yes. Based on the LSA Code Chapter IV Section 4.1.6 (referred to from LSA Code Ch VI Section 6.2.3.1), and SOLAS Chapter III Reg.13, paragraph 4.2, all liferafts shall be stowed with a float-free arrangement, including integrated liferafts which are stowed on/inside an MES container.
References:
• MSN 1874 as amended
• The Merchant Shipping (Marine Equipment) Regulations 2016 as amended
• SOLAS III
• The LSA Code
Items affected:
• UK/1.27 (Marine evacuation systems)
More information
Maritime and Coastguard Agency
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Email: MEQA@mcga.gov.uk
Website: https://www.gov.uk/mca