STANDARD FOR CERTIFICATION NO. 2.

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LIFEBOATS AND RESCUE BOATS

OCTOBER 2007

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FOREWORD
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CONTENTS
1. 1.1 1.2 2. 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 3. 3.1 3.2 4. 4.1 4.2 4.3 5. 5.1 5.2 5.3 6. 6.1 6.2 6.3 6.4 6.5 7. 7.1 7.2 7.3 7.4 8. 9. INTRODUCTION TO USERS ............................. 5 General .....................................................................5 How to use the standard .........................................5 THE STANDARD .................................................. 5 Applicability.............................................................5 Format ......................................................................5 Numbering and cross references ...........................5 Index and tables of contents ...................................5 Amendments ............................................................5 Reprints ....................................................................5 GUIDELINES, REGISTERS AND LISTS .......... 5 General .....................................................................5 Registers of Approved Manufacturers and Type Approved Products ........................................5 PREAMBLE TO THE STANDARD .................... 5 Introduction .............................................................5 General certification................................................5 The Standard and in service experience................5 THE CERTIFICATION SYSTEM ...................... 6 Obligations ..............................................................6 Who needs certificates?...........................................6 Certification of newbuildings .................................6 TYPE APPROVAL AND TYPE EXAMINATION......................................... 6 General .....................................................................6 Request .....................................................................6 Documentation.........................................................6 Examination and testing .........................................6 Certificate.................................................................6 PRODUCT CERTIFICATION............................. 6 General .....................................................................6 Scope .........................................................................6 Survey .......................................................................7 Product Certificate ..................................................7 TYPE CERTIFICATION PROCEDURE FOR LIFEBOATS.................................................. 7 EXAMPLE OF BUILDING SPECIFICATION MANUAL FOR LIFEBOATS AND RESCUE BOATS ................................................................... 7 Basic information ....................................................7 Boat manufacturer .................................................8 Structural construction ..........................................8 Accommodation .......................................................8 Access openings and windows ................................8 9.6 9.7 9.8 9.9 9.10 9.11 9.12 9.13 9.14 9.15 9.16 10. 10.1 10.2 10.3 10.4 10.5 10.6 10.7 10.8 11. 11.1 11.2 11.3 11.4 11.5 12. 12.1 12.2 12.3 12.4 12.5 12.6 12.7 12.8 13. 13.1 13.2 13.3 Hook arrangement .................................................. 9 Rudder and steering appliances ............................ 9 Engine installation .................................................. 9 Fuel system............................................................... 9 Electrical installation and lighting......................... 9 Bilge systems etc. ..................................................... 9 Ventilation system ................................................... 9 Special air support system...................................... 9 Fire extinguishing.................................................... 9 Fire protection system ............................................ 9 Equipment................................................................ 9 GENERAL TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS............................................... 10 General requirements for lifeboats and rescue boats............................................................ 10 External arrangement........................................... 10 Size and floatability............................................... 10 Strength.................................................................. 11 Propulsion .............................................................. 11 Other installations................................................. 11 Equipment.............................................................. 12 Raw materials........................................................ 12 ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR SPECIAL BOAT TYPES .................................... 12 Totally enclosed lifeboats...................................... 12 Lifeboats with self-contained air support system................................................. 12 Fire-protected lifeboats......................................... 13 Free-fall lifeboat .................................................... 13 Rescue boats........................................................... 13 MANUFACTURING CONDITIONS AND WORKMANSHIP OF GRP BOATS ................. 14 Manufacturing premises....................................... 14 Storage premises ................................................... 14 Materials ................................................................ 14 Workmanship ........................................................ 14 Hand lay-up ........................................................... 14 Spray moulding ..................................................... 14 Lamination of sandwich panels ........................... 15 Laminate properties.............................................. 15 SURVEYS, TESTS AND CONTROL OF PRODUCTION .................................................... 15 Manufacturing of prototype................................. 15 Test of prototype ................................................... 15 Manufacturer's quality assurance of 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1. Introduction to Users
1.1 General
Format and editorial details of the Standard are described in the following to facilitate easy use. This Standard for Certification of Lifeboats and Rescue Boats replace previously issued Certification of Lifeboats (1998). The requirements are established by the Society on the basis of service experience and safety records of representative boat types, size and building materials. The certification systems described in this Standard are somewhat different compared with other classification rules issued by the Society, as this Standard is harmonised with the Marine Equipment Directive. This Standard is applicable if the size, building material and service of the boats are in compliance with the given limitations.

twice a year and made known by highlighting the changes on the inside cover of the most recent issue.

2.6 Reprints
Reprints from the Standard are available from the Society on request. There is currently no subscription scheme for reprints. While the Society will publish details of amendments to the Standard in its own magazines, no special notification of amendments to buyers of reprints will be undertaken.

3. Guidelines, Registers and Lists

3.1 General
Products which shall be approved may be granted Type Approval. The Society has issued Registers of Approved Manufacturers and Type Approved Products containing the names of manufacturers and types of products which have been granted approval. The approval is time limited and updated registers are normally published annually.

1.2 How to use the standard

The contents of the Standard are such that: Sections 1 through 4 - cover introduction Sections 5 through 10 - cover certification system and general technical requirements Sections 11 through 13 - cover specific requirements depending on type of craft.

3.2 Registers of Approved Manufacturers and Type Approved Products

Register of Approved Manufacturers and Type Approved Products can be found in DNV homepage www.dnv.com

4. Preamble to the Standard 2. The Standard

2.1 Applicability
This Standard applies to all newbuilding for which application for type approval is received after 2008-01-01. This Standard applies to all existing type approved lifeboats from the date of renewal of the DNV Type Approval Certificate or EC Type Examination Certificate.

4.1 Introduction
This preamble explains the system of certification, how it works, conditions of validity, and its interaction with statutory control. This information is to a large extent implied by the Standard, but a brief clarification of the essential points in one place is considered useful. This information is not in any way to be understood as a requirement. For a better understanding of DNVs modus of operation, systematics, remuneration and support, reference is also given to DNV Rules for Classification of Ships Pt.0 Ch.2 and Pt.1 Ch.1.

2.2 Format
The first paragraph in each chapter/section will normally be termed General Requirements and will contain subsections covering such aspects as application of the Standard, definitions of symbols and terms, list of documentation etc.

4.2 General certification

Certification is used within the classification system to verify conformity with requirements in the design and construction phase, by application of one or a combination of specified certification modules. The DNV Type Approval Certification system for Boats is based on the EU Module Certification system. When the client has applied for certification of the lifeboat according to the Marine Equipment Directive, the Society will fully apply the procedures in the Marine Equipment Directive. The technical requirements in the chapter/ section named: Technical requirements will apply as the Societys understanding of the LSA Code.

2.3 Numbering and cross references

To identify a specific paragraph it is necessary to give the specific chapter/section, together with the paragraph, i.e. 2.3 - first paragraph would identify this paragraph. Figures are numbered in increasing order within each chapter/ section, e.g. Fig.2-1, Fig.2-2 etc. Tables are numbered in increasing order within each chapter/ section, e.g. Table 2-1, Table 2-2 etc.

2.4 Index and tables of contents

A table of contents is given at the beginning of the document, providing the pages for each section/chapter.

2.5 Amendments
Amendment of existing technical requirements is the result of formal proposals from the technical staff of the Society, based on practical in service experience as well as comprehensive theoretical studies, research and development. Such proposals are commonly discussed with representatives of builders, owners, maritime governmental bodies and insurance company associations, before being adopted. Amendments may be undertaken at any time, issued normally

4.3 The Standard and in service experience

The Standard is developed and published by the Society, even when based on and covering mandatory regulations as IMO Conventions or EU Directives. In addition to technical requirements, documentation requirements and certification procedures are also given. The Society will revise the Standard on the basis of available experience feedback from service, and will apply additional requirements if found necessary.

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5. The Certification System

5.1 Obligations
Certification according to this Standard and the Marine Equipment Directive are aimed at safeguarding life and property at sea and the environment, as a consequence of operation of vessels. It implies a process of verifying standards against a set of requirements established by the Society. Certification is not performed as a substitute for the clients own quality and safety control and related duties, nor the clients obligations towards third parties, nor to relieve any consequences of default. The Society keeps complete files on all boats covering the documentation required by the Standard. Reports will not be disclosed to any party, apart from the National Authorities involved, without the owner's consent. The Society also undertakes all reporting to National Authorities required, in connection with the safety certificates.

6. Type Approval and Type Examination

6.1 General
The DNV Standard for Certification No.1.2 as amended applies as basis for Type Approval. The Society is the certification body. Type Approvals will be listed and published on DNV website.

6.2 Request
Requests for Type Approval shall be submitted by the manufacturer or his authorized representative to the Society. The request shall include: the name and address of the manufacturer and, if the request is lodged by the authorized representative, his name and address, in addition: the extent of approval (i.e. cargo/tanker version) the technical documentation as specified by the Society.

5.2 Who needs certificates?

Certificates serve as a verification system for a number of parties who have special interest in the safety and quality of ships, vessels and boats, such as: National Authorities, who need assurance that vessels are safe to use and represent a minimum hazard to their surroundings. Insurance underwriters, who need to know the standard of the vessel in order to assess the insurance fee for the vessel. Owners, who need the technical standard as basis for building contracts and to document the standard when seeking insurance or financing, or when hiring out or selling the vessel. Building yards and sub-contractors, who use the Standard as a tool for design and construction, as required by their client, to avoid technical barriers to trade and to obtain access to markets which require certificates. Manufacturers, who use certification as a part of their documentation when they place their products on the market. Finance institutions, which use the classification standard as a documented indicator of the maintenance and value of the vessel in service. Charterers or cargo owners, who require confirmation of the standard before hire.

6.3 Documentation
To ensure that the technical documentation is in compliance with the requirements, approval of the documentation is required before issuance of the certificate.

6.4 Examination and testing

To verify that the type has been manufactured in conformity with the Standard, survey of the type shall be carried out prior to issuing certificate.

6.5 Certificate
Where the type meets the provisions of the Standard, the Society shall issue a Type Approval or a Type Examination certificate to the applicant. The certificate shall contain the name and address of the manufacturer, conclusions of the examination, and conditions for its validity and the necessary data for identification of the approved type. A list of the relevant parts of the technical documentation shall be annexed to the certificate and a copy kept by the Society. If the manufacturer is denied a Type Approval or a Type Examination certification, the Society will provide detailed reasons for such denial. The applicant shall inform the Society of all modifications to the approved product. This additional approval is given in the form of an addition to the original Type Approval certificate.

5.3 Certification of newbuildings

The builder initiates the process by submitting a request for certification to the Society. In response to a list of documentation issued by the Society, the builder and sub-suppliers submit plans, specifications, related technical descriptions and data, including specification of materials, as required by the Standard for approval. After examining the above documents, the Society informs the builder whether the design and arrangement of structure, machinery and equipment is acceptable. If not, the Society may propose modifications needed to meet the requirements. During the building period the Society carries out surveys at the building yard. The method and extent of survey will be decided by the Society based on the acceptance of their quality system and the certification system to be applied. The purpose of the surveys shall verify that the construction, components and equipment satisfy the Standard requirements and are in accordance with the approved plans, that required materials are used, and that functional tests are carried out as prescribed by the Standard. When the boat is completed and the Society is satisfied that the requirements specified for the boat in question have been met, confirmed by the issuance of certificates and a boat marking plate.

7. Product Certification
7.1 General
It is a condition that the product is Type Approved or Type Examined to obtain a Product Certificate. The Society is the certification body.

7.2 Scope
This module describes the procedure whereby a manufacturer or his authorized representative checks and attests that the products subject to the provisions of this paragraph are in conformity with the type as described in the Type Approval or Type Examination certificate and satisfy the requirements of the Standard that apply to them. The manufacturer shall make sure that the manufacturing process ensures conformity of the products with the type as described in the Type Approval or Type Examination certificate and with the requirements that apply to them. The Society will carry out the examinations and tests in order to check the conformity of the product with the requirements

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of the Standard by examination and testing of every product. Based on compliance with the above two latter conditions, the manufacturer shall affix the certification signboard to each product.

9.1 Basic information

9.1.1 Building specification The building specification shall give relevant information in writing and/or on drawings for all items specified in the following. All items in the specifications shall be listed. If the specification is relevant only for some boats of this type, such items shall be specially listed. 9.1.2 Statement by the boat manufacturer The following statement shall be signed by a representative for the manufacturer: "As responsible for the manufacturer, I guarantee that certified boats of this type will be built in accordance with this specification and possible later alterations, and I am acquainted with the fact that Type certification may be terminated if this is not complied with". Date/Place Sign. _________________________ for the Manufacturer 9.1.3 Application for certification Intended use of the boat type, such as Fire-protected Lifeboat, Free Fall Life-boat with indication of Free Fall Certification Height etc. shall be specified. The rules and requirements from various authorities, SOLAS regulations etc. which shall be complied with and corresponding certificates which are requested, shall all be specified. 9.1.4 Basic information The following information shall be given under a separate item of the specification: Boat type Boat manufacturer Address Telephone Dimensions ..............................................

7.3 Survey
All products shall be individually examined and tested as set out in the relevant Standard, or equivalent tests shall be carried out in order to verify their conformity with the type as described in the Type Approval or Type Examination certificate and the requirements of the Standard that apply to them. The manufacturer shall keep a record of all complaints and remedial actions relative to the products for a minimum of 10 years.

7.4 Product Certificate

A Product Certificate is issued for the vessel on the basis of the Type Approval or Type Examination Certificate and the surveys of the product under 7.3.

8. Type Certification Procedure for Lifeboats

Table 8-1 Type Certification Process for Lifeboats Request from manufacturer Strength calculations Phase 1 Quality assurance inspecApproval tion system Approval of specification with drawings. Survey of manufacturing premises Approval of raw materials: Fire retardant polyester Tension and bending Phase 2 strength Construction of prototype Fire retardant laminate (MSC Circ. 1006) Buoyancy material Equipment certification Survey of arrangement and installation. Phase 3 Testing of prototype According to Res. MSC 81(70), Part 1, reported on forms in MSC Circ. 980.

9. Example of Building Specification Manual for Lifeboats and Rescue Boats

(Not to be considered as absolute requirements) Basic information Boat manufacturer Structural construction Accommodation Access openings and windows Hook arrangement Rudder and steering appliances Engine installation Fuel system Electrical installation and lighting Bilge system Ventilation system Special air support system Fire extinguishing Fire protection system Equipment.

Length overall of hull incl. fender (m) Breadth overall of hull incl. fender (m) Draft incl. keel, rudder, propeller etc. (m) Height above water line (lightship/loaded) (m) Freeboard midship, loaded (m) Weight of boat empty (kg) Weight of boat, fully equipped (kg) Weight of boat, fully manned (kg) Capacities Number of persons (no. persons) Tank volume: fuel (litres) Tank volume: freshwater (litres) Tank volume: stores (litres) Tank volume: equipment (litres) Quantity of buoyancy material (litres) Additional (kg)

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Propulsion Engine type Engine installation (kW) Speed loaded (knots) Fuel consumption at max. speed (litres/hour)

9.3.2 Mould equipment Description and number of the moulds to be used. 9.3.3 Moulding/building procedure A chronological description of the construction of hull, deck and superstructure etc. in the separate moulds specifying lay up of materials, adaptation and curing. Description of laminate connections between large sections such as hull/superstructure, hull/double bottom etc. shall be given, preferably shown on drawings. Where the joining of complete sections, e.g. hull to superstructure, also includes the connection of frames, girders, etc. details of the joints shall be given. Specification of building stage at which the buoyancy volumes are foamed and how. 9.3.4 Drawings required The following structural elements shall be shown on separate drawings or in combination, if appropriate. a) b) c) d) e) f) g) h) Midship section and sections fore and aft Longitudinal section Deck plan Double bottom structure Engine foundation etc. Reinforced areas in way of hooks Buoyancy elements Fender arrangement, rails, handholds, safety lines etc.

Oars, number and length (no.)..(m) 9.1.5 Drawings with proper scale and revision number, general a) b) c) d) e) General Arrangement seen from aft, side and top Seat Arrangement Hull Lines Arrangement of signboards giving operating instructions System arrangement drawings.

9.1.6 Calculations of a) Strength of hull, superstructure etc. with framing and reinforcements for hooks, foundations, rails etc. where testing to rupture is practically impossible b) Weight c) Volume of buoyancy materials d) Stability, including effect of buoyancy volumes when the boat is filled with water (optional as stability always will be tested). 9.1.7 Instructions Instructions for use of the boat including: a) Description of launching procedure with specification of the jobs to be carried out by the crew b) Start and operation of engine, when operating waterborne as well as before launching c) For Fire-protected Lifeboats description of the operating of the water spray system d) For lifeboats with a Self-contained Air Support System, description of the operation of this system e) Description for routine check and maintenance of the lifeboat/rescue boat. 9.1.8 Additional information Salesmen's brochures, etc. to be enclosed, if any.

Drawings shall show plate/laminate thicknesses and scantlings of framing. For reinforcements in way of lowering hooks etc., the transmit of forces to the neighbouring hull elements shall be indicated. If tanks for fuel, equipment etc. are recessed into the main structure, the appropriate elements shall be detailed.

9.4 Accommodation
9.4.1 Seat construction Drawing showing shape of seating and scantlings including connection to hull. Type and thickness of padding, including material characteristics. 9.4.2 Seat belts etc. Type of safety harness to be used. Strength and type of material, lock etc. to be given. 9.4.3 Helmsmans position and seating Arrangement for operation of the boat from helmsman's seat to be specified. 9.4.4 Equipment Location and access to equipment onboard to be specified. 9.4.5 Stretchers Location of stretchers, stowed and with people.

9.2 Boat manufacturer

9.2.1 Organisation Information about conditions on responsibility and organisation of production departments. 9.2.2 Quality assurance system Description of the manufacturer's internal quality assurance system.

9.3 Structural construction

9.3.1 Materials Specification of materials used, GRP, aluminium, steel etc. and dimensioning strength properties of the respective materials for the finished boat. For reinforced plastic materials information shall be given about type of resin as well as for the reinforcement adopted. This shall include a type approval certificate. Correspondingly, full information shall be given about type of core materials as well as foam material for buoyancy elements, seat padding etc.

9.5 Access openings and windows

9.5.1 Hatches, doors Drawings showing type, dimensions and scantlings of hatches/ doors in sides/deck for embarkation, for direct access to helmsman's seat and for the operation of towing hooks forward and aft. Packing arrangement for watertightness. Securing elements for open as well as closed position.

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9.5.2 Windows Type, scantlings, size and connection of all windows. Clear view in all directions from the helmsmans seat to be indicated.

9.10.2 Light Information on arrangement and type of lighting equipment inside and outside, including Type Approval certificate. 9.10.3 Radio Equipment for radio, including batteries.

9.6 Hook arrangement

9.6.1 Hook arrangement Arrangement of release hooks to be given. Release system for hooks, ordinary as well as emergency operation, to be detailed. 9.6.2 Hooks Drawing of hooks with material specification and calculation of critical welds etc. Specification of hook type approval certificate, tests including description of connection of hook to testing machine, and specifying when yielding will take place in elements which are critical for the release of the hook. 9.6.3 Ramp for free-fall lifeboats Drawing of sliding ways with description of how to vary the launching angle, if possible.

9.11 Bilge systems etc.

9.11.1 Bilge system Location/capacities of pumps and valves. 9.11.2 Drainage of open areas Details of self-drainage arrangement or pumping arrangement to be specified. 9.11.3 Drainage of boat when stowed Drainage of boat when in state of readiness.

9.12 Ventilation system

9.12.1 Ventilation of engine compartment Mode of action and capacity of both natural and mechanical ventilation. 9.12.2 Ventilation of accommodation Location, areas and mode of action.

9.7 Rudder and steering appliances

9.7.1 Rudder and stern frame Drawing of rudder and stern frame with information about materials and scantlings. 9.7.2 Steering appliances Drawing of steering appliances, including information about emergency steering.

9.13 Special air support system

9.13.1 Capacity and instrumentation For lifeboats with a self-contained air support system, drawings and full information/calculation shall be given on how the air supply will be maintained within the required pressure variations, and the instrumentation necessary for verification.

9.8 Engine installation

9.8.1 Engine Information about engine/gear/drive/propeller to be used. Protection of propeller against damage, noise reduction etc. to be specified. 9.8.2 Emergency start etc. Information on emergency start appliances. Type and capacity of engine heater. 9.8.3 Exhaust Type and location of exhaust installation, pipes and silencer. 9.8.4 Engine compartment insulation Type of insulation. Insulation of hot components. 9.8.5 Cooling system Components, hoses etc., and locality of sea water intake and outlets. Temperature monitoring of engine.

9.14 Fire extinguishing

9.14.1 Fire extinguishing equipment Type, size, location of hand held fire extinguisher(s).

9.15 Fire protection system

9.15.1 Sprinkler system For lifeboats with a fire protection system, drawings and full information shall be given on type and capacity of pump and piping, inboard as well as outboard, with arrangement of nozzles, and including operation details for the system. Fresh water flushing arrangement to be included.

9.16 Equipment
9.16.1 Towing and mooring equipment Information on towing arrangements forward and aft, and details on how the forward tow may be released from inside an enclosed boat. 9.16.2 Detachable fender arrangement If an additional fender arrangement is required during launching, arrangement and scantlings for the system shall be given, including specification of the release operation. 9.16.3 Store tanks Specification of type, size and location of the following to be given: equipment tanks food tanks water tanks water tight battery boxes.

9.9 Fuel system

9.9.1 Tank Tank with foundations, location, connections and survey accessibility to be described. Drawing of tank with materials and scantlings to be enclosed. 9.9.2 Pipe/hose arrangement Types, arrangement, mounting and survey accessibility to be described including any below-waterline valves.

9.10 Electrical installation and lighting

9.10.1 Wiring diagram Wiring diagram showing location and section of every circuit and location of components. Location onboard of components like master switch, fuses etc. to be given. Type and capacity of wires, batteries and arrangement of same.

9.16.4 List of equipment List of standard equipment onboard shall be given.

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10. General Technical Requirements

10.1 General requirements for lifeboats and rescue boats
All lifeboats shall be designed and built according to the LSA Code, IMO Res. MSC 48(66) as amended.

position between the opened or closed position, which means, that the hook shall be either completely open or completely closed. After release the release mechanism shall remain open, until it manually is put in closed position. The time from activating until the release system is ready for release shall be maximum 15 seconds. The actual release shall be immediate and from a single operation. The release mechanism is subject to a separate approval in accordance with the LSA Code. The manufacturer shall provide detailed maintenance instructions for the on-load release gear for annual and 5 yearly servicing. Both on-load and off-load operating instruction shall be posted inside the boat visible for the helmsman. 10.2.7 Fittings The lifeboats shall be supplied with all necessary fittings for moorings, catch-line, sea-anchor, canopy, antennas etc.

10.2 External arrangement

10.2.1 Marking The number of persons for which the boat is equipped shall be marked outside the boat. The lifeboat identification shall consist of the signal letters of the parent ship and the number of the lifeboat. Both shall be painted or pasted on the top of the covering. The letters shall be not less than 80 cm and 8 cm of height and width of the letter respectively or as large as possible. This is not required for rescue boats. The lifeboat shall at the top and on the sides of the superstructure be supplied with right angle crosses, each consisting of 2 reflex bands of approved type and size at least 5 x 30 cm. Crosses to be distanced not more than 1.0 m apart measured from the centre of the crosses. Retro-reflective material shall be included on the bottom of the boats which are not self-righting. 10.2.2 Access The non-skid finishing shall at least have the same effect as sand in the topcoat or painting. 10.2.3 Lifelines The middle of the aftermost beckets of the lifeline shall be placed approximately 1.5 m forward of the propeller. The lifelines shall be properly fastened as close to the gunwale as possible.
Note: The distance between fastening points shall be approximately 600 mm. The beckets shall reach approximately 75 mm above light waterline.
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10.3 Size and floatability

10.3.1 Seating The area around the seats shall be fitted with padding or equal arrangement to protect the persons onboard. The minimum height of 350 mm between seat and footrest shall also be kept between seat and floor, except for free-fall lifeboats. 10.3.2 Height inside The vertical heights specified in LSA Code 4.4.1.8 shall be measured at the gangway or where walk is intended. The vertical height above seats, benches and thwarts and the inside of the superstructure or canopy shall be at least 900 mm. 10.3.3 Hatches and helmsmans tower The superstructure shall be supplied with an adequate quantity of boarding hatches each with a free opening of at least 900 x 600 mm. A combination of deck and side hatches can be approved. Hatches on the sides shall not have hinges on the lower edge. The hinges shall be of a non-corrosion material and be of selflubricating type. Sliding hatches may be approved. On the superstructure a helmsmans tower shall be arranged with windows or port-lights, which allow free sight in all directions from the steering position. The helmsmans tower shall at the top have a hatch with free opening of at least 600 x 600 mm, respectively 700 mm in diameter. The aft part of the superstructure shall be arranged with a hatch with free opening of at least 600 x 600 mm, respectively 700 mm in diameter, from where it will be possible to connect the aft lifting hook. The hatch can be omitted if the aft hook can be safely operated from the hatch at the top of the helmsmans tower without disturbing the helmsman. The fore part of the superstructure shall be arranged with a hatch with a free opening of at least 600 x 600 mm, respectively 700 mm in diameter, from where it will be possible to connect the forward lifting hook. Under this hatch it shall be possible to stand with a part of the upper body out of the hatch to throw and recover a sea anchor. This does not apply for freefall lifeboats.

10.2.4 Handholds The handholds at the bottom of non self-righting boats shall have a diameter of approximately 25 mm. They shall be fitted approximately 75 mm above the covering and extend at least half the length of the boat and be above the water-level when the boat is capsized. 10.2.5 External fenders Fenders and skates shall be made of material that will maintain its qualities for the expected lifetime of the lifeboat, in heat and cold and repeating impact. Furthermore the material shall be resistant to corrosion, moisture, oil, fungus attack etc. If such fenders will disturb the propulsion and manoeuvre qualities of the boat, the fender shall be easily releasable from inside the boat. 10.2.6 Release arrangement The manual power necessary to operate the release arrangement shall be reasonable, not too heavy and not too light. If the release handle has been activated and the mechanism hereby is opened, back-guiding of the release handle shall not be possible, unless the boat hooks are reverted to its closed position. The release mechanism shall not be possible to put in a

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10.3.4 Accommodation The inner part of the hull, the superstructure and fixed equipment etc. shall not have sharp edges or projections. The inner side of the superstructure and its installations and equipment shall be of a light colour. The helmsmans position shall be arranged under the tower and the helmsman shall be able to manoeuvre the boat safely both sitting in his chair and standing with the head and a part of the upper body out of the hatch at the top of the tower.

similar arrangement accomplishing at least the same protection. Shafts and other moving parts inside the boat shall be screened. 10.5.5 Steering arrangement At 6 knots forward speed the turning diameter of the fully loaded boat shall be maximum 2 boat lengths. At astern speed the turning diameter of the fully loaded boat shall be maximum 10 boat lengths. The rudder shall be permanently fitted and secured to the boat. It shall, however, be possible onboard the ship to demount the rudder of the boat for repair without affecting the boats structures. The rudder shall be arranged with adequate rudder stop and be fitted in a protected position. It shall be demonstrated by a test with the boat backing at full power that the rudder arrangement is not harmed by overload when the rudder is turned to maximum angle. If the emergency tiller can be demounted it shall be secured with a suitable strap fastened to the boat. The tiller shall be able to be used without any risk of hurting skin in frosty weather. 10.5.6 Fuel system The fuel system shall be pressure tested to at least 0.2 bar.

10.4 Strength
10.4.1 General strength For boats with maximum speed 10 knots or more, the hull strength, scantlings and reinforcements of the lifeboat shall be according to DNV Rules for Certification of Craft 2007 as amended. Strength of boats with maximum speed below 10 knots will be verified by speed, drop and impact tests only.

10.5 Propulsion
10.5.1 Engine operating system Use of 220 V heaters when the boat is in its stowed position is acceptable, provided the heaters are connected to a separate supply. Hence, the battery charger supply voltage is kept below 50V and in compliance with the LSA-Code requirement.
Note: Limitations on shipboard arrangements must be adhered to.
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10.6 Other installations

10.6.1 Bilge and draining system All lifeboats shall be provided with at least 1 fixed hand pump of adequate capacity. Boats with a length of 8.5 m and more shall be provided with at least 2 pumps. The suction end shall be provided with a strainer. This is not required for membrane pumps. Handgrips shall be suitable for use in frosty weather. 10.6.2 Electrical installation The electric cables shall be double isolated. Hull, machinery-/engine parts shall not be used as return circuit. Cables in the fixed installation shall have a cross section, large enough to prevent a drop of voltage exceeding 6 per cent; the cross section shall, however, be at least 1.5 mm2. All cables shall be made up of multiple copper wires in accordance with 2007 DNV Rules for Classification of Ships Pt.4 Ch.8 Sec.9 A103 as amended or of a type with similar capacities acceptable to the Society. Batteries shall be of a type where the electrolyte cannot escape in case the boat is capsizing. For connection to the ship, a solid and approved socket shall be placed on the outside of the boat. It shall be placed near one of the ends, be clearly marked and not influence or delay the preparation and embarkation of the lifeboat. The electric installation shall be so arranged that water filling of the boat to the deepest waterline by leakage will not put the electric installation out of function (see the Note below).
Note: This requirement shall be verified by inspection, not by water actually filling the boat.
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At the helmsmans position the following engine functions shall be operable: Start and stop of engine, manoeuvre forward, aft, neutral, regulation of revolutions per minute of the engine and activation control for fire-protecting- and air supply systems if fitted on board. At the helmsmans position there shall also be instruments, lights etc. showing temperature, lubricating oil pressure and number of revolutions per minute. 10.5.2 Engine casing Fire insulation shall be applied inside the engine casing if not GRP laminate which has passed tests as described in MSC Circ. 1006 is used. The material shall have surface preventing oil or similar products penetrating into the insulation. The insulation material shall be approved as non-combustible material, which means, that it shall be approved in accordance with IMO FTP Code, Annex 1, Part 1. 10.5.3 Engine installation Engine air intake in partially enclosed boats shall be drip-proof up to a height of at least 0.50 m above the gunwale amidships. In totally enclosed boats the air intake shall be watertight up to a height of at least 0.10 m above lower edge of the boarding hatch, or at least 0.10 m above the connection between hull and superstructure, whichever is the higher. Exhaust pipes shall be led outboard such that the exhaust gases will not inconvenience the persons onboard and such that water will not enter the engine when the boat is water filled or capsized. The exhaust pipe outlet shall minimum be 50 cm above the gunwale. All pipes which have connection to the sea under the fully loaded waterline shall be supplied with valves mounted directly on the hull side easily accessible from inside. 10.5.4 Propeller and shaft The propeller shall be screened by at least 3 longitudinal rods on each side bound to a circular ring around the propeller, or a

Weather exposed equipment shall minimum be of IP grade 56. Non-weather exposed equipment shall minimum be of IP grade 44.

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Fuses shall as a minimum be included between the batteries and the charger, and for all consumers. 10.6.3 Lights The lamps mentioned in LSA Code 4.4.7.10 can be lamps with own batteries. 10.6.4 Radio The battery for radio installation shall not be used as energy source to the starting system for the boat engine.

10.7 Equipment
10.7.1 Lockers and containers Watertight containers shall be of such size and construction that the prescribed food rations can be kept safely. The containers may be made as integral parts of the construction of the boat or as separate tanks, satisfactorily fastened to the boat. Containers made of steel shall be galvanised. Alternatively, corrosion resistant materials shall be applied. Hatches shall be such that they can be easily opened and closed without use of tools. The steps of the boarding ladder shall be rigid.

sons for which the boat is approved and for engine combustion air and, if necessary, cooling air for the engine at full power. To obtain proper air circulation the forward ventilation opening shall supply air as low as possible into the boat. At 6 knots speed, the air changes shall be minimum 10 litre per person per minute in calm weather conditions. Ventilation openings shall be automatically closed in case of capsizing. Minimum one ventilation valve shall be fitted in the forward part of the boat. Minimum one ventilation valve shall be fitted in the aft part of the boat. 11.1.4 Propulsion An installation to prevent air formation in the fuel system in case of capsize shall be arranged. The ventilation arrangement for the fuel tank shall be such as to prevent the fuel from flowing out and water from entering the tank in case of capsizing.

11.2 Lifeboats with self-contained air support system

11.2.1 Capacity The air system shall have a capacity of at least 10 minutes supply for the total number of people and engine, when the following conditions are accomplished: 1) The engine shall run with maximum load on propeller, pumps, generators etc. 2) The overpressure inside the boat shall remain between 5 and 20 mbar. 3) For calculation of air capacity a maximum pressure in the bottles of 18 MPa (180 bar) shall be assumed and the bottles shall be regarded as empty at 1.2 MPa (12 bar). 4) The working pressure of the air bottles shall be maximum 20 MPa (200 bar). The capacity shall be calculated based on minimum air consumption as 10 litres per minute per person. 11.2.2 Arrangement Bottles shall be arranged so that it is possible to assess their condition. The bottle pressure and the reduced air pressure shall be readable from the helmsmans position. It shall also be possible to read the pressure on the bottles individually without manipulation of the piping system. From the helmsmans position it shall be possible to read and adjust the pressure in the atmosphere inside the boat in relation to the outside pressure. The pipe system shall be so arranged that the bottles can be refilled without being removed from the boat. At least 2 air nozzles shall be arranged as far forward and aft, respectively, as possible in the boat. The nozzles shall have screens. The air system in the boat shall be capable to operate at any angle of heel up to 180 degrees to each side. The superstructure of the boat shall be fitted with an overpressure valve, which shall open at an overpressure of maximum 20 mbar. The superstructure of the boat shall be fitted with an underpressure valve, which shall open at an underpressure of maximum 20 mbar. 11.2.3 Components Any pipe installed shall be tested to a pressure at least 5 times the working pressure.

10.8 Raw materials

10.8.1 General The raw materials for GRP hull construction shall be approved for use in lifesaving appliances. Relevant standards may be obtained by contacting DNV, MTPNO378 Materials Technology and Pressure Equipment. Alternatively they may be found at: http://inside.dnv.com/orgunit/maritime/cmc_portal / Services_and_disciplines/ Technical_disciplines / materialtechnology/Type_Approval_K.asp

11. Additional Requirements for Special Boat Types

11.1 Totally enclosed lifeboats
11.1.1 Enclosure The superstructure shall be made watertight and shall have a well rounded shape to prevent damage during launching of the boat. The superstructure with deck and openings shall be so constructed that boarding both from the ship and from the sea can be easily done and permit persons to be lifted from the boat by a helicopter. At the top of the superstructure hand rails with a diameter of approximately 25 mm and with a free distance to the superstructure of approximately 75 mm shall be arranged all along the deck. The hand rails shall extend as far forward and aft as possible. The hand rails shall not have ends or constructions, which will be of obvious danger at for example helicopter operations. Water-spray pipes may be accepted as hand-rails. Around the boarding hatch hand rails with a diameter of approximately 25 mm and with a free distance to the superstructure of approximately 75 mm and with an extension to provide safe boarding shall be arranged. 11.1.2 Accommodation Each seat shall be supplied with 4 points safety belt with 1 lock which can be operated even in the dark and wearing working gloves. 11.1.3 Ventilation A ventilation arrangement shall be arranged so that under all weather conditions, when hatches and windows are closed, there will be sufficient fresh air supply for the number of per-

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11.2.4 Air bottles The air bottles shall be approved by a national authority and be marked in accordance with the standard applied by the approval of the bottles.

11.3 Fire-protected lifeboats

11.3.1 Water spray system The water spray system shall be permanently installed and shall be capable of working effectively for at least 8 minutes and shall cover all the areas of the superstructure and hull above the waterline. The suction of the water spray system shall be positioned as low as possible in the boat. Start and stop of the water pump shall be an easy operation by 1 person near the helmsmans position. The pipe system should be arranged inside the boat in such way that only the nozzles are placed outside the boat. Pipes to the nozzles arranged outside the boat can be accepted if the free distance to the superstructure is less than 100 mm. The pipes shall be of corrosion resistant material. Inside flexible hoses may be accepted, if it can be shown that the heat conduction through a nozzle and its connection cannot damage the hose or stop the water spray function. The system shall be easy to operate, and shall be so installed that periodical testing can be undertaken when the boat is afloat as well as out of the water. The water pump shall not suffer damage, when the system is used without water.

11.4.3 Seat arrangement For optimum distribution of the load the seat back shall have a curvature with a radius of approximately 1 100 mm except for the lowest 50 cm of the seat back which shall be straight. A support of the feet shall give an angle between the thighs and the back of between 80 degrees and 100 degrees. The seat shall give good support for a persons seat and thighs in this position. The neck part of the seat shall give side support for the head. The backrest part of the seat shall be located towards the forward end of the boat. The design of the seats shall be as shown in Fig. 11-1.

Figure 11-1 Seat design

11.4 Free-fall lifeboat

11.4.1 Arrangement Except when the free-fall functions require special arrangements, outer and inner arrangement and equipment shall be as for totally enclosed lifeboats. The release of free-fall launching, start of engine and manoeuvre shall be activated from a position with good view inside the boat and adequate sight externally both forward, astern and to both sides. If the lifeboat shall be entered in sloping position, all the floor plates shall have non-skid surface, or arranged with steps to make the boarding easy. If necessary, the entrance to the seats shall be arranged with handles and hand rails. To ensure adequate lighting in order for the occupants to be seated and fasten the seat belt properly, the inner side of the boat shall be well-illuminated, and be so arranged that light always is switched on when the boat is in the davit. All portable equipment shall be safely secured against the maximum loads which can occur during free-fall launching. 11.4.2 Construction and strength The lowering and free fall hook arrangement, towing-cleats etc. shall be tested to the same criteria as for lifeboats in general. The strength of the hull and superstructure, windows, hatches etc. shall be designed with a safety factor of 6 against the free fall certification height load. Calculations on the hull verifying stresses of maximum 1/6 of the material strength shall be carried out by the manufacturer and submitted for information. Hull strength of free-fall lifeboats will be verified based on free-fall impact testing only.

The seats shall be fitted with padding, distributing the weight of the body over the whole part of head-, back and seat. The padding shall have a thickness of between 25 and 50 mm. The compression of the padding shall not be more than 15 mm when loaded with an evenly distributed pressure of 1.5 kp/cm2. The surface of the padding material shall be easy to clean, be watertight and have good mechanical strength. To each seat there shall be a restraint harness to prevent vertical, longitudinal and transverse movement of the person. The colour of the harness shall contrast the colour of the padding. There shall be a simple regulation system to make the harness fit properly for persons of all sizes with survival suits on. If a head strap is used, the head strap may be made of a flexible material keeping the head firmly against the padding.

11.5 Rescue boats

11.5.1 General Fender or buoyancy arrangement should be approved according to relevant ISO-standard. 11.5.2 Arrangement A stretcher area of 2.0 x 0.5 m shall be required, suitably for a person lying flat. Seaway in respect of having sufficient mobility and manoeuvrability as described by LSA Code 5.1.1.7 is wind force 7 and open sea. A totally enclosed lifeboat may be approved as rescue boat, when all requirements in 1300 and LSA Code Ch. 5 are complied with. The boat shall have a deck where at least 2 persons can work and retrieve persons from the water, and bring persons on stretchers into the boat. The freeboard to this deck shall make it possible for 2 persons taking a person under his arms, when lying in the water, simulating a condition of full exhaustion, and not wearing an immersion suit or life jacket.

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12. Manufacturing Conditions and Workmanship of GRP Boats

12.1 Manufacturing premises
Manufacturing premises shall be so equipped and arranged that the material supplier's directions for handling the materials, the laminating process, and curing conditions can be followed. The air temperature in the moulding shops shall not be less than +18C. The stipulated minimum temperature shall be attained for at least 24 hours before commencement of lamination, and shall be maintainable regardless of the outdoor air temperature. The temperature shall not vary by more than 3C during lamination. Higher temperature is, however, allowed during curing. The relative humidity of the air shall be kept constant so that condensation is avoided and shall not exceed 80 per cent. In areas with spray moulding, the air humidity shall not be less than 40 per cent. The stipulated air humidity shall be maintainable regardless of outdoor air temperature and humidity. Air temperature and relative humidity shall be measured regularly and shall be recorded. In larger shops there shall be at least one thermo-hydrograph for each 1 500 m2 floor area where lamination is carried out. The location of the instrument on the premises shall be as neutral as possible. Draught through doors, windows etc. as well as direct sunlight is not acceptable in places when lamination and curing are in progress. Manufacturing premises shall be kept clean, and as free from dust as possible, so that raw materials and moulds are not contaminated. The ventilation plant shall be so arranged that the curing process is not affected.

Curing/acceleration systems shall be selected with due regard to the reactivity of the polyester and in accordance with the supplier's directions. Heat development during curing shall be kept at a safe level. The quantity of curing and acceleration agents shall be kept within the limits specified by the supplier. Core materials used in strength members shall be of approved type. Solid timber shall not be covered by laminate. Plywood shall comply with all the requirements of British Standard 1455-1972. Details of metal, which shall be laminated into the material, shall be corrosion resistant.

12.4 Workmanship
All laminates and stiffeners shall be protected by gel-coat and topcoat. Edges of sandwich panels shall be moulded and protected with gel-coat or topcoat. Gel-coat shall be applied in a thickness of at least 0.3 mm and normally not more than 0.6 mm. The gel-coat is as far as practicable to be applied by spraying. Downwards spread of the gel-coat is not acceptable. The gel-coat shall not be allowed to cure more than 24 hours before commencement of laminating. Structural parts should preferably be laminated by hand lay-up and/or spray moulding. Other lamination methods may be accepted if extensive tests are carried out with satisfactory results. Even polyester stored in drums shall be stirred before use. Moulding of important hull members shall be carried out only by skilled workers under the supervision of a foreman experienced in the judging of the workmanship and the quality of the finished laminate. The foreman is also to ensure that the production is in accordance with the Standard. Large structural parts shall be properly supported after removal from the mould. Moulding-in of stiffeners, equipment etc. is as far as possible to be carried out in wet laminate. Laminate which has cured for more than 24 hours has to be cleaned to remove possible deposit of wax and grinded so that the fibres are exposed prior to any further lamination of structural parts. After completion of lamination, the laminates shall be cured for at least 48 hours at an air temperature of minimum +18C. Curing at a higher temperature and shorter curing time may be accepted on the basis of control of the curing rate.

12.2 Storage premises

Storage premises shall be so equipped and arranged that the material supplier's directions for storage and handling of the raw materials can be followed. Storage premises for glass-fibre shall be kept clean, and as free from dust as possible, so that the raw material is not contaminated. Glass-fibre parcels are also to be protected against rain and moisture. Polyester, gel-coat and the like shall not be stored at temperatures that will affect the qualities of the material. Raw materials stored at temperature lower than +18C shall be heated to the temperature in the moulding shop before use. Tanks for polyester shall be equipped and arranged so that the content can be stirred every day. The glass-fibre material is, before being transferred to the moulding shop, to be stored at premises with a lower relative humidity than the air of the moulding shops, and at an air temperature of at least +2C higher than in the moulding shops. If such a storage of glass-fibre material is not possible, the material shall be stored for at least two days at premises with air of the same condition as in the moulding shops.

12.5 Hand lay-up

The glass reinforcement shall be applied in approved sequence. Next to the gel-coat a layer of mats or cloth of maximum 450 g/m2 shall be applied; on surfaces with small curvatures up to 600 g/m2 may be accepted. Overlap of reinforcement material shall be at least 50 mm. Polyester resin should be applied between each layer of reinforcement. Gas and air pockets shall be worked out of the laminate before the next layer is applied. Based on material testing it can be accepted that two or three layers can be applied between each complete rolling. Rolling of each layer shall be made carefully, paying attention to sharp transitions and corners. The time interval between application of each layer of reinforcement shall be within the limits specified by the material supplier. For thicker laminates care shall be taken to prevent excessive heat generation.

12.3 Materials
Raw materials shall be approved by a recognised organisation. The fracture elongation of the applied gel-coat shall not be less than the fracture elongation of the applied polyester. In the submerged part of the hull the reinforcement layer next to the gel-coat shall contain as little water-soluble bonding components as possible, and normally spray-roving or powder bounded mats shall be used. The boat manufacturer has to keep all documentation related to the raw materials, and has it available at request for inspection. The storage periods and the storage temperatures for polyester materials shall be within the limits specified by the supplier.

12.6 Spray moulding

The term spray moulding shall be understood as simultaneous spraying of polyester resin and fibreglass reinforcement. Manufacturing premises for spray moulding method are subject to special approval. When approval of the manufacturing premises for spray moulding methods is considered, special attention will be paid

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to production arrangement, ventilation equipment, internal product control and other factors of significance to the result. Spray moulding of hull, deck and other strength structures shall be carried out only by spray operators which can verify that they have skills and knowledge about materials, spray equipment and workmanship. The equipment used for spray moulding shall give an even homogenous build-up of the laminate with constant glass quality over the whole exposure area. Any dosage devices shall ensure a smooth application of additives to the polyester resin. Cut fibres have to be at least 20 mm in length. During spray moulding there shall be an even application over the entire surface. Regular rolling of the sprayed-on layers shall be carried out. Next to the gel-coat, rolling shall be done for maximum 1.5 mm thickness of laminate thickness, subsequently for at least 2.5 mm of the laminate thickness. The rolling shall be done thoroughly and with special care taken at sharp transitions and corners.

Strength calculations of hull and hooks with fastenings shall be enclosed, showing that safety factors given in the Standard are obtained. The specification for the prototype shall correspond with the requirements for the boat type in question. The prototype shall be representative for the boat type. The building specification will be the basis for the survey of the prototype manufacturing. 13.1.2 Survey of manufacturing premises Prior to the manufacturing of the prototype the manufacturing premises shall be surveyed to verify that production conditions are representative for the intended series production and that they fulfil the requirements of the Standard. Survey of manufacturing premises shall be reported separately. 13.1.3 Survey of lamination Survey of lamination shall be reported separately. Thickness measurements shall be carried out on prototypes of GRP. The number and location of the measuring points shall be decided for each boat type. The requirements to laminate thickness are given in mm excluding the thickness of gel and topcoat. The thickness of the laminate measured on individual points shall not differ from the approved thickness by more than +30 per cent and 5 per cent. 13.1.4 Material testing For GRP boats material testing shall be undertaken to decide bending-and tensile strength and glass per cent of the laminate. The testing shall be carried out according to 12.8. 13.1.5 Survey of arrangement and installations Before the prototype testing a survey shall be carried out to verify that the arrangement and installation of the prototype are in accordance with the approved building specification. The survey shall verify that the arrangement and installations are accessible for operation and maintenance. The survey of arrangement and installation shall be reported separately.

12.7 Lamination of sandwich panels

Sandwich panels can be fabricated by lamination on the core material or by application of the core material against wet laminate. Bonding of the core material against cured laminate is considered in each individual case. Cellular plastic core with open cells in the surface, shall be coated with polyester before it is laid against wet laminate. The wet laminate shall be reinforced by at least 450 g/m2 in plane surface and by at least 900 g/m2 The manufacturing process and workmanship shall be such that joints and gaps in the core are filled up with polyester or filler materials. The laminate in which the core material is laid, shall set and gel before further moulding on the core material is permitted.

12.8 Laminate properties

Fully cured laminates shall be tested and shall comply with at least the following requirements to mechanical properties: tensile strength, flexural strength, tensile modulus, flexural modulus,

s b

Es Eb

80 N/mm2 130 N/mm2 7 000 N/mm2 6 000 N/mm2

Tensile strength and tensile modulus shall be determined in both directions. Flexural strength and flexural modulus shall be determined in both directions. The mean value of the measurements shall comply with the requirements. No single value shall be lower than 80 per cent of the value, used for the calculation. The glass content in cured laminate shall be minimum 27 per cent and maximum 45 per cent by weight, measured in accordance with ISO/R 1172-1975. The glass content shall not vary by more than 4 per cent from the mean value. All individual values shall comply with these requirements.

13.2 Test of prototype

13.2.1 General Prototype tests shall be conducted according to IMO Res. MSC.81(70), Part 1, as amended. Tests shall be reported on non-edited forms in IMO Circ. 980. 13.2.2 Stability and self-righting To satisfy the requirement in LSA Code 4.6.3.3 the boat shall either be self-righting in loaded and water filled condition and with all boarding hatches in open position, or float with at least one hatch above the water when 100 kg is loaded on the hatch opening.

13.3 Manufacturer's quality assurance of production

13. Surveys, Tests and Control of Production

13.1 Manufacturing of prototype
13.1.1 Documentation and approval The manufacturer shall submit building specification. The specification shall describe how the prototype is built, which materials and components are used, and the assembly of the boat.

13.3.1 General If the manufacturer holds a MEDD-certificate according to the Marine Equipment Directive, the requirements in 13.1.2 is considered fulfilled. 13.3.2 Quality control standards This Standard is based on the following standards for control of quality: AQAP-41 NATO Inspection System Requirements for Industry. Edition 2

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BS5750 Part 2 1979 Quality Systems Specifications for Manufacture and Installation NS5802 Requirements to quality assurance. System for quality control. The above mentioned standards do not consider product development and construction as these aspects are presumed finished at an earlier stage for type certification. In many countries it is, however, required that product development and constructions are subjected to a system of quality assurance. It is recommended that lifeboats are developed, produced and delivered in accordance with a complete standard for quality assurance, e.g. NS 5801. The system of quality assurance shall be systematically established, approved and documented. Personnel engaged in work of importance for quality, shall have necessary qualifications. 13.3.3 Organisation One person within the organisation with defined responsibility, authority, resources and freedom from the organisation to perform the following quality control shall be appointed. The responsibility and authority of this person shall be documented. The quality control shall be so organised that the one who carries out the work, while making sure that the quality is obtained, the verification of achieved quality shall be carried out by another person. A flow chart of the Organisation shall show who has responsibility that the requirements of quality control are carried out. Instructions and schemes for every control function shall exist. The instructions shall give basis for real understanding and effecting of the quality control, as well as continuity in the work even with personnel changes. 13.3.4 Subcontractors The manufacturers shall ensure that products and services from subcontractors are in accordance with the specification for the boat type in question. At reception and storage of delivery from subcontractors, the manufacturer shall be able to identify the different parts, the correct use and for which boats they shall be used. Certificates for materials, components and equipment shall be kept available on request from the surveyors. It shall be possible to identify the items used for each boat. 13.3.5 Fibreglass work In the shop where the moulding work is carried out, there shall be a building specification for the boat in question. Those who carry out the work shall be competent to understand and carry out the work in accordance with the building specification. The spray operator for each boat shall be identifiable and have documentation on his qualifications.

Before top coating, hull and deck thickness of every boat shall be measured at least at 3 sections, forward, amidships and aft. The manufacturer shall have relevant and calibrated equipment for thickness measurement, and the measurement report shall also state the approved minimum thickness for the boat type in question. Every hull and superstructure shall either be weighed after being moulded, or the materials to be used shall be weighed before moulding. Material testing shall be carried out at regular intervals verifying that the conditions at type certification are complied with, at least every time new material grades or new production equipment are to be used. The air temperature and humidity in the premises shall be recorded at regular intervals documenting that the requirements of the Standard are complied with. It shall be verified that volumes which should be filled with foam really are filled with foam of good quality and that correct quantity of foam is used. It shall be confirmed by signature that the building specification for moulding and stiffening, and the requirements of the Standard are complied with. 13.3.6 Installations Each installation carried out in accordance with the building specification, shall be confirmed by signature. 13.3.7 Final inspection When the boat is ready a final control shall be undertaken by other persons than those who have done the work. Each new lifeboat and rescue boat shall be tested in accordance with IMO Res. 81(70), Part 2, as amended. The final inspection shall also include a review of the quality control required in 13.3.2, 13.3.3, 13.3.4 and control of the following: the weight of the boat function and tightness of openings and closing appliances alignment of the propeller installation function of all installations inspection of signboards and outside markings.

Verification documentation that the final inspection is carried out shall follow the delivery of the boat. 13.3.8 Random inspection The certification authority shall carry out random inspection of the production. In connection with the random inspection the certification authority shall be kept informed about the number and types of lifeboats in production during the period.

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