Lifejackets

(1) In every ship to which this Part applies lifejackets shall be provided for every person on board the ship and, in addition, lifejackets shall be carried for persons on watch or duty and for use at remotely located survival craft stations in unlocked and clearly marked dry stowage positions in accordance with the following tableNumber of persons the ship is certify to carry minimum number of additional lifejackets not less than 25% of the total number of persons the more than 16 persons ship is certified to carry 4 persons and above but not more than 16 persons not more than 4 less than 4 persons 2 (2) Lifejackets shall be so placed as to be readily accessible and their position shall be plainly indicated. Where due to the particular arrangements of the ship, the lifejackets provided in compliance with the requirements of this regulation may Merchant Ships (Registration) 200 become inaccessible alternative provisions shall be made to the satisfaction of the Administration which may include an increase in the number of lifejackets to be carried. (3) Each lifejacket shall be fitted with a whistle firmly secured by a cord and a light and fitted with retro-reflective material.