Lifebuoys

(1) Ships to which this Part applies shall carry not less than the number of lifebuoys determined according to the following tableLength of the ship in metres minimum number of Under 24 4 24 and under 50 6 50 and over 8 (2) At least half of the number of lifebuoys referred to in subregulation (1) shall be fitted with self-igniting lights which in tankers shall be of an electric battery type. (3) In ships of 50m in length and over at least two of the lifebuoys provided with self-igniting lights in accordance with subregulation (2) shall also be provided with self-activating smoke signals. Each of these lifebuoys shall be capable of quick release from the place at which the ship is normally navigated where practicable or be of the throw over type. (4) At least one lifebuoy on each side of the ship shall be fitted with a buoyant lifeline of at least 30m in length (5) Lifebuoys shall beMerchant Ships (Registration) 201 (a) so distributed as to be readily available on both sides of the ship and as far as practicable on all open decks extending to the ship’s sides; at least one lifebuoy shall be placed in the vicinity of the stern; (b) so stowed as to be capable of being rapidly cast loose, and not permanently secured in any way; and (c) marked in block capitals of the Roman alphabet with the name and port of registry of the ship on which it is carried.