Marine Orders - Part 25: Equipment - Life-saving, Issue 5 (Order No. 1 of 2006)
12.2Lifebuoys
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12.2 Lifebuoys
12.2.1 A ship 60 metres or over in length must be provided with at least 8 lifebuoys, of which 50 per cent must be fitted with self-igniting lights. Two of the lifebuoys with self-igniting lights must also be provided with self activating smoke signals. Of the lifebuoys without self-igniting lights, 2 must be provided with buoyant lines.
12.2.2 A ship 45 metres or over in length, but less than 60 metres in length, must be provided with at least 6 lifebuoys, of which 50 per cent must be fitted with self-igniting lights. Two of the lifebuoys with self-igniting lights must also be provided with self activating smoke signals. Of the lifebuoys without self-igniting lights, 2 must be provided with buoyant lines.
12.2.3 A ship 25 metres or over in length, but less than 45 metres in length, must be provided with at least 4 lifebuoys, of which 2 must be fitted with self-igniting lights and 2 with buoyant lines.
12.2.4 A ship 15 metres or over in length, but less than 25 metres in length, must be provided with at least 2 lifebuoys, of which one must be fitted with self-igniting lights and one with buoyant lines.
12.2.5 A ship less than 15 metres in length must be provided with at least one lifebuoy and fitted with a self-igniting light.