Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2024C00336:reg:5:p5
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2024C00336
Segment Type: reg
Provision Reference: reg 5 (pt 5/9)
Character Range: 38205–41072

more information about the testing of EPIRBS in IMO circulars MSC/Circ.1040 Guidelines on annual testing of 406 MHz satellite EPIRBs and MSC/Circ.1039 Guidelines for shore-based maintenance of satellite EPIRBs.
Note 2   The IEC testing standards for radar SART is IEC 61097-1 Ed. 2.0 (English 2007): Global maritime distress and safety system (GMDSS) - Part 1: Radar transponder - Marine search and rescue (SART) - Operational and performance requirements, methods of testing and required test results.
Note 3   The IEC testing standards for AIS-SART is IEC 61097-14 Ed. 1.0 (English 2010): Global maritime distress and safety system (GMDSS) - Part 14: AIS search and rescue transmitter (AIS-SART) - Operational and performance requirements, methods of testing and required test results.
Note 4   The testing standards for radar reflectors are ISO 8729-1:2010: Ships and marine technology - Marine radar reflectors - Part 1: Passive type and ISO 8729-2:2009 Ships and marine technology - Marine radar reflectors - Part 2: Active type.

8 Lifejackets
[SOLAS, Chapter III, regulation 32]
      (1) In addition to the lifejackets required by Regulation 7 of Chapter III, a cargo vessel must carry another lifejacket for each person that the vessel is certified to carry.
      (2) The additional lifejackets required by subclause (1) may be used to comply with Regulation 7.2.1.4 of Chapter III.
      (3) Any additional lifejackets mentioned in subclause (1) that are not required to comply with Regulation 7.2.1.4 of Chapter III must be kept in a locker that is:
(a) float-free; and
(b) accessible quickly and easily; and
(c) protected from weather and fire; and
(d) easily identified by seafarers in an emergency.

Division 3 Requirements of the LSA Code

9 Lifejackets
[LSA Code, paragraph 2.2]
      (1) If lifejackets requiring different methods of adjustment are carried on the vessel, no more than 2 types of lifejacket may be carried.
      (2) If 2 kinds of lifejacket are carried, illustrated directions for donning the lifejackets must be placed near the stowage position for each kind of lifejacket.

10 Liferaft equipment
[LSA Code, paragraph 4.1.5]
      (1) The normal equipment of a liferaft mentioned in paragraph 4.1.5.1 of the LSA Code is varied as follows:
(a) the first-aid outfit must comply with Schedule 2;
(b) in addition to the requirement of an efficient radar reflector or search and rescue locating device mentioned in the LSA Code, the liferaft must also have an EPIRB that:
 (i) is suitable for the operational area of the vessel; and
 (ii) is registered with AMSA; and
 (iii) meets:
(A) AS/NZS 4280.1:2017 406 MHz satellite distress beacons — Marine emergency position-indicating radio beacons (EPIRB), as amended from time to time; or
(B) another standard approved by AMSA.
Note 1   Depending on the vessel's intended area of operation,