Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2024C00336:reg:5:p7
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2024C00336
Segment Type: reg
Provision Reference: reg 5 (pt 7/9)
Character Range: 43322–46180

13 Rescue boat equipment
[(LSA Code, paragraph 5.1.2]
       AMSA may approve a search and rescue locating device that is stowed in a rescue boat as an equivalent to an efficient radar reflector mentioned in paragraph 5.1.2.2 of the LSA Code if the device complies with IMO Resolution A.802 (19) Performance Standards for survival craft radar transponders for use in search and rescue operations, as amended from time to time.

14 Launching and embarkation appliances
[LSA Code, paragraph 6.1.2]
       For paragraph 6.1.2 of the LSA Code, the maximum lowering speed is:
(a) 1.3 m per second; or
(b) a greater speed that AMSA considers reasonable, taking account of:
 (i) the design of the survival craft or rescue boat; and
 (ii) the protection of its occupants from excessive forces; and
 (iii) the strength of the launching arrangements taking into account inertia forces during an emergency stop.

15 General alarm and public address system
[LSA Code, paragraph 7.2]
       In addition to meeting the requirements of paragraph 7.2.1 of the LSA Code, the general emergency alarm required by Regulation 6.4.2 of Chapter III must also comply with IMO Resolution A.1021(26): Code on Alarms and Indicators 2009.

16 Visibility of colours
       A requirement in the LSA Code to use a highly visible colour may be met by using 1 of the following colours listed in AS 2700—2011 Colour standards for general purposes:
(a) X 15: orange;
(b) R 11: international orange;
(c) R 12: scarlet.

Schedule 2 First aid outfit requirements
(paragraphs 10(1)(a) and 12(c) of Schedule 1)

1 Contents
      (1) The contents of, and instructions for, the first-aid outfit must be adequate to treat most conditions likely to be encountered during emergencies at sea including severe wounds, pain, shock, burns, fractures, immersion foot and semi-drowning.
Note   See clause 3 for guidance on recommended minimum quantities of medicine and equipment.
      (2) The contents of the first-aid outfit must be maintained within their use-by date, taking into account servicing arrangements.

2 Container
       A container used for the first-aid outfit must meet the following requirements:
(a) be fit for the purpose intended;
(b) be waterproof and rustproof;
(c) be sealed to indicate that the contents are intact;
(d) be indelibly marked on the outside with:
 (i) the words 'FIRST AID KIT'; and
 (ii) the supplier's name and contact details.

3 Quantities of medicine and equipment
       The first-aid outfit must include at least each of the following items of medicine and equipment in the quantities mentioned:
(a) 4 standard dressings No.14 (medium), measuring approximately 15 cm by 10 cm;
(b) 4 standard dressings No.15 (large), measuring approximately 15 cm by 20 cm;
(c) 6 triangular bandages, with sides measuring approximately 1 m;
(d) 10 open weave bandages, measuring