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Life Saving Arrangements under Chapter III of SOLAS 1974 as amended - reg.safety of the crew and passengers
Applicable to:
Indian seafarers and ship owners
Effective Date:
08.11.2010
Superseded Circulars:
None explicitly stated
Key Changes and Requirements
1. New SOLAS 1974 Chapter III Amendments — effective 2002 to 2010
Several new provisions and amendments to SOLAS 1974 Chapter III have been adopted by IMO and are now applicable to Indian ships.
- Regulation 28(a): Helicopter landing and pick-up areas required.
- Regulation 26(b): Radar transponder on life rafts for RoRo passenger ships.
- Regulations 19(c), 20(d), 31(e), 32(f): Changes to emergency training, operation readiness, survival crafts, and personal life-saving appliances.
- Regulation 6 & 26(j): Search and rescue locating device required.
- Regulation 7(k): Infant lifejackets and accessories for oversized persons.
- LSA Code amendments: Temperature range, color, and specifications for life-saving appliances.
2. Compliance and Enforcement
Comply with existing and new regulations, maintain relevant documents on board and ashore, and ensure type approval by Indian Register of Shipping (IRS).
- Inspections: Conducted by Principal Officer or Authorized Official, with appeals possible within 15 days.
- Penalties: Detention of ships and legal action for non-compliance.
Important Note
Non-compliance may result in ship detention and legal action. All concerned are urged to strictly follow these regulations to ensure safety of life at sea.
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