Exemption for the carriage of distress signals and line throwing appliance for ships of class XII under LSA rules (i.e. tugs and port launches of less than 500 tons gross) operating in port limits.

1. Exemption Conditions

Exemptions for carrying distress signals and line throwing appliances are granted under the following conditions:

• 1.1 Port craft must be under continuous surveillance, contact port signal stations every 2 hours, and operate within supported areas.
• 1.2 Port signal stations must be manned round the clock.
• 1.3 Each port must have a set of pyrotechnics and line throwing appliances ashore for emergency use.
• 1.4 All port officials must be trained to use these appliances.

2. Record Keeping and Application

A copy of this circular should be attached to 'Form-E' (Record of safety equipments of ships).

Exemptions will be granted upon application and fulfillment of the above conditions under rule 44(1) of LSA rules (1982/1991).