Information/Notice for LRRS

29 January 2015
Brief Process Flow Chart of Actions on LRRS of Existing Lifeboat
* LRRS is to be replaced with the type accepted by the original lifeboat manufacturer as a rule. In case the agreement from the original
lifeboat manufacturer is not available, exemption from Flag State Administration is necessary.
** Notwithstanding the prescription in Para.20, we suggest submission of drawings by the manufacturer due to time contraint.
Flag States Information/Notice for LRRSs
Table 1. Application of New SOLAS Regulation III/1.5
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Information/Notice on Application of New SOLAS Regulation III/1.5
Chile
For ships constructed on or after 1 January 2014, LRRSs shall comply with the LSA Code, as amended by resolution MSC.320(89).
Cyprus
For ships constructed on or after 1 July 2014, LRRSs shall comply with the LSA Code, as amended by resolution MSC.320(89).
Denmark
The LSA Code as amended by Resolution MSC.320(89) is to be applied to new equipment that is approved and “Wheel-marked” in
accordance with the Marine Equipment Directive from 1 January 2013.
Isle of Man
For ships constructed on or after 1 July 2014, LRRSs shall comply with the LSA Code, as amended by resolution MSC.320(89).
The term "FIRST SCHEDULED DRY-DOCKING" as contained in SOLAS III/1.5 is "first scheduled out of water survey of the ship's
outer bottom". / HONG KONG MERCHANT SHIPPING INFORMATION NOTE No. 38/2012
For ships constructed on or after 20 May 2011, LRRSs shall comply with the LSA Code, as amended by resolution MSC.320(89). /
Notice to Mariners No.54 of 2011
For ships constructed on or after 1 July 2014, LRRSs shall comply with the LSA Code, as amended by resolution MSC.320(89).
Malta
For ships constructed on or after 1 July 2014, LRRSs shall comply with the LSA Code, as amended by resolution MSC.320(89).
Hong Kong
Ireland
Marshall Islands
Norway
Panama
Singapore
St. Kitts & Nevis
St. Vincent and the
Grenadines
Switzerland
Tuvalu
UK
Vietnam
For ships constructed on or after 1 July 2014, LRRSs shall comply with the LSA Code, as amended by resolution MSC.320(89). / Marine
Notice No. 2-011-37 / TEC-0888
For ships constructed on or after 1 July 2014, LRRSs shall comply with the LSA Code, as amended by resolution MSC.320(89).
For ships constructed on or after 1 July 2014, LRRSs shall comply with the LSA Code, as amended by resolution MSC.320(89).
For ships constructed on or after 20 May 2011 but before 1 July 2014, it is acceptable to MPA that they are encouraged to comply with
the amended LSA Code. / Shipping Circular to Shipowners No.14 of 2011
For ships constructed on or after 1 July 2014, LRRSs shall comply with the LSA Code, as amended by resolution MSC.320(89).
For ships constructed on or after 1 July 2014, LRRSs shall comply with the LSA Code, as amended by resolution MSC.320(89).
For ships constructed on or after 1 July 2014, LRRSs shall comply with the LSA Code, as amended by resolution MSC.320(89).
For ships constructed on or after 1 July 2014, LRRSs shall comply with the LSA Code, as amended by resolution MSC.320(89).
For ships constructed on or after 1 January 2013, LRRSs shall comply with the LSA Code, as amended by resolution MSC.320(89).
For ships constructed on or after 1 July 2014, LRRSs shall comply with the LSA Code, as amended by resolution MSC.320(89).
Vanuatu
Honduras
Comoros
UAE
Netherlands
Bahamas
Lebanon
Greece
Dominica
Brazil
Liberia
For ships constructed on or after 1 July 2014, LRRSs shall comply with the LSA Code, as amended by resolution MSC.320(89).
For ships constructed on or after 1 July 2014, LRRSs shall comply with the LSA Code, as amended by resolution MSC.320(89).
For ships constructed on or after 1 July 2014, LRRSs shall comply with the LSA Code, as amended by resolution MSC.320(89).
For ships constructed on or after 1 July 2014, LRRSs shall comply with the LSA Code, as amended by resolution MSC.320(89).
For ships constructed on or after 1 July 2014, LRRSs shall comply with the LSA Code, as amended by resolution MSC.320(89).
For ships delivered after 1 January 2013, LRRSs shall comply with the LSA Code, as amended by resolution MSC.320(89).
For ships constructed on or after 1 July 2014, LRRSs shall comply with the LSA Code, as amended by resolution MSC.320(89)
MSC.1/Circ.1393 27-05-2011 early application of new SOLAS regulation III/1.5 was approved. / Hellenic Republic, Ministry of
Maritime Affaires, Islands & Fisheries, Merchant Ships' Inspections General Directorate, Regulations and organizations Division:
"Application of the provisional the new regulation III/5 SOLAS 74 as applied", Ref.No. 4339.10/75/12
For ships constructed on or after 1 July 2014, LRRSs shall comply with the LSA Code, as amended by resolution MSC.320(89).
The use of the on-load release and retrieval systems for the lifeboats meeting theMSC.320(89) should be applied to all ships.
Ships built after 1 July 2014 shall comply with the LSA Code, as amended by resolution MSC.320(89). / Marine Notice SAF-005
Rev.06/12
Table 2. Application of MSC.1/Circ.1392
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Instructions on Application of MSC.1/Circ.1392
Japan
(Acceptance of LRRS)
Results of evaluation by Japanese Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (JG) can be seen at the following URL:
http://www.mlit.go.jp/en/maritime/maritime_fr8_000001.html .
As a rule, LRRS types without the evaluation by JG are not acceptable for Japanese flagged ships regardless the results on IMO GISIS.
JG may, however, accept those LRRS types on case by case basis subject to additional tests / documents.
Malta
(Scope of the Application)
Application of MSC.1/Circ.1392 as being valid for any on-load release gear, regardless of whether this is installed on a survival craft or
rescue boat.
(Acceptance of LRRS)
LRRS type evaluated by the Recognized Organization and registered to IMO GISIS is acceptable. / TEC-982
A copy of evaluation report by the Recognized Organization of the LRRS type registered to IMO GISIS is acceptable as Flag State’s
Confirmation Letter (Document 2). The copy is supplied by the lifeboat maker or the service provider.
Bahamas
(5 knots Installation Test)
The BMA will give consideration to equivalent means of conducting the 5 knots installation test in a more controlled environment with
the ship stationary whilst alongside or at anchor. Equivalent means may include the use of the wash from a vessel positioned forward of
the launching position to create a 5 knots current or the use of a 5 knots current from a river or tidal flow. In case where the Company
applies equivalent means of conducting the 5 knots installation test, application via NK to the BMA for an agreement prior to conducting
the 5 knots installation test is necessary. The Company is to ensure that suitable safety provisions are in place and that a thorough risk
assessment is conducted prior to conducting the 5 knots installation test, or agreed equivalent test. The BMA does not apply a “sister
ship” approach when dealing with the 5 knots installation test or agreed equivalent test required after the replacement of hooks.
Greece
(Acceptance of LRRS)
LRRS type evaluated and registered to IMO GISIS is acceptable. A copy of evaluation report by the Recognized Organization of the
LRRS type registered to IMO GISIS is acceptable as Flag State’s Confirmation Letter (Document 2). The copy is supplied by the lifeboat
maker or the service provider. / Hellenic Republic, Ministry of Maritime Affaires, Islands & Fisheries, Merchant Ships' Inspections
General Directorate, Regulations and organizations Division: "Application of the provisional the new regulation III/5 SOLAS 74 as
applied", Ref.No. 4339.10/75/12
(5 knots Installation Test)
5 knots installation test could be dispensed by simulating real conditions and forces as per lifeboat maker suggestion. Test procedure is to
be approved by NK. In case where tests present damage to the lifeboat after the simulation test, then the test should be carried out again in
real condition. Irrespective of the way of this test, it is not compulsory to perform release when lifeboat is waterborne, unless this is
requested by the lifeboat maker or NK Surveyor.
Marshall Islands
(Acceptance of LRRS)
LRRS type evaluated by the Recognized Organization and registered to IMO GISIS is acceptable. / Marine Notice No. 2-011-37 Rev.
1/14
A copy of evaluation report by the Recognized Organization of the LRRS type registered to IMO GISIS is acceptable as Flag State’s
Confirmation Letter (Document 2). The copy is supplied by the lifeboat maker or the service provider.
(5 knots Installation Test)
The Danish Maritime Authority (DMA) can accept that post-installation test of replaced or modified on-load release mechanisms are
carried out in two steps:
(1) 5-knot towing test by lowering the life-/rescue boat into the water without releasing it, no persons need to be on board the life-/rescue
boat during this test.
(2) Test of the release mechanism may be performed with the vessel stopped.
The above is acceptable provided that it can be verified by safer means that the re-placement release and retrieval system fully complies
with the LSA Code, paragraph 4.4.7.6 and subparagraphs.
Denmark
DMA accepts alternative equivalent testing methods to achieve 5 knots, which may include i.e.:
(1) Creating a wash of 5 knots induced by a vessel located forward of the launching position or with both vessels securely moored to
quay.
(2) Use of tidal streams.
It must be ensured that the water is moving at the required speed to a depth deeper than the survival craft draft.
On cargo ships alternative means for achieving 5 knots are to be approved by NK.
Ref. No.: DMA Circular no. 019

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