BS ISO 18813:2006

Foreword
Introduction
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Terms, definitions and abbreviated terms
  3.1 Terms and definitions
  3.2 Abbreviated terms
4 Design and performance requirements
  4.1 General
  4.2 Bailer
       (LR, LB, RB - LSA Code 4.1.5.1.3, 4.4.8.3, 5.1.2.2.2)
  4.3 Bilge pump (manual) (LB, LB/RB - LSA Code 4.4.8.25)
  4.4 Boathook
       (LB, RB - LSA Code 4.4.8.2, 5.1.2.3.1, 5.1.2.4.5)
  4.5 Bucket (LB, RB - LSA Code 4.4.8.3, 5.1.2.3.2)
  4.6 Compass (LB, RB - LSA Code 4.4.8.5, 5.1.2.2.3)
  4.7 Container, liferaft equipment (LR - LSA Code 4.1.5.4)
  4.8 Dipper (LB - LSA Code 4.4.8.10)
  4.9 Drinking vessel (cup)
       (LR, LB - LSA Code 4.1.5.1.20, 4.4.8.11)
  4.10 Electric torch
       (LR, LB, RB - LSA Code 4.1.5.1.13, 4.4.8.16, 5.1.2.2.7)
  4.11 Fire-extinguishing equipment, portable
       (fire extinguishers)
       (LB, RB - LSA Code 4.4.8.28, 5.1.2.2.14)
  4.12 First-aid outfit
       (LR, LB, RB - LSA Code 4.1.5.1.8, 4.4.8.20, 5.1.2.2.9)
  4.13 Fishing kit (set of fishing tackle)
       (LR, LB - LSA Code 4.1.5.1.17, 4.4.8.26)
  4.14 Flare, hand red
       (LR, LB - LSA Code 4.1.5.1.11, 4.4.8.14)
  4.15 Flare, rocket parachute
       (LR, LB - LSA Code 4.1.5.1.10, 4.4.8.13)
  4.16 Handholds/lifelines
       (LB, RB - LSA Code 4.4.7.3, 5.1.1.1)
  4.17 Hatchet [LB, rigid; RB (optional) -
       LSA Code 4.4.8.8, 5.1.2.3.3]
  4.18 Instructions for immediate action
       (LR - LSA Code 4.1.5.1.23)
  4.19 Jack-knife [LR (optional); LB, rigid; RB
       (optional) - LSA Code 4.1.5.1.2, 4.4.8.22, 5.1.2.3.3]
  4.20 Knife, buoyant (non-folding safety type)
       (LR, RB - 4.1.5.1.2, 4.2.9.2, 5.1.2.4.1)
  4.21 Ladder (rigid LR, LB - LSA Code 4.3.4.2, 4.4.3.3)
  4.22 Lighting system (interior)
       (LR, LB, RB - LSA Code 4.1.3.4, 4.4.7.11)
  4.23 Mirror, signalling, daylight
       (LR, LB - LSA Code 4.1.5.1.15, 4.4.8.17)
  4.24 Oars or paddles
       (LB, RB - LSA Code 4.4.8.1, 5.1.2.2.1,
       IMO Recommendation on Testing of Life-
       Saving Appliances, section 1/7.1.8)
  4.25 Oarlocks or equivalent devices for all lifeboats
       and rescue boats carrying oars (LB, RB -
       LSA Code 4.4.8.1, 5.1.2.2.1)
  4.26 Paddle (liferaft) (LR - LSA Code 4.1.5.1.6)
  4.27 Painter (LB, RB)
  4.28 Pump (inflatable LR, inflated RB -
       LSA Code 4.2.9.1.2, 5.1.2.4.3)
  4.29 Radar reflector (LR, LB, RB)
  4.30 Rainwater collection equipment for lifeboats
       (LB - LSA Code 4.4.7.5)
  4.31 Rations, food
       (LR, LB - LSA Code 4.1.5.1.18, 4.4.8.12)
  4.32 Repair kit (LR, inflated and rigid/inflated RB -
       LSA Code 5.1.2.4.4)
  4.33 Rescue quoit, buoyant (LR, LB, RB -
       LSA Code 4.1.5.1.1, 4.4.8.24, 5.1.2.2.10)
  4.34 Scissors (LR - LSA Code 4.1.5.1.7)
  4.35 Sea anchor (LR, LB, RB -
       LSA Code 4.1.5.1.5, 4.4.8.6, 5.1.2.2.4)
  4.36 Searchlight (LB, RB - LSA Code 4.4.8.29, 5.1.2.2.11;
       IMO Recommendation on Testing of Life-Saving
       Appliances, section 1/13)
  4.37 Seasickness kit (anti-seasickness medicine and
       seasickness bag)
       (LR, LB - LSA Code 4.1.5.1.21, 4.4.8.2 15
  4.38 Smoke signal, buoyant
       (LR, LB, RB - LSA Code 4.1.5.1.12, 4.4.8.15)
  4.39 Sponge (LR, LB-old - LSA Code 4.1.5.1.4)
  4.40 Survival instructions or manual
       (LR, LB - LSA Code 4.1.5.1.22, 4.4.8.4)
  4.41 Table of lifesaving signals
       (LR, LB - LSA Code 4.1.5.1.16, 4.4.8.18)
  4.42 Thermal protective aid
       (LR, LB, RB - LSA Code 4.1.5.1.24, 4.4.8.31, 5.1.2.2.13)
  4.43 Tin (can)-opener
       (LR, LB - LSA Code 4.1.5.1.7, 4.2.9.2, 4.4.8.23)
  4.44 Tool kit (LB - LSA Code 4.4.8.27)
  4.45 Towline (RB - LSA Code 5.1.2.2.6)
  4.46 Water (LR, LB - LSA Code 4.1.5.1.19, 4.4.8.9)
  4.47 Whistle (or equivalent sound signal)
       (LR, LB, RB - LSA Code 4.1.5.1.9, 4.4.8.19, 5.1.2.2.8)
5 Format of instructional materials
Annex A (informative) Maintenance and periodic
        inspection guidelines

Defines design, performance, and use of various items of survival equipment carried in survival craft and rescue boats complying with the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS), 1974 (as amended), and the International Maritime Organization Life-Saving Appliance Code (LSA Code).

This International Standard specifies design, performance, and use of various items of survival equipment carried in survival craft and rescue boats complying with the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS), 1974 (as amended), and the International Maritime Organization Life-Saving Appliance Code (LSA Code). For many items, it also includes guidelines for maintenance and periodic inspections by Administrations or ships’ crews in informative Annex A.