LIFE SAVING APPLIANCE

DEVICE NAME :

DAYLIGHT SIGNAL LAMP

DEVICE FUNCTION : DEVICE PHOTO :
Daylight Signaling Lamp,also called Aldis lamp, Installation required by SOLAS
regulations Chapter V which reads as follows: “all ships of over 150 tons gross
tonnage, when engaged on international voyages, shall have on board an
efficient daylight signalling lamp which shall not be solely
dependent upon the ship's

HOW TO TEST / MAINTENANCE THE DEVICE :

1. Check and test condition of signaling lamp and IMO sticker

Location : On the bridge

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DEVICE NAME :

EMERGENCY ESCAPE BREATHING APPARATUS (EEBD)

DEVICE FUNCTION :
An Emergency Escape Breathing Device (EEBD) is life saving appliance which is DEVICE PHOTO :
used for escaping an area with hazardous conditions such as fire, smoke,
poisonous gases etc. As the name mentions, it is used for quick escape from a
situation wherein the individual has to swiftly vacate his immediate
surroundings, i.e., it is a self-contained compressed air apparatus for escape
from a contaminated environment. The accommodation area mandates the
carriage of at least two EEBDs whereas the engine room carriage depends on
the layout along with the number of personnel in the space, both complying
with amendments of chapter -3 of Fire system safety code (FSSC). It is
important to understand the construction and working of EEBD before buying
one.
As with most other breathing apparatus onboard, the EEBD has an audible
alarm that indicates the depletion of available air at around 10 minutes of
usage time, giving the wearer time to evacuate his hazardous surroundings. It is
important to note that the EEBD is NOT a fire fighting equipment and is in place
ONLY to assist the individual in vacating his immediate surroundings. It should
never be, under any circumstances, be used to fight fire or evacuate casualties.

HOW TO TEST / MAINTENANCE THE DEVICE :

1. Check the indicator needle is in the green zone thus ensuring that no
leak has taken place. This should be done monthly
2. Keep the device case clean. This is also to be done monthly
3. Check and record expiry dates. An EEBD is typically valid for about 15
years
4. Do not open an EEBD in a designated area. Use the training piece for
the purposes of training
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DEVICE NAME :

EMERGENCY LADDER

DEVICE FUNCTION : DEVICE PHOTO :

During emergency situations, the crew uses embarkation ladders. The crew
then climbs down the ladder into a liferaft or rescue boat. Embarkation ladders
need to be on every ship for a possible emergency. This ladder is extending
from the deck to the waterline.

HOW TO USE / MAINTENANCE THE DEVICE :

It is very important to continuously monitor and perform regular planned
maintenance on the accommodation ladder.

1. The general maintenance, which needs to be performed are:

2. General inspection of ladder, platforms, lashing, wire and permanent
fixtures
3. All greasing points must be greased regularly with seawater resistant
grease which will include:
4. Various hoisting sheaves on the ladder
5. Hoisting sheaves on davit arm
6. Hoisting sheaves on steel structure
7. Wire ropes
8. Monthly inspection of wire which will be recorded in the log book
9. Renewal of wire due to deterioration of the falls or at intervals of not
more than five years, whichever is earlier
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DEVICE NAME :

IMMERSION SUIT
DEVICE FUNCTION : DEVICE PHOTO :
Immersion suit is a body covering suit worn specifically for flotation and survival
during emergencies on high seas. This suit is, therefore, also known as a
survival or rescue suit, used during commercial operations. In today’s times, an
immersion suit is one of the necessities on ships and oil rigs, considering the
protection needed from cold water, rough seas and dangerous situations.
Hence, all sailors, commercial fishermen, and crew members onboard cargo
vessels maintain their immersion suits, which offer better visibility and prevent
them from drowning. It also provides hypothermia protection and saves from
extremities as it is made of waterproof material. Some suits have harnesses and
offer ankle adjustments or a better fit.

HOW TO TEST / MAINTENANCE THE DEVICE :

Maintenance of immersion suits is a must. Regular inspections should be done,
and suits must be checked thoroughly for any holes, tears etc. Their inflatable
hoses, zipper, straps, mitts and face shield should also be checked. If they had
been in salt water, they should have been rinsed with fresh water and left to
dry, but not in direct sunlight.

A rescue suit is designed mainly in two colours – red and orange. Both the
colours are kept bright (fluorescent) so that the suits can immediately attract
the attention of paramedics or rescue aid.
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DEVICE NAME :

LIFE JACKET
DEVICE FUNCTION : DEVICE PHOTO :
The main purpose of a SOLAS life vest is to provide safety in the water. It keeps
the wearer afloat while in water during emergency situation.

HOW TO TEST / MAINTENANCE THE DEVICE :

1. Check condition of all lifejackets, light, whistle, retro-reflective tapes,
ship's name, POR and IMO sticker. One for each person plus 25% (full
complement) spares lifejackets, and additional lifejackets stowed at
work station (Bridge, ECR)
Location : Bridge, Cabin,eng.room, forecastle
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DEVICE NAME :

LIFEBOATS
DEVICE FUNCTION : DEVICE PHOTO :
Lifeboats is a boats for the emergency evacuation of a vessel. They provide
refuge from open water conditions to increase the survivability of passengers
and crew after abandoning an unseaworthy vessel.

HOW TO TEST / MAINTENANCE THE DEVICE :

1. Check condition of retro-reflective tape, attachment, ship's name, POR
and IMO sticker
2. Check condition of boat falls and apply grease
3. Check condition of winch gears
4. Check condition of all sheaves
5. Check condition of embarkation ladder
6. Check condition of lifelines becketed around outside of boat
7. Check condition of internal structures
8. Check condition of outside and inside shell
9. Check condition of rudder and tiller, pintle pins and gudgeon
10. Check condition of propeller blade & bearings
11. Check condition of all sprinkle unit
12. Check condition of safety belt for each seating position (for
enclosed lifeboat)
13. Check condition of oxygen bottles
14. Check condition of lashing wires
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DEVICE NAME :

LIFEBOUY
DEVICE FUNCTION : DEVICE PHOTO :
Lifebuoy is used to help someone who fell from the boat or Man Over Boat.
This lifebuoy will be thrown into the water to prevent the victim from being
swept away by the current and drowning.

HOW TO TEST / MAINTENANCE THE DEVICE :

1. Check Condition of Retro Reflective-Tape, Attachment, Ship’s Name,
Port of Registry and IMO Sticker
2. Lifebuoy (weight 4.3 Kg) with Lifeline, Self-igniting Light and Smoke
Signals and Capable of Quick Release from Bridge (Man Over Board)
3. Lifebuoy with Self-igniting Light (Minimum Half of Total Number)
4. Lifebuoy with Minimum 30m Buoyant Lifeline
5. Lifebuoy without Attachments
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DEVICE NAME :

LIFERAFT
DEVICE FUNCTION : DEVICE PHOTO :
life rafts are small, rigid or inflatable boats for the emergency evacuation of a
vessel. They provide refuge from open water conditions to increase the
survivability of passengers and crew after abandoning an unseaworthy vessel.

HOW TO TEST / MAINTENANCE THE DEVICE :

1. Check condition of container
2. Check Maker's markings - maker's name, serial number, carrying
capacity, type of emergency pack enclosed etc.
3. Check condition of markings: Ship's Name, POR and Serviced Date
4. Check condition of the cradle
5. Check condition of wire, turn buckles and shackles and
lashing condition
6. Check condition of hydrostatic release unit. Check condition of
securing bolts and nuts and apply grease to moving parts
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DEVICE NAME :

LINE THROWING APPARATUS

DEVICE FUNCTION : DEVICE PHOTO :
The line thrower is used for casting a pilot line for cables and ropes in rescue
operations. It can be used between ships, from shore to ship or ship to shore,
and for rescuing personnel. It is a true “must have” emergency product for
everyone to stay safe at sea.

HOW TO TEST / MAINTENANCE THE DEVICE :

2. Check and clean by visual
3. Check the expired and do replacement for the device if the device
expired

Location : On the Bridge

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DEVICE NAME :

MAN OVERBOARD (MOB)

DEVICE FUNCTION : DEVICE PHOTO :

Man overboard marker is a device fitted on the outboard side of ship's
bridgewing attached to a lifebuoy. If any crew member or passenger falls
overboard personal on board will quickly release the MOB marker which will
fall into sea and float emitting orange smoke and flashing lights.
Please read these instructions carefully before handling
the MOB. Note that MOB Smoke has no electric lights, but all
mountings and operating procedures are the same as for
MOB Light and Smoke.

METHODE OF OPERATION :
1. The MOB operates automatically when the life buoy is
2. released and has separate ignition systems for light
and smoke.
3. The lights are operated by an integral power source.
4. The MOB emits light and smoke automatically when it
5. leaves the bracket. After release, smoke is emitted for
6. at least 15 minutes and the two electric lights on MOB
7. Light & Smoke operate for a minimum of 2 hours at
8. 2 candela.
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DEVICE NAME :

PYROTECHNIC
DEVICE FUNCTION : DEVICE PHOTO :
Pyrotechnics is the science of using materials capable of undergoing self-
contained and self-sustained exothermic chemical reactions for the production
of heat, light, gas, smoke and/or sound.

Used under extreme emergency situations (such as distress), these are

provided onboard ships to grab the attention/inform ships within range so as to
seek help and assistance of the vessels for rescue. Basically, it is a visual method
of sending SOS signals. These pyrotechnics are used in time of distress is
mentioned in Annex 4 of COLREGs.

HOW TO TEST / MAINTENANCE THE DEVICE :

1. Check and clean by visual
2. Check the expired and do replacement for the device if the device
expired

Location : On the Bridge

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DEVICE NAME :

RESCUE BOAT
DEVICE FUNCTION : DEVICE PHOTO :
A rescue boat is a vessel designed to assist during rescue operations and to
rescue sailors in distress during an emergency. These boats are designed for the
sole purpose of rescuing people and hence are decked with features that will
enable it to do the same.

HOW TO TEST / MAINTENANCE THE DEVICE :

9. Check condition of winch gears
10. Check condition of lifeboat on-load release gear
11. Apply grease to all moving parts
12. Check markings of Ship's Name, POR, Boat No., Call-Sign & IMO
13. Check condition of lifelines becketed around outside of boat
14. Check condition of rudder and tiller, pintle pins and gudgeon
15. Check condition of propeller blade & bearings
16. Check condition of engine cooling seawater pump and pipe and
accessories
17. Check condition of exhaust pipe and cover for prevention of entry of
water
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DEVICE NAME :

SEARCH AND RESCUE RADAR TRANSPONDER (SART)

DEVICE FUNCTION : DEVICE PHOTO :
The radar-SART is used to locate a survival craft or distressed vessel by creating
a series of dots on a rescuing ship's radar display. A SART will only respond to a
9 GHz X-band (3 cm wavelength) radar. It will not be seen on S-band (10
cm) or other radar.

A Search and Rescue Transponder (SART) is an electronic device that

automatically reacts to the emission of a radar. This enhances the visibilty on a
radar screen. SART transponders are used to ease the search of a ship in
distress or a liferaft. All GMDSS vessels up to 500 ton must carry
at least one SART.

HOW TO TEST / MAINTENANCE THE DEVICE :

General Test :
1. Switch SART to test mode
2. Hold SART in view of the radar antenna
3. Check that visual indicator light operates
4. Check that audible beeper operates
5. Observe radar display and see if there are concentric circles on the PPI
6. Check the battery expiry date

Typical Test :
1. Remove SART from the bracket
2. Insert the probe into the SART at 2 seconds interval; the lamp flashes
and the beeper sounds
3. Observe concentric circles on the X band radar
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DEVICE NAME :

THERMAL PROTECTIVE AID

DEVICE FUNCTION : DEVICE PHOTO :
A Thermal Protective Aid (TPA) is an aluminized polyethylene suit with heat
sealed seams that protects from the elements and prevents hypothermia.

HOW TO TEST / MAINTENANCE THE DEVICE :

3. Check condition of all thermal protective aid an IMO sticker (one for
each person excluding those require by lifeboat)
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DEVICE NAME :

PORTABLE TWO WAY VHF

DEVICE FUNCTION : DEVICE PHOTO :

Portable two way VHF radiotelephone equipment is used for communications
between survival craft and rescue vessels. It may also be used for onboard
communications on channels 15 and 17. Newer models automatically reduce
the power to 1 W when these channels are selected.

METHODE OF OPERATION :
18. Check and test condition of portable radio apparatus for each lifeboat
(if any)
19. Check the battery and make sure battery full

Location : On the bridge