The Merchant Shipping Directorate (MSD) would like to draw the attention of all concerned to Resolution MSC.81(70), Part 2, Paragraph 5.4, which inter alia, states that it should be demonstrated that the fully equipped lifeboat on cargo ships of 20,000 gross tons or more and rescue boat can be launched from a ship proceeding ahead at a speed of not less than 5 knots in calm water and on an even keel. There should be no damage to the lifeboat or the rescue boat or their equipment as a result of this test.
For more information, please read Technical Notice SLS.24 Rev.1 by clicking here.
Should you have any questions concerning this or other matters, please get in touch with any member of the shipping team at Ganado Advocates.
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