1、Page 1 of 59CHAPTER I GENERAL1.1 Definitions1.1.1 Convention means the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea, 1974, asamended.1.1.2 Effective clearing of the ship is the ability of the free-fall lifeboat to move away fromthe ship after fr
2、ee-fall launching without using its engine.1.1.3 Free-fall acceleration is the rate of change of velocity experienced by the occupantsduring launching of a free-fall lifeboat.1.1.4 Free-fall certification height is the greatest launching height for which t
3、he lifeboat is tobe approved, measured from the still water surface to the lowest point on the lifeboat whenthe lifeboat is in the launch configuration.1.1.5 Launching ramp angle is the angle between the horizontal and the launch rail of thelifeboat in its
4、 launching position with the ship on even keel.1.1.6 Launching ramp length is the distance between the stern of the lifeboat and the lowerend of the launching ramp.1.1.7 Regulation means a regulation contained in the Annex to the Convention.1.1.8 Retro-ref
5、lective material is a material which reflects in the opposite direction a beamof light directed on it.1.1.9 Water-entry angle is the angle between the horizontal and the launch rail of thelifeboat when it first enters the water. 1.1.10 The terms used in th
6、is Code have the samemeaning as those defined in regulation Ⅲ/3.1.2 General requirements for life-saving appliances1.2.1 Paragraph 1.2.2.7 applies to life-saving appliances on all ships.1.2.2 Unless expressly provided otherwise or unless, in the opinion of
7、 the Administrationhaving regard to the particular voyages on which the ship is constantly engaged, otherrequirements are appropriate, all life-saving appliances prescribed in this part shall:.1 be constructed with proper workmanship and materials;Page 2
8、of 59.2 not be damaged in stowage throughout the air temperature range -30℃ to +65℃ and, inthe case of personal life-saving appliances, unless otherwise specified, remain operationalthroughout the air tempera
