LSA & FFA Flashcards
Carriage and inspections of LSA & FFA
LSA - when should LSA be ready during the voyage?
AT ALL TIMES, before leaving port and during the voyage, this should be checked regularly
LSA - what could indicate that a vessel is maintaining and inspecting their LSA appropriately?
- Checklist for inspections
- Schedule of maintenance
- List of replaceable parts & their source
- Log records of inspections & maintenance
(SOLAS Ch III, Reg 36)
LSA - what are the weekly inspections of LSA on board?
- VISUAL INSPECTION (craft, RB’s & launching appliances)
- ENGINES (LB’s & RB’s) testing gearbox and engine working for 3 mins
- MOVED FROM STOWAGE (LB’s expect Free Fall)
- As per manufacture’s instructions
LSA - what are the monthly inspections of LSA on board?
- TURNED OUT FROM STOWAGE (LB’s)
- LIFEBOAT GEAR & LSA checked
LSA - what are the annual inspections of LSA on board?
- THOROUGH EXAM (launch, LB’s, davit liferaft release)
- DYNAMIC TEST EMPTY (davits & winches, LB’s onload release)
- OPERATIONAL TEST (davit liferaft release)
LSA - what are the 5 yearly inspections of LSA on board?
- DYNAMIC TEST 1.1x WEIGHT of fully manned & equipped craft (davit, winch, LB’s onload gear, davit liferaft release)
LSA - before conducting annual or 5 year tests, what should be completed beforehand?
- Risk assessments
- Tool-box talk
- PPE & equipment check
- Lifeboats to be weighed if possible, taking into account water ingress
LSA - describe the annual thorough examination of the lifeboat and systems…
- Lifeboat - condition and function of major components. structure and loose gear
- Release gear - operation, interlock, cables and hooking arrangements
- Davit - general condition, corrosion, wires, sheaves, limit switches, termination of fall wire ends (3 turns), remotes, certificates, SWL
- Winch - general inspection, inspect brake, power supply, handles, brake control
- Brake - inspected and changed if required, then carry out dynamic test and reinspect
LSA - describe the process of the annual test of a lifeboat…
ON LOAD:
1. Lifeboat partially in water, but hydrostatic interlock not engaged
2. Operate on load release
3. Reset and examine
OFF LOAD:
1. Boat fully wateborne and hydrostatic interlock activated
2. Release
3. Reset and check
FREEFALL:
1. Read manufacture’s instructions
2. Attached simulate launch gear
3. Operate hook
4. Reset and check hook
LSA - describe the process of conducting the 5 yearly annual test (everything tested dynamically)
- Boat bowsed on embarkation deck
- Loaded at embarkation deck to 1.1x loaded capacity
- Boat unbowsed
- Boat lowered on brake until max decent is reached - brake sharply applied
- Pause check position of boat held at least 1m above water
- If space permits, repeat before water
- Boat lowered so keel just touches the water and hydrostatic interlock not engaged
- Minimum operating crew board boat via another or through mechanical/hydraulic means and operate on load release gear
- Remove weights
- Hooks reset and falls attached
- Hooks checked just above water and boat hoisted empty (no persons)
- Once boat in stowage position, all parts are checked for damage
LSA - describe the process of conducting the 5 yearly annual test (boat and davit tested seperately)
- Remove lifeboat or rescue boat using a crane
- Using water bags, load the davit to 1.1x max loaded weight of the boat and carry dynamic test
- While doing this measure the PEAK LOAD that happened
- Load weights onto the lifeboat or rescue boat to the peak load and lift the boat for a static overload test
- Release the hooks under 1.1x weight by hydraulic ram or minimum operating crew just touching the waters surface
LSA - how often should an MES be serviced?
12 months or up to 17 months, subject to flag approval if it’s impracticable
LSA - how often should an MES be deployed?
Agreed with the flag, but at least once every SIX years
LSA - what is the capacity of PASSENGER ship survival craft?
WITHOUT MES:
- Boat = 50% each side
- Raft = 25%
TOTAL = 125% capacity
WITH MES:
- Boat = 37.5% each side
- MES = 50%
- Additional MES rafts = 50%
TOTAL = 175% capacity
LSA - what is the capacity of CARGO ship survival craft?
NO FREEFALL
- Boat = 100% each side
- Raft = 100% each side or one transferable
TOTAL = 300-400% capacity
WITH FREEFALL
- Boat = 100%
- Raft = 100% each side, one davit launched
TOTAL = 300% capacity
LSA - what is the expected time of evacuation for PASSENGER ships?
30 minutes from abandon ship signal given
LSA - what is the expected time of evacuation for CARGO ships?
10 minutes from abandon ship signal given
LSA - what is the number of lifebuoys should a PASSENGER ship have?
UNDER 60m = 8
60m - UNDER 120m = 12
120m - UNDER 180m = 18
180m - UNDER 240m = 24
240m & OVER = 30
LSA - what is the number of lifebuoys should a CARGO ship have?
UNDER 100m = 8
100m - UNDER 150m = 10
150m - UNDER 200m = 12
200m & OVER = 14
LSA - what are the additional requirements for lifebuoys?
- 50% need to have a light on them
- at least one on each side should have a line
- at least 2 should have a smoke float and quick release
LSA - what are the requirements of a Rescue Boat for a PASSENGER ship?
500GT & OVER = One boat on each side
UNDER 500GT = One boat
LB can be used as long as it meets requirements of a RB
LSA - what are the requirements of a Rescue Boat for a CARGO ship?
ANY SIZE = One boat
LB can be used as long as it meets requirements of a RB
LSA - what are the requirements for lifejackets for a PASSENGER ship?
ADULT (32kg over) = 100% capacity
CHILDREN (under 32kg) = for all or 10% capacity
INFANT (2 years old or less) = 2.5% capacity (less 24hr voyage) or for all (over 24hr voyage)
REMOTE WORKERS = 5% in remote locations
LSA - what are the requirements for lifejackets for a CARGO ship?
ADULT (32kg over) = 125% capacity
CHILDREN (under 32kg) = minimum 2 (if children carried)
INFANT (2 years old or less) = N/A
REMOTE WORKERS = 5% in remote locations
LSA - carriage requirement for immersion suits…
- For all crew members
- Not let body temperature fall by more than 2 degrees for a hour in water 0-2 degrees
LSA - carriage requirement for thermal protective aids…
- 10% of the capacity of each lifeboat or 2, whichever is greater
- High visibility, easy donning and comes with instructions
LSA - what should be contained within the Master’s Decision Support System?
Printed emergency plans for the following, but not limited to:
- Fire
- Damage to ship
- Pollution
- Security of the ship & persons
- Personnel accidents
- Cargo-related accidents
- Emergency assistance to other ships
LSA - what LSA information would be contained in the SOLAS Training Manual?
- Donning lifejackets, immersion suits etc.
- Muster stations
- Board, launch, clear procedures (LB, RB, rafts, MES)
- Survival equipment
- Radio appliances
- Use of craft in survival situations
- Recovery & stowage procedures (LB, RB)
FFA - when should FFA be ready during the voyage?
All systems and appliances should be AT ALL TIMES be in good order and readily available
FFA - if FFA is out for scheduled maintenance, what would you expect to do as Chief to ensure area is still protected?
Suitable arrangements put in place, referencing maintenance plan, to ensure area is protected from fire
FFA - who is allowed to perform inspection and maintenance of FFA on board?
Persons that hold an advanced fire-fighting certificate OR persons specifically trained in maintenance of the system
FFA - what are the weekly inspections of FFA on board?
- FIRE DETECTION & ALARM CONTROL PANEL (lamp / indicator test)
- FIRE DOORS PANEL (if provided, lamp / indicator test)
- PA SYSTEM & GENERAL ALARM (functional)
- BA & EEBD SETS (gauges in correct pressure)
- FIXED GAS EXTINGUISH SYSTEM (panel lamp / indicator test, valves in correct position)
- LLL (functional)
- MIST, SPRAY & SPRINKLER (panel test, pump unit inspect)
FFA - what are the monthly inspections of FFA on board?
- MAIN, PUMPS, HYDRANT, HOSES, NOZZLES (in place, operational)
- FIXED GAS EXTINGUISH SYSTEM (leak free, pressure check)
- FOAM FIXED SYSTEM (values correct position, pressure check)
- MIST, SPRAY & SPRINKLER (pressure / water level check, start auto, standby pressure gauges check, test sample of system)
- OUTFITS (lockers contain full inventory)
- FIXED DRY CHEM POWDER (values and pressure check)
- PORTABLE FOAM APPLICATORS (in place, good condition)
- MOBILE FIRE EXTINGUISH (in place, good condition)
- DETECTION & ALARM (test sample detectors)
FFA - what are the quarterly inspections of FFA on board?
- MAIN, PUMP, HYDRANT, HOSE, NOZZLE (international shore connection(s) good condition)
- FOAM SYSTEM (proper quantity of concentrate)
- DAMPERS (test all dampers)
- FIRE DOORS (all doors in main vertical zone)
FFA - what are the annual inspections of the fire main, pumps, hydrants, hoses, nozzles?
- Visual inspection
- Test hydrant valves
- Pressure test hoses @ max pressure
- Flow test fire pumps proper capacity
- Examine filters / strainers free from debris
- Nozzle size / type correct & working
FFA - what are the annual inspections of the fixed detection and alarm system?
- Test all detection systems
- Inspect accessible detectors
- Test emergency power supply switchover
FFA - what are the annual inspections of the water mist / spray / sprinkler systems?
- Test valves for all systems
- Visual inspect accessible components
- Examine pressure cylinders for damage
- Test audible and visual alarms
- Flow test all pumps
- Test cross connections
FFA - what FFA information would be contained in the SOLAS Training Manual?
- General fire practices and dangers
- General fire fighting procedures
- Alerting fire and manual call points use
- Meaning of ship’s alarms
- Operation and use of appliances, fire doors, dampers
- Escapes
LSA & FFA - what is the conformity mark?
A symbol placed on a product indicating that it meets with the design, construction and safety regulations - e.g “Wheelmark”
What are SOLAS Training Manuals?
LSA & FFA training tools which are provided to the crew for their reference and awareness, increasing safety on board
How many SOLAS Training Manuals should be carried on board?
EITHER one in each crew mess and recreational areas OR one in each crew cabin
What information would you typically find in a SOLAS Training Manual?
- Generic sea survival and fire fighting guidance
- Vessel specific information of the LSA & FFA systems and procedures
