LSA - Personal Life Saving Appliances

Question 1

What personal life savings appliance can be found on ship?

Answer 1

Lifebuoys
Life jackets
Immersion suits
Anti exposure suits
Thermal protective aids

Question 2

What dimension specifications must lifebuoys meet?

Answer 2

Outer diameter of not more than 800mm (31inch) and inner diameter of not less than 400mm

Question 3

What specifications should the grab line on the lifebuoy meet?

Answer 3

To be not less than 9.5mm in diameter and not less than 4 times the length of the outer diameter of the buoy.

Question 4

On any vessel what is the minimum percentage of buoys that must be fitted with lights?

Answer 4

50%

Question 5

How many lifebuoys is a passenger ship under 100m, between 100-150/150-200/Over 200m required to carry?

Answer 5

Vessel’s length under 60 metres = 8 lifebuoys.
Vessel’s length more than 60 metres but less than 120 metres = 12 lifebuoys.
Length of vessel greater than 120 metres but less than 180 metres = 18 lifebuoys.
Vessel’s length more than 180 metres but less than 240 metres = 24 lifebuoys.
Vessel’s length greater than 240 metres = 30 lifebuoys.

Question 6

What must a standard lifebuoy and man overboard lifebuoy weigh?

Answer 6

A standard lifebuoy shall not weigh less than 2.5kg and a man overboard lifebuoy not more than 4kg.

Question 7

How many lifejackets must be carried aboard a passenger carrying vessels over 500 grt?

Answer 7

One for every person on board plus an additional 5% and enough child life jackets equal to 10% of the total number of persons on board to ensure one lifejacket for every child on board.

Question 8

How many immersion suits is a ship required to carry?

Answer 8

One for every crew member assigned to rescue boat or evacuation party duties.