Immersion Suits Rules
Immersion Suits Rules
Immersion Suits Rules
3 Immersion suits
3.1 This paragraph applies to all cargo ships. However, with respect to cargo ships constructed before 1
July 2006, paragraphs 3.2 to 3.5 shall be complied with not later than the first safety equipment survey on
or after 1 July 2006.
3.2 An immersion suit of an appropriate size, complying with the requirements of section 2.3 of the Code
shall be provided for every person on board the ship. However, for ships other than bulk carriers, as
defined in regulation IX/1, these immersion suits need not be required if the ship is constantly engaged on
voyages in warm climatesfootnote where, in the opinion of the Administration, immersion suits are
unnecessary.
3.3 If a ship has any watch or work stations which are located remotely from the place or places where
immersion suits are normally stowed, including remotely located survival craft carried in accordance with
regulation 31.1.4, additional immersion suits of an appropriate size shall be provided at these locations for
the number of persons normally on watch or working at those locations at any time.
3.4 Immersion suits shall be so placed as to be readily accessible and their position shall be plainly
indicated.
3.5 The immersion suits required by this regulation may be used to comply with the requirements of
regulation 7.3.
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