LSA_Code_on_Vessel_presentation

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LSA Code on Vessel
Overview of the International Life-Saving Appliance (LSA) Code and its relationship with SOLAS Chapter III.
"The International Life-Saving Appliance (LSA) Code provides more specific technical requirements..." (IMO).

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What is the LSA Code?
A technical Code giving detailed requirements for life-saving appliances: lifeboats, liferafts, rescue boats, launching appl
"provides more specific technical requirements for the manufacturing, testing, maintenance and record keeping" (IMO).

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SOLAS Chapter III
SOLAS Chapter III makes carriage of life-saving appliances mandatory and references the LSA Code for technical detail.
"SOLAS Chapter III covers life-saving appliances..." (IMO summary).

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Lifeboats (General)
Requirements include capacity, construction (partially/fully enclosed), on-load release gear, launching and recovery arra
"General requirements for lifeboats" (LSA Code, Ch.4).

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Liferafts & Launching Appliances
Liferaft launching appliances must include automatic release hooks and secondary means to launch; must operate in ad
"Each launching appliance shall be provided with a secondary means to launch the lifeboat by falls." (LSA Code).

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On-load Release & Safety
On-load release gear must meet LSA Code requirements; use of secondary safety systems during drills is mandatory in g
"lifeboat on-load release mechanisms compliant with Sec. 4.4.7.6.4 to 4.4.7.6.6" (ClassNK bulletin).

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Maintenance & Surveys
Periodic maintenance, thorough examinations, operational testing and overhaul must be by recognized service provider
"Maintenance, thorough inspection, operational testing, overhaul and repair..." (Guidelines MSC.402(96)).

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Training & Drills
Manning, muster, survival craft embarkation and drills are regulated under SOLAS; crews must be trained and familiar w
"Manning of survival craft and supervision" (SOLAS Ch.III).

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Key Documents & References
Main sources: SOLAS Chapter III, LSA Code (MSC.48(66) and amendments), IMO circulars and class society guidance.
"LSA Code was adopted by IMO's Maritime Safety Committee..." (History of LSA).

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Questions
Any specific area you want expanded? (e.g., lifeboat on-load release tests, periodic maintenance intervals, or muster pro