The Merchant Shipping (Life-Saving Appliances for Passenger Ships of Classes III to VI (A)) Regulations 1992

PART IPRELIMINARY

1Citation, commencement, and revocation:

2Interpretation

3Classification of Ships

5Ships of Class III

6Ship of Class IV

7Ships of Class V

8Ships of Class VI

9Ships of Class VI (A)

PART IIIGENERAL REQUIREMENTS

10Approval and replacement of life-saving appliances

11Operational readiness, maintenance, inspections and servicing

12Operating instructions for launching lifeboats, liferafts and open reversible liferafts

13Liferaft and open reversible liferaft embarkation arrangements

14Stowage of liferafts, open reversible liferafts, lifeboats, rescue boats and inflated boats

15Launching stations

16Rescue and inflated boat embarkation, launching and recovery arrangements

17Stowage of lifebuoys

18Stowage of lifejackets

19Stowage of portable radio equipement

20Stowage and packing of pyrotechnic distress signals

21Manning of liferafts and rescue boats

22Retro-reflective material

23Equivalents and Exceptions

25Power to detain

SCHEDULE 1LIFEBOATS

PART IGENERAL (INCLUDING EQUIPMENT)

1.1In this Schedule the following definition applies:

2.1All lifeboats prescribed in this Part shall:

3.1All lifeboats shall be properly constructed and shall be of...

3.2All lifeboats shall be of sufficient strength to:

3.3Hulls and rigid covers shall be fire-retardent or non-combustible.

3.4Seating shall be provided on thwarts, benches or fixed chairs...

3.5Each lifeboat shall be of sufficient strength to withstand a...

3.6Each lifeboat shall be of sufficient strength to withstand, when...

3.7The vertical distance between the floor surface and the interior...

3.8No lifeboat shall be deemed fit to accommodate more than...

3.9The number of persons which a lifeboat shall be permitted...

3.10Each seating position shall be clearly indicated in the lifeboat....

3.11Every lifeboat shall be so arranged that it can be...

3.12Lifeboats shall have a boarding ladder that can be used...

3.13The lifeboat shall be so arranged that helpless people can...

3.14All surfaces on which persons might walk shall have a...

3.15All lifeboats shall have inherent buoyancy or shall be fitted...

3.16Every lifeboat, when loaded with 50% of the number of...

4Lifeboat Propulsion

4.1Every lifeboat shall be powered by a compression ignition engine....

4.2Unless the propeller is arranged so as to avoid its...

4.3The exhaust pipe shall be so arranged as to prevent...

4.4All lifeboats shall be designed with due regard to the...

4.5The speed of a lifeboat when proceeding ahead in calm...

4.6The lifeboat engine, transmission and engine accessories shall be enclosed...

4.7The lifeboat engine and accessories shall be designed to limit...

4.8Means shall be provided for recharging engine-starting batteries. Means shall...

4.9Water-resistant instructions for starting and operating the engine shall be...

5Lifeboat Fittings

5.1All lifeboats shall be provided with at least one drain...

5.2All lifeboats shall be provided with a rudder and tiller...

5.3Except in the vicinity of the rudder and propeller, a...

5.4Lifeboats which are not self-righting when capsized shall have suitable...

5.5All lifeboats shall be fitted with sufficient watertight lockers or...

5.6Every lifeboat to be launched by a fall or falls...

5.7Every lifeboat shall be fitted with a release device to...

5.8Lifeboats intended for launching down the side of a ship...

5.9A manually controlled lamp complying with the requirements of Part...

5.10A lamp of source of light complying with the requirements...

5.11Unless expressly provided otherwise, every lifeboat shall be provided with...

5.12Every lifeboat shall be so arranged that an adequate view...

6Lifeboat Markings

6.1The dimensions of the lifeboat, the number of persons which...

6.2The name and port of registry of the ship to...

6.3Means of identifying the ship to which the lifeboat belongs...

7Lifeboat Equipment

7.1All items of lifeboat equipment, whether required by this paragraph...

8Instructions and Information

8.1Instructions and information required for inclusion in the training manual...

PART IIPARTIALLY ENCLOSED LIFEBOATS

1All partially enclosed lifeboats shall comply with the requirments of...

2Every partially enclosed lifeboat shall be provided with effective means...

3.1Permanently attached rigid covers shall be provided extending over not...

3.2The rigid covers shall form two shelters. The interior height...

3.3The rigid covers shall be so arranged that they include...

3.4The rigid covers shall have railings to provide a secure...

3.5Open parts of the lifeboat shall be fitted with a...

3.6The enclosure formed by the rigid covers and canopy shall...

PART IIILIFEBOAT DISENGAGING GEARS

1Except in the case of a single point suspension the...

2The means of effecting release shall be placed near the...

3The gear shall have two release capabilities:

3.1a normal release capability which will release the lifeboat only...

3.2an on-load release capability which will release the lifeboat with...

4The means of connection between the hook(s), safety device and...

4.1be arranged and led so as to ensure the efficient...

4.2wherever necessary be properly cased in for the safety or...

4.3where cased in, means shall be provided for lubricating this...

5The release control(s) are to be clearly marked in colour...

6Such parts of the gear as would otherwise be likely...

7The mechanism shall be designed with a factor of safety...

PART IVMANUAL PUMPS

1Every lifeboat manual pump shall comply with the following requirements:...

1.1the capacity when operated at not more than 60 double...

1.2in its normal dry state (excluding internal grease or other...

1.3all parts of the pump shall be of material unaffected...

1.4the interior of the pump, including valves, shall be readily...

1.5the pump branches shall be suitable for use with rubber...

PART VLIFEBOAT LIGHTS

1.1Internal and External Lights (1.1.1) The lights shall be provided...

3.1Internal and External Lights (3.1.1) The lights shall have an...

3.2Internal Light (3.2.1) The light shall be of sufficient luminous...

3.3External Light (3.3.1) The light shall be visible on a...

4.1The power source if independent of the lifeboat’s battery system...

4.2If the power source is a chemical pressurised cell it...

SCHEDULE 2RESCUE BOATS

PART IRIGID RESCUE BOATS

1.1A rigid rescue boat may be accepted as a lifeboat...

1.2All rigid rescue boats prescribed in this Part shall:

2.1All boats shall be properly constructed and shall be of...

2.2All boats shall be of sufficient strength to:

2.3Seating shall be provided on thwarts, benches or fixed chairs...

2.4Each boat shall be of sufficient strength to withstand, when...

2.5The number of persons which a boat shall be permitted...

2.6Each seating position shall be clearly indicated in the boat....

2.7All boats shall have a boarding ladder that can be...

2.8The boat shall be so arranged that helpless people can...

2.9All surfaces on which persons might walk shall have a...

2.10All boats shall have inherent buoyancy or shall be fitted...

2.11Every boat, when loaded with 50% of the number of...

2.12All boats shall: (2.12.1) be not less than 3.8 metres...

2.13Unless the boat has adequate sheer, it shall be provided...

2.14All boats shall be capable of manoeuvring at speeds of...

2.15All boats shall have sufficient mobility and manoeuvrability in a...

2.16The boat shall be fitted with an inboard or outboard...

2.17Arrangements for towing shall be permanently fitted in rescue boats...

2.18All boats shall be fitted with weathertight stowage for small...

2.19Hulls and rigid covers if fitted shall be fire-retardant or...

2.20Each boat shall be of sufficient strength to withstand a...

2.21All boats shall be fitted with a protective stowage cover...

3Rigid Rescue Boat Propulsion

3.1Inboard engine (3.1.1) Where a boat is powered by an...

3.2Outboard engine (3.2.1) A petrol-driven outboard engine with an approved...

3.3Unless the propeller is so arranged so as to avoid...

3.4The exhaust pipe shall be so arranged as to prevent...

3.5All boats shall be designed with due regard to the...

3.6The boat engine, transmission and engine accessories shall be enclosed...

3.7The boat engine and accessories shall be designed to limit...

3.8Means shall be provided for recharging all engine-starting, searchlight and,...

3.9Water-resistant instructions for starting and operating the engine shall be...

4.1All boats shall be provided with at least one drain...

4.2All boats shall be provided with a rudder and tiller...

4.3Except in the vicinity of the rudder; propeller or outboard...

4.4Boats which are not self-righting when capsized shall have suitable...

4.5Every boat to be launched by a fall or falls...

4.6Every boat shall be fitted with a release device to...

4.7Boats intended for launching down the side of the ship...

4.8Unless expressly provided otherwise, every boat shall be provided with...

5.1The dimensions of the boat, the number of persons which...

5.2The name and port of registry of the ship to...

5.3Means of identifying the ship to which the boat belongs...

6Boat Equipment

6.1All items of rescue boat equipment, with the exception of...

6.2The equipment of every boat shall consist of:

6Instructions and Information

7.1Instructions and information required for inclusion in the training manual...

8Access into boats

8.1Every rigid rescue boat shall be so arranged that it...

PART IIRIGID INFLATED RESCUE BOATS

1.1A rigid inflated rescue boat is a composite craft combining...

1.2All rigid inflated rescue boats shall comply with all the...

2.1The buoyancy of the boat shall be a combination of...

2.2The inflated buoyancy tube shall be a single tube sub-divided...

2.3All boats shall have adequate inherent buoyancy or inherently buoyant...

2.4Additional inherent buoyancy equal to 140 Newtons of buoyancy force...

2.5Inherently buoyant material shall not be adversely affected by seawater,...

2.6The inflated buoyancy tubes shall comply with the requirements of...

2.7The inflated buoyancy tubes shall be maintained at all times...

3.1If any of the markings required by paragraph 5 of...

4.1an efficient manually operated bellows or pump; and

4.2a repair kit in a suitable container for repairing punctures...

PART IIIINFLATED RESCUE BOATS

1.1An inflated rescue boat is a craft combining a flexible...

1.2All inflated rescue boats prescribed in this Part shall:

2.1All boats shall be properly constructed and shall be of...

2.2All boats shall be of sufficient strength to:

2.3Seating shall be provided on thwarts, benches or fixed chairs...

2.4Each boat shall be of sufficient strength to withstand, when...

2.5The number of persons which a boat shall be permitted...

2.6Each seating position shall be clearly indicated in the boat....

2.7All boats shall have a boarding ladder that can be...

2.8The boat shall be so arranged that helpless people can...

2.9All surfaces on which persons might walk shall have a...

2.10All boats, when loaded with 50% of the number of...

2.11All boats shall: (2.11.1) be not less that 3.8 metres...

2.12Unless the boat has adequate sheer, it shall be provided...

2.13Boats shall be capable of manoeuvring at speeds of at...

2.14Boats shall have sufficient mobility and manoeuvrability in a seaway...

2.15The boat shall be fitted with an inboard or outboard...

2.16Arrangements for towing shall be permanently fitted in boats and...

2.17All boats shall be fitted with weathertight stowage for small...

2.18An inflated rescue boat shall be constructed in such a...

2.19Inflated rescue boats shall be so constructed as to be...

2.20The buoyancy of an inflated rescue boat shall be provided...

2.21The buoyancy tubes forming the boundary of the inflated rescue...

2.22Each buoyancy comparment shall be fitted with a non-return valve...

2.23When inverted in the water a boat shall be capable...

2.24Rubbing strips shall be provided underneath the bottom and on...

2.25Where a transom is fitted it shall not be inset...

2.26Suitable patches shall be provided for securing painters forward and...

2.27The inflated rescue boat shall be maintained at all times...

2.28All boats shall be fitted with a protective stowage cover...

3Inflated rescue boat propulsion

3.1Inboard engine (3.1.1) Where a boat is powered by an...

3.2Outboard engine (3.2.1) Petrol-driven outboard engines with an approved fuel...

3.3Unless the propeller is so arranged so as to avoid...

3.4The exhaust pipe shall be so arranged as to prevent...

3.5All boats shall be designed with due regard to the...

3.6The boat engine, transmission and engine accessories shall be enclosed...

3.7The boat engine and accessories shall be designed to limit...

3.8Means shall be provided for recharging all engine-starting, searchlight and,...

3.9Water-resistant instructions for starting and operating the engine shall be...

4.1All boats shall be provided with at least one drain...

4.2All boats shall be provided with a rudder and tiller...

4.3Except in the vicinity of the rudder and propeller, a...

4.4Boats which are not self-righting when capsized shall have suitable...

4.5Every boat to be launched by a fall or falls...

4.6Every boat shall be fitted with a release device to...

4.7Boats intended for launching down the side of a ship...

4.8Unless expressly provided otherwise, every boat shall be provided with...

5.1The dimensions of the boat, the number of persons which...

5.2The name and port of registry of the ship to...

5.3Means of identifying the ship to which the boat belongs...

5.4All materials used to mark an inflated rescue boat shall...

6Boat Equipment

6.1All items of boat equipment, with the exception of the...

6.2The equipment of every boat shall consist of:

7Instructions and Information

7.1Instructions and information required for inclusion in the training manual...

8Access into boats

8.1Every inflated rescue boat shall be so arranged that it...

PART IV RESCUE BOAT DISENGAGING GEARS

1Except in the case of single point suspension the rescue...

2The means of effecting release shall be placed near the...

3The gear shall have two release capabilities:

3.1a normal release capability which will release the rescue boat...

3.2an on-load release capability which will release the rescue boat...

4The means of connection between the hook(s), safety device and...

4.1be arranged and led so as to ensure the efficient...

4.2wherever necessary be properly cased in for the safety or...

4.3where cased in, means shall be provided for lubricating this...

5The release control(s) are to be clearly marked in a...

6Such parts of the gear as would otherwise be likely...

7The mechanism shall be designed with a factor of safety...

SCHEDULE 3INFLATED BOATS

1.1An inflated boat is a composite craft combining a flexible...

1.2All inflated boats prescribed in this Schedule shall:

2.1All boats shall be properly constructed and shall be of...

2.2All boats shall be of sufficient strength to enable them...

2.3At least one portable thwart shall be fitted to enable...

2.4Each boat shall be of sufficient strength to withstand, when...

2.5The number of persons which a boat shall be permitted...

2.6Each seating position shall be clearly indicated in the boat....

2.7All boats shall have a boarding ladder that can be...

2.8The boat shall be so arranged that helpless people can...

2.9All surfaces on which persons might walk shall have a...

2.10All inflated boats, when loaded with 50% of the number...

2.11An inflated boat shall: (2.11.1) be not less than 3.8...

2.12Unless the boat has adequate sheer, it shall be provided...

2.13Boats shall be capable of manoeuvring at speeds of at...

2.14Boats shall have sufficient mobility and manoeuvrability in a seaway...

2.15The boat shall be fitted with an outboard engine having...

2.16Arrangements for towing shall be permanently fitted in boats and...

2.17Boats shall be fitted with weathertight stowage for small items...

2.18A boat shall be constructed in such a way that,...

2.19Inflated boats shall be constructed so as to be capable...

2.20The buoyancy of an inflated boat shall be provided by...

2.21The buoyancy tubes forming the boundary of the inflated boat...

2.22Each buoyancy compartment shall be fitted with a non-return valve...

2.23When inverted in the water an inflated boat shall be...

2.24Rubbing strips shall be provided underneath the bottom and on...

2.25Where a transom is fitted it shall not be inset...

2.26Suitable patches shall be provided for securing painters forward and...

2.27The boat shall be maintained at all times in a...

2.28All inflated boats shall be fitted with a protective stowage...

3Boat Propulsion

3.1A petrol-driven outboard engine with an approved fuel system may...

3.2A petrol engine shall be provided with a manual starting...

3.3Unless the propeller is so arranged so as to avoid...

3.4The exhaust pipe shall be so arranged as to prevent...

3.5The boat engine and accessories shall be designed to limit...

3.6Water-resistant instructions for starting and operating the engine shall be...

4.1All boats shall be provided with at least one drain...

4.2Except in the vicinity of the outboard engine, a buoyant...

4.3Boats which are not self-righting when capsized shall have suitable...

4.4A boat shall be capable of being launched by means...

4.5Unless expressly provided otherwise, every boat shall be provided with...

5Lifting Arrangements

5.1Bridle slinging arrangements shall be fitted to enable the boat...

5.2The bridle shall be manufactured of a material which will...

5.3The forward lifting attachments shall be securely fastened to the...

5.4The after lifting attachments shall be similar to the forward...

5.5The bridle slinging arrangements used for lowering and recovering the...

5.6The bridle sling lifting arrangements shall be proof tested to...

6.1The dimensions of the boat, the number of persons which...

6.2The name and port of registry of the ship to...

6.3Means of identifying the ship to which the boat belongs...

6.4All material used to mark an inflated boat shall be...

7Boat Equipment

7.1All items of boat equipment, with the exception of the...

7.2The equipment of every boat shall consist of:

8Instructions and Information

8.1Instructions and information required for inclusion in the training manual...

SCHEDULE 4LIFERAFTS

PART IINFLATABLE LIFERAFTS(SOLAS)

1.1All inflatable liferafts prescribed in this Part shall:

2.1Every liferaft shall be so constructed as to be capable...

2.2The liferaft shall be so constructed that when it is...

2.3The floating liferaft shall be capable of withstanding repeated jumps...

2.4The liferaft and its fittings shall be so constructed as...

2.5The liferaft shall have a canopy to protect the occupants...

2.6The main buoyancy chamber shall be divided into:

2.7The floor of the liferaft shall be waterproof and shall...

2.8The liferaft shall be inflated with a non-toxic gas by...

2.9Each inflatable compartment shall be capable of withstanding a pressure...

2.10The number of persons which a liferaft shall be permitted...

2.11No liferaft shall be approved which has a carrying capacity...

2.12Unless the liferaft is to be launched by an approved...

3Liferaft Fittings

3.1Liferafts shall be securely becketed around the inside and outside...

3.2The liferaft shall be provided with arrangements for adequately siting...

3.3The liferaft shall be fitted with an efficient painter of...

3.4The breaking strength of the painter system including its means...

3.5At least one entrance shall be fitted with a semi-rigid...

3.6Entrances not provided with a boarding ramp shall have a...

3.7There shall be means inside the liferaft to assist persons...

3.8The stability of liferafts capable of carrying 25 persons or...

3.9The stability of the liferaft when loaded with its full...

3.11At least one manually controlled lamp complying with the requirements...

3.12A manually controlled lamp complying with the requirements of Part...

3.13Each inflatable liferaft shall be fitted with equipment complying with...

4Containers for inflatable liferafts

4.1The liferaft shall be packed in a container that is:...

4.2The liferaft shall be packed in its container in such...

4.3The container shall be marked with: (4.3.1) maker’s name or...

5Markings on inflatable liferafts

5.1maker’s name or trade mark;

5.2serial number;

5.3date of manufacture (month and year);

5.4DOT(UK) APPROVED;

5.5name and place of servicing station where it was last...

5.6number of persons it is permitted to accommodate over each...

6Davit-launched inflatable liferafts

6.1In addition to the above requirements, a liferaft for use...

6.2Rigid containers for liferafts to be launched by a launching...

6.3Every davit-launched liferaft shall be so arranged that it can...

7Instructions and Information

7.1Instructions and information required for inclusion in the training manual...

PART IIOPEN REVERSIBLE LIFERAFTS

1.1All liferafts shall: (1.1.1) be constructed with proper workmanship and...

2.1The liferaft shall be so constructed that when it is...

2.2The floating liferaft shall be capable of withstanding repeated jumps...

2.3The liferaft and its fittings shall be so constructed as...

2.4The liferaft when fully inflated shall be capable of being...

2.5The main buoyancy chamber shall be divided into:

2.6The floor of the liferaft shall be waterproof.

2.7The liferaft shall be inflated with a non-toxic gas by...

2.8Each inflatable compartment shall be capable of withstanding a pressure...

2.9The buoyancy tubes are to be of a highly visible...

2.10The number of persons which a liferaft shall be permitted...

2.11No liferaft shall be approved with a carrying capacity of...

3Liferaft Fittings

3.1Lifelines shall be securely becketed around the inside and outside...

3.2The liferaft shall be fitted with an efficient painter of...

3.3The breaking strength of the painter system including its means...

3.4The liferaft shall be fitted with at least the following...

3.5The liferaft shall be fitted with water pockets complying with...

3.6At least one manually controlled lamp complying with the requirements...

3.7Suitable automatic drain arrangements are to be provided on each...

3.8The equipment of every liferaft shall consist of:

3.9Liferafts equipped in accordance with paragraph 3.8 be marked in...

3.10Where appropriate the equipment shall be stowed in a container...

4Containers for open reversible inflatable liferafts

4.1The liferaft shall be packed in a container that is:...

4.2The container shall be marked with: (4.2.1) maker’s name or...

5Markings on open reversible inflatable liferafts

5.1The liferaft shall be marked with: (5.1.1) maker’s name or...

6Instructions and Information

6.1Instructions and information required for inclusion in the training manual...

PART IIIRIGID LIFERAFTS

1.1All rigid liferafts prescribed in this Part shall:

2.1Every liferaft shall be so constructed as to be capable...

2.2The liferaft shall be so constructed that when it is...

2.3The floating liferaft shall be capable of withstanding repeated jumps...

2.4The liferaft and its fittings shall be so constructed as...

2.5The liferaft shall have a canopy to protect the occupants...

2.6The buoyancy of the liferaft shall be provided by approved...

2.7The floor of the liferaft shall prevent the ingress of...

2.8The number of persons which a liferaft shall be permitted...

2.9No liferaft shall be approved which has a carrying capacity...

2.10Unless the liferaft is to be launched by an approved...

3Liferaft Fittings

3.1Lifelines shall be securely becketed around the inside and outside...

3.2The liferaft shall be provided with arrangements for adequately siting...

3.3The liferaft shall be fitted with an effficient painter of...

3.4The breaking strength of the painter system including its means...

3.5At least one entrance shall be fitted with a rigid...

3.6Entrances not provided with a boarding ramp shall have a...

3.7There shall be means inside the liferaft to assist persons...

3.8Unless the liferaft is capable of operating safely whichever way...

3.9The stability of a liferaft when loaded with its full...

3.10At least one manually controlled lamp complying with the requirements...

3.11A manually controlled lamp complying with the requirements of Part...

3.12Each rigid liferaft shall be fitted with equipment complying with...

4Markings on rigid liferafts

4.1The liferafts shall be marked with: (4.1.1) name and port...

5Davit-launched rigid liferafts

5.1In addition to the above requirements, a rigid liferaft for...

5.2Every davit-launched liferaft shall be so arranged that it can...

6Instructions and Information

6.1Instructions and information required for inclusion in the training manual...

PART IVLIFERAFT EQUIPMENT(SOLAS)

1.1Subject to the provisions of paragraph 1.3 of this Part,...

1.2Liferafts equipped in accordance with paragraph 1.1 shall be marked...

1.3Liferafts carried onboard ships of Classes III, IV, V, VI...

1.4Liferafts equipped in accordance with 1.3 shall be marked in...

1.5Where appropriate the equipment shall be stowed in a container...

PART VAUTOMATIC RELEASE HOOKS

1.1In this Part the following definitions apply:

2Functional criteria

2.1The hook shall be reliable and easily handled by one...

2.2The hook and its accessories shall be made of materials...

2.3A minimum factor of safety of six based on the...

2.4The lever for manual release and the actuating mechanism may...

2.5There shall be a clear and durable indicator to show...

2.6With the hook in the automatic release position the liferaft...

2.7It shall be possible to release the hook manually after...

3.1The compatibility of automatic release hooks and inflatable liferafts shall...

4Instructions and Information

PART VIFLOAT FREE ARRANGEMENTS

2Painter System

3Hydrostatic Release Unit

3.1Construction

3.2Materials and Components

3.5Instructions and Information

4.1Construction and Materials

PART VIILIFERAFT LIGHTS

1.1Internal and External Lights (1.1.1) The lights shall be arranged...

2.1The complete light unit shall be constructed with proper workmanship...

2.2It shall be capable of withstanding the drop-test on a...

2.3It shall be capable of withstanding a drop of 2...

2.4It shall be rot-proof, corrosion-resistant, and not be unduly affected...

2.5It shall not deteriorate due to damp or humidity when...

2.6The power source shall be a sea activated or dry...

2.7The power source shall be proofed against leakage of any...

2.8The connection between light and power source shall be suitably...

2.9The power source in the inactive condition with the terminals...

2.10The lamp holder, and lens shall be so constructed to...

2.11A flashing light shall not be fitted with a lens...

3.1Internal and External Lights (3.1.1) The lights shall have an...

3.2Internal Light (3.2.1) The light shall be of sufficient luminous...

3.3External Light (3.3.1) The light shall be visible on a...

4.1The power source shall be marked externally with:

4.2If the power source is a chemical pressurised cell it...

PART VIIIGAS INFLATION SYSTEM

1.1The component parts of the gas inflation system shall be...

1.2The capacity of the gas charge shall be sufficient to...

1.3The inflation system shall be fitted with a pressure relief...

1.4The inflation system shall provide sufficient pressure to enable a...

1.5Activation of the inflation system shall be capable of being...

1.6The gas cylinder, valve, and operating head shall be fitted...

1.7The inflation system shall not be damaged in stowage and...

1.8The inflation system shall operate in a satisfactory manner throughout...

1.9The gas cylinder, cylinder valve, and operating head shall be...

1.10Gas cylinders, cylinder valves, and operating heads of aluminium alloy...

2.1The gas used in the inflation system shall be non-toxic....

2.2It shall provide a high rate of inflation, and shall...

2.3If the gas used is carbon dioxide its dryness shall...

2.4The filling ratio (weight of gas to the weight of...

2.5The excess gas from the relief valves must not be...

3.1The gas cylinder shall be acceptable to the Department of...

3.2The gas cylinder shall be periodically inspected, tested, and maintained...

3.3Recharging of the gas cylinder shall be carried out at...

3.4The neck of the gas cylinder shall be suitably threaded...

3.5If the gas used is carbon dioxide the gas passages...

3.6To allow for variation in the accuracy of scales a...

3.7Charged gas cylinders with a gas capacity of 1.1 kg...

3.8The gas cylinder shall be permanently marked with:

3.9The gas cyclinder after charging shall be clearly stencilled with:...

4Gas Cylinder Valve

4.1The cylinder valve shall be fitted with a safety relief...

4.2Threads on the cylinder valve for attachment of the high...

4.3A cylinder valve constructed from aluminium alloy shall be anodised....

4.4The cylinder valve when attached to an approved gas cylinder...

4.5The cylinder valve shall be constructed of materials which will...

5Gas Cylinder Operating Head

5.1The connection between the operating head and the liferaft painter...

5.2The operating head at a cylinder pressure of 8.6 MPa...

5.3The operating head shall be fitted with a positive means...

5.4Attachment of the operating head to the gas cylinder shall...

5.5The operating head shall be made from non-corrodible materials.

5.6An operating head constructed from aluminium alloy shall be anodised....

5.7If a pulley arrangement is used in the operating mechanism...

5.8The operating head shall be sealed against the ingress of...

6High Pressure Hose Assembly

6.1A high pressure hose shall be used to connect the...

6.2It shall be constructed of natural or synthetic rubber or...

6.3It shall be fitted with end connectors of sufficient strength...

6.4Where nipples are inserted into the ends of the hose...

6.5The outer casing of the hose shall be suitably protected...

6.6The hose shall have a minimum bursting pressure of 21...

6.7The hose shall operate in a satisfactory manner throughout an...

6.8The hose shall be capable of being bent through 180...

6.9The hose shall not distort or be damaged when subjected...

6.10Every hose shall be carefully inspected and marked by the...

6.11The hose shall be marked externally with:

7.1Non-return valves shall be provided at each position where gas...

7.2A safety relief valve of sufficient flow capacity that it...

7.3A relief valve shall re-seat at a pressure sufficient to...

7.4An inlet valve shall be fitted to each chamber inflated...

7.5Deflation valves or plugs shall be fitted of sufficient number...

7.6Non-return valves or other equivalent arrangements shall be fitted to...

7.7An inlet valve for topping up the pressure when necessary...

7.8An inlet valve shall be fitted to the floor so...

7.9A deflation valve or plug shall be fitted to the...

7.10A non return valve or other equivalent arrangement shall be...

7.11Air aspirators if fitted in the inflation system shall be...

SCHEDULE 5MARINE ESCAPE SYSTEMS

PART ICONSTRUCTION AND PERFORMANCE

1.1A marine escape system shall provide a complete evacuation system...

1.2The system shall: (1.2.1) be constructed with proper workmanship and...

2.1The container housing the escape chute and boarding platform shall:...

2.3The boarding platform shall: (2.3.1) be stable in a seaway...

3Performance of the System

3.1be capable of deployment by one person at the embarkation...

3.2not interfere with the deployment of any other life-saving equipment...

3.3be capable of evacuating 200% of its designed capacity without...

3.4be capable of satisfactory operation in a seaway;

3.5enable the total number of persons for which it is...

3.6being capable of being deployed from a passenger ship with...

3.7be evaluated by means of timed evacuation deployments conducted both...

4Associated Inflatable Liferafts

4.1conform with the requirements of Part I of Schedule 4...

4.2be sited close to the system container but be capable...

4.3be capable of release from its stowage rack with arrangements...

4.4be capable of release from its stowage rack as an...

4.5be provided with float free arrangements complying with the requirements...

5Instructions and Information

5.1general description of the system;

5.2installation arrangements;

5.3operational instructions for the system, and associated survival craft;

5.4on-board maintenance requirements; and

5.5servicing requirements.

PART IITRAINING

1Facilities for crew training in the use of marine escape...

1.1the provision on board of an operational manual for the...

1.2the provision of on-board training aids; and

1.3the provision ashore of a training course including as far...

SCHEDULE 6LAUNCHING APPLIANCES AND EMBARKATION LADDERS

1Launching Appliances – General Requirements

1.1Each survival craft and rescue boat launching appliance, together with...

1.2Davits, winches, falls, blocks and all other launching gear provided...

2Launching appliances using falls and a winch

2.1An efficient hand gear shall be provided for recovery of...

2.2Where davit arms are recovered by power, safety devices shall...

2.3A lifeboat launching appliance shall be capable of recovering and...

2.4Every rescue boat launching appliance shall be fitted with a...

2.5Every rescue boat launching appliance shall be capable of hoisting...

2.6Except in the case where a rescue boat is fitted...

2.7Every survival craft and rescue boat launching appliance shall be...

2.8Manual brakes shall be so arranged that the brake is...

3Float-free launching

3.1Where a survival craft requires a launching appliance and is...

4Evaculation-slide launching and embarkation

4.1Every evacuation-slide launching appliance shall, in addition to complying with...

5Instructions and Information

5.1Instructions and information required for inclusion in the training manual...

PART IILIFEBOAT AND RESUE BOAT LAUNCHING APPLIANCES

1Definition of “Working Load”

1.1In this Part the expression “Working Load” means:

2.1Every set of davits for a lifeboat or rescue boat...

2.2A set of davits for a lifeboat and rescue boat...

2.3The arrangements of the davits shall be such as to...

2.4If partially enclosed lifeboats are carried, a davit span shall...

3.1Every davit serving a lifeboat which is required to be...

3.2Every davit serving a lifeboat which is required to be...

3.3Every set of davits, davit or other means of launching...

3.4Every set of davits, davit or other means of launching...

4Gravity davits

4.1All gravity davits shall be so designed that there is...

5Luffing davits

5.1The operating gear of all luffing type davits shall be...

6.1Structural members and all block falls, padeyes, links, fastenings and...

7Static load test

7.1Each davit, and its attachments, shall, with its arm in...

8Attachments at the davit head

8.1The attachments at the davit head from which the blocks...

9.1Lower blocks, when fitted, shall be non-toppling and in the...

9.2The blocks shall be capable of withstanding a proof load...

10.1Falls shall be of rotation-resistant and corrosion-resistant steel wire rope....

10.2The breaking tensile load of each wire rope used for...

10.3Wire ropes shall be securely attached to the drum of...

10.4Where wire rope splices or ferrule-secured eye terminals are used...

10.5Lifeboats and rescue boats attached to davits shall have the...

11.1In the case of a multiple drum winch, unless an...

11.2Winch breaks shall be of robust construction and afford complete...

11.3The speed at which the fully laden lifeboat or rescue...

11.4Notwithstanding the requirements of paragraph 11.3 the speed of lowering...

11.5The brake gear of the winch shall include means for...

11.6Hand gear handles shall not be rotated by moving parts...

11.7The launching mechanism shall be so arranged that it may...

PART IIILIFERAFT LAUNCHING APPLIANCES

1Definition of “Working Load”

1.1In this Part the expression “working load” means:

2.1Each liferaft launching appliance shall be so constructed that a...

2.2A liferaft launching appliance shall not be solely dependent on...

2.3The arrangements of the launching appliance shall be such as...

3.1Every launching appliance serving a liferaft which is required by...

4.1Structural members and all blocks, falls, padeyes, links, fastenings and...

5Static load test

5.1Every launching appliance and its attachments other than the winch...

6.1Falls shall be of rotation-resistant and corrosion-resistant steel wire rope....

6.2The braking tensile load of each wire rope used for...

6.3Wire ropes shall be securely attached to the drum of...

6.4Where wire rope splices or ferrule-secured eye terminals are used...

6.5The falls of a liferaft launching appliance shall be at...

7.1Winch brakes shall be of robust construction and afford complete...

7.2The speed at which the fully laden liferaft is lowered...

7.3Notwithstanding the requirements of paragraph 7.2 the speed of lowering...

7.4The brake gear of the winch shall include means for...

7.5Hand gear handles shall not be rotated by moving parts...

7.6The launching mechanism shall be so arranged that it may...

7.7If the lowering of the liferaft is actuated from within...

8Release of the liferaft

8.1The launching appliance shall be so arranged as to prevent...

PART IVINFLATED BOAT LAUNCHING APPLIANCES

1.1In this Part the expression “working load” means the sum...

1.2In this Part the expression “inflated boat” means any inflated...

2.1Every inflated boat launching appliance shall be so constructed to...

2.2Each launching appliance shall be so constructed that the minimum...

2.3A launching appliance shall be dependent only on manual effort,...

3.1Every launching appliance serving an inflated boat shall, together with...

4.1Structural members and all blocks, falls, padeyes, links, fastenings and...

5Static load test

5.1Every launching appliance and its attachments other than the winch...

6.1Every such launching appliance shall be provided with a winch...

6.2Winch brakes shall be of robust construction and afford complete...

6.3The speed at which the inflated boat is lowered into...

6.4Notwithstanding the requirements of paragraph 6.3 the speed of lowering...

6.5The brake gear of the winch shall include means for...

6.6Hand gear handles shall not be rotated by moving parts...

6.7The launching mechanism shall be so arranged that it may...

7Wire rope falls

7.1Wire rope falls shall be of rotation-resistant and corrosion-resistant steel...

7.2The breaking tensile load of each wire rope used for...

7.3Wire ropes shall be securely attached to the drum of...

7.4Where wire rope splices or ferrule-secured eye terminals are used...

7.5The falls of the inflated boat launching appliance shall be...

8Cordage rope falls

8.1Cordage rope falls shall be of manila or some other...

8.2Such falls shall be at least long enough to reach...

9.1Suitable bollards or other equally effective appliances for lowering any...

PART VEMBARKATION LADDERS

1.1The steps of the embarkation ladder shall be:

1.2The side ropes of the embarkation ladder shall consist of...

SCHEDULE 7SURVIVAL CRAFT AND RESCUE BOAT EQUIPMENT

PART ISEA ANCHORS

1A sea anchor shall be conical in shape and have...

2The sea anchor material shall be porous, slightly stiff and...

3The painter line used to secure the sea anchor to...

3.1be inherently rot proof and of braided construction.

3.2be 30 metres long, not less than 8 mm in...

4The shroud lines shall be designed to restrict the sea...

5The sea anchor shall be stable when towed through the...

6The sea anchor mouth shall open immediately on deployment.

PART IIFIRST AID OUTFIT

1The first aid outfit provided in every lifeboat, rescue boat,...

1.1It shall be packed in a durable, damp-proof and effectively...

1.2The container shall be protected, until opened for use, with...

1.3The container shall bear on its outside an itemised list...

1.4It shall include the following items, each of which must...

PART IIIFRESH WATER

1.1The water shall comply with the UK Laboratory of the...

1.2Processing packaging and sterilisation arrangements shall be carried out under...

1.3The water shall remain palatable in its stowage in the...

2Water Containers

2.1Sachets (2.1.1) The water shall be packed in efficiently sealed...

2.2Cans (2.2.1) A can in which drinking water is supplied...

2.3Bottles (2.3.1) A bottle in which drinking water is supplied...

3.1Tanks fitted for fresh water in a survival craft may...

3.2Each tank is to be filled and emptied to ensure...

3.3The tank shall be strong enough to withstand a head...

3.4Where necessary the inside of the tank shall be suitably...

3.5Tanks which are not portable shall be fitted with drain...

3.6Filling plugs and aperture covers shall be of non-ferrous materials,...

3.7Tanks shall be sited well clear of any propelling machinery....

3.8At least one rustproof dipper with a lanyard shall be...

3.9The inside of tanks constructed with glass reinforced plastic must...

3.10Tanks made out of glass reinforced plastic shall be opaque....

3.11The tank shall be clearly marked on the outside with...

SCHEDULE 8PYROTECHNIC SIGNALS AND LINE-THROWING APPLIANCES

PART IROCKET PARACHUTE FLARES

1.1A rocket parachute flare shall: (1.1.1) be constructed with proper...

2.1A rocket parachute flare shall not be damaged in stowage...

2.2A rocket shall, when fired vertically, reach an altitude of...

2.3The rocket shall in addition be capable of functioning when...

3.1A rocket parachute flare shall have brief instructions or diagrams...

3.2The date of manufacture and the date of expiry shall...

3.3The words “DOT (UK) APPROVED” shall be marked indelibly on...

PART IIHAND FLARES

1.1A hand flare shall: (1.1.1) be constructed with proper workmanship...

2.1A hand flare shall not be damaged in stowage throughout...

2.2A hand flare shall: (2.2.1) burn with a bright red...

3.1A hand flare shall have brief instructions or diagrams clearly...

3.2The date of manufacture and the date of expiry shall...

3.3The words “DOT (UK) APPROVED” shall be marked indelibly on...

PART IIIBUOYANT SMOKE SIGNALS

1.1A buoyant smoke signal shall: (1.1.1) be constructed with proper...

2.1A buoyant smoke signal shall not be damaged in stowage...

2.2It shall be capable of satisfactory operation in a seaway....

2.3A buoyant smoke signal shall: (2.3.1) emit smoke of a...

2.4It shall be safe to operate in water covered by...

3.1A buoyant smoke signal shall have brief instructions or diagrams...

3.2The date of manufacture and the date of expiry shall...

3.3The words “DOT (UK) APPROVED” shall be marked indelibly on...

PART IVLINE-THROWING APPLIANCES

1.1A line-throwing appliance shall: (1.1.1) be constructed with proper workmanship...

1.2Rockets, cartridges and igniters shall be so constructed that all...

1.3Rockets, cartridges and igniters shall be so constructed that any...

2.1A line-throwing appliance shall not be damaged in stowage throughout...

2.2A line-throwing appliance shall be capable of throwing a line...

2.3A line-throwing appliance shall be capable of throwing a line...

3.1A line-throwing appliance shall be marked with brief instructions or...

3.2The date of manufacture and the date of expiry shall...

3.3The words “DOT (UK) APPROVED” shall be marked indelibly on...

PART VINSTRUCTIONS, INFORMATION AND STOWAGE

1Instructions and information for the pyrotechnic signals specified in Parts...

1.1description of item;

1.2method of use including any precautions or warnings;

1.4guidance on when to use; and

1.5instructions for replacing rockets, cartridges or strikers (integral line-throwing appliance)....

SCHEDULE 9LIFEBUOYS AND ATTACHMENTS

PART ILIFEBUOYS (SOLAS)

1.1A lifebuoy shall be constructed with proper workmanship and materials....

1.2As applicable the materials of a lifebuoy shall be rot-proof,...

1.3A lifebuoy shall be of a highly visible colour.

1.4It shall be fitted with retro-reflective material where it will...

1.5A lifebuoy shall have an outer diameter of not more...

1.6A lifebuoy shall be constructed of inherently buoyant material. It...

1.7It shall have a mass of not less than 2.5...

1.8It shall be constructed to withstand a drop into water...

1.9It shall be fitted with a grabline not less than...

2.1A lifebuoy shall not be damaged in stowage throughout the...

2.2It shall operate throughout a sea-water temperature range of −1°C...

2.3A lifebuoy shall be resistant to deterioration from exposure to...

2.4It shall be capable of satisfactory operation in a seaway....

2.5A lifebuoy shall be capable of supporting not less than...

2.6It shall not sustain burning or continue melting after being...

3.1A lifebuoy shall be marked in block capitals of the...

3.2A lifebuoy constructed of synthetic materials shall be permanently marked...

3.3A lifebuoy shall be permanently marked with the maximum height...

PART IILIFEBUOY SELF-IGNITING LIGHTS

1.1A lifebuoy self-igniting light shall be constructed with proper workmanship...

1.2As applicable the materials of a lifebuoy self-igniting light shall...

1.3It shall be constructed to withstand a drop into the...

1.4It shall be provided with means for being efficiently attached...

1.5Components of electronic circuits shall comply with the quality control...

2.1A lifebuoy self-igniting light shall not be damaged in stowage...

2.2It shall operate throughout a sea-water temperature range of −1°C...

2.3It shall be resistant to deterioration from exposure to sunlight....

2.4It shall be capable of satisfactory operation in a seaway....

2.5A lifebuoy self-igniting light shall be such that it cannot...

2.6It shall be capable of either burning continuously with a...

3.1the manufacturer’s name or trade mark;

3.2the words “DOT (UK) APPROVED”;

3.3clear and concise directions for use in English supported where...

3.4type of energy source;

3.5date of manufacture and expiry in the case of a...

3.6maximum height above waterline at which it can be stowed....

4Instructions and Information

4.1Instructions and information required for inclusion in the training manual...

PART IIILIFEBUOY SELF-ACTIVATING SMOKE SIGNALS

1.1A lifebuoy self-activating smoke signal shall be constructed with proper...

1.2As applicable the materials of a lifebuoy self-activating smoke signal...

1.3It shall be constructed to withstand a drop into the...

1.4It shall be provided with means for being efficiently attached...

1.5A lifebuoy self-activating smoke signal may also be provided with...

2.1A lifebuoy self-activating smoke signal shall not be damaged in...

2.2It shall operate throughout a sea-water temperature range of −1°C...

2.3It shall be resistant to deterioration from exposure to sunlight....

2.4It shall be capable of satisfactory operation in a seaway....

2.5A lifebuoy self-activating smoke signal shall emit smoke of a...

2.6It shall not ignite explosively or emit any flame during...

2.7It shall not be swamped in a seaway. 2.8It shall...

2.9It shall be capable of quick release from its stowed...

2.10It shall be safe to operate in waters covered by...

2.11All components, composition and ingredients of the lifebuoy self-activating smoke...

3.1the manufacturer’s name or trade mark;

3.2the lot number or other means of identifying the signal;...

3.3the words “DOT (UK) APPROVED”;

3.4clear and concise directions for use in English supported where...

3.5the date of manufacture and date of expiry;

3.6type of energy source in the case of a signal...

3.7maximum height above the waterline at which it can be...

4Instructions and Information

4.1Instructions and information required for inclusion in the training manual...

PART IVLIFEBUOY BUOYANT LIFELINES

1.1A lifebuoy buoyant lifeline shall be non-kinking.

1.2It shall have a diameter of not less than 8...

1.3It shall have a breaking strength of not less than...

1.4It shall be resistant to deterioration from exposure to sunlight....

1.5It shall have a length not less than twice the...

SCHEDULE 10LIFEJACKETS AND ATTACHMENTS

PART IINHERENTLY BUOYANT LIFEJACKETS

1.1An inherently buoyant lifejacket shall be constructed with proper workmanship...

1.2An inherently buoyant lifejacket shall be so constructed that:

1.3It shall be so constructed that the buoyancy is not...

1.4It shall be fitted with a whistle firmly secured by...

1.5It shall be fitted with retro-reflective material where it will...

1.6It shall be fitted with a ring or loop or...

2.1As applicable, the materials of a lifejacket shall be rot-proof,...

2.2Buoyancy material shall be of good quality synthetic material, or...

2.3Cover material where used shall be of good quality synthetic...

2.4Cover material shall be of a highly visible colour such...

2.5Where a synthetic cover material is used and the seams...

2.6Fastening tapes shall be not less than 32 mm wide...

3.1An inherently buoyant lifejacket shall not be damaged in stowage...

3.2It shall operate throughout a sea-water temperature range of −1°C...

3.3It shall be capable of satisfactory operation in a sea-way....

3.4It shall have sufficient buoyancy and stability in calm fresh...

3.5An inherently buoyant lifejacket shall allow the person wearing it...

3.6It shall not sustain burning or continue melting after being...

4.1An inherently buoyant lifejacket shall be marked indelibly with:

5Inherently buoyant lifejackets for persons weighing less than 32 kg...

6Instructions and Information

6.1Instructions and information required for inclusion in the training manual...

PART IIINFLATABLE LIFEJACKETS

1.1An inflatable lifejacket shall be constructed with proper workmanship and...

1.2An inflatable lifejacket shall be so constructed that:

1.3It shall be so constructed that the buoyancy is not...

1.4It shall be fitted with a whistle firmly secured by...

1.5It shall be fitted with retro-reflective material where it will...

1.6An inflatable lifejacket shall be constructed with not less than...

1.7In the event of loss of buoyancy in any one...

1.8The inflatable compartments shall be so located that when inflated...

1.9An inflatable lifejacket shall comply with the requirements of paragraph...

1.10It shall be fitted with a ring or loop or...

2Materials and Components

2.1Materials and components shall as applicable be rot-proof, corrosion resistant,...

2.2Materials used on the exterior of the buoyancy chambers shall...

3.1An inflatable lifejacket shall not be damaged in stowage throughout...

3.2It shall operate throughout a seawater temperature range of −1°C...

3.3It shall be capable of satisfactory operation in a sea-way....

3.4It shall have sufficient buoyancy and stability in calm fresh...

3.5An inflatable lifejacket shall allow the person wearing it to...

3.6It shall not sustain burning or continue melting after being...

4.1An inflatable lifejacket shall be marked indelibly with:

5Instructions and Information

5.1description of lifejacket and attachments;

5.5any maintenance requirements;

5.6servicing requirements;

5.7type and charged weight of gas bottles; and

5.8replacement of gas bottles.

PART IIIINFLATABLE CIVIL AVIATION AUTHORITY LIFEJACKET

PART IVBUOYANCY AIDS

SCHEDULE 11TRAINING MANUALS AND INSTRUCTIONS FOR ON-BOARD MAINTENANCE

PART ITRAINING MANUALS

1A training manual shall contain instructions and information on the...

2A training manual may comprise one or more volumes and...

3As appropriate, the following shall be explained in detail:

3.1donning of lifejackets;

3.2muster at the assigned stations;

3.3boarding, launching, and clearing the survival craft, rescue and inflated...

3.4method of launching from within the survival craft;

3.5release from launching appliances;

3.6methods and use of devices for protection in launching areas;...

3.7illumination in launching areas;

3.8use of all survival equipment;

3.9use of all detection equipment;

31.0with the assistance of illustrations, the use of radio life-saving...

3.11use of sea anchors;

3.12use of engine and accessories;

3.13recovery of survival craft, rescue and inflated boats including stowage...

3.14hazards of exposure and the need for warm clothing;

3.15best use of the survival craft facilities in order to...

3.16methods of retrieval, including the use of helicopter rescue gear...

3.17all other functions contained in the muster list and emergency...

3.18instructions for emergency repair of the life-saving appliances.

PART IIINSTRUCTIONS FOR ON-BOARD MAINTENANCE

1Instructions for on-board maintenance of life-saving appliances shall be in...

2As appropriate the instructions shall include the following for each...

2.1a checklist for use when carrying out the inspections required...

2.2maintenance and repair instructions;

2.3schedule of periodic maintenance;

2.4diagram of lubrication points with the recommended lubricants;

2.5list of replaceable parts;

2.6list of sources of spare parts; and

2.7log for records of inspections and maintenance.

SCHEDULE 12GENERAL EMERGENCY ALARM SYSTEMS

1The general emergency alarm system shall be capable of sounding...

2The system shall be capable of operation from the navigating...

SCHEDULE 13BUOYANT APPARATUS

1.1All buoyant apparatus shall: (1.1.1) be constructed with proper workmanship...

2.1The buoyant apparatus shall be so constructed to withstand a...

2.2Buoyant apparatus shall be effective and stable when floating either...

2.3The air cases or equivalent buoyancy shall be placed as...

2.4Buoyant apparatus shall not exceed 185 kilogrammes in weight unless...

2.5The number of persons which the buoyant apparatus shall be...

3Buoyant Apparatus Fittings

3.1Grab Lines (3.1.1) Buoyant grablines shall be securely fitted all...

3.2The buoyant apparatus shall be fitted with an efficient painter...

3.3Retro-reflective material required in accordance with regulation 22 is to...

4Marking of Buoyant Apparatus

4.1Each apparatus should be marked as follows;

1992 No. 2359

MERCHANT SHIPPING

SAFETY

The Merchant Shipping (Life-Saving Appliances for Passenger Ships of Classes III to VI (A)) Regulations 1992

Made1st October 1992

Laid before Parliament9th October 1992

Coming into force31st October 1992

The Secretary of State for Transport after consulting with the persons referred to in section 22(2) of the Merchant Shipping Act 19791, in exercise of the powers conferred on him by sections 21(1)(a) and (3) to (6) and by section 22(1) of that Act and of all powers enabling him in that behalf, hereby makes the following Regulations: