Life buoys

1. Outer diameter not more than 800 mm
2. Inner diameter not less than 400 mm
3. Constructed of buoyant material.
4. Mass not less than 2.5 KGs ( MOB not less than 4 KGs )
5. Support 14.5 kg of iron for 24 hours in fresh water.
6. Withstand a drop into water from a stowage position to waterline in light condition or 30 meter whichever is greater.
7. Fitted with a grab line not less than 9.5 mm in diameter. Grab line secured at 4 equidistant points. Length not less than 4 times the outside diameter.
8. Painted international orange / highly visible colour.
9. Readily available on both sides of vessel. At least one at stern. No permanent securing.
10. At least one buoy on each side fitted with buoyant life line ( 2 x stow height or 30 meter)
11. At least ½ the no of life buoys with SI lights ( 2 hours )
12. At least 2 with smoke floats ( 15 minutes )
13. Marked in roman - name and port of registry.