Ship Initial Inspection Checklist (Australian Maritime Safety Authority) Page 50

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18.20 Are there any lifeboats used as tenders for
transferring passengers ashore
(MSC.1/Circ.1417)?
Do the tenders have:
– At least two independent means of propulsion
and steering systems should be provided;
– The boundaries of the engine space or spaces
should be fire retardant and capable of being
closed down so that smoke, flames and fire-
extinguishing medium cannot escape, with
particular attention being paid to closing of
ventilation openings (Test the fire dampers,
no less than one on each side);
– Engine compartment smoke or fire
detectors should have visible and audible
alarm at the control station
– At least two portable fire extinguishers of a
type and size acceptable to the
Administration should be provided
– Storage of fire extinguishers should be at
easily accessible locations within the tender
– a sufficient number of approved lifejackets for
all persons the boat is certified to carry when
operating as a tender, including an allowance
for carriage of children and infants on board.
Storage of lifejackets should be conveniently
located so as to be retrievable in an
emergency situation
– at least one first aid kit, three thermal
protective aids and an appropriate quantity
of drinking water; one lifebuoy with light;
and one lifebuoy with line
– An efficient means of retrieving a person
from the water

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