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This document provides guidance on applying the requirements of section 11.3.1 of the IGC Code for ships constructed on or after July 1, 2016. Specifically, it states that exposed lifeboats, liferafts, muster stations, embarkation stations, and launching routes facing cargo areas carrying flammable and/or toxic products should be protected by a water spray system for cooling, fire prevention, and crew protection. The recommendation is intended to clarify how to interpret the code's requirements regarding water spray protection of survival craft launching stations.

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Rec 152

This document provides guidance on applying the requirements of section 11.3.1 of the IGC Code for ships constructed on or after July 1, 2016. Specifically, it states that exposed lifeboats, liferafts, muster stations, embarkation stations, and launching routes facing cargo areas carrying flammable and/or toxic products should be protected by a water spray system for cooling, fire prevention, and crew protection. The recommendation is intended to clarify how to interpret the code's requirements regarding water spray protection of survival craft launching stations.

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No.

152

No. Survival crafts launching stations. Guidance for


152 applying the requirements of 11.3.1 of the IGC
(Apr 2018) Code (on ships constructed on or after 1 July
2016)
The International Code for the Construction and Equipment of Ships Carrying
Liquefied Gases in Bulk (IGC Code) as amended by Res. MSC.370(93), 11.3.1 states:

11.3.1 On ships carrying flammable and/or toxic products, a water-spray system, for cooling,
fire prevention and crew protection shall be installed to cover:

...
.7 exposed lifeboats, liferafts and muster stations facing the cargo area, regardless of
distance to cargo area; and

Proposed IACS recommendation:

Water spray protection should be considered for exposed embarkation stations and exposed
launching routes from the life rafts stowage location to the ship side unless the life rafts are
located and ready for launching at both sides.

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