Lifebuoys
The lifebuoy is an individual rescue device for helping the drowning. It is a float made of solid material, has a torus shape, bright color and reflective bands. If necessary, it can be equipped with a luminous buoy, to detect the lifebuoy on the water in the dark. Withstands loads when dropped into the water from a height of at least 30 m.
According to the rules of the RRR, vessels must be equipped with lifebuoys on both sides of the ship, with a line of at least 30 m., In the amount of 2 pcs. for ships less than 30 meters, and 4 pcs. for ships more than 30 meters.
There are:
• in the place of installation of the seawall;
• on the pilot boat at the pilot's landing site;
• at the place of production of outboard work;
• for passenger operations at sea, in the area of transplantation;
When mooring:
• on the boat, with a line of 15 m;
When towing:
• near the place where the tow rope is closed and when performing other works on the raft, with a line of at least 25 m.
The lifebuoys meet the requirements of SOLAS-74, RMRS and RRR.