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The document MSC.1/Circ.1628/Rev.4 outlines the Revised standardized life-saving appliance evaluation and test report forms for personal life-saving appliances, approved by the Maritime Safety Committee. It details the amendments made to the forms over several sessions, including updates on thermal manikin tests, lifejacket performance, and buoyancy tests. The revised forms are intended to aid in the approval, manufacturing, and testing of life-saving appliances, effective from 15 August 2025.

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Telephone: +44 (0)20 7735 7611 Fax: +44 (0)20 7587 3210

MSC.1/Circ.1628/Rev.4
5 August 2025

REVISED STANDARDIZED LIFE-SAVING APPLIANCE EVALUATION

AND TEST REPORT FORMS (PERSONAL LIFE-SAVING APPLIANCES)

1 The Maritime Safety Committee, at its 102nd session (4 to 11 November 2020),

approved the Revised standardized life-saving appliance evaluation and test report forms
(MSC.1/Circ.1628).

2 The original forms, as set forth in the Standardized life-saving appliance evaluation
and test report forms (MSC/Circ.980) and its addenda, were developed on the basis of the
requirements of the International Life-Saving Appliance (LSA) Code and the Revised
recommendation on testing of life-saving appliances (resolution MSC.81(70)) by the Maritime
Safety Committee, at its seventy-third session in 2001, with a view to providing guidance on
how to conduct tests, record test data and verify tests. The Committee adopted several
amendments to the LSA Code and to resolution MSC.81(70). These amendments were
incorporated in the original forms which, owing to their volume, were presented in six separate
circulars*, i.e. MSC.1/Circ.1628, MSC.1/Circ.1629, MSC.1/Circ.1630, MSC.1/Circ.1631,
MSC.1/Circ.1632 and MSC.1/Circ.1633, pertaining to the equipment addressed in chapters II
to VII of the LSA Code, respectively.

3 The Committee, at its 107th session (31 May to 9 June 2023), approved amendments
to the evaluation and test report forms emanating from amendments to resolution MSC.81(70)
on thermal manikin tests, for dissemination as MSC.1/Circ.1628/Rev.1.

4 The Committee, at its 108th session (15 to 24 May 2024), approved amendments to
the evaluation and test report forms with respect to the in-water performance of lifejackets,
emanating from amendments to the LSA Code and resolution MSC.81(70), for dissemination
as MSC.1/Circ.1628/Rev.2.

5 The Committee, at its 109th session (2 to 6 December 2024), approved amendments

to the evaluation and test report forms with respect to retro-reflective materials used on personal
life-saving appliances, for dissemination as MSC.1/Circ.1628/Rev.3.

6 The Committee, at its 110th session (18 to 27 June 2025), approved amendments
to the evaluation and test report forms with respect to the procedure for lifejacket buoyancy
tests and acceptance criteria for consistency with the LSA Code.

*
The latest versions of the forms, other than the ones covered by the present circular, are annexed to
MSC.1/Circ.1629, MSC.1/Circ.1630/Rev.3, MSC.1/Circ.1631/Rev.1, MSC.1/Circ.1632/Rev.1 and
MSC.1/Circ.1633.

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7 The text of the Revised standardized life-saving appliance evaluation and test report
forms (personal life-saving appliances), as approved by MSC 110, is set out in the annex.
The annexed forms apply to the equipment addressed in chapter II of the LSA Code,
i.e. personal life-saving appliances (lifebuoys and associated equipment; lifejackets and
associated equipment; immersion suits and associated equipment; anti-exposure suits; and
thermal protective aids).

8 The use of the revised forms will continue to be of benefit to Administrations and other
parties, such as manufacturers, test facilities, owners and surveyors; and will be a major help
in mutually accepting the type approval of appliances approved by other Administrations.

9 Member Governments are invited to bring the annexed revised forms to the attention
of all parties concerned with approving, manufacturing and testing life-saving appliances,
and to encourage them to use the forms.

10 This circular applies to personal life-saving appliances installed on or

after 15 August 2025.

11 This circular supersedes MSC.1/Circ.1628/Rev.3

***

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ANNEX

REVISED STANDARDIZED LIFE-SAVING APPLIANCE

EVALUATION AND TEST REPORT FORMS
(PERSONAL LIFE-SAVING APPLIANCES)

INTRODUCTION

Reference

These standardized life-saving appliance evaluation and test report forms have been revised on
the basis of the requirements of the International Life-Saving Appliance (LSA) Code, as amended
through resolution MSC.425(98), the Revised recommendation on testing of life-saving appliances
(resolution MSC.81(70)), as amended by resolutions MSC.427(98) and MSC.544(107), and the
Recommendation on means of rescue on ro-ro passenger ships (MSC/Circ.810).

Status

In general, the tests described in the Revised recommendation (resolution MSC.81(70))

constitute the test procedures and the LSA Code sets the acceptance criteria. The evaluation
and test report forms are guidelines on how to conduct tests, record test data and verify tests.
These forms are not intended to change the standards given in the LSA Code and
resolution MSC.81(70), as amended. In the case of inconsistency between the forms and the
LSA Code or the Revised recommendation, the text of the Code/resolution should prevail
over that of the forms.

Layout

Each Administration may use electronically distributed evaluation and test report forms as the
basis for customizing the layout to reflect the profile of the approving body, without changing
the original contents.

Internal references

The evaluation and test report forms should be stand-alone documents. Therefore, all internal
references in the original text from the LSA Code or resolution MSC.81(70) have been
replaced by either the full-length text or a reference to other relevant evaluation and test report
forms. However, in some of the forms, external references are kept for updating purposes.

Documentation of tests

For approval purposes, all detailed records of test data are to be enclosed with the report forms.

Verification of tests

Each test is to be verified, as passed or failed, by an Administration representative's initials

(e.g. recognized organization or surveyor) and date of testing. Each page is to be verified on
completion by the Administration representative's signature and its date of completion.

Reporting of type approval

To facilitate unified reporting procedures, the completed evaluation and test report forms are
to be seen as a documented verification of required type approval tests for each type of
equipment. When documentation of type approval is required by a third party, the verified
evaluation and test report forms should constitute the complete documentation of the type
approval together with the relevant approval certificates.

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REVISED STANDARDIZED LIFE-SAVING APPLIANCE

EVALUATION AND TEST REPORT FORMS
(PERSONAL LIFE-SAVING APPLIANCES)

TABLE OF CONTENTS

LSA Code chapter II (Personal life-saving appliances) – Equipment:

2.1 Lifebuoys and associated equipment

2.1.1 Lifebuoys
2.1.2 Lifebuoy self-igniting lights
2.1.3 Lifebuoy self-activating smoke signals

2.2 Lifejackets and associated equipment

2.2.1 Inherently buoyant lifejackets
2.2.2 Inflatable lifejackets
2.2.3 Lifejacket/immersion suit lights
2.2.4 Reference Test Device (RTD)

2.3 Immersion suits and associated equipment

2.3.1 Immersion suits (non-insulated)
2.3.2 Immersion suits (insulated)

2.4 Anti-exposure suits

2.5 Thermal protective aids

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2.1 LIFEBUOYS AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT

2.1.1 LIFEBUOYS

EVALUATION AND TEST REPORT

[Link] Submitted drawings, reports and documents

[Link] Quality assurance

[Link] Visual inspection

[Link] Temperature cycling test

[Link] Drop test

[Link] Test for oil resistance

[Link] Fire test

[Link] Flotation test

[Link] Strength test

[Link] Test for operation with a light and smoke signal

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2.1.1 LIFEBUOYS
EVALUATION AND TEST REPORT

Manufacturer

Type

Date

Place

Surveyorʹs name (printed)

Signature

Approving organization

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Manufacturer: ________ Date: Time: _

Model: ____________________________________ Surveyor: ______________________________________________
Lifebuoys
Lot/Serial Number: __________________________ Organization: ___________________________________________

[Link] Submitted drawings, reports and documents

Submitted drawings and documents Status
Drawing No. Revision No. & Title of drawing
date

Submitted reports and documents Status

Report/Document No. Revision No. & date Title of report / document
Maintenance Manual -
Operations Manual -

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Manufacturer: ________ Date: Time: _

[Link] Quality assurance Regulations: MSC.81(70) 2/1.1, 1.2

Except where all appliances of a particular type are required by chapter III of
Quality Assurance Standard Used: Passed/ Failed
the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea, 1974, as amended,
or the International Life-Saving Appliance (LSA) Code, to be inspected,
Quality Assurance Procedure: Passed/ Failed
representatives of the Administration should make random inspection of
manufacturers to ensure that the quality of life-saving appliances and the Passed/ Failed
Quality Assurance Manual:
materials used comply with the specification of the approved prototype
life-saving appliance.

Manufacturers should be required to institute a quality control procedure to

ensure that life-saving appliances are produced to the same standard as the
prototype life-saving appliance approved by the Administration and to keep
records of any production tests carried out in accordance with the
Administration's instructions.

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Manufacturer: ________ Date: Time: _

[Link] Visual inspection Regulations: LSA Code 1.2.2

Test Procedure Acceptance Criteria Significant Test Data
Visually inspect the lifebuoy. Conduct Be of international or vivid reddish orange, or a Colour(s):
measurements and verify characteristics as comparably highly visible colour on all parts where this Passed Failed_________
required. will assist detection at sea.
Quantity: Spacing:

Retro-reflective tape
Fitted with approved retro-reflective materials of a Width
sufficient width (approximately 5 cm) applied around Type of retro-reflective tape: __________________
or on both sides of the body of the lifebuoy at four
evenly spaced points in compliance with
resolution MSC.481(102). Passed Failed_________

Clearly marked with approval information from the Any operational restrictions?
organization that approved it and any operational Passed __________ Failed_________
restrictions.
Comments/Observations

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Manufacturer: ________ Date: Time: _

[Link] Visual inspection (continued) Regulations: LSA Code 2.1.1

Test Procedure Acceptance Criteria Significant Test Data
It should be established by measurement, Be constructed of inherently buoyant material; Construction materials:
weighing and inspection that: it should not depend upon rushes, cork
shavings or granulated cork, any other loose Outer diameter: _________ mm
granulated material or any air compartment Inner diameter: _________ mm
which depends on inflation for buoyancy.
Measure the inner and outer diameter. Mass: _________ kg
Should have an outer diameter of not more
than 800 mm and an inner diameter of not
Weigh the lifebuoy. less than 400 mm Type / description of quick release arrangement:

Not designed for quick release: Does the lifebuoy have sufficient mass to activate the
If it is intended to operate the quick-release Should have a mass of not less than 2.5 kg quick-release arrangement for a self-activated smoke signal
arrangement provided for a self-activated and self-igniting light? Passed/ Failed
smoke signal and self-igniting light, conduct If it is intended to operate the quick-release
the test in [Link]. arrangement provided for a self-activated Weight: _________ kg
smoke signal and self-igniting light, the lifebuoy
has a mass of not less than 4 kg. Grab-line diameter: _________ mm

Measure the lifebuoy grab-line diameter and Be fitted with a grab-line not less than 9.5 mm Grab-line length: _________ mm
length and assess how it is secured. in diameter and not less than four times the
outside diameter of the body of the buoy in Buoy outer diameter times four: mm
length. Grab-line four times the outer diameter of body?
Passed/ Failed
Grab-line secured in four equal loops?
The grab-line should be secured at four
Passed/ Failed
equidistant points around the circumference of
the buoy to form four equal loops.
Comments/Observations

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Manufacturer: ________ Date: Time: _

[Link] Temperature cycling test Regulations: LSA Code 1.2.2; MSC.81(70) 1 / 1.2
Test Procedure Acceptance Criteria Significant Test Data
The following test should be carried out on
Not be damaged in stowage throughout the air temperature Passed Failed _________
two lifebuoys.
range -30°C to + 65°C
Two lifebuoys should be alternately
(See following page for test data)
subjected to surrounding temperatures of
The lifebuoys should show no sign of loss of rigidity under high
-30°C and +65°C.
temperatures and, after the tests, should show no sign of Intact after this test?
damage such as shrinking, cracking, swelling, dissolution or
These alternating cycles need not follow
change of mechanical qualities. Lifebuoy No. 1
immediately after each other and the
Observations on rigidity under high temp
following procedure, repeated for a total of
10 cycles, is acceptable:
Observations after testing for shrinking, cracking
An 8 h exposure at a minimum temperature etc.
of +65°C to be completed in one day
Lifebuoy No. 2
The specimens removed from the warm
Observations on rigidity under high temp
chamber that same day and left exposed
under ordinary room conditions at a
temperature of 20°C ± 3°C until the next
Observations after testing for shrinking, cracking
day
etc.
An 8 h exposure at a maximum temperature
of -30°C to be completed the next day Intact after these tests?
The specimens removed from the cold
lifebuoy No.1: Passed/ Failed
chamber that same day and left exposed
under ordinary room conditions at a
lifebuoy No.2: Passed/ Failed
temperature of 20°C ± 3°C until the next
day.
Comments/Observations

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Manufacturer: ________ Date: Time: _

[Link] Temperature cycling test – Test data Regulations: LSA Code I/1.2.2; MSC.81(70) 1/1.2
HOT CYCLE COLD CYCLE
Date In: Date Out: Date In: Date Out:
Cycle 1 Time In: Time Out: Time In: Time Out:
0 0
Temperature: C Duration: hours Temperature: C Duration:_____________hours
Date In: Date Out: Date In: Date Out:
Cycle 2 Time In: Time Out: Time In: Time Out:
0 0
Temperature: C Duration: hours Temperature: C Duration: hours
Date In: Date Out: Date In: Date Out:
Cycle 3 Time In: Time Out: Time In: Time Out:
0 0
Temperature: C Duration: hours Temperature: C Duration: hours
Date In: Date Out: Date In: Date Out:
Cycle 4 Time In: Time Out: Time In: Time Out:
0 0
Temperature: C Duration: hours Temperature: C Duration: hours
Date In: Date Out: Date In: Date Out:
Cycle 5 Time In: Time Out: Time In: Time Out:
0 0
Temperature: C Duration : hours Temperature: C Duration: hours
Date In: Date Out: Date In: Date Out:
Cycle 6 Time In : Time Out: Time In: Time Out:
0 0
Temperature : C Duration : hours Temperature: C Duration: hours
Date In: Date Out: Date In: Date Out:
Cycle 7 Time In : Time Out: Time In: Time Out:
0 0
Temperature : C Duration: hours Temperature: C Duration: hours
Date In: Date Out: Date In: Date Out:
Cycle 8 Time In: Time Out: Time In: Time Out:
0 0
Temperature: C Duration: hours Temperature: C Duration: hours
Date In: Date Out: Date In: Date Out:
Cycle 9 Time In: Time Out: Time In: Time Out:
0 0
Temperature: C Duration: hours Temperature: C Duration: hours
Date In: Date Out: Date In: Date Out:
Cycle 10 Time In: Time Out: Time In: Time Out:
0 0
Temperature: C Duration: hours Temperature: C Duration: hours

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Manufacturer: ________ Date: Time: _

[Link] Drop test Regulations: LSA Code [Link]; MSC.81(70) 1 / 1.3

Test Procedure Acceptance Criteria Significant Test Data
Each lifebuoy should be suspended from its
Be constructed to withstand a drop into the water from Number of lifebuoys:
upper edge via a release device so that the
the height at which it is stowed above the waterline in the
lower edge of the lifebuoy is at the height at
lightest seagoing condition or 30 m, whichever is the Lifebuoy no. 1
which it is intended to be stowed on ships in
their lightest seagoing condition, or 30 m, greater, without impairing either its operating capability or Drop height in water: m
whichever is the greater, and dropped into that of its attached components. Number of drops: m
the water without suffering damage. Passed/ Failed

In addition, one lifebuoy should be Lifebuoy no. 2

suspended from its upper edge via a release Drop height in water: m
device so that the lower edge of the lifebuoy Number of drops: m
is at a height of 2 m, and dropped three Passed/ Failed
times onto a concrete floor. The lifebuoy should withstand three drops from a height
of 2m on to a concrete floor without suffering damage. Condition lifebuoy no. 1:

Passed/ Failed

Condition lifebuoy no. 2:

Passed/ Failed

Lifebuoy selected for 2m drop height on concrete:

Drop 1: Passed/ Failed
Drop 2: Passed/ Failed
Drop 3: Passed/ Failed
Comments/Observations

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Manufacturer: ________ Date: Time: _

[Link] Test for oil resistance Regulations: LSA Code 1.2.2; MSC.81(70) 1 / 1.4
Test Procedure Acceptance Criteria Significant Test Data
One of the lifebuoys should be immersed horizontally After this test the lifebuoy should show no sign of Lifebuoy No.
for a period of 24 h under a 100 mm head of diesel oil damage such as shrinking, cracking, swelling,
at normal room temperature. dissolution or change of mechanical qualities. Diesel oil head: mm

Duration: hours

Signs of damage?
Passed Failed

Comments/Observations

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Manufacturer: ________ Date: Time: _

[Link] Fire test Regulations: LSA Code [Link]; MSC.81(70) 1/1.5

Test Procedure Acceptance Criteria Significant Test Data
The other lifebuoy should be subjected to a The lifebuoy should not sustain burning or continue Lifebuoy No.
fire test. A test pan 30 cm x 35 cm x 6 cm melting after being removed from the flames.
should be placed in an essentially Dimensions test pan:
draught-free area. Water should be put in x x cm
the bottom of the test pan to a depth of 1 cm
followed by enough petrol to make a Water depth: cm Depth
minimum total depth of 4 cm.
incl. petrol: cm
The petrol should then be ignited and
allowed to burn freely for 30 s. Exposure time: seconds

The lifebuoy should then be moved through Sustain burning or continue melting after being
flames in an upright, forward, free-hanging removed from the flame
position, with the bottom of the lifebuoy
25 cm above the top edge of the test pan so Passed/ Failed
that the duration of exposure to the flames
is 2 s. Comments/Observations

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Manufacturer: ________ Date: Time: _

[Link] Flotation test Regulations: LSA Code [Link]; MSC.81(70) 1/1.6

Test Procedure Acceptance Criteria Significant Test Data
The two lifebuoys subjected to the above There should be no breaks, cracks or permanent Lifebuoy no. 1 Lifebuoy no. 2
tests should be floated in fresh water with deformation. The lifebuoys should float throughout the
not less than 14.5 kg of iron suspended from 24 h test period. Suspended mass: kg kg
each of them and should remain floating for
a period of 24 h. Float duration: min min

Intact after this test? Passed/ Failed

Float for entire test period? Passed/ Failed

Comments/Observations

[Link] Strength test Regulations: LSA Code 1.2.2; MSC.81(70) 1/1.7

Test Procedure Acceptance Criteria Significant Test Data
A lifebuoy body should be suspended by a There should be no breaks, cracks or permanent Lifebuoy No.
50 mm wide strap. A similar strap should be deformation.
passed around the opposite side of the body Suspended mass: kg
with a 90 kg mass suspended from it. After
30 min, the lifebuoy body should be Suspension duration: min
examined.
Passed/Failed

Comments/Observations

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Manufacturer: ________ Date: Time: _

[Link] Test for operation with a light and smoke signal Regulations: LSA Code [Link]; MSC.81(70) 1/1.8
Test Procedure Acceptance Criteria Significant Test Data
The tests should be carried out if the The lifebuoy should be released and should activate Lifebuoy No.
lifebuoy is intended for quick release with a both the light and the smoke signal.
light and smoke signal. Type / description of quick activating arrangement:
The weight of the lifebuoy should be at least 4 kg.
The lifebuoy should be arranged in a Type of light and smoke signal:
manner simulating its installation on a ship
for release from the navigating bridge. Light activated? Passed/ Failed

A lifebuoy light and smoke signal should be Smoke activated? Passed/ Failed,
attached to the lifebuoy in the manner
recommended by the manufacturers. Weight of the lifebuoy kg

Length of the line connected to the lifebuoy

Passed ________ Failed

Comments/Observations

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2.1.2 LIFEBUOY SELF-IGNITING LIGHTS

EVALUATION AND TEST REPORT

Remark: If a lifebuoy self-igniting light is a combined light/smoke signal it

should be treated as a sole lifebuoy self-igniting light.

[Link] Quality assurance

[Link] General information

[Link].1 General data and specifications
[Link].2 Submitted drawings, reports and documents

[Link] Visual inspection

[Link].1 Approval marking
[Link].2 Expiry marking
[Link].3 Additional markings
[Link].4 Electrical short circuit protection
[Link].5 Construction and materials
[Link].6 Colour of lifebuoy light

[Link] Temperature cycling test

[Link] Light tests

[Link] Chromaticity test

[Link] Rain test and watertightness test

[Link] Case resistance test

[Link] Lens drop test

[Link] Flotation test

[Link] Drop test

[Link] Fitting test

[Link] Release and operation test

[Link] Vibration test

[Link] Mould growth test

[Link] Corrosion and seawater resistance test

[Link] Solar radiation test

[Link] Test for oil resistance

[Link] Fire test

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2.1.2 LIFEBUOY SELF-IGNITING LIGHTS

EVALUATION AND TEST REPORT

Manufacturer

Type

Date

Place

Surveyorʹs name (printed)

Signature

Approving organization

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Manufacturer: ________ Date: Time: _

Model: ____________________________________ Surveyor: ______________________________________________
Lifebuoy self-igniting lights
Lot/Serial Number: __________________________ Organization: ___________________________________________

[Link] Quality assurance Regulations: MSC.81(70) 2/1.1, 1.2

Manufacturers should be required to institute a quality control procedure to

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Manufacturer: ________ Date: Time: _

Lifebuoy self-igniting Model: ____________________________________ Surveyor: ______________________________________________
lights Lot/Serial Number: __________________________ Organization: ___________________________________________

[Link].1 General data and specifications Regulations: LSA Code; MSC.81(70)

General Information Lifejacket Lifebuoy Light Dimensions Lifejacket Lifebuoy Light Weight
TYPE OF SWITCHING
Details of Bulb, Battery & Voltages:
FLASHING LIGHT Comments/Observations

STEADY LIGHT

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Manufacturer: ________ Date: Time: _

[Link].2 Submitted drawings, reports and documents

Submitted drawings and documents
Status
Drawing No. Revision No. & Title of drawing
date

Submitted reports and documents

Status
Report/Document Revision No. & Title of report / document
No. date
Maintenance Manual -
Operations Manual -

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Manufacturer: ________ Date: Time: _

[Link] Visual Inspection Regulations: LSA Code [Link]/[Link]/[Link]/[Link]/1.2.3

Test Procedure Acceptance Criteria Significant Test Data
Thirteen lifebuoy self-igniting lights The lifebuoy self-igniting lights should: Results:
should be examined in detail for the
following items: PASS: FAIL:
- be clearly marked with approval information including the
Approval marking Administration which approved it, and any operational
restrictions;
PASS: FAIL:
- be marked with a date of expiry;

Results:
The Administration should determine the:
Expiry marking PASS: FAIL:
- period of acceptability, owing to deterioration with age. The
established life must be justified by the manufacturer.

Be provided the following information:

Additional markings Results:
precise definition of intended use (e.g. "Lifebuoy self- igniting
light"); PASS: FAIL:
serial number;
identification of the manufacturer; PASS: FAIL:
where applicable, information on proper battery disposal by the PASS: FAIL:
words: "DO NOT INCINERATE / DO NOT RECHARGE / DO PASS: FAIL:
NOT TAMPER";
Results:
- be provided with electrical short circuit protection to prevent PASS: FAIL:
Electrical short circuit protection damage or injury; Comments/Observations

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[Link] Visual Inspection (continued) Regulations: LSA Code [Link]/[Link]/[Link]/[Link]/1.2.3

Test Procedure Acceptance Criteria Significant Test Data
The lifebuoy self-igniting lights should: Results:

Construction and materials - be constructed with proper workmanship and materials. PASS: FAIL:

- be of an international or vivid reddish orange, or a PASS: FAIL:

Colour of lifebuoy light comparably highly visible colour on all parts where this
will assist detection at sea
Comments/Observations

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Manufacturer: ________ Date: Time: _

Lifebuoy self-igniting light testing flow chart

light 1 temp cycle test [Link] then light 1 performs Light test (hot) light 1 then performs Chromaticity Test
[Link] [Link]
light 2 temp cycle test [Link] then light 2 performs Light test (cold) light 2 then performs Chromaticity Test
[Link] [Link]
light 3 temp cycle test [Link]

light 4 Case Resistance Test [Link]

light 5 Lens Drop Test [Link] (if fitted)

Visual Inspection light 6 24 hr Floatation Test [Link]

(all 13 lights) light 7 30 m drop test (x 2) [Link] light 7 then performs Fitting Test light 7 then performs Release/Operation Test
[Link] [Link] [Link]
light 8 Vibration Test [Link]

light 9 Mould growth test (may be waived) [Link]

light 10 corrosion and sea water resistance test

[Link]

light 11 Solar radiation test (may be waived) [Link]

light 12 Oil resistance test [Link]

light 13 Fire test [Link]

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Manufacturer: ________ Date: Time: _

[Link] Temperature cycling test Regulations: LSA Code [Link]; MSC.81(70) 1/ 1.2, 1.2.1, 1.2.2, 10.2, 10.2.1
Test Procedure Acceptance Criteria Significant Test Data
Three lifebuoy self-igniting lights should The lifebuoy self-igniting lights should not be damaged in Results:
be alternately subjected to surrounding stowage throughout the air temperature range -30°C to
temperatures -30°C and at least +65°C. +65°C. The lifebuoy self-igniting lights should show no sign
These alternating cycles need not follow of loss of rigidity under high temperatures and, after the Attach temperature cycling chart to record times
immediately after each other and the tests, should show no sign of damage such as shrinking, spent at each temperature.
following procedure, repeated for a total of cracking, swelling, dissolution or change of mechanical
not less than 10 cycles, is acceptable: qualities and should function after the test.
PASS: FAIL:
1. an 8 h exposure at a minimum
temperature of +65°C to be
completed in one day; and Comments/Observations
2. the specimens removed from the
warm chamber that same day and
left exposed under ordinary room
conditions at a temperature of 20°C
± 3°C until the next day;
3. an 8 h exposure at a maximum
temperature of -30°C to be
completed the next day; and
4. the specimens removed from the
cold chamber that same day and
left exposed under ordinary room
conditions at a temperature of 20°C
± 3°C until the next day.

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Manufacturer: ________ Date: Time: _

[Link] Temperature cycling test – Test data Regulations: LSA Code I/1.2.2; MSC.81(70) 1/1.2
HOT CYCLE COLD CYCLE
Date In: Date Out: Date In: Time Date Out:
Cycle 1 Time In: Time Out: In: Time Out:
0 0
Temperature: C Duration: hours Temperature: C Duration: hours
Date In: Date Out: Date In: Time Date Out:
Cycle 2 Time In: Time Out: In: Time Out:
0 0
Temperature: C Duration: hours Temperature: C Duration: hours
Date In: Date Out: Date In: Time Date Out:
Cycle 3 Time In: Time Out: In: Time Out:
0 0
Temperature: C Duration: hours Temperature: C Duration: hours
Date In: Date Out: Date In: Time Date Out:
Cycle 4 Time In: Time Out: In: Time Out:
0 0
Temperature : C Duration: hours Temperature: C Duration: hours
Date In: Date Out: Date In: Time Date Out:
Cycle 5 Time In: Time Out: In: Time Out:
0 0
Temperature : C Duration: hours Temperature: C Duration: hours
Date In: Date Out: Date In: Time Date Out:
Cycle 6 Time In: Time Out: In : Time Out:
0 0
Temperature: C Duration: hours Temperature : C Duration: hours
Date In: Date Out: Date In: Time Date Out:
Cycle 7 Time In: Time Out: In: Time Out:
0 0
Temperature: C Duration: hours Temperature: C Duration: hours
Date In: Date Out: Date In: Time Date Out:
Cycle 8 Time In: Time Out: In: Time Out:
0 0
Temperature: C Duration: hours Temperature: C Duration: hours
Date In: Date Out: Date In: Time Date Out:
Cycle 9 Time In: Time Out: In: Time Out:
0 0
Temperature: C Duration: hours Temperature: C Duration: hours
Date In: Date Out: Date In: Time Date Out:
Cycle 10 Time In: Time Out: In: Time Out:
0 0
Temperature: C Duration: hours Temperature: C Duration: hours

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Manufacturer: ________ Date: Time: _

[Link] Light tests Regulations: LSA Code 2.1.2/[Link]/[Link]; MSC.81(70) 1/ 10.2.2, 10.4,
10.4.9
Test Procedure Acceptance Criteria Significant Test Data
One lifebuoy self-igniting light which has After immersion, all the lifebuoy self-igniting lights should not Results:
passed the temperature cycling test be extinguished and should continue operating for at least an
should be taken from a stowage hour longer. All luminous intensity data is to be attached here.
temperature of -30°C and then be
operated immersed in seawater at a All of the lights should be of white colour and they should
temperature of -1°C, another lifebuoy self- continue to provide a luminous intensity of not less than 2
igniting light which has passed the cd in all directions of the upper hemisphere or, in the case
temperature cycling test should be taken of a flashing light, flash at a rate of not less than 50 flashes
from a stowage temperature of +65°C and PASS: FAIL:
and not more than 70 flashes per minute with at least the
be operated immersed in seawater at a corresponding effective luminous intensity of not less than
temperature of +30°C, and a third light 2 cd for at least 2 h. (see formula below to calculate the
should be taken from ordinary room Comments/Observations
effective luminous intensity.)
condition and operated immersed in fresh
water at ambient temperature. At the end
of the first hour of operation the lifebuoy The effective luminous intensity is to be found from the
self-igniting lights should be immersed to formula:
a depth of 1 m for 1 min.
𝑡2
∫𝑡1 𝐼𝑑𝑡
If the voltage at 5 min of operation is lower ( )
0.2 + (𝑡2 − 𝑡1 )
than the recorded voltage at the end of life 𝑚𝑎𝑥
it is permissible to use a lamp from the
same build standard for the light output
test. Using the lowest recorded voltage, a where:
light output test can be carried out as
described below. The voltage of the 3 test I is the instantaneous intensity,
units should be monitored continuously for 0.2 is the Blondel-Rey constant and t1 and t2 are time - limits
2 h. To make sure that all the test units
of integration in seconds.
provide a luminous intensity of not less
than 2 cd in all directions of the upper

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hemisphere for 2 h operation, the following

test should be performed:
Manufacturer: ______________________________ Date: ____________________ Time: _______________________
Lifebuoy self-igniting Model: ____________________________________ Surveyor: ______________________________________________
lights Lot/Serial Number: __________________________ Organization: ___________________________________________

[Link] Light tests (continued) Regulations: LSA Code 2.1.2/[Link]/[Link]; MSC.81(70) 1/ 10.2.2, 10.4,
10.4.9
Test Procedure Acceptance Criteria Significant Test Data

It must be demonstrated that all the test Passed Failed

unit lights reach the required luminous
Flashing lights with a flash duration of not less
intensity in all directions of the upper than 0.3 s may be considered as fixed/steady lights for Comments/Observations
hemisphere when using a photometer the measurement of their luminous intensity. Such
which is calibrated to the photometric All lights operated for first one hour and immersed to a
lights should provide the required luminous intensity in
standards of the appropriate National or depth of 1m for 1 min as mentioned below
all directions of the upper hemisphere. The time
State Standard Institute (Note: CIE Publ. interval between switching on and reaching the 1) Light 1, taken from -30°C, immersed in seawater
No. 70 contains further information.). required luminous intensity (incandescence time) and temperature -10°C
Luminous intensity of all test unit lights all time spent below the required luminous intensity
should be measured by a photometer 2) Light 2, taken from +65°C, immersed in seawater
when the light switches off should be disregarded
directed at the centre of the light source (see figure 10.4.1.) of +30°C
with the test light on a rotating table. 3) Light 3, taken from ordinary temperature,
Luminous intensity should be measured in Figure 10.4.1 "On-time" measurement diagram immersed in fresh water at ambient temperature
a horizontal direction at the level of the
centre of the light source and continuously
recorded through a 360° rotation. The first After immersion as mentioned above, all lifebuoy self-
measurement should be taken at 0° igniting lights continue operated for at least an hour
(horizontal) and should continue to be longer: Yes/ No
taken in the azimuth angle at 5° intervals
to a single measurement at 90° (vertical).
Comments/Observations
Luminous intensity should be measured in
a vertical direction, beginning at the centre
of the light source at the point of lowest
recorded light output, and continuously
recorded through an arc of 180°.

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Manufacturer: ________ Date: Time: _

[Link] Chromaticity test Regulations: LSA Code [Link]; MSC.81(70) 1/10.2.2, 10.4, 10.4.10
Test Procedure Acceptance Criteria Significant Test Data
The measured chromaticity coordinates should fall Results:
All measured data of luminous intensity within the boundaries of the area of the diagram as per All chromaticity data is to be attached here.
and voltage should be documented. CIE. The boundaries of the area for white lights are
given by the following corner coordinates: PASS: FAIL:
One lifebuoy self-igniting light which has
passed the light tests should be tested for
chromaticity to determine that it lies within
Comments/Observations
the boundaries of the area "white" of the
diagram specified for each colour by the
x 0.500 0.500 0.440 0.300 0.300 0.440
International Commission on Illumination
y 0.382 0.440 0.433 0.344 0.278 0.382
(CIE). The chromaticities of the lifebuoy
self-igniting light should be measured by
(International Standard on Colours of Light Signals, with
means of colorimetric measurement
colour tables to be developed by CIE.)
equipment which is calibrated to the
appropriate National or State Standards
Institute (Note: CIE Publ. No.15.2 contains
further information.). Measurement on at
least four points of the upper hemisphere
should be taken.

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Manufacturer: ________ Date: Time: _

[Link] Rain test and Watertightness Test Regulations: LSA Code [Link]; MSC.81(70) 1/ 10.2.5,
10.4.7
Test Procedure Acceptance Criteria Significant Test Data
One lifebuoy self-igniting light which has The lifebuoy self-igniting light should be rot-proof and, if it Results:
passed the temperature cycling test is to be used in a seaway, be capable of satisfactory
should be subjected to the rain test operation in that environment.
according to IEC 60945:2002, paragraph PASS: FAIL:
8.8. After having passed the rain test, the The lifebuoy self-igniting light should function after
lifebuoy self-igniting light and its complete immersion under water.
power source should be immersed Comments/Observations
horizontally under not less than 300 mm of The lifebuoy self-igniting light should comply with the
fresh water for at least 24 h. requirements of IEC 60945:2002, paragraph 8.8.2.

After that test, the lifebuoy self-igniting There should be no evidence of water inside the lifebuoy
light should be tested for function. After self-igniting light.
having tested its function, and if it is an
electric light, it should be disassembled
and examined for the presence of water.

Automatic activated version should be

prevented from switching during these
tests.

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Manufacturer: ________ Date: Time: _

[Link] Case resistance test Regulations: MSC.81(70) 1/ 10.2.7

Test Procedure Acceptance Criteria Significant Test Data
One lifebuoy self-igniting light should be The case should not break or crack, or be distorted in a Results:
placed on its side on a rigid surface and a way that would affect its watertightness.
steel sphere having a mass of 500 g
should be dropped from a height of 1.3 m PASS: FAIL:
on to the case at least three times. The The lifebuoy self-igniting light should function after the test.
sphere should strike the case near its
centre on one drop, approximately 12 mm Comments/Observations
from one end of the case on another drop
and approximately 12 mm from the other
end of the case on the third drop.
[Link] Lens drop test Regulations: MSC.81(70) 1/ 10.2.6
Test Procedure Acceptance Criteria Significant Test Data
If a lifebuoy self-igniting light has a lens, it The lens should not break or crack. Results:
should be subjected to the dome drop test.
The lifebuoy self-igniting light should function after the test.
The lifebuoy self-igniting light should be PASS: FAIL:
cooled to -18°C and dropped twice from a
height of 1 m on to a rigidly mounted steel
plate or concrete surface. The distance Comments/Observations
should be measured from the top of the
lens to the impact surface. The lifebuoy
self- igniting light should strike the surface
on the top centre of the lens.

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[Link] Flotation test Regulations: LSA Code [Link]; MSC.81(70) 1/ 10.2.4

Test Procedure Acceptance Criteria Significant Test Data
One lifebuoy self-igniting light should be The lifebuoy self-igniting light should be capable of Results:
subjected to the flotation test. If the unit satisfactory operation in a seaway.
has an automatic activation, it should be
disabled during this test. The lifebuoy self-igniting light should function after the test PASS: FAIL:
and there should be no evidence of water inside the
The lifebuoy self-igniting light should be lifebuoy self-igniting light.
allowed to float in water in its normal Comments/Observations
operating position for 24 h.

If the lifebuoy self-igniting light is an

electric light, it should be disassembled at
the end of the tests and examined for the
presence of water.

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Manufacturer: ________ Date: Time: _

[Link] Drop test Regulations: LSA Code [Link]/[Link]; MSC.81(70) 1/ 1.3, 10.2.3
Test Procedure Acceptance Criteria Significant Test Data
One lifebuoy self-igniting light which has passed the The lifebuoy self-igniting light should withstand Results:
visual inspection should be subjected to the drop test. this test without impairing either its operating
capability or that of its attached components.
The lifebuoy self-igniting light should be subjected to
PASS: FAIL:
at least two drop tests as follows:
The lifebuoy self-igniting light should not suffer
The lifebuoy self-igniting light should be dropped into damage and should operate satisfactorily after
water, such that the lower edge of the light is at a each drop. Comments/Observations
height at which it is intended to be stowed on ships in
their lightest sea going condition, or 30 m, whichever
is greater.

The lifebuoy self-igniting light should be dropped

twice, first by itself and then attached to a lifebuoy.

On sea activated lights this test should be carried out

with the sealing plugs fitted to prevent the ingress of
water which will cause the light to operate.
[Link] Fitting test Regulations: MSC.81(70) 1/ 10.2.8
Test Procedure Acceptance Criteria Significant Test Data
The lifebuoy self-igniting light which has passed the Neither the fitting and lanyard nor the lifebuoy Results:
drop test should be subjected to the fitting test. self-igniting light should be damaged as a result
of this test. PASS: FAIL:
A force of 225 N should be applied to the fitting and
lanyard that attaches the lifebuoy self-igniting light to The lifebuoy self-igniting light should function Comments/Observations
a lifebuoy. after the test.
After having passed the fitting test the light should be
subjected to the release and operation test.

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Manufacturer: ________ Date: Time: _

[Link] Release and operation test Regulations: LSA Code [Link]; MSC.81(70) 1/1.8
Test Procedure Acceptance Criteria Significant Test Data
One lifebuoy intended for quick release with the The lifebuoy should activate the lifebuoy Results:
lifebuoy self-igniting light which has passed the fitting self-igniting light.
test and a smoke signal should be given this test. The
chemical material intended to produce the smoke PASS: FAIL:
should be substituted by an equivalent non-
dangerous material. The lifebuoy should be arranged
in a manner simulating its installation on a ship for Comments/Observations
release from the navigating bridge. The lifebuoy self-
igniting light and a smoke signal should be attached to
the lifebuoy in the manner recommended by the
manufacturer. The lifebuoy should be released.
[Link] Vibration test Regulations: LSA Code [Link]/[Link]; MSC.81(70) 1/ 10.4, 10.4.1
Test Procedure Acceptance Criteria Significant Test Data
One lifebuoy self-igniting light which has passed the The lifebuoy self-igniting light should be Results:
visual inspection should be subjected to a vibration constructed with proper workmanship and
test according to IEC 60945:2002 paragraph 8.7. materials. PASS: FAIL:

The lifebuoy self-igniting light should function Comments/Observations

after the test.

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Manufacturer: ________ Date: Time: _

[Link] Mould growth test Regulations: LSA Code [Link]; MSC.81(70) 1/10.4, 10.4.2
Test Procedure Acceptance Criteria Significant Test Data
One lifebuoy self-igniting light which has passed the The lifebuoy self-igniting light should be rot- Results:
visual inspection should be subjected to the mould proof and not be unduly affected by fungal
growth test. attack. PASS: FAIL:

The lifebuoy self-igniting light should be inoculated by

Comments/Observations
spraying with an aqueous suspension of mould There should be no mould growth visible to the
spores containing all the following cultures: naked eye and the lifebuoy self-igniting light
should function after the test.
Aspergillus niger; Aspergillus terreus;
Aureobasidium pullulans; Paecilomyces variotii;
Penicillium funiculosum; Penicillium ochrochloron;
Scopulariopsis brevicaulis; and Trichoderma viride.

The lifebuoy self-igniting craft light should then be

placed in a mould growth chamber which should be
maintained at a temperature of 29°C +/- 1°C and a
relative humidity of not less than 95 %. The period of
incubation should be 28 days. After this period the
lifebuoy self-igniting light should be inspected.

(Note: The mould growth test may be waived where

the manufacturer is able to produce evidence that the
external materials employed will satisfy the test.)

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Manufacturer: ________ Date: Time: _

[Link] Corrosion and seawater resistance test Regulations: LSA Code [Link]; MSC.81(70) 1/ 10.4, 10.4.4
Test Procedure Acceptance Criteria Significant Test Data
One lifebuoy self-igniting light which has passed the The lifebuoy self-igniting light should be corrosion Results:
visual inspection should be subjected to a corrosion and resistant and not be unduly affected by seawater.
seawater resistance test according to IEC 60945:2002, PASS: FAIL:
paragraph 8.12.
Furthermore, the lifebuoy self-igniting light should
Comments/Observations
(Note: comply with the requirements of IEC 60945:2002,
.1 If there are no exposed metal parts the Corrosion paragraph 8.12.2.
and Seawater Resistance Test need not be
conducted. There should be no undue deterioration of metal
parts and the lifebuoy self-igniting light should
.2 The Corrosion and Seawater Resistance Test may
function after the test.
be waived where the manufacturer is able to
produce evidence that the external metals
Where the exposed metal is part of the automatic
employed will satisfy the test.
switch sensor, the function test after the 28-day test
.3 Automatic activated version should be prevented cannot be done.
from switching during the test.)
[Link] Solar radiation test Regulations: LSA Code [Link]; MSC.81(70) 1/ 10.4, 10.4.5
Test Procedure Acceptance Criteria Significant Test Data
One lifebuoy self-igniting light which has passed the The lifebuoy self-igniting light should be resistant to Results:
visual inspection should be subjected to a solar radiation deterioration by sunlight.
test according to IEC 60945:2002, paragraph 8.10. PASS: FAIL:
Furthermore, the mechanical properties and labels
(Note: The solar radiation test may be waived where the should be resistant to harmful deterioration by Comments/Observations
manufacturer is able to produce evidence that the sunlight and the lifebuoy self-igniting light should
materials employed will satisfy the test, i.e. UV stabilized.) function after the test.

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Manufacturer: ________ Date: Time: _

[Link] Test for oil resistance Regulations: LSA Code [Link]; MSC.81(70) 1/ 10.4, 10.4.6
Test Procedure Acceptance Criteria Significant Test Data
One lifebuoy self-igniting light which has After this test the lifebuoy self-igniting light should not be Results:
passed the visual inspection should be unduly affected by oil and should show no sign of damage
subjected to the test for oil resistance such as shrinking, cracking, swelling, dissolution or change PASS: FAIL:
according to IEC 60945:2002 of mechanical qualities.
paragraph 8.11. Automatic activated Comments/Observations
version should be prevented from The lifebuoy self-igniting light should function after the test.
switching during the test.
[Link] Fire rest Regulations: LSA Code [Link]; MSC.81(70) 1/ 10.4, 10.4.8
Test Procedure Acceptance Criteria Significant Test Data
One lifebuoy self-igniting light which has The lifebuoy self-igniting light should not sustain burning or Results:
passed the visual inspection should be continue melting after being totally enveloped in a fire for a
subjected to a fire test. A test pan not less period of not less than 2 s and after being removed from the
than 30 cm x 35 cm x 6 cm should be flames. PASS: FAIL:
placed in an essentially draught-free area.
Water should be put in the bottom of the The lifebuoy self-igniting light should function after the test. Comments/Observations
test pan to a depth of at least 1 cm
followed by enough petrol to make a
minimum total depth of not less than 4 cm.
The petrol should then be ignited and
allowed to burn freely for at least 30 s. The
lifebuoy
self- igniting light should then be moved
through the flames, facing them, with the
lifebuoy self-igniting light not more than
25 cm above the top edge of the test pan
so that the duration of exposure to the
flames is at least 2 s.

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2.1.3 LIFEBUOY SELF-ACTIVATING SMOKE SIGNALS

EVALUATION AND TEST REPORT

[Link] Submitted drawings, reports and documents

[Link].1 Quality assurance
[Link].2 Visual inspection
[Link].3 General data and specification

[Link] Temperature cycling test

[Link] Low temperature conditioning test

[Link] High temperature conditioning test

[Link] Ambient temperature conditioning and drop test

[Link] Humidity conditioning

[Link] Water and corrosion resistance test

[Link].1 Immersed for 24 h under 1 m
[Link].2 10 cm immersion ready-to-fire for 5 mins. test
[Link].3 Salt spray conditioning

[Link] Heptane test

[Link] Laboratory smoke obscuration test

[Link] Wave test

[Link] Attachment fitting strength test

[Link] Safety inspection

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2.1.3 LIFEBUOY SELF-ACTIVATING SMOKE SIGNALS

EVALUATION AND TEST REPORT

Manufacturer

Type/Model

Date

Place

Surveyor’s name (printed)

Signature

Approving organization

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Manufacturer: ________ Date: Time: _

Lifebuoy self-activating Model: ____________________________________ Surveyor: ______________________________________________
smoke signals Lot/Serial Number: __________________________ Organization: ___________________________________________

[Link] Submitted drawings, reports and documents

Submitted drawings and documents
Status
Drawing No. Revision No. & Title of drawing
date

Submitted reports and documents

Status
Report/Document Revision No. & Title of report / document
No. date
Maintenance Manual -
Operations Manual -

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Manufacturer: ________ Date: Time: _

[Link].1 Quality assurance Regulations: - MSC.81(70) 2/1.1, 1.2

Except where all appliances of a particular type are required by chapter III Quality Assurance Standard Used: -
of the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea, 1974, as
amended, or the international Life-Saving Appliance Code, to be inspected,
representatives of the Administration should make random inspections of Quality Assurance Procedure: -
manufacturers to ensure that the quality of life-saving appliances and
materials used comply with the specification of the approved prototype life-
saving appliance. Quality Assurance Manual: -

Manufacturers should be required to institute a quality control procedure to

ensure that life-saving appliances are produced to the same standard as Description of System.
the prototype life-saving appliance approved by the Administration and to
keep records of any production tests carried out in accordance with the
Administration's instructions.

Quality Assurance System acceptable: Yes/No

Comments/Observations

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Manufacturer: ________ Date: Time: _

[Link].2 Visual inspection Regulations: LSA Code I/1.2; MSC.81(70) 1/1.9 and 4.5
Test Procedure Acceptance Criteria Significant Test Data
Lifebuoy Self-Activating Smoke Signal should:-
Visual examination
be clearly marked with approval information including the Passed Failed ____________
Approval markings
Administration which approved it, date of manufacture and
expiry and operational restrictions, markings are to be
indelible;

Passed Failed ____________

Operating instructions
be provided with brief instructions or diagrams clearly
illustrating the use of the lifebuoy self-activating smoke signal
printed on the casing also the method of manual operation;

Passed Failed ____________

Outer casing
not depend on adhesive tapes or plastic envelopes for its
water-resistant properties;
Passed Failed ____________
be fitted with an integral means of ignition;
Ignition system
Passed Failed ____________
if fitted with lights be tested in accordance with the
Fitted with light
requirements of Lifebuoy Self-Igniting lights, section 10.2.
Comments/Observations
Acceptable life The administration should determine the period of
acceptability of the unit which are subject to deterioration
with age.

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Manufacturer: ________ Date: Time: _

[Link].3 General data and specifications Regulations: LSA Code I/1.2 & III/3.3; MSC.81(70) 1 /4.8
General Information Dimensions Weight
Construction Material: Dimensions:

Length of Casing: Design Weight:

Casing:

Top cover (If applicable): Maximum Diameter of Casing: Weight as Tested:

Minimum Diameter of Casing Weight of Smoke Material

Bottom Cover (If applicable):

Comments/Observations
Method of Ignition

Operational Safety Delay (if Applicable)

Number of lights (if Applicable)

Type of lens dome

Amperage of Bulb

Number of Batteries: _____

Voltage of Batteries: _____

Acceptable life of the item: _____ yrs

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LIFEBUOY SELF-ACTIVATING SMOKE SIGNAL CONDITIONING & SEQUENCE TEST CHART

TEST ITEMS REFERENCES REMARKS
CONDITIONING
SEQUENCE
Specimen No. -> 1-3 4-6 7-9 10-12 13-15 16-18 19-21 22 MSC.81(70)
Measuring dimensions A A A A A A A A
and mass
Temperature cycling B B B 1.9.1 & 1.2.1.
test ([Link])
Low temperature C 1.9.2
conditioning ([Link])
High temperature C 1.9.2
conditioning ([Link])
Ambient temperature C 1.9.3
conditioning ([Link])
Operate Immersed under C C 1.9.2
25mm for 10 secs
([Link])
Humidity conditioning C 1.9.4 & 4.2.4
([Link])
1 metre for 24 hours C 1.9.4 & 4.3.1
([Link].1)
Salt water spray C 1.9.4 & 4.3.3
([Link].2)
Safety inspection D D D D D D D D 4.5 & 1.9.4
([Link])
Operation at ambient E E E E E 1.9.3, 4.3.1
temperature

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LIFEBUOY SELF-ACTIVATING SMOKE SIGNAL CONDITIONING & SEQUENCE TEST CHART (continued)
Specimen No. -> 1-3 4-6 7-9 10-12 13-15 16-18 19-21 22 References Remarks
Operate at E E E 1.9.2, 4.2.4
conditioning
Temperature
Heptane test ([Link]) F 1.9.4 & 4.8.2
Attachment fitting strength F F 10.2.8 & 1.9.6 May be carried out by an independent laboratory
acceptable to the administration and report submitted.
([Link]) Use specimens 1 and 4.
Wave height test ([Link]) F 1.9.5
30 m drop test ([Link]) H 1.9.3
Smoke colour and G G G G G G G G 1.9.2 & 1.9.3
emission time 15 minutes
minimum
Smoke obscuration ([Link]) 4.8.3 & 1.9.4 May be carried out by an independent laboratory
acceptable to the administration and report submitted.

Note: The letters in the above 'boxes' refer to the sequence of testing of each specimen lifebuoy self-activating smoke signal.

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[Link] Temperature cycling test Regulations: LSA Code I/1.2.2; MSC.81(70) I/1.2.1
Test Procedure Acceptance Criteria Significant Test Data
Nine self-activating smoke signals should After 10 cycles each specimen should be inspected and Specimen No.
be alternately subjected to surrounding should show no sign of damage such as shrinking, cracking,
temperatures of -30°C and +65°C. These swelling, dissolution or change of mechanical properties. 1. Passed Failed _____________
alternating cycles need not follow
immediately after each other and the 2. Passed Failed _____________
following procedure, repeated for a total of
10 cycles, is acceptable: 3. Passed Failed _____________
1. an 8 h exposure at a minimum
4. Passed Failed _____________
temperature of +65°C to be completed
in one day; and
5. Passed Failed _____________
2. the specimens removed from the warm
chamber that same day and left 6. Passed Failed _____________
exposed under ordinary room
conditions at a temperature of 20°C ± 7. Passed Failed _____________
3°C until the next day;
8. Passed Failed _____________
3. an 8 h exposure at a maximum
9. Passed Failed _____________
temperature -30°C to be completed the
next day; and
Comments/Observations
4. the specimen removed from the cold
chamber that same day and left
exposed under ordinary room
conditions at a temperature of 20°C ±
3°C until the next day.
Passed __________ Failed ____________

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Manufacturer: ________ Date: Time: _

[Link] Low temperature conditioning test Regulations: LSA Code I/1.2.2; MSC.81(70) 1/1.9.2
Test Procedure Acceptance Criteria Significant Test Data
After at least 10 complete temperature The three specimens should function effectively. Specimen Number
cycles the first three smoke signals should
be subjected to a temperature of -30°C for 1 2 3
Each specimen should show no sign of damage such as
at least 48 h, then taken from this stowage shrinking, cracking, swelling, dissolution or change of Condition after Conditioning (Pass/Fail)
temperature be activated and operated in mechanical properties after completing the -30°C
seawater at a temperature of -1°C, and conditioning.
function effectively at that temperature. Smoke emission time (min/sec)
The signal should not ignite explosively or in a manner
dangerous to persons close by, nor emit any flame during the
entire smoke emission time of at least 15 min. Smoke emission quality (Pass/Fail)

The colour of the smoke should be orange as defined by Smoke colour (Pass/Fail)
sections 34, 48, 49 or 50 of the publication Colour: Universal
Language and Dictionary of Names.* Smoke emissions during submergence (Pass/Fail)

*Special Publication 440, National Bureau of Standards,

Washington, DC 20402, USA. Comments/Observations

After the smoke signals have been emitting smoke for 7 Passed Failed
minutes, the smoke-emitting ends of the smoke signals
should be immersed to a depth of 25 mm for 10 s. On being
released the smoke signals should continue to emit a steady
quantity of smoke of a highly visible colour at a uniform rate
for a period of not less than 15 minutes when floating in calm
water.

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Manufacturer: ________ Date: Time: _

[Link] High temperature conditioning test Regulations: LSA Code I/1.2.2 and II/2.1.3; MSC.81(70) 1/1.9.2
Test Procedure Acceptance Criteria Significant Test Data
After at least 10 complete temperature The three specimens should function effectively. Specimen Number
cycles, the next three smoke signals should
be subjected to a temperature of +65°C for 4 5 6
Each specimen should show no sign of damage such as
at least 48 h, then taken from this stowage shrinking, cracking, swelling, dissolution or change of Condition after Conditioning (Pass/Fail)
temperature be activated and operated in mechanical properties after completing the +65°C
seawater at a temperature of +30°C, and conditioning.
function effectively at that temperature. Smoke emission time (min/sec)
The smoke signal should not ignite explosively or in a
manner dangerous to persons close by nor emit any flame Smoke emission quality (Pass/Fail)
during the entire smoke emission time.

After the smoke signals have been emitting smoke for Smoke colour (Pass/Fail)
7 minutes, the smoke-emitting ends of the smoke signals
should be immersed to a depth of 25 mm for 10 s. On being
Smoke emission during submergence (Pass/Fail)
released the smoke signals should continue to emit a steady
quantity of smoke of a highly visible colour at a uniform rate
for a period of not less than 15 minutes when floating in calm
water. Comments/Observations

The colour of the smoke should be orange as defined by

sections 34, 48, 49 or 50 of the publication Colour: Universal
Language and Dictionary of Names.*
Passed Failed __________
*Special Publication 440, National Bureau of Standards,
Washington, DC 20402, USA.

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Manufacturer: ________ Date: Time: _

[Link] Ambient Temperature Conditioning & Drop Test Regulations: LSA Code I/1.2.2 & II/[Link]; MSC.81(70) 1/1.9.3
Test Procedure Acceptance Criteria Significant Test Data
After at least 10 complete temperature The three specimens should function effectively for a period Specimen No.
cycles, the last three smoke signals taken of at least 15 min.
7 8 9
from ordinary room conditions and
attached by a line to a lifebuoy having a Each specimen should show no sign of damage such as Condition after Conditioning (Pass/Fail)
mass of not more than 4 kg should undergo shrinking, cracking, swelling, dissolution or change of
the drop test into water prescribed in mechanical properties after completing the ordinary room
MSC.81(70) 1/1.3. The lifebuoy should conditions at a temperature of 20°C ± 3°C conditioning. Drop height (metre)
have both a smoke signal and a lifebuoy
light attached in the manner recommended
by the manufacturers and be dropped from Smoke emission time (min/sec)
The smoke signal should not ignite explosively or in a
a quick-release fitting. The smoke signals
manner dangerous to persons close by nor emit any flame
should not be damaged and should Smoke emission quality (Pass/Fail)
during the entire smoke emission time.
function for a period of at least 15 min.
The smoke signal should not be damaged after the drop test.
A lifebuoy and the smoke signal should be Smoke colour (Pass/Fail)
dropped each into the water from the height
The colour of the smoke should be orange as defined by
at which they are intended to be stowed on Smoke signal damaged after drop test (Pass/Fail)
sections 34, 48, 49 or 50 of the publication Colour: Universal
ships in their lightest seagoing condition, or
Language and Dictionary of Names.*
30 m, whichever is the greater, without
suffering damage Comments/Observations
*Special Publication 440, National Bureau of Standards,
The lifebuoy and smoke signals should be Washington, DC 20402, USA.
dropped from a quick release fitting used
for housing the signals.

Passed _Failed __

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Manufacturer: ________ Date: Time: _

[Link] Humidity conditioning Regulations: LSA Code I/1.2.2 & II/2.1.3; MSC.81(70) 1/4.2.4, 1.9.4
Test Procedure Acceptance Criteria Significant Test Data
Three specimens of smoke signals should The three specimens should function effectively. Specimen No.
be subjected to a temperature of +65°C
10 11 12
and 90% relative humidity for at least 96 h, Each specimen should show no sign of damage such as
followed by 10 days at 20°C to 25°C at 65% shrinking, cracking, swelling, dissolution or change of Condition after Conditioning (Pass/Fail)
relative humidity. mechanical properties after completing the temperature of
+65°C and 90% relative humidity for at least 96 h, followed
After the humidity test the specimens by 10 days at 20°C to 25°C at 65% relative humidity Smoke emission time (min/sec)
should be subjected to the function test at conditioning.
ambient temperature.
Smoke emission quality (Continuous/Intermittent)
The smoke signal should not ignite explosively or in a
manner dangerous to persons close by nor emit any flame
during the entire smoke emission time. Smoke emission colour: (Passed/Failed)
Each specimen should emit smoke of a highly visible
colour at a uniform rate for a period of not less than
Comments/Observations
15 minutes when floating in calm water.

The colour of the smoke should be orange as defined by

sections 34, 48, 49 or 50 of the publication Colour:
Universal Language and Dictionary of Names.*
Passed Failed ____________
*Special Publication 440, National Bureau of Standards,
Washington, DC 20402, USA.

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Manufacturer: ________ Date: Time: _

[Link].1 Immersed for 24 h under 1 m Regulations: LSA Code I/1.2.2 and II/2.1.3; MSC.81(70) 1/4.3.1, 1.9.4
Test Procedure Acceptance Criteria Significant Test Data
Three specimens of smoke signal should The three specimens should show no sign of damage such as Specimen No.
be immersed horizontally for 24 h under shrinking, cracking, swelling, dissolution or change of
13 14 15
1 m of water. mechanical properties.
Condition after Conditioning (Pass/Fail)
After this test the specimens should be The signals should establish that it can be operated effectively
subjected to the function test at ambient without injury to the operator, or any person in close proximity,
temperature. during firing or burning. Smoke emission time (min/sec)

The specimen signal should not ignite explosively or in a

manner dangerous to persons close by, nor emit any flame Smoke emission quality (Continuous/Intermittent)
during the entire smoke emission time. They should emit
smoke of a highly visible colour at a uniform rate for a period Smoke emission colour: Passed/Failed
of not less than 15 minutes when floating in calm water.

The colour of the smoke should be orange as defined by Comments/Observations

sections 34, 48, 49 or 50 of the publication Colour: Universal
Language and Dictionary of Names.*

*Special Publication 440, National Bureau of Standards,

Washington, DC 20402, USA.

Passed Failed

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Manufacturer: ________ Date: Time: _

[Link].2 10 cm immersion ready-to-fire for 5 mins. test Regulations: LSA Code I/1.2.2 & II/2.1.3; MSC.81(70) 1/4.3.2
Test Procedure Acceptance Criteria Significant Test Data
Three specimens of smoke signals should The three specimens should show no sign of damage such Specimen No
be made ready-to-fire, submerged in as shrinking, cracking, swelling, dissolution or change of
16 17 18
10 cm of water for 5 min. mechanical properties.
Condition after Conditioning (Pass/Fail)
The three signals should be activated at The signals should establish that it can be operated
ambient temperature in accordance with effectively without injury to the operator, or any person in
the manufacturer's operating instructions. close proximity, during firing or burning. Smoke emission time (min/sec)

The specimen signal should not ignite explosively or in a

The colour of the smoke should be orange as defined by

sections 34, 48, 49 or 50 of the publication Colour: Universal Comments/Observations
Language and Dictionary of Names.*

*Special Publication 440, National Bureau of Standards,

Washington, DC 20402, USA.

Passed Failed

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Manufacturer: ________ Date: Time: _

[Link].3 Salt spray conditioning Regulations: LSA Code I/1.2.2 & II/2.1.3; MSC.81(70) 1/1.9.4, 4.3.3
Test Procedure Acceptance Criteria Significant Test Data
Three specimens of smoke signals should The three specimens should show no sign of damage such Specimen No
be subjected to a salt spray (5% natrium as shrinking, cracking, swelling, dissolution or change of
19 20 21
chloride solution) at a temperature of mechanical properties.
+35±3°C for at least 100 h. Condition after Conditioning (Pass/Fail)
The signals should establish that it can be operated
The three signals should be activated at effectively without injury to the operator, or any person in
ambient temperature in accordance with close proximity, during firing or burning. Smoke emission time (min/sec)
the manufacturer's operating instructions.
The specimen signal should not ignite explosively or in a
manner dangerous to persons close by, nor emit any flame Smoke emission quality (Continuous/Intermittent)
during the entire smoke emission time. They should emit
smoke of a highly visible colour at a uniform rate for a period Smoke emission colour: Passed/Failed
of not less than 15 minutes when floating in calm water.

The colour of the smoke should be orange as defined by

sections 34, 48, 49 or 50 of the publication Colour: Universal Comments/Observations
Language and Dictionary of Names.*

*Special Publication 440, National Bureau of Standards,

Washington, DC 20402, USA.

Passed Failed

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Manufacturer: ________ Date: Time: _

[Link] Heptane test Regulations: LSA Code I/1.2.2 & II/[Link]; MSC.81(70) 1/4.8.2, 1.9.4
Test Procedure Acceptance Criteria Significant Test Data
Three smoke signals should function in The three specimens should not ignite the heptane. Specimen No
water covered by 2 mm layer of heptane
22 23 24
floating on a layer of water. The smoke The specimen signal should not ignite explosively or in a
signal should be allowed to burn manner dangerous to persons close by, nor emit any flame Heptane ignition (Passed/Failed)
completely. during the entire smoke emission time.

They should emit smoke of a highly visible colour at a Smoke emission time (min/sec)
uniform rate for a period of not less than 15 minutes when
floating in calm water.
Smoke emission quality (Continuous/Intermittent)
The colour of the smoke should be orange as defined by
sections 34, 48, 49 or 50 of the publication Colour: Universal
Language and Dictionary of Names.* Smoke emission colour: (Passed/Failed)

*Special Publication 440, National Bureau of Standards,

Comments/Observations
Washington, DC 20402, USA.

Passed Failed

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Manufacturer: ________ Date: Time: _

[Link] Laboratory smoke obscuration test Regulations: LSA Code I/1.2.2 & II/2.1.3; MSC.81(70) 1/4.8.3, 1.9.4
Test Procedure Acceptance Criteria Significant Test Data
Smoke density should be at least 70% throughout the Laboratory Testing Report No.
The smoke density and colour of the smoke
minimum emission time.
signal should be determined by laboratory
Report acceptable (Yes/No)
testing conducted at a water temperature of The colour of the orange smoke should be evaluated by
+20°C to +25°C as follows: means of visual comparison, in daylight, to a colour
Smoke obscuration rate achieved at –30C
comparison chart containing the range of acceptable
The smoke should be drawn through an %
orange colours. The colour comparison chart should have
apparatus consisting of a 190 mm diameter a gloss or matte finish, and consist of a series of at least
duct with a fan capable of producing an Burning time of smoke signal sec
five orange colour chips, covering the range from reddish
entrance air flow of 18.4 m3/min. By means of orange (Munsell notation 8.75 R 6/14) to yellowish
a light source with at least 10 cd on one side orange (Munsell notation 5 YR MAX) in gradual steps of
of the tunnel and a photoelectric cell on the Smoke obscuration rate achieved at +20°C to
hue, chroma, and lightness. The colour chips should be +25°C %
other side the density of the passing smoke secured adjacent to one another, in order of progression
should be recorded. If the photocell picks up from reddish orange to yellowish orange, and extend on
the total emitted light from the light source, Burning time of smoke signal sec
at least one side to the edge of the chart. Each colour chip
then the smoke density is zero per cent which should be at least 50 mm x 100 mm in size.
means that no smoke is passing through the Smoke obscuration rate achieved at +65C %
tunnel. The smoke density is then considered Note 1: A typical acceptable progression would be 8.75 R
to be 100% when the photocell is not able to 6/14; 10 R 6/14; 1.25 YR 6/14; 3.75 YR MAX; 5 YR MAX. Burning time of smoke signal sec
pick up any light of the light source through the Note 2: ASTM D1535-97 specifies a method to convert
passing smoke in the tunnel. From the amount Colour of smoke achieved
between Munsell notation and CIE coordinates.
of light which the photocell is able to pick up
the smoke density should be calculated.
Before each measurement, the light intensity Comments/Observations
of the 100% value should be checked. Each
measurement should be recorded.

Passed Failed ___

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Manufacturer: ________ Date: Time: _

[Link] Wave test Regulations: LSA Code I/1.2.2 & II/2.1.3; MSC.81(70) 1/1.9.5
Test Procedure Acceptance Criteria Significant Test Data
A smoke signal should be tested in waves The specimen should function effectively and not be Specimen No. 25
at least 300 mm high. swamped.

The smoke signal should not ignite explosively or in a Smoke emission time sec
manner dangerous to persons close by, nor emit any flame
during the entire smoke emission time. Smoke emission quality
It should emit smoke of a highly visible colour at a uniform
rate for a period of not less than 15 minutes when subjected (Continuous/Intermittent)
to waves of at least 300 mm high.

The colour of the orange smoke should be evaluated by Smoke emission colour: Passed/Failed
means of visual comparison, in daylight, to a colour
comparison chart containing the range of acceptable orange
colours. The colour comparison chart should have a gloss Comments/Observations
or matte finish, and consist of a series of at least five orange
colour chips, covering the range from reddish orange
(Munsell notation 8.75 R 6/14) to yellowish orange (Munsell
notation 5 YR MAX) in gradual steps of hue, chroma, and
lightness. The colour chips should be secured adjacent to
one another, in order of progression from reddish orange to
yellowish orange, and extend on at least one side to the edge
of the chart. Each colour chip should be at least 50 mm x
100 mm in size.

Note: A typical acceptable progression would be 8.75 R 6/14; Passed Failed

10 R 6/14; 1.25 YR 6/14; 3.75 YR MAX; 5 YR MAX. Note:
ASTM D1535-97 specifies a method to convert between
Munsell notation and CIE coordinates.

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Manufacturer: ________ Date: Time: _

[Link] Attachment fitting strength test Regulations: LSA Code I/1.2.2, II/2.1.3 & II/[Link]; MSC.81(70) 1/1.9.6 & 10.2.8
Test Procedure Acceptance Criteria Significant Test Data
A force of 225 N should be applied to the The smoke signal or the fitting should not be damaged as a 1. Test at -30C (specimen 1)
fitting that attaches the self-activating result of the test.
Load applied to fitting N
smoke signal to the lifebuoy. The test is to
be carried out at temperatures of -30°C Strength test Passed Failed______
and +65°C.
2. Test at +65C (specimen 4)
Load applied to fitting N
Strength test Passed Failed _____

Comments/Observations

Passed _ Failed

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Manufacturer: ________ Date: Time: _

[Link] Safety inspection Regulations: LSA Code I/1.2.2, MSC.81(70) 1/ 1.9.4/ 4.5
Test Procedure Acceptance Criteria Significant Test Data
It should be established by visual
inspection that the self-activating smoke
signal:

1. is indelibly marked with clear and precise Clear and precise operating and mounting instructions are Markings and identification of signal:
instructions on how it should be operated marked on the smoke signal.
and mounted and that the danger end Passed_______ Failed________
can be identified by day or night;

2. does not depend on adhesive tapes or Adhesive tapes or plastic envelopes are not used to Water-resistant without the use of envelopes or
plastic envelopes for its water-resistant maintain water-resistant properties. adhesive tape.
properties; and
Passed_______ Failed________

3. can be indelibly marked with means of Date of manufacturing and date of expiry indelible printed Smoke signal indelible date stamped
determining its age. on the outside.
Passed_______ Failed________

Comments/Observations

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2.2 LIFEJACKETS AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT

2.2.1 INHERENTLY BUOYANT LIFEJACKETS
EVALUATION AND TEST REPORT

[Link] Submitted drawings, reports and documents

[Link] Quality assurance
[Link] Visual inspection
[Link] General data and specification
[Link] Temperature cycling test
[Link] Buoyancy test
[Link] Fire test
[Link] Oil resistance test
[Link] Tests of components other than buoyancy materials
[Link] Strength tests – Body or lifting loop strength tests
[Link] Strength tests – Shoulder lift test
[Link] Tests for lifejacket buoyancy material – Stability under temperature cycling
[Link] Tests for lifejacket buoyancy material – Compression and water absorption test
[Link] Tests for lifejacket buoyancy material – Tensile strength test
[Link] Donning test
[Link] Water performance tests – Preparation for water performance tests
[Link] Water performance tests – Righting tests
[Link] Water performance tests – Static balance measurements
[Link] Water performance tests – Jump and drop tests
[Link] Water performance tests – Stability test
[Link] Water performance tests – Swimming and water emergence test
[Link] Infant and children's lifejacket – Test subjects selection
[Link] Infant and children's lifejacket – Water performance tests – Righting test
[Link] Infant and children's lifejacket – Water performance tests – Static balance
measurements
[Link] Children's lifejacket – Water performance tests – Jump and drop test
[Link] Infant and children's lifejacket – Water performance tests – Stability test
[Link] Infant and children's lifejacket – Mobility test

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2.2.1 INHERENTLY BUOYANT LIFEJACKETS

EVALUATION AND TEST REPORT

Manufacturer

Type

Date

Place

Surveyor’s name (printed)

Signature

Approving organization

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Manufacturer: ________ Date: Time: _

[Link] Submitted drawings, reports and documents

Submitted drawings and documents Status
Drawing No. Revision No. & Title of drawing
date

Submitted reports and documents Status

Report/Document Revision No. & Title of report / document
No. date
Maintenance Manual -
Operations Manual -

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Manufacturer: ________ Date: Time: _

[Link] Quality assurance Regulations: - MSC.81(70) 2/1.1, 1.2

Except where all appliances of a particular type are required by chapter III Quality Assurance
of the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea, 1974,
as amended, or the international Life-Saving Appliance (LSA) Code, Standard Used:
to be inspected, representatives of the Administration should make ________________________________________________________
random inspections of manufacturers to ensure that the quality of
life-saving appliances and materials used comply with the specification of
the approved prototype life-saving appliance. Quality Assurance Procedure:
____________________________________________
Manufacturers should be required to institute a quality control procedure
to ensure that life-saving appliances are produced to the same standard
as the prototype life-saving appliance approved by the Administration and Quality Assurance Manual:
to keep records of any production tests carried out in accordance with the ______________________________________________
Administration's instructions.

Description of System.

Quality Assurance System acceptable

Yes__________ No____________

Comments/Observations

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Manufacturer: ________ Date: Time: _

[Link] Visual inspection Regulations: LSA Code I/[Link], [Link], [Link], [Link], 1.2.3; LSA Code II/ [Link], [Link].3 &
[Link].5, [Link], [Link], [Link] &[Link]
Test Procedure Acceptance Criteria Significant Test Data

Inherently buoyant lifejackets should:

.1 Approval markings be clearly marked with approval information including the Passed Failed ___________
Administration which approved it, date of manufacturer any
operational restrictions, and (if an infant or child lifejacket)
the appropriate symbol according to resolution A.760(18);

.2 Retro-reflective tape be fitted with approved patches of retro-reflective material Tape sizes (LXB)_________
with a total area of at least 400 cm 2 according to Total tape area_________
resolution MSC.481(102). In the case of a reversible
lifejacket, the arrangement should be complied with no Passed Failed ___________
matter which way the lifejacket is put on. Such material
should be placed as high on the lifejacket as possible;

.3 Lifejacket light have provision to be fitted with a light; Passed Failed ____________

.4 Donning and comfort be so constructed that it is capable of being worn inside out Passed Failed ____________
or is clearly capable of being worn in one way and, if
donned incorrectly, it is not injurious to the wearer. It should
also be comfortable to wear;

.5 Whistle be fitted with a whistle firmly secured by a lanyard to the Passed Failed ____________
lifejacket;

.6 Colour of lifejacket be of international or vivid reddish orange or a comparably

highly visible colour. Passed Failed ___________

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.7 Buoyant Line & Means to lift the A lifejacket shall be provided with a releasable buoyant line Passed Failed ____________
wearer or other means to secure it to a lifejacket worn by another
person in the water. A lifejacket shall be provided with a
suitable means to allow a rescuer to lift the wearer from the
water into a survival craft or a rescue boat.

.8 Oversized lifejacket If an adult lifejacket is not designed to fit persons weighing Passed Failed ___________
up to 140 kg and with a chest girth of up to 1,750 mm,
suitable accessories shall be available to allow it to be Comments/Observations
secured to such persons.

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Manufacturer: ________ Date: Time: _

[Link] General data and specifications Regulations: LSA Code / MSC.81(70)

Construction Material: Additional equipment: Donning instructions:

Retro reflective material: YES NO YES NO

Fabric produced by: ____________________
Type: ______________________
Type: ______________________________

Whistle: - YES NO
Buoyant material produced by:___________
Type: _____________________
____________________________________

Light (if fitted): YES NO

Type:_______________________________
Type: _____________________

Passed Failed

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Manufacturer: ________ Date: Time: _

[Link] Temperature cycling test Regulations: LSA Code I/[Link]; MSC.81(70) 1/2.1
Test Procedure Acceptance Criteria Significant Test Data
A lifejacket should be subjected to a temperature
The lifejacket material should show no sign of (See following page for test data)
cycling test of surrounding temperatures of -30°C
damage such as shrinking, cracking, swelling,
and +65°C. These alternating cycles need not
dissolution or changes of mechanical qualities.
follow immediately after each other and the
Passed Failed __________
following procedure, repeated for a total of
10 cycles, is acceptable:
1. an 8 h exposure at a minimum temperature of
+65°C to be completed in one day; and

2. the specimens removed from the warm Comments/Observations

chamber that same day and left exposed
under ordinary room conditions at a
temperature of 20°C ± 3°C until the next day;

3. an 8 h exposure at a maximum temperature

of -30°C to be completed the next day; and

4. the specimen removed from the cold chamber

that same day and left exposed under
ordinary room conditions at a temperature of
20°C ± 3°C until the next day.

The lifejacket should then be externally

examined.

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[Link] Temperature cycling test – Test data Regulations: LSA Code I/[Link]; MSC.81(70) 1/2.1
HOT CYCLE COLD CYCLE
Date In: ___________________ Date Out: ___________________ Date In: ___________________ Date Out: ___________________
Cycle 1 Time In: __________________ Time Out: ___________________ Time In: __________________ Time Out: ___________________
Temperature: _____________ °C Duration: ______________ hours Temperature: _____________ °C Duration: ______________ hours
Date In: ___________________ Date Out: ___________________ Date In: ___________________ Date Out: ___________________
Cycle 2 Time In: __________________ Time Out: ___________________ Time In: __________________ Time Out: ___________________
Temperature: _____________ °C Duration: ______________ hours Temperature: _____________ °C Duration: ______________ hours
Date In: ___________________ Date Out: ___________________ Date In: ___________________ Date Out: ___________________
Cycle 3 Time In: __________________ Time Out: ___________________ Time In: __________________ Time Out: ___________________
Temperature: _____________ °C Duration: ______________ hours Temperature: _____________ °C Duration: ______________ hours
Date In: ___________________ Date Out: ___________________ Date In: ___________________ Date Out: ___________________
Cycle 4 Time In: __________________ Time Out: ___________________ Time In: __________________ Time Out: ___________________
Temperature: _____________ °C Duration: ______________ hours Temperature: _____________ °C Duration: ______________ hours
Date In: ___________________ Date Out: ___________________ Date In: ___________________ Date Out: ___________________
Cycle 5 Time In: __________________ Time Out: ___________________ Time In: __________________ Time Out: ___________________
Temperature: _____________ °C Duration: ______________ hours Temperature: _____________ °C Duration: ______________ hours
Date In: ___________________ Date Out: ___________________ Date In: ___________________ Date Out: ___________________
Cycle 6 Time In: __________________ Time Out: ___________________ Time In: __________________ Time Out: ___________________
Temperature: _____________ °C Duration: ______________ hours Temperature: _____________ °C Duration: ______________ hours
Date In: ___________________ Date Out: ___________________ Date In: ___________________ Date Out: ___________________
Cycle 7 Time In: __________________ Time Out: ___________________ Time In: __________________ Time Out: ___________________
Temperature: _____________ °C Duration: ______________ hours Temperature: _____________ °C Duration: ______________ hours
Date In: ___________________ Date Out: ___________________ Date In: ___________________ Date Out: ___________________
Cycle 8 Time In: __________________ Time Out: ___________________ Time In: __________________ Time Out: ___________________
Temperature: _____________ °C Duration: ______________ hours Temperature: _____________ °C Duration: ______________ hours
Date In: ___________________ Date Out: ___________________ Date In: ___________________ Date Out: ___________________
Cycle 9 Time In: __________________ Time Out: ___________________ Time In: __________________ Time Out: ___________________
Temperature: _____________ °C Duration: ______________ hours Temperature: _____________ °C Duration: ______________ hours
Date In: ___________________ Date Out: ___________________ Date In: ___________________ Date Out: ___________________
Cycle Time In: __________________ Time Out: ___________________ Time In: __________________ Time Out: ___________________
10 Temperature: _____________ °C Duration: ______________ hours Temperature: _____________ °C Duration: ______________ hours

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Manufacturer: ________ Date: Time: _

[Link] Buoyancy test Regulations: LSA Code II/[Link]; MSC.81(70) 1/2.2

Test Procedure Acceptance Criteria Significant Test Data

The buoyancy of the two lifejackets should be The difference between the initial buoyancy and
Buoyancy test method:_________________________
measured before and after 24 h complete the final buoyancy should not exceed a 5%
submersion to just below the surface in reduction in buoyancy from the initial buoyancy.
Start (time & date):______________
fresh water.
After submerging the lifejacket, care should be
taken to ensure that the air trapped in the Finish (time & date):_____________
lifejacket is removed and stabilization is
achieved prior to recording the initial buoyancy.
Initial Buoyancy Final Buoyancy %difference

______kg _kg ____%

Initial Buoyancy > Final Buoyancy:

Passed Failed ______________

Comments/Observations

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[Link] Fire test Regulations: LSA Code II/[Link]; MSC.81(70) 1/1.5, 2.3

Test Procedure Acceptance Criteria Significant Test Data

A test pan 30 cm x 35 cm x 6 cm should be The lifejacket should not sustain burning for more Passed Failed ___________
placed in an essentially draught-free area. Water than 6 s or continue melting after being removed
should be put into the bottom of the test pan to a from the flames.
depth of 1 cm followed by enough petrol to make Comments/Observations
a minimum total depth of 4 cm. The petrol should
then be ignited and allowed to burn freely for 30s.
The lifejacket should then be moved through the
flames in an upright, forward, free-hanging
position, with the bottom of the lifejacket 25 cm
above the top edge of the test pan so that the
duration of exposure to the flames is 2 s.

[Link] Oil resistance test Regulations: LSA Code II/1.2.2; MSC.81(70) 1/1.4
Test Procedure Acceptance Criteria Significant Test Data

The lifejacket should be immersed horizontally After this test, the lifejacket should show no signs of Passed Failed ___________
for a period of 24 h under 100 mm head of diesel damage such as shrinking, cracking, swelling,
oil at normal room temperature. dissolution or change of mechanical qualities.
Comments/Observations

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[Link] Tests of components other than buoyancy materials (Continued) Regulations: LSA Code I/1.2.2; MSC.81(70) 1/2.4
Test Procedure Acceptance Criteria Significant Test Data

All the materials, other than The results should be Tests: (Specify):
buoyancy materials, used in the acceptable to the
_________________________________________________
construction of the lifejacket International Organization
Cover: Tapes: Seams: Additional equipment:
including the cover, tapes, seams for Standardization, in
Tensile strength as received
and closures should be tested to particular publication ISO
(new material) (N/25 mm width) :________ _______ ________ __________
establish that they are: 12402-7:2006 Personal
Flotation Devices – Part 7:
Tear strength as received (N) :________ _N/A__ _N/A____ __________
.1 rot-proof, Materials and Components
– Safety Requirements and
.1 Tensile strength after microbial exposure
.2 colour-fast and Test Methods (to be
Method: _____________ Duration:______
published).
.3 resistant to deterioration from
exposure to sunlight (N/25 mm width) ________ _______ ________ __________
(% retained strength) ________ _______ ________ __________
and that they are not unduly
affected by .2 Resistance to rubbing, wet and dry – (ISO 105-X12:2001 & 105-E02:1994)
Cycles:________ ________:________ ________ ________ ________
.4 seawater,
.3 Tensile strength after weathering
.5 oil or Weathering Method: ________________ Duration: ________________
(N/25 mm width) ________ _______ ________ __________
.6 fungal attack (% retained strength) ________ _______ ________ __________

Acceptable: 1) Yes No 2) Yes No 3) Yes No

.4 Tensile strength after exposure to seawater.
Method: __________________________ Duration: ________________
(N/25 mm width) ________ _______ ________ __________
(% retained strength) ________ _______ ________ __________

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Test Procedure Acceptance Criteria Significant Test Data
.5 Tensile strength after exposure to oil
Type of oil: _______________________ Duration: ________________
(N/25 mm width) ________ _______ ________ __________
(% retained strength) ________ _______ ________ __________

.6 Tensile strength after fungal attach.

Type of oil: _______________________ Duration: ________________
(N/25 mm width) ________ _______ ________ __________
(% retained strength) ________ _______ ________ __________

Acceptable: 4) Yes No 5) Yes No 6) Yes No

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[Link] Strength tests - Body or lifting loop strength tests Regulations: LSA Code I/1.2.2; MSC.81(70) 1/2.5.1
Test Procedure Acceptance Criteria Significant Test Data

The lifejacket should be immersed in water for a period Body strap Lifting loop
of 2 min. It should then be removed from the water and Force applied: ____________ _____________
closed in the same manner as when it is worn by a
person. A force of not less than 3,200 N (2,400 N in the Time: ____________ _____________
case of a child or infant-size lifejacket) should be applied
for 30 min to the part of the lifejacket that secures it to the Slippage: ____________ _____________
body of the wearer (see figure 1) and separately to the
lifting loop of the lifejacket.
The lifejacket should not be damaged as a
result of this test. Closure(s) tested: _______________
The test should be repeated for each
encircling closure. Illustration of lifejacket lifting loop test arrangement if
tested:

Test results

Closure system: Passed Failed

Lifting loop: Passed Failed

Vest-type lifejacket Yoke or over-the-head type lifejacket

Figure 1 Body strength test arrangement for

lifejackets

C– Cylinder 125mm diameter for adult sizes

50mm diameter for Infant and child size
L– Test load

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[Link] Strength tests - Shoulder lift test Regulations: LSA Code I/1.2.2; MSC.81(70) 1/2.5.2
Test Procedure Acceptance Criteria Significant Test Data
The lifejacket should be immersed in water The lifejacket should not be damaged as a result of this test.
for a period of 2 min. It should then be The lifejacket should remain secured on the form during this test.
removed from the water and closed on a form
Force applied:_____________
as shown in figure 2 in the same manner as
when it is worn by a person. A force of not
Shoulder tested:____________
less than 900 N (700 N in the case of a child
or infant-size lifejacket) should be applied for
30 min across the form and the shoulder
Test result:
section of the lifejacket (see figure 3).

Passed Failed__________

Comments/Observations

Size A B C D E F G H J
Adult 610 114 76,2 127 381 432 508 25,4 178

Child 508 102 76,2 102 279 330 406 22,2 152
Vest-type lifejacket Yoke or over-the-
head-type lifejacket
Infant 305 63,5 38,1 63,5 191 203 241 19,1 76,2
Figure 3 - Shoulder lift test arrangement for
lifejackets
Dimensions in mm
C– Cylinder; 125mm diameter for adult sizes Figure 2 – Test form for shoulder lift test for lifejackets
50mm diameter for infant and child sizes
L– Test load

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Manufacturer: ________ Date: Time: _

[Link] Tests for lifejacket buoyancy material – Stability under Regulations: LSA Code I/1.2.2; MSC.81(70) 1/2.6 (2.6.1-2.6.4)
temperature cycling
Test Procedure Acceptance Criteria Significant Test Data
The following tests should be carried out on eight Dimensions prior to test Length Width Height
specimens of each lifejacket buoyancy material. The specimens should not show any sign
A further four specimens of each lifejacket- of internal and external change of Specimen No. 1 _______ _______ _______
buoyancy material should be prepared for the structure or of mechanical qualities. Specimen No. 2 _______ _______ _______
tensile strength test in [Link]. Specimen No. 3 _______ _______ _______
Specimen No. 4 _______ _______ _______
The specimens should be at least 300mm square
Specimen No. 5 _______ _______ _______
and be of the same thickness as used in the
Specimen No. 6 _______ _______ _______
lifejacket.
The specimen should be labelled and the Dimensions after test Length Width Height
dimension should be recorded prior to the test. In
the case of kapok, the entire lifejacket should be Specimen No. 1 _______ _______ _______
subjected to the test. The dimensions should be Specimen No. 2 _______ _______ _______
recorded at the beginning and end of these tests. Specimen No. 3 _______ _______ _______
Where multiple layers of materials are used to Specimen No. 4 _______ _______ _______
achieve the total thickness desired for the Specimen No. 5 _______ _______ _______
lifejacket, the specimens should be of the Specimen No. 6 _______ _______ _______
thinnest material used.
Passed Failed
 Six specimens should be subjected to Specimen No.1 __________ __________
temperature cycling as prescribed in [Link]. Specimen No.2 __________ __________
Specimen No.3 __________ __________
 The dimensions of the specimens (except Specimen No.4 __________ __________
kapok) should be recorded at the end of the last Specimen No.5 __________ __________
cycle. The specimens should be carefully Specimen No.6 __________ __________
examined. Mechanical qualities evaluated and procedure used:
_____________________________________________
_____________________________________________

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→ Passed Failed___________

 Passed Failed___________

Comments/Observations

(See following page for test data)

→Two of the specimens should be cut open and

The specimens should not show any sign Passed Failed __________
should be carefully examined.
of internal change of structure.
Passed Failed___________
 Four of the specimens should be used for
compression and water absorption tests, two of
Passed Failed___________
which should be so tested after they have also
been subjected to the diesel oil test as
Comments/Observations
prescribed in [Link].

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Manufacturer: ________ Date: Time: _

Inherently buoyant Model: ____________________________________ Surveyor: ______________________________________________
lifejackets Lot/Serial Number: __________________________ Organization: ___________________________________________
[Link] Temperature cycling test – Test data Regulations: LSA Code I/1.2.2; MSC.81(70) 1/2.1
HOT CYCLE COLD CYCLE
Date In: ___________________ Date Out: ___________________ Date In: ___________________ Date Out: ___________________
Cycle 1 Time In: __________________ Time Out: ___________________ Time In: __________________ Time Out: ___________________
Temperature: _____________ °C Duration: ______________ hours Temperature: _____________ °C Duration: ______________ hours
Date In: ___________________ Date Out: ___________________ Date In: ___________________ Date Out: ___________________
Cycle 2 Time In: __________________ Time Out: ___________________ Time In: __________________ Time Out: ___________________
Temperature: _____________ °C Duration: ______________ hours Temperature: _____________ °C Duration: ______________ hours
Date In: ___________________ Date Out: ___________________ Date In: ___________________ Date Out: ___________________
Cycle 3 Time In: __________________ Time Out: ___________________ Time In: __________________ Time Out: ___________________
Temperature: _____________ °C Duration: ______________ hours Temperature: _____________ °C Duration: ______________ hours
Date In: ___________________ Date Out: ___________________ Date In: ___________________ Date Out: ___________________
Cycle 4 Time In: __________________ Time Out: ___________________ Time In: __________________ Time Out: ___________________
Temperature: _____________ °C Duration: ______________ hours Temperature: _____________ °C Duration: ______________ hours
Date In: ___________________ Date Out: ___________________ Date In: ___________________ Date Out: ___________________
Cycle 5 Time In: __________________ Time Out: ___________________ Time In: __________________ Time Out: ___________________
Temperature: _____________ °C Duration: ______________ hours Temperature: _____________ °C Duration: ______________ hours
Date In: ___________________ Date Out: ___________________ Date In: ___________________ Date Out: ___________________
Cycle 6 Time In: __________________ Time Out: ___________________ Time In: __________________ Time Out: ___________________
Temperature: _____________ °C Duration: ______________ hours Temperature: _____________ °C Duration: ______________ hours
Date In: ___________________ Date Out: ___________________ Date In: ___________________ Date Out: ___________________
Cycle 7 Time In: __________________ Time Out: ___________________ Time In: __________________ Time Out: ___________________
Temperature: _____________ °C Duration: ______________ hours Temperature: _____________ °C Duration: ______________ hours
Date In: ___________________ Date Out: ___________________ Date In: ___________________ Date Out: ___________________
Cycle 8 Time In: __________________ Time Out: ___________________ Time In: __________________ Time Out: ___________________
Temperature: _____________ °C Duration: ______________ hours Temperature: _____________ °C Duration: ______________ hours
Date In: ___________________ Date Out: ___________________ Date In: ___________________ Date Out: ___________________
Cycle 9 Time In: __________________ Time Out: ___________________ Time In: __________________ Time Out: ___________________
Temperature: _____________ °C Duration: ______________ hours Temperature: _____________ °C Duration: ______________ hours
Date In: ___________________ Date Out: ___________________ Date In: ___________________ Date Out: ___________________
Cycle 10 Time In: __________________ Time Out: ___________________ Time In: __________________ Time Out: ___________________
Temperature: _____________ °C Duration: ______________ hours Temperature: _____________ °C Duration: ______________ hours

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Manufacturer: ________ Date: Time: _

Passed Failed ___________

Specimen No. 6 N N % ______

Passed Failed ___________

Comments/Observations

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Manufacturer: ________ Date: Time: _

Test Results: (Protective cover for kapok after combined exposure)

Reduction in Breaking Strength < 25 %

Specimen No 1 Yes ______ No ______
Passed ______ Failed ______
Specimen No 2 Yes_______ No _______
Passed ______ Failed ______
Comments/Observations

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Manufacturer: ________ Date: Time: _

To minimize the risk of incorrect donning by uninitiated persons, Fastenings necessary for proper
often in adverse conditions, lifejackets should be examined for performance should be few and
the following features and tested as follows: simple and provide quick and
positive closure that does not
Test subjects
require tying of knots.
The test should be carried out with at least 12 able-bodied
Adult lifejackets should readily fit
persons who are completely unfamiliar with the lifejacket and
various sizes of adults, both lightly
selected according to the heights and weights in table 2.1 and
and heavily clad. All lifejackets
the following:
should be capable of being worn
inside-out, or clearly in only one
.1 small test subjects need not be adults; way.

.2 at least 1/3, but not more than 1/2 of test subjects should
be females, including at least 1 per height category but
excluding the tallest height;

.3 at least one male should be from the lowest and highest

weight group and one female should be from the lowest
weight group and one female should be more than 80 kg
and 1.8 m;

.4 at least one subject should be selected from each cell

containing a "1"; and

.5 enough additional subjects should be selected from cells

containing a "X" to total the required number of test
subjects, with no more than one subject per cell. A uniform
distribution across weight ranges should be maintained.

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[Link] Donning Test Regulations: LSA Code II/[Link]; MSC.81(70) 1/2.7.1 to [Link]
Test Procedure Acceptance Criteria Significant Test Data
Weight range - kg
Height 40 -43 43 – 60 60 -70 70 – 80 80 – 100 100 – 110 – > 120 Comments/Observations:
range 110 120
(m)
< 1,5 1 X X X

1,5 – 1,6 X 1 1 X X
1,6 – 1,7 X X 1 X X
1,7 -,1,8 X X 1 X X X
1,8 – 1,9 X X X 1 1 X
> 1,9 X X X 1
Good
Table – Test subject selection for adult lifejackets SEX HEIGHT WEIGHT
Subj Swimmer?
(M/F) (m) (kg) (Yes/No)

2
3

6
7

10
11

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[Link] Donning Test (Continued) Regulations: LSA Code II/[Link]; MSC.81(70) 1/2.7.1 to [Link]
Test Procedure Acceptance Criteria Significant Test Data
Clothing
See following page for test data
Each test subject should be tested wearing the clothing specified for
the test and appropriate to their size, as follows:

.1 Normal clothing means normal indoor clothing, which would not

normally interfere with the donning of a lifejacket;

.2 Heavy-weather clothing means the attire appropriate for a hostile

environment, including a hooded arctic parka and warm cotton
gloves.

Each test should be timed from when the order is given until the test For assessment purposes donning is
subject declares that donning is complete. considered complete when the subject has
donned and securely adjusted all methods of
securing the lifejacket to the extent needed to
meet the in-water performance requirements,
including inflation, if needed.

Test without instruction Total number of subjects: ______

The test subjects may be tested individually or as a group. Wearing The lifejacket should be capable of being # of subjects successful: _______
normal clothing, the first attempt should be with no assistance, donned by at least 75 % of the subjects, and
guidance or prior demonstration. The lifejacket, with closures in the within 1 minute. # of subjects successful: ______
stored condition, should be placed on the floor, face up, in front of the
test subject. The instruction provided should be identical for each If a subject dons the lifejacket substantially Pass / Fail
subject and should be equivalent to the following: "PLEASE DON THIS correctly but fails to secure and/or adjust all
LIFEJACKET AS QUICKLY AS POSSIBLE AND ADJUST IT TO A closures, the jump test in 2.8.8 of MSC.81(70)
SNUG FIT SO YOU CAN ABANDON SHIP." and in-water performance tests in 2.8.5 of
MSC.81(70) and 2.8.6 of MSC.81(70) should be
performed with the lifejacket as donned to
establish whether the performance is acceptable
and the donning is successful.

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Test Procedure Acceptance Criteria Significant Test Data
Test after instruction

For each subject whose first attempt exceeds 1 min or is incomplete, Each subject should correctly don the lifejacket Pass / Fail
after demonstration or instruction to familiarize the subject with the within a period of 1 min.
donning procedure, the test subject should then don the lifejacket
without assistance while wearing normal clothing, using the same
instruction and timing method as above.

Heavy-weather clothing test

Each subject should then don the lifejacket without assistance while Each subject should don the lifejacket correctly Pass / Fail
wearing heavy-weather clothing, using the same instruction and timing within a period of 1 min.
method as above.

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Comments/Observations:

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This portion of the test is intended to determine the ability of

the lifejacket to assist a helpless person or one in an
exhausted or unconscious state and to show that the lifejacket RTD Constructed by: ___________ date:______
does not unduly restrict movement.
The RTD should be constructed Validated by: _________________ date:______
The in-water performance of a lifejacket is evaluated by
and calibrated according to
comparison to the performance of a suitable size standard Calibrated by: ________________ date:______
MSC.81(70), annex 1, and
reference lifejacket, i.e. Reference Test Device (RTD) as
validated according to
specified in appendices 1 to 3. Test subjects same as in [Link]?
MSC.1/Circ.1470.
If not, describe test subjects:
All tests should be carried out in fresh water under still
conditions. Each test for a candidate lifejacket and the relevant Good
SEX HEIGHT WEIGHT
RTD should be conducted on the same day. Subj Swimmer?
(M/F) (m) (kg) (Yes/No)
These tests should be carried out with at least 12 persons as
1
mentioned in paragraph [Link]. Only good swimmers should
be used, since the ability to relax in the water is rarely 2
otherwise obtained.
3
The test subjects should wear only swimming costumes. 4
Each test subject should be made familiar with each of the 5
tests in [Link] and [Link], particularly the requirements
6
regarding relaxing and exhaling in the face-down position.
7
The test subjects should don the lifejacket, unassisted, using
only the instructions provided by the manufacturer. Prior to 8
taking measurements, the proper fit, donning, and fastening of 9
the RTD on the subject should be checked and corrected as
necessary. 10

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[Link] Water performance tests- Preparation for water performance tests Regulations: LSA Code II/[Link].5 & [Link] – [Link];
MSC.81(70) 1/2.8 to 2.8.4, Annex 1, MSC.1/Circ.1470
Test Procedure Acceptance Criteria Significant Test Data

11
After entering the water, care should be taken to ensure that
there is no significant amount of air unintentionally trapped in 12
the lifejacket or swimming costume.

If a "no turn" is recorded for a test subject wearing the RTD

during the righting tests, the test subject may be replaced with
one additional test subject from the same height and weight
category.

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Manufacturer: ________ Date: Time: _

Test Procedure Acceptance Criteria Significant Test Data

Each test subject should assume CANDIDATE DEVICE TIME (sec) REFERENCE VEST TIME (sec)
The period of time until
a prone, face down position in the TRIAL TRIAL
the mouth of the test Subj
water, but with the head lifted up AVG AV
subject comes clear of #1 #2 #3 #4 #5 #6 #1 #2 #3 #4 #5 #6
so the mouth is out of the water. * G*
the water should be
The subject's feet should be
recorded to the nearest 1
supported, shoulder width apart,
1/10 of a second, starting
with the heels just below the 2
from when the subject's
surface of the water.
feet are released. 3
After assuming a starting position The test should be 4
with the legs straight and arms conducted a total of six
along the sides, the subject times, and the highest 5
should then be instructed in the and lowest times 6
following sequence to allow the discarded. The test
body to gradually and completely should then be conducted 7
relax into a natural floating a total of six times in the 8
posture: allow the arms and RTD and the highest and
shoulders to relax; allow the legs lowest times discarded. 9
to relax; and then the spine and
10
neck, letting the head fall into the
water while breathing out Turning time: the average 11
normally. turn time for all subjects in
the candidate lifejacket 12
During the relaxation phase, the should not exceed the
subject should be maintained in a average time in the RTD Average candidate turn time (sec): Average RTD turn time (sec):
stable face down position. plus 1 s, and at the end of
# of candidate no turns (NT): # of RTD no turns (NT):
each righting test each
Immediately after the subject has subject should attain a
relaxed, with the face in the water, (* Delete highest and lowest value)
face-up position where Average candidate turn time < Average RTD turn time RTD +1s Passed ________ Failed _______
simulating a state of utter the nose and mouth are
exhaustion, the subject's feet clear of the water. Comments/Observations:
should be released.

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Test Procedure Acceptance Criteria Significant Test Data

At the conclusion of the righting tests, without

making any adjustments in body or lifejacket Freeboard (mm) Faceplane (deg) Torso angle (deg) Light
position, the following measurements should be
made with the subject floating in the relaxed face-up CLJ RTD CLJ RTD CLJ RTD Visible?
position of static balance resulting from the
preceding tests. 1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Avg XXXXX

CLJ – Candidate Lifejacket

RTD – Reference Test Device

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[Link] Water performance tests-Static balance measurements Regulations: LSA Code II/ [Link]; MSC.81(70) 1/ 2.8.6 and 2.8.7

Test Procedure Acceptance Criteria Significant Test Data

1. Freeboard – The distance measured Freeboard: the average freeboard of all

Average freeboard, all subjects > average freeboard for RTD
perpendicularly from the surface of the water to the the subjects should not be less than the
minus 10 mm
lowest point of the subject's mouth where respiration average for the RTD minus 10 mm.
may be impeded, if the mouth were not held shut.
Passed______________ Failed____________
The lowest side of the mouth should be measured if
the left and right sides are not level.
Faceplane Angles: The average of all
Average faceplane angle, all subjects > average for RTD minus
subjects' faceplane angles should be
2. Faceplane angle – The angle, relative to the 10º
not less than the average for the RTD
surface of the water, of the plane formed between
minus 10º.
the most forward part of the forehead and chin. Passed______________ Failed_____________

Torso Angles: the average of all Average torso angles, all subjects > average for RTD minus
subjects' torso angles should be not 10º
3. Torso angle – The angle, relative to vertical, of the less than the average for the RTD
line formed by the forward points of the shoulder and minus 10º. Passed______________ Failed_____________
hipbone (ilium portion of the pelvis).

Lifejacket light location: the position of Does the location of the lifejacket light permit it to be visible
the lifejacket light should permit it to be over as great a segment of the upper hemisphere as
4. List angle – The angle relative to the surface of visible over as great a segment of the practicable?
the water and a line between the left and right upper hemisphere as is practicable.
shoulder or a line through the ears if only the head is
tilted.
Comments/Observations

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Manufacturer: ________ Date: Time: _

NOTE: JUMP TESTS SHOULD NOT BE Did the lifejacket have damage to its attachments?: Yes / No
REPEATED IN THE RTD.
Comments/Observations

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Manufacturer: ________ Date: Time: _

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Manufacturer: ________ Date: Time: _

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Manufacturer: ________ Date: Time: _

The test subject should attain a relaxed The candidate lifejacket should Did the subject roll face- Did the subject return to a
face-up position of static balance in the not roll any subject face down down? (Yes/No) stable face-up position?
water. The subject should be instructed in the water. (Yes/No)
to assume a foetal position as follows:
"place your elbows against your sides, (a) + (b) = 0 Candidate RTD Candidate RTD
your hands on your stomach, under the
lifejacket if possible, and bring your The number of subjects who Subj CW CCW CW CCW CW CCW CW CCW
knees up as close to your chest as are returned to the stable face- 1
possible." up foetal position in the
candidate lifejacket should be 2
The subject should be rotated clockwise at least equal to the number
3
around the longitudinal axis of the torso who are returned to the stable
by grasping the subject's shoulders or face-up foetal position in the 4
upper areas of the lifejacket so that the RTD.
subject attains a 55 ± 5 degree list. The 5
(e) ≤ (g)
subject should then be released. The 6
subject should return to a stable face-up And
position. 7
(f) ≤ (h)
8
The test should then be conducted with
the subject rotated counterclockwise. 9

The entire test should then be repeated 10

with the test subject wearing the RTD. 11
12
(a) (b) (c) (d) (e) (f) (g) (h)
Total
"No"

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Manufacturer: ________ Date: Time: _

All test subjects, without wearing the At least two thirds of the subjects who can
Apparatus Used: _____________________
lifejacket, should attempt to swim 25 m accomplish the task without the lifejacket should
Liferaft or Rigid Platform
and board a liferaft or rigid platform with also be able to perform it with the lifejacket.
its surface 300 mm above the water
(b) ≥ 2/3 (a) Record whether test subjects can successfully board liferaft
surface. All test subjects who successfully
or platform:
complete this task should perform it again
wearing the lifejacket.
Without With
Subj
lifejacket lifejacket
(b) ________
1
2/3 (a) _______
2
Passed / Failed
3

4
5

8
9

12
Total (a) (b)
Comments/Observations

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Manufacturer: ________ Date: Time: _

As far as possible, similar tests (to the Table 2.2 - Selection of Child Test Subjects
adult tests) should be applied for Weight Range (kg) Size: Infant / Child
approval of lifejackets suitable for Heigh
t 14 17 20 22 25 28 30 33 36 38 41
infants and children. range - - - - - - - - - - -
(cm) 17 20 22 25 28 30 33 36 38 41 43
SEX HEIGHT WEIGHT Manikin?
For child-size lifejackets, tests should Subj
(M/F) (m) (kg) (Yes*/No)
be carried out with at least 9 able- 79- 1 X
105
bodied persons, and for infant-size 1
lifejackets, tests should be carried out 90- X 1
with at least 5 able-bodied persons. 118 2
102- 1 X 3
All test subjects should be selected 130
according to table 2.2 or table 2.3 as 4
112- X 1
follows: 135 5
122- 1 1 X
.1 One subject should be selected per 150 6
each cell containing a "1".
145- X 1 1 7
165
.2 Remaining subjects should be 8
selected from cells containing an
"X", without repeating a cell. 9

.3 At least 40% of the subjects should

be male and at least 40% female.

.4 Devices for infants should be tested

on infants as small as 6 kg mass.
*Manikin description: _____________________

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Test Procedure Acceptance Criteria Significant Test Data
.5 A manikin or manikins may be Table 2.3 - Selection of Infant Test Subjects
substituted for test subjects if the
manikin or manikins have been Weight Range (kg)
Height range
demonstrated to provide (cm) Less than 11 11-14 14-17
representative results compared to
human subjects.
Less than 83 1 X

79-105 X 1 1

90-118 X

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Manufacturer: ________ Date: Time: _

Test Procedure Acceptance Criteria Significant test data

This portion of the test is intended to determine the ability The RTD should be constructed and
RTD Size: Infant / Child
of the lifejacket to assist a helpless person or one in an calibrated according to resolution
exhausted or unconscious state and to show that the MSC.81(70), annex 2 or 3, as applicable to the
RTD Constructed by: ___________ date:______
lifejacket does not unduly restrict movement. size.
The in-water performance of a lifejacket is evaluated by Validated by: _________________ date:______
comparison to the performance of a suitable size
standard reference lifejacket, i.e. Reference Test Device Calibrated by: ________________ date:______
(RTD) as specified in appendices 2 to 3.
All tests should be carried out in fresh water under still
conditions. Each test for a candidate lifejacket and the
relevant RTD should be conducted on the same day.
The tests may be modified for child test subjects under
12 years of age who are not comfortable in water, so as
to ensure their safety and cooperation.
Prior to taking measurements, the proper fit, donning,
and fastening of the RTD on the subject should be
checked and corrected as necessary.
After entering the water, care should be taken to ensure
that there is no significant amount of air unintentionally
trapped in the lifejacket or swimming costume.

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Manufacturer: ________ Date: Time: _

Test Procedure Acceptance Criteria Significant Test Data

Each test subject should assume
The period of time until CANDIDATE DEVICE TIME (sec) REFERENCE VEST TIME (sec)
a prone, face down position in the TRIAL TRIAL
the mouth of the test Subj
water, but with the head lifted up AVG
subject comes clear of #1 #2 #3 #4 #5 #6 #1 #2 #3 #4 #5 #6 AVG *
so the mouth is out of the water. *
the water should be
The subject's feet should be
recorded to the nearest 1
supported, shoulder width apart,
1/10 of a second,
with the heels just below the 2
starting from when the
surface of the water.
subject's feet are 3
released.
After assuming a starting position 4
with the legs straight and arms The test should be 5
along the sides, the subject conducted a total of six
should then be instructed in the 6
times, and the highest
following sequence to allow the and lowest times 7
body to gradually and completely discarded. The test
8
relax into a natural floating should then be
posture: allow the arms and conducted a total of six 9
shoulders to relax; allow the legs times in the RTD and the
to relax; and then the spine and highest and lowest times
neck, letting the head fall into the discarded.
water while breathing out
normally.
Turning time: the
Average candidate turn time (sec): Average RTD turn time (sec):
average turn time for all
During the relaxation phase, the
subjects in the candidate # of candidate no turns (NT): # of RTD no turns (NT):
subject should be maintained in a
lifejacket should not
stable face down position.
exceed the average time (* Delete highest and lowest value)
in the RTD plus 1 s.
Average candidate turn time < Average RTD turn time RTD +1s Passed ________ Failed _______

# of candidate no turns (NT): < # of RTD no turns (NT): Passed ________ Failed _______

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Righting test (Continued)

Test Procedure Acceptance Criteria Significant Test Data

Immediately after the subject has
The number of "no- Comments/Observations:
relaxed, with the face in the
turns", if any, should not
water, simulating a state of utter
exceed the number in
exhaustion, the subject's feet
the RTD.
should be released.

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Manufacturer: ________ Date: Time: _

Test Procedure Significant Test Data

At the conclusion of the righting tests, without making

any adjustments in body or lifejacket position, the Freeboard (mm) Faceplane (deg) Torso angle (deg) Light
following measurements should be made with the
subject floating in the relaxed face-up position of static CLJ RTD CLJ RTD CLJ RTD Visible?
balance resulting from the preceding tests.
1
Infant lifejackets should meet the turning time and
freeboard requirements, however, the requirements for 2
torso angle, faceplane and mobility may be relaxed if 3
necessary in order to:
4
.1 contribute to the rescue of the infant by a 5
caretaker;
6
.2 allow the infant to be fastened to a caretaker and
7
contribute to keeping the infant close to the
caretaker; 8

.3 keep the infant dry, with free respiratory passages; 9

.4 protect the infant against bumps and jolts during

the evacuation; and

.5 allow a caretaker to monitor and control heat loss

by the infant. Avg XXXXX
CLJ – Candidate Lifejacket
RTD – Reference Test Device

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Test Procedure Acceptance Criteria Significant Test Data

1. Freeboard – The distance measured Freeboard: the average freeboard of all the
Average freeboard, all subjects > average freeboard for RTD
perpendicularly from the surface of the subjects should not be less than the average
minus 10 mm
water to the lowest point of the subject's for the RTD minus 10 mm
mouth where respiration may be impeded,
Passed______________ Failed____________
if the mouth were not held shut. The lowest
side of the mouth should be measured if
the left and right sides are not level.
Faceplane Angles: The average of all
Average faceplane angle, all subjects > average for RTD minus
2. Faceplane angle – The angle, relative to subjects' faceplane angles should be not 10º
the surface of the water, of the plane less than the average for the RTD minus 10º
formed between the most forward part of
Passed______________ Failed_____________
the forehead and chin.
Torso Angles: the average of all subjects'
3. Torso angle – The angle, relative to
torso angles should be not less than the Average torso angles, all subjects > average for RTD minus 10º
vertical, of the line formed by the forward
average for the RTD minus 10º
points of the shoulder and hipbone (ilium
portion of the pelvis). Passed______________ Failed_____________
4. List angle – The angle relative to the
surface of the water and a line between the
left and right shoulder or a line through the Lifejacket light location: the position of the
lifejacket light should permit it to be visible Does the location of the lifejacket light permit it to be visible over
ears if only the head is tilted.
over as great a segment of the upper as great a segment of the upper hemisphere as practicable?
hemisphere as is practicable.

Comments/Observations:

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Manufacturer: ________ Date: Time: _

Inherently buoyant Model: ____________________________________ Surveyor: ______________________________________________
lifejackets Lot/Serial Number: __________________________ Organization: ___________________________________________
[Link] Children's lifejacket – Water performance tests – Jump and drop Regulations: LSA Code II/[Link], [Link].6; MSC.81(70) 1/ 2.9, 2.8.8, 2.8.9
test
Test Procedure Acceptance Criteria Significant Test Data
See following page for test data
Without readjusting the lifejacket, the test Five of the nine subjects should
subject should jump vertically into the water, perform the jump and drop test.
1 m Jump
feet first, from a height of at least 1m while
holding the arms over the head. Upon entering
Average freeboard, all subjects: _______ mm (A)
the water, the test subject should relax to When conducting water
Average freeboard for RTD (from 2.2.18) : _____ mm (B)
simulate a state of utter exhaustion. The performance tests under 2.8,
freeboard to the mouth should be recorded infant and child-size lifejackets (B) – (A)= _______ ≤ 15 mm Pass / Fail
after the test subject comes to rest. The test should meet the following
should be repeated from a height of at least requirements for their critical Did the lifejacket become dislodged or cause harm to the test subject?:
4.5m. flotation stability characteristics. Yes / No
When jumping into the water, the test subject
Following the jump and drop Did the lifejacket have damage that would affect its in-water performance
should hold on to the lifejacket during water
test, the lifejacket should: or buoyance?: Yes / No
entry to avoid possible injury. Upon entering
the water, the test subject should relax to
.1 surface the test subject in a Did the lifejacket have damage to its attachments?: Yes / No
simulate a state of utter exhaustion. The
face up position with an
freeboard to the mouth should be recorded
average freeboard for all the 4.5 m Jump
after the test subject comes to rest.
subjects of not less than the
average determined for the Average freeboard, all subjects: _______ mm (A)
The lifejacket and its attachments should be
RTD after the turning test in Average freeboard for RTD (from 2.2.18) : _____ mm (B)
examined for any damage. If injury is believed
accordance with [Link]
likely from any jump or drop test, the lifejacket
minus 15 mm; (B) – (A)= _______ ≤ 15 mm Pass / Fail
should be rejected or the test delayed until test
from a lower height or with additional
.2 not be dislodged or cause Did the lifejacket become dislodged or cause harm to the test subject?:
precautions demonstrate that the risk from the
harm to the test subject; Yes / No
required test is acceptable.
Did the lifejacket have damage that would affect its in-water performance
or buoyance?: Yes / No
NOTE: JUMP AND DROP TESTS SHOULD
NOT BE REPEATED IN THE RTD.

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test
Test Procedure Acceptance Criteria Significant Test Data
.3 have no damage that would Did the lifejacket have damage to its attachments?: Yes / No
Note: Water tests using children should avoid affect its in-water
causing distress or risk to the child. performance or buoyance; Comments/Observations
Consideration should be taken of their age and and
ability.
.4 have no damage to its
attachments.

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Manufacturer: ________ Date: Time: _

[Link] Children's lifejacket – Water performance tests – Regulations: LSA Code II/ [Link], [Link].6; MSC.81(70)1/2.9, 2.8.8 and 2.8.9
Jump and drop tests
TEST DATA SHEET (4.5 m Jump)
Subj Subject surfaced Freeboard Lifejacket became Subject was Damage to lifejacket or Comments/ Observations
faceup? (Yes/No) (mm) dislodged (Yes/No) harmed? attachments (Yes/No)
(Yes/No)
1
2
3
4
5

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Manufacturer: ________ Date: Time: _

The test subject should attain a relaxed The candidate lifejacket should Did the subject roll face- Did the subject return to a
face-up position of static balance in the not roll any subject face down in down? (Yes/No) stable face-up position?
water. The subject should be instructed the water. (Yes/No)
to assume a foetal position as follows:
"place your elbows against your sides, (a) + (b) = 0 Candidate RTD Candidate RTD
your hands on your stomach, under the
lifejacket if possible, and bring your The number of subjects who Subj CW CCW CW CCW CW CCW CW CCW
knees up as close to your chest as are returned to the stable face- 1
possible." up foetal position in the
candidate lifejacket should be 2
The subject should be rotated clockwise at least equal to the number
around the longitudinal axis of the torso who are returned to the stable 3
by grasping the subject's shoulders or face-up foetal position in the 4
upper areas of the lifejacket so that the RTD.
subject attains a 55 ± 5 degree list. The 5
(e) ≤ (g)
subject should then be released. The 6
subject should return to a stable face-up And
position. 7
(f) ≤ (h)
8
The test should then be conducted with
the subject rotated counterclockwise. 9

The entire test should then be repeated

with the test subject wearing the RTD.

(a) (b) (c) (d) (e) (f) (g) (h)

Total
"No"

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Manufacturer: ________ Date: Time: _

To be considered in and out of the water. Assistance may be given to board a survival craft, but Does the lifejacket provide for acceptable mobility of
wearer mobility should not be reduced to any greater extent the test subjects both in and out of the water and is
Mobility of the subject both in and out of than by the appropriate size RTD. comparative to the mobility of wearing the RTD?
the water should be given consideration in
YES NO
determining the acceptability of a device
for approval and should be compared to
mobility when wearing the appropriate
Passed Failed_________
size RTD when climbing out of the water,
going up and down stairs, picking up an
Method of evaluation:
article from the floor, and then drinking
from a cup.

Comments/Observations

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2.2.2 INFLATABLE LIFEJACKETS (ADULTS & CHILD)

EVALUATION AND TEST REPORT

[Link] Test of materials for inflatable bladders, inflation systems and components
[Link].1 Coated fabrics test
[Link].2 Operating head load test
[Link].3 Pressure test
[Link].4 Compression test
[Link].5 Test of metallic components
[Link].6 Inadvertent inflation test
[Link] Strength tests - Body or lifting loop strength test
[Link] Strength tests - Shoulder lift test
[Link] Donning test (Uninflated situation)
[Link] Donning test (Inflated situation)
[Link] Water performance tests – Preparation for water performance test
[Link] Water performance tests – Righting test
[Link] Water performance tests – Static balance measurements
[Link] Water performance tests – Jump and drop test
[Link] Water performance tests – Stability test
[Link] Water performance tests – Swimming and water emergence test
[Link] Infant and children's lifejacket – Test subjects
[Link] Infant and children's lifejacket – Water performance tests - Righting test
[Link] Infant and children's lifejacket – Water performance tests – Static balance
measurements
[Link] Children's lifejacket – Water performance tests – Jump and drop test
[Link] Infant and children's lifejacket – Water performance tests – Stability test
[Link] Infant and children's lifejacket – Mobility test

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2.2.2 INFLATABLE LIFEJACKETS (ADULTS & CHILD)

EVALUATION AND TEST REPORT

Manufacturer

Type

Date

Place

Surveyor’s name (printed)

Signature

Approving organization

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Manufacturer: ________ Date: Time: _

Submitted reports and documents Status

Report/Document Revision No. & Title of report / document
No. date
Maintenance Manual -
Operations Manual -

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Manufacturer: ________ Date: Time: _

Manufacturers should be required to institute a quality control procedure Quality Assurance Manual:
to ensure that life-saving appliances are produced to the same standard
as the prototype life-saving appliance approved by the Administration and Description of System:
to keep records of any production tests carried out in accordance with the
Administration's instructions.

Quality Assurance System acceptable Yes/No

Comments/Observations

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Manufacturer: ________ Date: Time: _

Inflatable lifejackets should:

1. Approval markings be clearly marked with approval information including the Passed Failed _________
Administration which approved it, date of manufacturer and
any operational restrictions;

2. Retro-reflective tape be fitted with approved patches of retro-reflective material Tape sizes (LXB)_________
with a total area of at least 400 cm 2 according to Total tape area_________
resolution MSC.481(102). In the case of a reversible
lifejacket, the arrangement should be complied with no Passed Failed _________
matter which way the lifejacket is put on. Such material
should be placed as high on the lifejacket as possible;

3. Lifejacket light have provision to be fitted with a light; Passed Failed _________

4. Donning and comfort be so constructed that it is capable of being worn inside out Passed Failed _________
or is clearly capable of being worn in one way and, if donned
incorrectly, it is not injurious to the wearer. It should also be
comfortable to wear;

5. Whistle be fitted with a whistle firmly secured by a lanyard to the Passed Failed _________
lifejacket;

6. Colour of lifejacket be of international or vivid reddish orange or a comparably Passed Failed _________
highly visible colour.

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7. Buoyant Line & Means to lift the wearer A lifejacket shall be provided with a releasable buoyant line Passed Failed _________
or other means to secure it to a lifejacket worn by another
person in the water. A lifejacket shall be provided with a
suitable means to allow a rescuer to lift the wearer from the
water into a survival craft or rescue boat.
8. Oversized lifejacket
If an adult life jacket is not designed to fit persons weighing Passed Failed _________
up to 140 kg and with a chest girth of up to 1750 mm,
suitable accessories shall be available to allow it to be
secured to such persons.

9. Damaged in stowage and operation

A lifejacket shall not be damaged in stowage throughout the Passed Failed _________
air temperature range -30°C to +65°C and remain
operational throughout the air temperature range
-15°C to +40°C. (After testing of temperature cycling.)

Comments/Observations

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Manufacturer: ________ Date: Time: _

Construction Material: Additional equipment: Donning instructions:

Fabric produced by: Retro reflective material: - YES NO YES NO

Type:

Type:
Whistle: - YES NO

Type:

Inflation system
produced by: Light (if fitted): YES NO

Type: Type:

Cover fabric
produced by: Marked size range:
____________________________________
Type:

Fabric for the inflatable chamber Proper marking for infants and children's Passed _________ Failed __________
Produced by: lifejacket:
YES NO
Type:

Size and type of gas:

Means of activating
the inflation system:

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Manufacturer: ________ Date: Time: _

Two inflatable lifejackets should be subjected Two uninflated inflatable lifejackets after completion Examination
to a temperature cycling test of surrounding of the temperature cycling should be examined
temperatures of -30°C and +65°C in the externally. The inflatable lifejacket materials should 1. Lifejacket No. 1
uninflated condition. These alternating cycles show no signs of damage such as shrinking,
need not follow immediately after each other cracking, swelling dissolution or changes of Passed Failed _________
and the following procedure, repeated for a mechanical qualities.
total of 10 cycles, is acceptable: 2. Lifejacket No. 2

1. an 8 h exposure at a minimum temperature of Passed Failed _________

Temperature test data sheet on next page.
+65°C to be completed in one day; and
3. Cold inflation test, auto inflation
2. the specimens removed from the warm
chamber that same day and left exposed Temperature of water °C.
under ordinary room conditions at a
temperature of 20°C ± 3°C until the next day; Time to inflate and relief valves blowing sec.

3. an 8 h exposure at a maximum temperature of Auto inflation Passed Failed

-30°C to be completed the next day; and
4. Cold inflation test, manual inflation
4. the specimen removed from the cold chamber
that same day and left exposed under ordinary Temperature of water °C.
room conditions at a temperature of 20°C
± 3°C until the next day; Time to inflate and relief valves blowing sec

Manual inflation Passed Failed _______

Comments/Observations

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Manufacturer: ________ Date: Time: _

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Manufacturer: ________ Date: Time: _

Inflatable lifejackets Model: ____________________________________ Surveyor: ______________________________________________
(Adults & Child) Lot/Serial Number: __________________________ Organization: ___________________________________________
[Link].2 Temperature cycling test – Test data Regulations: LSA Code I/[Link] & [Link]; MSC.81(70) 1/[Link]
HOT CYCLE COLD CYCLE
Date In: ___________________ Date Out: ___________________ Date In: ___________________ Date Out: ___________________
Cycle 1 Time In: __________________ Time Out: ___________________ Time In: __________________ Time Out: ___________________
Temperature: _____________ °C Duration: ______________ hours Temperature: _____________ °C Duration: ______________ hours
Date In: ___________________ Date Out: ___________________ Date In: ___________________ Date Out: ___________________
Cycle 2 Time In: __________________ Time Out: ___________________ Time In: __________________ Time Out: ___________________
Temperature: _____________ °C Duration: ______________ hours Temperature: _____________ °C Duration: ______________ hours
Date In: ___________________ Date Out: ___________________ Date In: ___________________ Date Out: ___________________
Cycle 3 Time In: __________________ Time Out: ___________________ Time In: __________________ Time Out: ___________________
Temperature: _____________ °C Duration: ______________ hours Temperature: _____________ °C Duration: ______________ hours
Date In: ___________________ Date Out: ___________________ Date In: ___________________ Date Out: ___________________
Cycle 4 Time In: __________________ Time Out: ___________________ Time In: __________________ Time Out: ___________________
Temperature: _____________ °C Duration: ______________ hours Temperature: _____________ °C Duration: ______________ hours
Date In: ___________________ Date Out: ___________________ Date In: ___________________ Date Out: ___________________
Cycle 5 Time In: __________________ Time Out: ___________________ Time In: __________________ Time Out: ___________________
Temperature: _____________ °C Duration: ______________ hours Temperature: _____________ °C Duration: ______________ hours
Date In: ___________________ Date Out: ___________________ Date In: ___________________ Date Out: ___________________
Cycle 6 Time In: __________________ Time Out: ___________________ Time In: __________________ Time Out: ___________________
Temperature: _____________ °C Duration: ______________ hours Temperature: _____________ °C Duration: ______________ hours
Date In: ___________________ Date Out: ___________________ Date In: ___________________ Date Out: ___________________
Cycle 7 Time In: __________________ Time Out: ___________________ Time In: __________________ Time Out: ___________________
Temperature: _____________ °C Duration: ______________ hours Temperature: _____________ °C Duration: ______________ hours
Date In: ___________________ Date Out: ___________________ Date In: ___________________ Date Out: ___________________
Cycle 8 Time In: __________________ Time Out: ___________________ Time In: __________________ Time Out: ___________________
Temperature: _____________ °C Duration: ______________ hours Temperature: _____________ °C Duration: ______________ hours
Date In: ___________________ Date Out: ___________________ Date In: ___________________ Date Out: ___________________
Cycle 9 Time In: __________________ Time Out: ___________________ Time In: __________________ Time Out: ___________________
Temperature: _____________ °C Duration: ______________ hours Temperature: _____________ °C Duration: ______________ hours
Date In: ___________________ Date Out: ___________________ Date In: ___________________ Date Out: ___________________
Cycle 10 Time In: __________________ Time Out: ___________________ Time In: __________________ Time Out: ___________________
Temperature: _____________ °C Duration: ______________ hours Temperature: _____________ °C Duration: ______________ hours

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The two lifejackets subjected to temperature cycling and the hot The difference between the initial 1. Lifejacket No.1
and cold inflation test should then be used for the buoyancy buoyancy and the final buoyancy
test. should not exceed 5% of the initial
Weight of the mesh basket with the lifejacket: Kg.
buoyancy.
Weight of the mesh basket without the lifejacket: Kg.
The buoyancy of the two lifejackets should be measured before
Buoyancy of front chamber at start Kg.
and after 24 h complete submersion to just below the surface
Buoyancy of front chamber at 24 hr Kg.
in fresh water. The test to be repeated as many times as The chamber should be fitted with
Difference in buoyancy < 5% Kg.
necessary to perform the test once with each compartment in correct gas cylinder.
Buoyancy of back chamber at start Kg.
the uninflated condition.
Buoyancy of back chamber at 24 hr Kg.
Difference in buoyancy < 5% Kg.
A lifejacket subjected to this test should be inflated
automatically with one compartment uninflated, and the test
Passed Failed
should be repeated until each compartment has been tested in
the uninflated condition.
2. Lifejacket No.2.
(The following equipment and procedure, or suitable
Weight of the mesh basket with the lifejacket: Kg.
alternatives may be used to carry out the buoyancy test of the
Weight of the mesh basket without the lifejacket: Kg.
lifejacket:
Buoyancy of front chamber at start Kg.
1. a mesh basket or tray large enough to contain the lifejacket Buoyancy of front chamber at 24 hr Kg.
and adequate weights to overcome the buoyancy of the Difference in buoyancy < 5% Kg.
lifejacket; Buoyancy of back chamber at start Kg.
Buoyancy of back chamber at 24 hr Kg.
2. a tank of fresh water large enough to accommodate the
Difference in buoyancy < 5% Kg.
basket or tray and the lifejacket with the uppermost part of
the lifejacket 50 mm below the surface of the water; and
Passed Failed___________
3. a spring balance accurate to ± 0.015 kg.
Comments/Observations
4. water temperature to be recorded at the start of each test
and then after 24 hours on completion of each test.)

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The chamber should be fitted with correct gas cylinder: The two lifejackets should not sustain Size of pan x x cm.
burning for more than 6 s or continue
melting after being removed from the flame.
The two lifejackets subjected to temperature cycling and the hot The inflated lifejacket should not deflate as 1. Lifejacket No.1
and cold inflation test should then be used for the fire test. One a result of passing through the flames.
lifejacket should be inflated and one uninflated during the test. Passed Failed _________
The inflated lifejacket should remain inflated
A test pan 30 cm x 35 cm x 6 cm should be placed in an after completing this test.
essentially draught-free area. Water should be put into the 2. Lifejacket No.2
bottom of the test pan to a depth of 1 cm followed by enough
petrol to make a minimum total depth of 4 cm. The petrol should Passed Failed _________
then be ignited and allowed to burn freely for 30 s. The two
lifejackets, one inflated the other uninflated, should then be
moved through the flames in an upright, forward, free-hanging Comments/Observations
position, with the bottom of the lifejacket 25 cm above the top
edge of the test pan so that the duration of exposure to the
flames is 2 s.

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Two of the inflatable lifejackets should be subjected to the oil After this test the lifejacket should be
resistance test. examined externally and should show no Condition of Lifejacket No.1 after 24 hours.
sign of damage such as shrinking, cracking,
swelling, dissolution or change of Passed Failed ____________
mechanical properties.
The lifejacket should be immersed horizontally for a period of
24 h under 100 mm head of diesel oil at normal room Condition of Lifejacket No.2 after 24 hours.
temperature.
Passed Failed ____________

Comments/Observations

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Manufacturer: ________ Date: Time: _

All the materials used in the construction The results should be acceptable to Tests: (Specify _________________________________________________)
of the lifejacket, including the cover, the International Organization for
tapes, seams and closures, inflatable Standardization, in particular
bladders, inflation systems & publication ISO 12402-7:2006 Cover: Tapes: Seams: Additional
components should be tested to Personal flotation devices – Part 7:
establish that they are: Materials and components – Safety
requirements and test methods.
.1 rot – proof,
The results should be acceptable to
the International Organization for
.2 colour-fast; and
Standardization, in particular
.3 resistant to deterioration from publication ISO 12402-7:2006
exposure to sunlight, Personal flotation devices – Part 7:
Materials and components – Safety
and that they are not unduly affected
requirements and test methods.
by

.4 seawater;

.5 oil; or

.6 fungal attack

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Manufacturer: ________ Date: Time: _

Coated fabrics used in the construction of

inflatable buoyancy chambers should
comply with the following requirements:

1. Coating Adhesion (dry) - Test Results in the :

1. Coating adhesion should be tested in (1) After being tested according to ISO 2411:2000, the
accordance with ISO 2411:2000 using coating adhesion should not be less than 50 N per 50 mm Warp N, Weft N
the method described at paragraph 5.1 width.
at 100mm/min Passed Failed

2. coating adhesion should be tested (2) After being tested according to ISO 188:2007, the 2. Coating Adhesion (wet) - Test Results in the :
when wet following ageing according to coating adhesion when wet should not be less than 40 N
ISO 188:2007 with an exposure of 336 per 50 mm width. Warp N, Weft N
± 0.5 h in fresh water at (70.0 ± 1.0) °C
following which the method at ISO Passed Failed
2411:2000, paragraph 5.1 should be
applied at 100mm/min.

3. tear strength should be tested in (3) After being tested according to ISO 4674-1:2003 and 3. Tear strength: N
accordance with ISO 4674-1:2003 and ISO 4674-2:1998, method A1, the tear strength should not
ISO 4674-2:1998 using method A1. be less than 35 N. Passed Failed

4. Flexure Test:
4. resistance to flex cracking should be (4) After being tested according to ISO 7854:1995, method
tested in accordance with ISO A there should be no visible cracking or deterioration. Passed Failed
7854:1995 method A using 9000 flex
cycles.
Comments/Observations

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5. breaking strength should be tested in (5) After being tested according to ISO 1421:1998, the 5. Break Strength (dry). N:
accordance with ISO 1421:1998 using breaking strength should not be less than 200 N per 50 mm
the CRE or CRT method, following width. Passed Failed ___________
conditioning for 24 ± 0.5 h at room
temperature and should not be less
than 200 N per 50 mm width.

6. breaking strength should be tested in 6. Break Strength (wet). N:

accordance with ISO 1421:1998 using (6) After being tested according to ISO 1421:1998, the
the CRE or CRT method, following breaking strength when wet should not be less than 200 N Passed Failed ___________
conditioning immersed in fresh water per 50 mm width.
for 24 ± 0.5 h at room temperature and
should not be less than 200 N per
50 mm width.

7. elongation to break should be tested 7. Elongation (dry) %:

in accordance with ISO 1421:1998 (7) After being tested according to ISO 1421:1998, in room
using the CRE or CRT method temperature the elongation to break should not exceed Passed Failed ___________
following conditioning at room 60%.
temperature for 24 ± 0.5 h.

8. elongation to break should be tested 8. Elongation (wet) %:

in accordance with ISO 1421:1998
using the CRE or CRT method (8) After being tested according to ISO 1421:1998, in fresh Passed Failed ___________
following conditioning immersed in water at room temperature the elongation to break should
fresh water at room temperature for 24 not exceed 60%.
± 0.5 h.
Comments/Observations

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9. the resistance to exposure to light (9) After being exposed to light when tested in accordance 9. Accelerated light test
when tested in accordance with ISO with ISO 105 – B02:2013, the contrast between the
105-B02: 2013. unexposed and exposed samples should not be less than Class
class 5. Passed ____________ Failed ___________

10. the resistance to wet and dry rubbing 10. Wet staining after rubbing
when tested in accordance with (10) After being wet and dry rubbed in accordance with ISO
ISO 105-X12: 2001. 105- X12:2001, the staining of the rubbed samples should Class . .
not be less than class 3. Passed ____________ Failed ___________

11. the resistance to seawater should not 11. Dry staining after rubbing
be less than class 4 in accordance (11) After being tested in accordance with ISO 105
with ISO 105 EO2: 1994. EO2:1994, the change in colour of the specimen should Class . .
not less than class 4.
Passed ____________ Failed ___________

Comments/Observations

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Jacket 1 at the beginning

after 30 min
6. Pressure at the beginning of the test at +65ºC and
after 30 min.

Jacket 2 __________ at the beginning

__________ after 30 min

Comments/Observations

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Overpressure test The lifejacket should remain intact and should hold its 1. Double charge test.
pressure for 30 minutes. Size of gas bottle grams.
The inflatable buoyancy chambers should
Duration of test min.
be capable of withstanding an internal over
pressure at ambient temperature. All
The lifejackets should show no signs of damage such as 2. Chamber 1 - Pressure at the beginning of the
chambers of a lifejacket should be inflated
cracking, swelling or changes of mechanical qualities and test and after 30 min.
using the manual method of inflation, after
that there has been no significant damage to the lifejacket
inflation the relief valves should be disabled
inflation component. at the beginning
and a fully charged gas cylinder according
after 30 min
to the manufacturers recommendation
should be fitted to the same inflation device
3. Chamber 2 - Pressure at the beginning of the
and fired. All fully charged gas cylinders
test and after 30 min.
used in this test should be sized according
to the markings on lifejacket.
at the beginning
after 30 min

4. Chambers 3- Pressure at the beginning of the

test and after 30 min.

at the beginning
after 30 min

5. Chamber 4 - Pressure at the beginning of the

test and after 30 min.
at the beginning
after 30 min

6. Damage to lifejacket
Passed Failed

Comments/Observations

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Relief valve test The lifejacket should remain intact and should hold its 1. Chamber 1
pressure for 30 minutes. Size of gas bottle grams.
With one buoyancy chamber inflated, the
operating head on the opposite buoyancy Pressure at the beginning of the test and after 30 min.
chamber should be fired manually, using a The lifejackets should show no signs of damage such as _____________ at the beginning
fully charged gas cylinder according to the cracking, swelling or changes of mechanical qualities and _____________ after 30 min.
manufacturer's recommendations. The that there has been no significant damage to the lifejacket
operation of the relief valves should be inflation component. 2. Relief valve operation.
noted to ensure that the excess pressure is Passed Failed ___________
relieved.
3. Damage to lifejacket
Passed Failed ___________

4. Chamber 2
Size of gas bottle grams.

Pressure at the beginning of the test and after 30 min.

_____________ at the beginning
_____________ after 30 min.

5. Relief valve operation.

Passed Failed ___________

6. Damage to lifejacket
Passed Failed ___________

Comments/Observations

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[Link].3 Pressure test (2) Continued Regulations: LSA Code; MSC.81(70) 1/[Link].2
Test Procedure Acceptance Criteria Significant Test Data

7. Chamber 3
Size of gas bottle grams.

Pressure at the beginning of the test and after 30 min.

_____________ at the beginning
_____________ after 30 min.

8. Relief valve operation.

Passed Failed

9. Damage to lifejacket
Passed Failed

10. Chamber 4
Size of gas bottle grams.

Pressure at the beginning of the test and after 30 min.

_____________ at the beginning
_____________ after 30 min.

11. Relief valve operation.

Passed Failed

12. Damage to lifejacket

Passed Failed

Pressure after the test in each camber:

Chamber 1:
Chamber 2:
Chamber 3:
Chamber 4:

Comments/Observations

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Air retention test After 12 h the drop in 1. Air retention test Chamber 1:
pressure should not be Passed Failed ___________
One inflation chamber of a lifejacket is greater than 10%.
filled with air until air escapes from the 2. Pressure at the beginning of the test and after 12 h.
over-pressure valve or, if the lifejacket at the beginning
does not have an over-pressure valve, after 12 h
until its design pressure, as stated in the ____________ % drop
plans and specifications, is reached. This 1. Air retention test Chamber 2:
test is then repeated as many times as Passed Failed ___________
necessary to test a different chamber until
each chamber has been tested in this 2. Pressure at the beginning of the test and after 12 h.
manner. at the beginning
after 12 h
The pressure release valve should be ____________ % drop
settled when the measurement starts. 1. Air retention test Chamber 3:
Passed Failed ___________
2. Pressure at the beginning of the test and after 12 h.
at the beginning
after 12 h
____________ % drop
1. Air retention test Chamber 4:
Passed Failed ___________

2. Pressure at the beginning of the test and after 12 h.

at the beginning
after 12 h
____________ % drop

Comments/Observations

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The inflatable lifejacket, packed in the The lifejacket should be inflated by immersion into water Weight of sand bag Kg.
normal manner, should be laid on a and should inflate fully, the jacket to be inspected to ensure Area of sand bag mm
table. A bag containing 75 kg of sand that no swelling or change of mechanical properties has Drop Height mm
and having a base of 320 mm diameter occurred, the jacket should be checked for leaks Drop Time sec
should be lowered onto the lifejacket No. of Drops
from a height of 150 mm in a time of 1 s. Length of test hr.
This should be repeated 10 times, after
which the bag should remain on the Passed Failed ___________
jacket for not less than 3 hours.
Comments/Observations

[Link].5 Test of metallic components Regulations: LSA Code; MSC.81(70) 1/[Link]

Test Procedure Acceptance Criteria Significant Test Data

Metal parts and components of a The metal components should be inspected and should not 1. Corrosion Test on Components.
lifejacket should be corrosion resistant to be significantly affected by corrosion, or affect any other
seawater and should be tested in parts of the lifejacket and should not impair the Passed Failed ___________
accordance with ISO 9227:2006 for a performance of the lifejacket.
period of 96 h.
2. Magnetic Test on Components.
Metal components should not affect a
magnetic compass of a type used in small The lifejacket should not affect the magnetic compass by Passed Failed ___________
boats by more than 5°, when placed at a more than 5°.
distance of 500 mm from it.
Comments/Observations

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The lifejacket should be fitted correctly to a free

2. Auto inflation test.
standing manikin of adult size, with a minimum
shoulder height of 1500 mm (see figure 5), or
Auto inflation system operable.
alternatively to an appropriately sized form as
shown in figure 2. The lifejacket should be
Passed Failed ___________
deployed in the mode in which it is worn ready for
use but not deployed as used in the water (i.e. if it
is equipped with a cover which is normally worn
Comments/Observations
closed, then the cover should be closed for the
test).

Two sprays should be installed so as to spray fresh Figure 5-Test Set up

water onto the lifejacket, as shown in the diagram.
One should be positioned 500 mm above the
highest point of the lifejacket, and at an angle of
15° from the vertical centre line of the manikin and
the bottom line of the lifejacket. The other nozzle
should be installed horizontally at a distance of
500 mm from the bottom line of the lifejacket, and
be pointed directly at the lifejacket. These nozzles
should have a spray cone of 30°, each orifice being
1.5 ± 0.1 mm in diameter, and the total area of the
orifice should be 50 ± 5 mm², the orifice being
evenly spread over the spray nozzle area.

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1. Inadvertent Inflation.
The air temperature should be 20°C, and
water should be supplied to the spray The lifejacket should not inflate during the test
Passed Failed
nozzles at a flow of 600 l/h, and at a
temperature of 18°C to 20°C.
After completing this test, the lifejacket should be
2. Auto inflation test.
immersed in water to verify that the auto-inflation
The sprays should be turned on, and the system is working.
Auto inflation system operable.
lifejacket should be exposed to the
following series of test to assess the ability
Time to inflate: _____________ sec.
of the jacket to resist inadvertent inflation:
Passed Failed
.1 5 minutes with the high spray on the
front of the lifejacket;
.2 5 minutes with the high spray on the Comments/Observations
left side of the lifejacket;
.3 5 minutes with the high spray on the
back of the lifejacket; and
.4 5 minutes with the high spray on the
Figure Dimensions:
right side of the lifejacket.
Size A B C D E F G H J
During exposures .1, .2 and .4 Adult 610 114 76,2 127 381 432 508 25,4 178
the horizontal spray should be applied for Child 508 102 76,2 102 279 330 406 22,2 152
10 periods of 3 sec each to the front, left or
Figure – Alternative form Infant 305 63,5 38,1 63,5 191 203 241 19,1 76,2
right sides (but not back) as with the high
spray.

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The lifejacket should be immersed in water The lifejacket or lifting loop should not be damaged as a Body strap Lifting loop
for a period of 2 min. It should then be result of this test. Force applied: ___________ ___________
removed from the water and closed in the Time: ___________ ___________
same manner as when it is worn by a Slippage: ___________ ___________
person. A force of not less than 3,200 N Closure(s) tested: ______________
(2,400 N in the case of a child or infant-size
lifejacket) should be applied for 30 min to
the part of the lifejacket that secures it to
the body of the wearer (see figure) and Illustration of lifejacket lifting loop test arrangement if
separately to the lifting loop of the lifejacket. tested:

The test should be repeated for each

encircling closure.
Vest-type lifejacket Yoke or over-the-head type lifejacket
The two lifejackets subjected to
temperature cycling and the hot and cold Body strength test arrangement for lifejackets
inflation test should then be used for the Test results
strength test. C - Cylinder 125 mm diameter for adult sizes
50 mm diameter for infant and Closure system: Passed ______ Failed______
child-sizes
Lifting loop: Passed ______ Failed______
L - Test load

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Two inflatable lifejackets subjected to the tests in [Link], [Link], The lifejacket should not be damaged as a Force applied N
[Link], [Link] and [Link] above should be subjected to the result of this test.
shoulder strength test. The lifejacket should remain secured on the Time force applied min
The lifejacket should be immersed in water for a period of 2 min. It form during this test.
should then be removed from the water and closed on a form as Sign of damage
shown in figure 2 in the same manner as when it is worn by a
person. A force of not less than 900 N (700 N in the case of a child Passed Failed ___________
or infant-size lifejacket) should be applied for 30 min across the
form and the shoulder section of the lifejacket (see figure).
Comments/Observations

Dimensions in mm
Figure 2 – Test form for shoulder lift test for
lifejackets

Size A B C D E F G H J
Vest-type lifejacket Yoke or over-the-head-type lifejacket Adult 610 114 76,2 127 381 432 508 25,4 178
Figure - Shoulder lift test arrangement for Child 508 102 76,2 102 279 330 406 22,2 152
lifejackets
Infant 305 63,5 38,1 63,5 191 203 241 19,1 76,2
C– Cylinder; 125mm diameter for adult sizes
50mm diameter for infant and child sizes
L– Test load

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To minimize the risk of incorrect donning by uninitiated persons, Fastenings necessary for proper Comments/Observations:
often in adverse conditions, lifejackets should be examined for the performance should be few and simple and
following features and tested as follows: provide quick and positive closure that does
not require tying of knots.
The test should be carried out with at least 12 able-bodied persons
who are completely unfamiliar with the lifejacket and selected Adult lifejackets should readily fit various
according to the heights and weights in table 2.1 and the following: sizes of adults, both lightly and heavily clad. Good
All lifejackets should be capable of being SEX HEIGHT WEIGHT
Subj Swimmer?
(M/F) (m) (kg)
worn inside-out, or clearly in only one way. (Yes/No)
.1 small test subjects need not be adults;
.2 at least 1/3, but not more than 1/2 of test subjects should be 1
females, including at least 1 per height category but excluding 2
the tallest height;
3
.3 at least one male should be from the lowest and highest weight
group and one female should be from the lowest weight group 4
and one female should be more than 80 kg and 1.8 m; 5
.4 at least one subject should be selected from each cell containing
a "1"; and 6
.5 enough additional subjects should be selected from cells 7
containing a "X" to total the required number of test subjects,
8
with no more than one subject per cell. A uniform distribution
across weight ranges should be maintained. 9
Test subject selection for adult lifejackets 10
Weight range - kg 11
Ht range (m) 40 -43 43 – 60 60 -70 70 – 80 80 – 100 100 – 110 110 – 120 > 120
12
< 1,5 1 X X X
1,5 – 1,6 X 1 1 X X
1,6 – 1,7 X X 1 X X
1,7 -,1,8 X X 1 X X X
1,8 – 1,9 X X X 1 1 X
> 1,9 X X X 1

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.2 Heavy-weather clothing means the attire appropriate for a

The lifejacket should be capable of being donned
hostile environment, including a hooded arctic parka and warm
by at least 75 % of the subjects, and within
cotton gloves.
1 minute.
Each test should be timed from when the order is given until the
test subject declares that donning is complete.
If a subject dons the lifejacket substantially
correctly but fails to secure and/or adjust all
closures, the jump test in 2.8.8 of MSC.81(70)
and in-water performance tests in 2.8.5 of
Test without instruction
MSC.81(70) and 2.8.6 of MSC.81(70) should be
performed with the lifejacket as donned to Total number of subjects: ______
The test subjects may be tested individually or as a group.
establish whether the performance is acceptable
Wearing normal clothing, the first attempt should be with no
and the donning is successful. # of subjects successful: _______
assistance, guidance or prior demonstration. The lifejacket, with
closures in the stored condition, should be placed on the floor,
face up, in front of the test subject. The instruction provided # of subjects successful: ______
should be identical for each subject and should be equivalent to
Each subject should correctly don the lifejacket Pass / Fail
the following: "PLEASE DON THIS LIFEJACKET AS QUICKLY
within a period of 1 min.
AS POSSIBLE AND ADJUST IT TO A SNUG FIT SO YOU CAN
ABANDON SHIP."
Each subject should don the lifejacket correctly Pass / Fail
within a period of 1 min.

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For each subject whose first attempt exceeds 1 min or is

incomplete, after demonstration or instruction to familiarize the
subject with the donning procedure, the test subject should then
don the lifejacket without assistance while wearing normal
clothing, using the same instruction and timing method as above.

Heavy-weather clothing test

Each subject should then don the lifejacket without assistance

while wearing heavy-weather clothing, using the same instruction
and timing method as above.

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To minimize the risk of incorrect donning by uninitiated persons, often Fastenings necessary for
in adverse conditions, lifejackets should be examined for the following proper performance should be
features and tested as follows: few and simple and provide
quick and positive closure that
The test should be carried out with at least 12 able-bodied persons who
does not require tying of knots.
are completely unfamiliar with the lifejacket and selected according to
the heights and weights in table 2.1 and the following: Adult lifejackets should readily
fit various sizes of adults, both
lightly and heavily clad. All
.1 small test subjects need not be adults;
lifejackets should be capable of
being worn inside-out, or
.2 at least 1/3, but not more than 1/2 of test subjects should be females,
clearly in only one way.
including at least 1 per height category but excluding the tallest
height;

.3 at least one male should be from the lowest and highest weight group
and one female should be from the lowest weight group and one
female should be more than 80 kg and 1.8 m;

.4 at least one subject should be selected from each cell containing a

"1"; and

.5 enough additional subjects should be selected from cells containing

a "X" to total the required number of test subjects, with no more than
one subject per cell. A uniform distribution across weight ranges
should be maintained.

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Test subject selection for adult lifejackets

Weight range - kg Comments/Observations:
Ht range (m) 40 -43 43 – 60 60 -70 70 – 80 80 – 100 100 – 110 110 – 120 > 120
< 1,5 1 X X X
1,5 – 1,6 X 1 1 X X
1,6 – 1,7 X X 1 X X
Good
1,7 -,1,8 X X 1 X X X Subj
SEX HEIGHT WEIGHT Swimmer?
(M/F) (m) (kg)
1,8 – 1,9 X X X 1 1 X (Yes/No)
> 1,9 X X X 1 1

2
3

5
6

8
9

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.1 Normal clothing means normal indoor clothing, which would not

normally interfere with the donning of a lifejacket;

.2 Heavy-weather clothing means the attire appropriate for a hostile

environment, including a hooded arctic parka and warm cotton
gloves.

Each test should be timed from when the order is given until the test For assessment purposes donning is considered
subject declares that donning is complete. complete when the subject has donned and
securely adjusted all methods of securing the
lifejacket to the extent needed to meet the in -
water performance requirements, including
inflation, if needed.

Test without instruction Total number of subjects: ______

The lifejacket should be capable of being donned
The test subjects may be tested individually or as a group. Wearing by at least 75 % of the subjects, and within # of subjects successful: _______
normal clothing, the first attempt should be with no assistance, guidance 1 minute.
or prior demonstration. The lifejacket, with closures in the stored # of subjects successful: ______
condition, should be placed on the floor, face up, in front of the test
subject. The instruction provided should be identical for each subject
and should be equivalent to the following: "PLEASE DON THIS
LIFEJACKET AS QUICKLY AS POSSIBLE AND ADJUST IT TO A
SNUG FIT SO YOU CAN ABANDON SHIP."

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[Link] Donning test (Inflated situation) (Continued) Regulations: LSA Code II/[Link]; MSC.81(70) 1/2.7.1 to [Link], 2.10.2
Test Procedure Acceptance Criteria Significant Test Data
If a subject dons the lifejacket substantially Pass / Fail
correctly but fails to secure and/or adjust all
Test after instruction
closures, the jump test in 2.8.8 of MSC.81(70)and
in-water performance tests in 2.8.5 of
For each subject whose first attempt exceeds 1 min or is incomplete,
MSC.81(70) and 2.8.6 of MSC.81(70) should be
after demonstration or instruction to familiarize the subject with the
performed with the lifejacket as donned to
donning procedure, the test subject should then don the lifejacket without
establish whether the performance is acceptable
assistance while wearing normal clothing, using the same instruction and
and the donning is successful.
timing method as above.

Heavy-weather clothing test

Each subject should correctly don the lifejacket Pass / Fail
within a period of 1 min.
Each subject should then don the lifejacket without assistance while
wearing heavy-weather clothing, using the same instruction and timing
method as above.

Each subject should don the lifejacket correctly Pass / Fail

within a period of 1 min.

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Comments/Observations:

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This portion of the test is intended to determine the ability

of the lifejacket to assist a helpless person or one in an
exhausted or unconscious state and to show that the RTD Constructed by: ___________ date:______
lifejacket does not unduly restrict movement.
The RTD should be constructed and Validated by: _________________ date:______
The in-water performance of a lifejacket is evaluated by
calibrated according to MSC.81(70), annex 1,
comparison to the performance of a suitable size standard Calibrated by: ________________ date:______
and validated according to MSC.1/Circ.1470.
reference lifejacket, i.e. Reference Test Device (RTD) as
specified in appendices 1 to 3. Test subjects same as in [Link]?
If not, describe test subjects:
All tests should be carried out in fresh water under still
conditions. Each test for a candidate lifejacket and the Good
SEX HEIGHT WEIGHT
relevant RTD should be conducted on the same day. Subj Swimmer?
(M/F) (m) (kg) (Yes/No)
These tests should be carried out with at least 12 persons
1
as mentioned in paragraph [Link]. Only good swimmers
should be used, since the ability to relax in the water is 2
rarely otherwise obtained.
3
The test subjects should wear only swimming costumes. 4
Each test subject should be made familiar with each of the 5
tests in [Link] and [Link], particularly the requirements
6
regarding relaxing and exhaling in the face-down position.
7
The test subjects should don the lifejacket, unassisted,
using only the instructions provided by the manufacturer. 8
Prior to taking measurements, the proper fit, donning, and 9
fastening of the RTD on the subject should be checked and
corrected as necessary. 10

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[Link] Water performance tests- Preparation for Regulations: LSA Code II/[Link].5 & [Link] – [Link]; MSC.81(70) 1/2.8 to 2.8.4, 2.10.3. Annex 1,
water performance tests MSC.1/Circ.1470
Test Procedure Acceptance Criteria Significant Test Data
After entering the water, care should be taken to ensure
11
that there is no significant amount of air unintentionally
trapped in the lifejacket or swimming costume. 12

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Manufacturer: ________ Date: Time: _

Test Procedure Acceptance Criteria Significant Test Data

Each test subject should assume a prone, face
The period of time until the mouth of the test See following pages for test data.
down position in the water, but with the head lifted
subject comes clear of the water should be
up so the mouth is out of the water. The subject's
recorded to the nearest 1/10 of a second, starting
feet should be supported, shoulder width apart,
from when the subject's feet are released. Average candidate turn time < Average RTD turn time RTD +1s
with the heels just below the surface of the water.
The test should be conducted a total of six times, All Chambers: Automatic: Manual:
After assuming a starting position with the legs and the highest and lowest times discarded. The Passed ___ Failed ___ Passed ___ Failed ___
straight and arms along the sides, the subject test should then be conducted a total of six times Chamber #1: Automatic: Manual:
should then be instructed in the following in the RTD and the highest and lowest times Passed ___ Failed ___ Passed ___ Failed ___
sequence to allow the body to gradually and discarded. Chamber #2: Automatic: Manual:
completely relax into a natural floating posture: Passed ___ Failed ___ Passed ___ Failed ___
allow the arms and shoulders to relax; allow the Chamber #3: Automatic: Manual:
Turning time: the average turn time for all subjects Passed ___ Failed ___ Passed ___ Failed ___
legs to relax; and then the spine and neck, letting
in the candidate lifejacket should not exceed the Chamber #4: Automatic: Manual:
the head fall into the water while breathing out Passed ___ Failed ___ Passed ___ Failed ___
average time in the RTD plus 1 s.
normally.
The number of "no-turns", if any, should not # of candidate no turns (NT): < # of RTD no turns (NT):
During the relaxation phase, the subject should be exceed the number in the RTD.
maintained in a stable face down position. All Chambers: Automatic: Manual:
Passed ___ Failed ___ Passed ___ Failed ___
Immediately after the subject has relaxed, with the The test should be repeated with one Chamber #1: Automatic: Manual:
face in the water, simulating a state of utter compartment deflated until each compartment has Passed ___ Failed ___ Passed ___ Failed ___
exhaustion, the subject's feet should be released. been tested in the uninflated condition. Chamber #2: Automatic: Manual:
Passed ___ Failed ___ Passed ___ Failed ___
Chamber #3: Automatic: Manual:
The test should be conducted using lifejackets that Passed ___ Failed ___ Passed ___ Failed ___
have been inflated both automatically and Chamber #4: Automatic: Manual:
manually, and also with one of the compartments Passed ___ Failed ___ Passed ___ Failed ___
uninflated.
Comments/Observations:

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# of candidate no turns (NT): < # of RTD no turns (NT): Passed ________ Failed _______

Comments/Observations:

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[Link] Water performance tests – Static balance measurements Regulations: LSA Code II/2.2.2, [Link]; MSC.81(70) 1/ 2.8.6 and 2.8.7, 2.10.3

Test Procedure Acceptance Criteria Significant Test Data

At the conclusion of the righting tests, Freeboard: The average freeboard of all the subjects
See following pages for test data.
without making any adjustments in body or should not be less than the average for the RTD
lifejacket position, the following minus 10 mm
measurements should be made with the
Average freeboard, all subjects > average freeboard for RTD
subject floating in the relaxed face-up
minus 10 mm
position of static balance resulting from
the preceding tests. All Chambers: Automatic: Manual:
Passed ___ Failed ___ Passed ___ Failed ___
Chamber #1: Automatic: Manual:
1. Freeboard – The distance Passed ___ Failed ___ Passed ___ Failed ___
measured perpendicularly from Chamber #2: Automatic: Manual:
the surface of the water to the Passed ___ Failed ___ Passed ___ Failed ___
lowest point of the subject's mouth Chamber #3: Automatic: Manual:
where respiration may be Passed ___ Failed ___ Passed ___ Failed ___
Chamber #4: Automatic: Manual:
impeded, if the mouth were not Passed ___ Failed ___ Passed ___ Failed ___
held shut. The lowest side of the
mouth should be measured if the
left and right sides are not level.

Average faceplane angle, all subjects > average for RTD minus
Faceplane angles: The average of all subjects' 10º
2. Faceplane angle – The angle, relative
faceplane angles should be not less than the
to the surface of the water, of the plane
average for the RTD minus 10º All Chambers: Automatic: Manual:
formed between the most forward part
of the forehead and chin. Passed ___ Failed ___ Passed ___ Failed ___
Chamber #1: Automatic: Manual:
Passed ___ Failed ___ Passed ___ Failed ___
Chamber #2: Automatic: Manual:
Passed ___ Failed ___ Passed ___ Failed ___
Chamber #3: Automatic: Manual:
Passed ___ Failed ___ Passed ___ Failed ___
Chamber #4: Automatic: Manual:
Passed ___ Failed ___ Passed ___ Failed ___

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[Link] Water performance tests – Static balance measurements Regulations: LSA Code II/2.2.2, [Link]; MSC.81(70) 1/ 2.8.6 and 2.8.7, 2.10.3

Test Procedure Acceptance Criteria Significant Test Data

Average torso angles, all subjects > average for RTD minus 10º
3. Torso angle – The angle, relative to Torso angles: the average of all subjects' torso
vertical, of the line formed by the forward angles should be not less than the average for the All Chambers: Automatic: Manual:
points of the shoulder and hipbone (ilium RTD minus 10º. Passed ___ Failed ___ Passed ___ Failed ___
portion of the pelvis). Chamber #1: Automatic: Manual:
Passed ___ Failed ___ Passed ___ Failed ___
4. List angle – The angle relative to the
Chamber #2: Automatic: Manual:
surface of the water and a line between Passed ___ Failed ___ Passed ___ Failed ___
the left and right shoulder or a line through Chamber #3: Automatic: Manual:
the ears if only the head is tilted. Passed ___ Failed ___ Passed ___ Failed ___
Chamber #4: Automatic: Manual:
Passed ___ Failed ___ Passed ___ Failed ___

Does the location of the lifejacket light permit it to be visible over

Lifejacket light location: the position of the lifejacket
as great a segment of the upper hemisphere as practicable?
light should permit it to be visible over as great a
segment of the upper hemisphere as is practicable.

Comments/Observations

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Manufacturer: ________ Date: Time: _

Test Procedure Significant Test Data

The test should be repeated with one Automatic Inflation Manual Inlfation
compartment deflated until each
compartment has been tested in the Freeboard Faceplane Torso angle Freeboard Faceplane Torso angle
uninflated condition. Light Light
(mm) (deg) (deg) (mm) (deg) (deg)
CLJ RTD CLJ RTD CLJ RTD Visible? CLJ RTD CLJ RTD CLJ RTD Visible?

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Avg XXXX XXXX
CLJ – Candidate Lifejacket
RTD – Reference Test Device

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Manufacturer: ________ Date: Time: _

Inflatable lifejackets Model: ____________________________________ Surveyor: ______________________________________________
(Adults & Child) Lot/Serial Number: __________________________ Organization: ___________________________________________
[Link] Water performance tests – Jump and drop tests Regulations: LSA Code II/ [Link].6; MSC.81(70)1/2.8.8 and 2.8.9, 2.10.3
Test Procedure Acceptance Criteria Significant Test Data
Following the jump and drop test, the See following page for test data
Without readjusting the lifejacket, the test subject
lifejacket should: 1 m Jump
should jump vertically into the water, feet first,
from a height of at least 1m while holding the
.1 surface the test subject in a face up Average freeboard, all subjects: _______ mm (A)
arms over the head. Upon entering the water,
position with an average freeboard for Average freeboard for RTD (from [Link]) : _____ mm (B)
the test subject should relax to simulate a state
all the subjects of not less than the (B) – (A)= _______ ≤ 15 mm Pass / Fail
of utter exhaustion. The freeboard to the mouth
average determined for the RTD after
should be recorded after the test subject comes
the turning test in accordance with Did the lifejacket become dislodged or cause harm to the test
to rest. The test should be repeated from a
[Link] minus 15 mm; subject?: Yes / No
height of at least 4.5 m.
.2 not be dislodged or cause harm to the Did the lifejacket have damage that would affect its in-water
When jumping into the water, the test subject
test subject; performance or buoyance?: Yes / No
should hold on to the lifejacket during water entry
to avoid possible injury. Upon entering the
.3 have no damage that would affect its Did the lifejacket have damage to its attachments?: Yes / No
water, the test subject should relax to simulate a
in-water performance or buoyance; and
state of utter exhaustion. The freeboard to the
4.5 m Jump
mouth should be recorded after the test subject
.4 have no damage to its attachments.
comes to rest.
Average freeboard, all subjects: _______ mm (A)
Average freeboard for RTD (from [Link]) : _____ mm (B)
The lifejacket and its attachments should be
examined for any damage. If injury is believed
(B) – (A)= _______ ≤ 15 mm Pass / Fail
likely from any jump or drop test, the lifejacket
NOTE: JUMP TESTS SHOULD NOT BE
should be rejected or the test delayed until test
REPEATED IN THE RTD. Did the lifejacket become dislodged or cause harm to the test
from a lower height or with additional precautions
subject?: Yes / No
demonstrate that the risk from the required test
is acceptable.
Did the lifejacket have damage that would affect its in-water
performance or buoyance?: Yes / No
The test should be conducted using lifejackets
that have been inflated both automatically and
Did the lifejacket have damage to its attachments?: Yes / No
manually, and also with one of the compartments
uninflated.
Comments/Observations

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Manufacturer: ________ Date: Time: _

Inflatable lifejackets (Adults Model: ____________________________________ Surveyor: ______________________________________________
& Child) Lot/Serial Number: __________________________ Organization: ___________________________________________
[Link] Water performance tests – Stability test Regulations: LSA Code II/[Link]; MSC.81(70) 1/2.8.10
Test Procedure Acceptance Criteria Significant Test Data

The test subject should attain a relaxed The candidate lifejacket should Did the subject roll face- Did the subject return to a
face-up position of static balance in the not roll any subject face down in down? (Yes/No) stable face-up position?
water. The subject should be instructed to the water. (Yes/No)
assume a foetal position as follows:
"place your elbows against your sides, (a) + (b) = 0 Candidate RTD Candidate RTD
your hands on your stomach, under the
lifejacket if possible, and bring your knees The number of subjects who are Subj CW CCW CW CCW CW CCW CW CCW
up as close to your chest as possible." returned to the stable face-up 1
foetal position in the candidate
The subject should be rotated clockwise lifejacket should be at least 2
around the longitudinal axis of the torso equal to the number who are
by grasping the subject's shoulders or returned to the stable face-up 3
upper areas of the lifejacket so that the foetal position in the RTD. 4
subject attains a 55 ± 5 degree list. The
(e) ≤ (g) 5
subject should then be released. The
subject should return to a stable face-up And 6
position.
(f) ≤ (h) 7
The test should then be conducted with
8
the subject rotated counterclockwise.
9
The entire test should then be repeated
with the test subject wearing the RTD. 10
11
The test should be conducted using
lifejackets that have been inflated both 12
automatically and manually, and also with (a) (b) (c) (d) (e) (f) (g) (h)
Total
one of the compartments uninflated.
"No"

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Manufacturer: ________ Date: Time: _

Inflatable lifejackets (Adults Model: ____________________________________ Surveyor: ______________________________________________
& Child) Lot/Serial Number: __________________________ Organization: ___________________________________________
[Link] Water performance tests – Swimming and water emergence Regulations: LSA Code II/[Link]; MSC.81(70) 1/2.8.11
test
Test Procedure Acceptance Criteria Significant Test Data

All test subjects, without wearing the At least two thirds of the subjects who can accomplish
Apparatus Used: _____________________
lifejacket, should attempt to swim 25 m and the task without the lifejacket should also be able to
Liferaft or Rigid Platform
board a liferaft or rigid platform with its perform it with the lifejacket.
surface 300 mm above the water surface.
(b) ≥ 2/3 (a) Record whether test subjects can successfully board liferaft
All test subjects who successfully complete
or platform:
this task should perform it again wearing
the lifejacket.
Without With
Subj
lifejacket lifejacket
The test should be conducted using (b) ________
1
lifejackets that have been inflated both 2/3 (a) _______
automatically and manually, and also with 2
one of the compartments uninflated. Passed / Failed
3

5
Comments/Observations

6
7

10
11

Total (a) (b)

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[Link] Infant and children's lifejacket tests – Test subjects Regulations: LSA Code II/[Link]; MSC.81(70) 1/2.9 – 2.9.1, 2.10
Test Procedure Acceptance Criteria Significant Test Data

As far as possible, similar tests (to the Table 2.2 - Selection of Child Test Subjects
adult tests) should be applied for approval Weight Range (kg) Size: Infant / Child
of lifejackets suitable for infants and eight
range 14 17 20 22 25 28 30 33 36 38 41
children. (cm) - - - - - - - - - - -
For child-size lifejackets, tests should be 17 20 22 25 28 30 33 36 38 41 43
carried out with at least 9 able-bodied SEX HEIGHT WEIGHT Manikin?
Subj
persons, and for infant-size lifejackets, (M/F) (m) (kg) (Yes*/No)
79- 1 X
tests should be carried out with at least 105
1
5 able-bodied persons. 90- X 1
All test subjects should be selected 118 2
according to table 2.2 or table 2.3 as
102- 1 X 3
follows: 130
4
112- X 1
.1 One subject should be selected per 135
each cell containing a "1". 5
122- 1 1 X
150 6
.2 Remaining subjects should be selected
from cells containing an "X", without 145- X 1 1 7
repeating a cell. 165
Table 2.3 - Selection of Infant Test Subjects 8
.3 At least 40% of the subjects should be 9
Weight Range (kg)
male and at least 40% female. Height range
(cm) Less than 11 11-14 14-17
.4 Devices for infants should be tested on
infants as small as 6 kg mass. Less than 83 1 X

.5 A manikin or manikins may be 79-105 X 1 1

substituted for test subjects if the
manikin or manikins have been 90-118 X
*Manikin description: _____________________
demonstrated to provide representative
results compared to human subjects.

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Manufacturer: ________ Date: Time: _

Test Procedure Acceptance Criteria Significant test data

This portion of the test is intended to determine the ability of The RTD should be constructed and calibrated
RTD Size: Infant / Child
the lifejacket to assist a helpless person or one in an according to MSC.81(70), annex 2 or 3, as
exhausted or unconscious state and to show that the applicable to the size.
RTD Constructed by: ___________ date:______
lifejacket does not unduly restrict movement.
The in-water performance of a lifejacket is evaluated by Validated by: _________________ date:______
comparison to the performance of a suitable size standard
reference lifejacket, i.e. Reference Test Device (RTD) as Calibrated by: ________________ date:______
specified in appendices 2 to 3.
All tests should be carried out in fresh water under still
conditions. Each test for a candidate lifejacket and the
relevant RTD should be conducted on the same day.
The tests may be modified for child test subjects under 12
years of age who are not comfortable in water, so as to
ensure their safety and cooperation.
Prior to taking measurements, the proper fit, donning, and
fastening of the RTD on the subject should be checked and
corrected as necessary.
After entering the water, care should be taken to ensure that
there is no significant amount of air unintentionally trapped in
the lifejacket or swimming costume.

The test should be conducted using lifejackets that have

been inflated both automatically and manually, and also
with one of the compartments uninflated.

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Test Procedure Acceptance Criteria Significant Test Data

Each test subject should
The period of time until CANDIDATE DEVICE TIME (sec) REFERENCE VEST TIME (sec)
assume a prone, face down TRIAL TRIAL
the mouth of the test Subj
position in the water, but with the AVG
subject comes clear of #1 #2 #3 #4 #5 #6 #1 #2 #3 #4 #5 #6 AVG *
head lifted up so the mouth is *
the water should be
out of the water. The subject's
recorded to the nearest 1
feet should be supported,
1/10 of a second, starting
shoulder width apart, with the 2
from when the subject's
heels just below the surface of 3
feet are released.
the water.
4
The test should be
After assuming a starting conducted a total of six 5
position with the legs straight times, and the highest 6
and arms along the sides, the and lowest times
7
subject should then be discarded. The test
instructed in the following should then be conducted 8
sequence to allow the body to a total of six times in the 9
gradually and completely relax RTD and the highest and
into a natural floating posture: lowest times discarded.
allow the arms and shoulders to
relax; allow the legs to relax; and
then the spine and neck, letting
the head fall into the water while Average candidate turn time (sec): Average RTD turn time (sec):
breathing out normally.
# of candidate no turns (NT): # of RTD no turns (NT):

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Righting test (Continued) 2.10.3

Test Procedure Acceptance Criteria Significant Test Data

During the relaxation phase, the
Turning time: the average (* Delete highest and lowest value)
subject should be maintained in
turn time for all subjects in
a stable face down position.
the candidate lifejacket Average candidate turn time < Average RTD turn time RTD +1s Passed ________ Failed _______
should not exceed the
Immediately after the subject
average time in the RTD # of candidate no turns (NT): < # of RTD no turns (NT): Passed ________ Failed _______
has relaxed, with the face in the
plus 1 s.
water, simulating a state of utter Comments/Observations:
exhaustion, the subject's feet The number of "no-turns",
should be released. if any, should not exceed
the number in the RTD.

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Test Procedure Significant Test Data

At the conclusion of the righting tests, without making

Infant lifejackets should meet the turning time and 2

freeboard requirements, however, the requirements for 3
torso angle, faceplane and mobility may be relaxed if
necessary in order to: 4
5
.1 contribute to the rescue of the infant by a caretaker;
6
.2 allow the infant to be fastened to a caretaker and
7
contribute to keeping the infant close to the
caretaker; 8

.3 keep the infant dry, with free respiratory passages; 9

.4 protect the infant against bumps and jolts during the

evacuation; and

.5 allow a caretaker to monitor and control heat loss by

the infant. Avg XXXXX
CLJ – Candidate Lifejacket
RTD – Reference Test Device

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Test Procedure Acceptance Criteria Significant Test Data

1. Freeboard – The distance measured Freeboard: the average freeboard of all the
Average freeboard, all subjects > average freeboard for RTD
perpendicularly from the surface of the subjects should not be less than the average
minus 10 mm
water to the lowest point of the subject's for the RTD minus 10 mm.
mouth where respiration may be impeded,
Passed______________ Failed____________
if the mouth were not held shut. The
lowest side of the mouth should be
measured if the left and right sides are not
Faceplane angles: The average of all
level. Average faceplane angle, all subjects > average for RTD minus
subjects' faceplane angles should be not 10º
2. Faceplane angle – The angle, relative to less than the average for the RTD minus 10º.
the surface of the water, of the plane
Passed______________ Failed_____________
formed between the most forward part of
the forehead and chin. Torso angles: the average of all subjects'
3. Torso angle – The angle, relative to torso angles should be not less than the Average torso angles, all subjects > average for RTD minus 10º
average for the RTD minus 10º.
vertical, of the line formed by the forward
points of the shoulder and hipbone (ilium Passed______________ Failed_____________
portion of the pelvis).
4. List angle – The angle relative to the
surface of the water and a line between Lifejacket light location: the position of the
lifejacket light should permit it to be visible Does the location of the lifejacket light permit it to be visible over
the left and right shoulder or a line through
over as great a segment of the upper as great a segment of the upper hemisphere as practicable?
the ears if only the head is tilted.
hemisphere as is practicable.

Comments/Observations:

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Inflatable lifejackets Model: ____________________________________ Surveyor: ______________________________________________
(Adults & Child) Lot/Serial Number: __________________________ Organization: ___________________________________________
[Link] Children's lifejacket – Water performance tests – Jump and drop Regulations: LSA Code II/[Link], [Link]; MSC.81(70) 1/ 2.9, 2.8.8, 2.8.9,
test 2.10.3
Test Procedure Acceptance Criteria Significant Test Data
See following page for test data
Without readjusting the lifejacket, the test Five of the nine subjects should
subject should jump vertically into the water, perform the jump and drop test.
1 m Jump
feet first, from a height of at least 1m while
holding the arms over the head. Upon
Average freeboard, all subjects: _______ mm (A)
entering the water, the test subject should When conducting water
Average freeboard for RTD (from 2.2.18) : _____ mm (B)
relax to simulate a state of utter exhaustion. performance tests under 2.8,
The freeboard to the mouth should be infant and child-size lifejackets (B) – (A)= _______ ≤ 15 mm Pass / Fail
recorded after the test subject comes to rest. should meet the following
The test should be repeated from a height of requirements for their critical Did the lifejacket become dislodged or cause harm to the test subject?:
at least 4.5m. flotation stability characteristics. Yes / No
When jumping into the water, the test subject
Following the jump and drop Did the lifejacket have damage that would affect its in-water performance
should hold on to the lifejacket during water
test, the lifejacket should: or buoyance?: Yes / No
entry to avoid possible injury. Upon entering
the water, the test subject should relax to
.1 surface the test subject in a Did the lifejacket have damage to its attachments?: Yes / No
simulate a state of utter exhaustion. The
face up position with an
freeboard to the mouth should be recorded
average freeboard for all the 4.5 m Jump
after the test subject comes to rest.
subjects of not less than the
average determined for the
The lifejacket and its attachments should be
RTD after the turning test in Average freeboard, all subjects: _______ mm (A)
examined for any damage. If injury is believed
accordance with [Link] Average freeboard for RTD (from 2.2.18): _____ mm (B)
likely from any jump or drop test, the lifejacket
minus 15 mm;
should be rejected or the test delayed until
(B) – (A)= _______ ≤ 15 mm Pass / Fail
test from a lower height or with additional
.2 not be dislodged or cause
precautions demonstrate that the risk from the
harm to the test subject; Did the lifejacket become dislodged or cause harm to the test subject?:
required test is acceptable.
Yes / No
NOTE: JUMP AND DROP TESTS SHOULD
Did the lifejacket have damage that would affect its in-water performance
NOT BE REPEATED IN THE RTD.
or buoyance?: Yes / No

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[Link] Children's lifejacket – Water performance tests – Jump and drop Regulations: LSA Code II/[Link], [Link]; MSC.81(70) 1/ 2.9, 2.8.8, 2.8.9,
test 2.10.3
Test Procedure Acceptance Criteria Significant Test Data
Note: Water tests using children should avoid .3 have no damage that would
causing distress or risk to the child. affect its in-water Did the lifejacket have damage to its attachments?: Yes / No
Consideration should be taken of their age performance or buoyance;
and ability. and Comments/Observations

The test should be conducted using .4 have no damage to its

lifejackets that have been inflated both attachments.
automatically and manually, and also with one
of the compartments uninflated.

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Manufacturer: ________ Date: Time: _

[Link] Children's lifejacket – Water performance tests – Jump and Regulations: LSA Code II/ [Link], [Link].5; MSC.81(70)1/2.9, 2.8.8 and
drop tests 2.8.9
TEST DATA SHEET (4.5 m Jump)
Subj Subject surfaced Freeboard Lifejacket Subject was Damage to Comments/Observations
faceup? (mm) became harmed? lifejacket or
(Yes/No) dislodged (Yes/No) attachments
(Yes/No) (Yes/No)
1
2
3
4
5

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Did the subject roll face- Did the subject return to a

The test subject should attain a relaxed The candidate lifejacket
down? (Yes/No) stable face-up position?
face-up position of static balance in the should not roll any subject
(Yes/No)
water. The subject should be instructed face down in the water.
to assume a foetal position as follows:
Candidate RTD Candidate RTD
"place your elbows against your sides, (a) + (b) = 0
your hands on your stomach, under the Subj CW CCW CW CCW CW CCW CW CCW
lifejacket if possible, and bring your The number of subjects who
knees up as close to your chest as are returned to the stable 1
possible." face-up foetal position in the 2
candidate lifejacket should be
The subject should be rotated clockwise at least equal to the number 3
around the longitudinal axis of the torso who are returned to the stable 4
by grasping the subject's shoulders or face-up foetal position in the
upper areas of the lifejacket so that the RTD. 5
subject attains a 55 ± 5 degree list. The
(e) ≤ (g) 6
subject should then be released. The
subject should return to a stable face-up And 7
position.
(f) ≤ (h) 8
The test should then be conducted with 9
the subject rotated counterclockwise.
The entire test should then be repeated
with the test subject wearing the RTD.

The test should be conducted using

lifejackets that have been inflated both (a) (b) (c) (d) (e) (f) (g) (h)
automatically and manually, and also Total
with one of the compartments "No"
uninflated.

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To be considered in and out of the water. Assistance may be given to board a survival craft, but Does the lifejacket provide for acceptable mobility of
wearer mobility should not be reduced to any greater extent the test subjects both in and out of the water and is
Mobility of the subject both in and out of than by the appropriate size RTD. comparative to the mobility of wearing the RTD?
the water should be given consideration in
determining the acceptability of a device YES NO
for approval and should be compared to
mobility when wearing the appropriate
size RTD when climbing out of the water, Passed Failed_________
going up and down stairs, picking up an
article from the floor, and then drinking Method of evaluation:
from a cup.

Comments/Observations

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2.2.3 LIFEJACKET/IMMERSION SUIT LIGHTS

EVALUATION AND TEST REPORT

Remarks: If an immersion suit is designed to be worn without a lifejacket, it

should be fitted with a light complying with the requirements for lifejacket lights. The
immersion suit light should be treated as a lifejacket light.

[Link] General information

[Link].1 General data and specifications
[Link].2 Submitted drawings, reports and documents

[Link] Visual inspection

[Link].1 Approval marking
[Link].2 Expiry marking
[Link].3 Additional markings
[Link].4 Electrical short circuit protection
[Link].5 Visibility when attached to a lifejacket
[Link].6 Construction and materials

[Link] Temperature cycling test

[Link] Light tests
[Link] Chromaticity test
[Link] Drop test

[Link] 2 m light drop test

[Link] Switch arrangement test
[Link] Vibration test

[Link] Mould growth test

[Link] Corrosion and seawater resistance test

[Link] Test for oil resistance

[Link] Rain test and watertightness test

[Link] Fire test

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2.2.3 LIFEJACKET/IMMERSION SUIT LIGHTS

EVALUATION AND TEST REPORT

Manufacturer

Type

Date

Place

Surveyor’s name (printed)

Signature

Approving organization

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LIGHT STEADY

LIGHT

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Submitted reports and documents

Status
Report/Document Revision No. & Title of report / document
No. date
Maintenance Manual -
Operations Manual -

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Approval marking - be clearly marked with approval information PASS: FAIL:

including the Administration which approved it, and
any operational restrictions;

- be marked with a date of expiry; The PASS: FAIL:

Administration should determine the period of
Expiry marking acceptability, owing to deterioration with age. Results:
The established life must be justified by the
manufacturer. PASS: FAIL:

Be provided with the following information:

Additional markings Results:
- precise definition of intended use (e.g.
"Lifejacket light"); serial number; PASS: FAIL:
identification of the manufacturer; PASS: FAIL:
easily understandable symbols for on/off switching; PASS: FAIL:
where applicable, information on proper battery PASS: FAIL:
disposal by the words: "DO NOT INCINERATE / PASS: FAIL:
DO NOT RECHARGE / DO NOT TAMPER".

Comments/Observations

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Electrical short circuit protection - be provided with electrical short circuit protection PASS: FAIL:
to prevent damage or injury;

Visibility when attached to a lifejacket - be visible over as great a segment of the upper PASS: FAIL:
hemisphere as is practicable when attached to a
lifejacket;
Construction and materials PASS: FAIL:
- be constructed with proper workmanship and
materials; and
PASS: FAIL:
- if the light is a flashing light, be provided with a
manually operated switch;

Colour of lifejacket light - be of an international or vivid reddish orange, or a PASS: FAIL:

comparably highly visible colour on all parts where
this will assist detection at sea.

Comments/Observations

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Manufacturer: ________ Date: Time: _

Temperature Cycling (12 lights in groups of 4) lights 5 through 8: light test (cold) [Link]
[Link]: lights 9 through 12: light test (ambient) [Link]

Any one of the 12 lights - Chromaticity Test [Link]

Any one of the 12 lights - 4.5 m drop test [Link] Same light: Light same light:
Visual test (ambient) Chromaticity Test
Inspection same light: Light
Any one of the 12 lights -2.0 m drop test [Link] test (ambient) same light:
(all 12 Chromaticity test
lights)
Any one of the 12 lights - Switch arrangement testsame light subjected to Vibration test [Link]
[Link] [Link]
Any one of the 12 lights - 28 day mould growth test
(may be waived) [Link]

Any one of the 12 lights - Corrosion and seawater

resistance test (may be waived) [Link]
Any one of the 12 lights - Oil resistance test [Link]

Any one of the 12 lights - rain test and watertightness test [Link]

Any one of the 12 lights - fire test [Link]

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After having passed the temperature cycling test, the lights

should be subjected next to the light tests.

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Manufacturer: ________ Date: Time: _

Lifejacket/immersion suit Model: ____________________________________ Surveyor: ______________________________________________
lights Lot/Serial Number: __________________________ Organization: ___________________________________________
[Link] Light tests Regulations: LSA Code [Link]/[Link].1/[Link].2/[Link].2; MSC.81(70) 1/
10.3.2/10.3.5/ [Link]/[Link]/10.4/10.4.9
Test Procedure Acceptance Criteria Significant Test Data
Four lifejacket lights which have passed the Water-activated lifejacket lights should commence Results:
temperature cycling test should be taken functioning within 2 min and have reached a luminous
from a stowage temperature of -30°C and intensity of not less than 0.75 cd within 5 min in seawater. In
then be operated immersed in seawater at fresh water a luminous intensity of not less than 0.75 cd All luminous intensity data is to be attached here.
a temperature of -1°C, four lifejacket lights should have been attained within 10 min. At least 11 out of
which have passed the temperature cycling the 12 lifejacket lights should continue to provide a luminous
test should be taken from a stowage intensity of not less than 0.75 cd in all directions of the upper
temperature of +65°C and be operated hemisphere for a period of at least 8 h.
immersed in seawater at a temperature of PASS: FAIL:
+30°C, and four lifejacket lights which have In the case of a flashing light it should be established that the
passed the temperature cycling test should rate of flashing for the 8 h operative period is not less than Recorded voltage at the end of life:
be taken from ordinary room conditions and 50 flashes and not more than 70 flashes per minute and that Voltage at 5 min of operation:
be operated immersed in fresh water at the effective luminous intensity is at least 0.75 cd in all Lowest recorded voltage:
ambient temperature. directions of the upper hemisphere. (See formula below to Details of three lights selected for light output test:
calculate the effective luminous intensity). Al luminous intensity, hours of operation, flash
If the voltage at 5 min of operation is lower details, colour of light and Voltage data is to be
than the recorded voltage at the end of life attached here for each light
it is permissible to use a lamp from the
same build standard for the light output a) Taken form -30°C:
test. Using the lowest recorded voltage a b) Taken from +65°C:
light output test can be carried out as c) Taken from ordinary room conditions:
described below. The voltage of all 12 test
units should be monitored continuously for Comments/Observations
8 h. To make sure that all test units provide
a luminous intensity of not less than
0.75 cd in all directions of the upper
hemisphere for 8 h operation, the following
test should be performed.

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Manufacturer: ________ Date: Time: _

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The chromaticities of the lifejacket light should be x 0.500 0.500 0.440 0.300 0.300 0.440
measured by means of colorimetric measurement y 0.382 0.440 0.433 0.344 0.278 0.382
equipment which is calibrated to the appropriate
National or State Standards Institute (Note: CIE (International Standard on Colours of Light Signals,
Publ. No.15.2 contains further information). with colour tables to be developed by CIE.).
Measurement on at least four points of the upper
hemisphere should be taken.

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The light should then be subjected to the

light tests (see [Link]).

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The light should be subjected next to the

light tests (see [Link]).
[Link] Switch arrangement test Regulations: MSC.81(70) 1/ 10.3.5/[Link]/10.4/10.4.3
Test Procedure Acceptance Criteria Significant Test Data
If a manual switch is fitted, the switch The light must function properly. Results:
arrangement test should be carried out.

One lifejacket light which has passed the PASS: FAIL:

visual inspection should be subjected to the
switch arrangement test.
Comments/Observations
A test person wearing immersion suit
gloves, must be able to switch the lifejacket
light in its normal operational position on
and off three times.

After having passed the switch

arrangement test the light should be
subjected next to the vibration test.

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Comments/Observations

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The lifejacket light should then be placed in

a mould growth chamber which should be
maintained at a temperature of
0 0
29 C +/- 1 C and a relative humidity of not
less than 95 %. The period of incubation
should be 28 days. After this period the
lifejacket light should be inspected.

(Note: The mould growth test may be

waived where the manufacturer is able to
produce evidence that the external
materials employed will satisfy the test.)

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(Note: There should be no undue deterioration of metal parts and Comments/Observations

.1 If there are no exposed metal parts the lifejacket light should function after the test.
the Corrosion and Seawater
Resistance Test need not be
conducted.

.2 The Corrosion and Seawater

Resistance Test may be waived
where the manufacturer is able to
produce evidence that the external
metals employed will satisfy the
test.

.3 Automatic activated version should

be prevented from switching during
the test.)

.4 Where the exposed metal is part of

the automatic switch sensor, the
function test after the 28-day test
cannot be done.

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[Link] Rain test and watertightness test Regulations: LSA Code [Link]/[Link]; MSC.81(70) 1/ 10.4/10.4.7
Test Procedure Acceptance Criteria Significant Test Data
One lifejacket light which has passed the The lifejacket light should be rot-proof Results:
visual inspection should be subjected to a
rain test according to IEC 60945:2002, The lifejacket light should comply with the requirements of
paragraph 8.8. IEC 60945:2002, paragraph 8.8.2 and should function after PASS: FAIL:
the rain test.
After having passed the rain test the
lifejacket light and the complete power After the water-tightness test the lifejacket light should Comments/Observations
source should be immersed horizontally function and there should be no evidence of water inside
under not less than 300 mm of fresh water the lifejacket light.
for at least 24 h.

Automatic activated version should be

prevented from switching during the test.

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2.2.4 REFERENCE TEST DEVICE (RTD)

CONSTRUCTION VALIDATION AND CALIBRATION

[Link] Adult Lifejacket RTD

[Link].1 Buoyancy calibration

[Link].2 Construction validation – General
[Link].3 Construction Validation – Fabric and Webbing measurements

[Link] Child Lifejacket RTD

[Link].1 Buoyancy calibration

[Link] Infant Lifejacket RTD

[Link].1 Buoyancy calibration

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2.2.4 REFERENCE TEST DEVICE (RTD)

CONSTRUCTION VALIDATION AND CALIBRATION

Manufacturer

Serial number

Size (Adult/Child/Infant)

Date of construction

Place of construction

Date of
validation/calibration

Place of
validation/calibration

Signature

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Reference test device Model: ____________________________________ Surveyor: ______________________________________________
(RTD) Lot/Serial Number: __________________________ Organization: ___________________________________________
[Link].1 Buoyancy calibration Regulations: LSA Code [Link]; MSC.81(70) Annex 1, Appendix
Test Procedure Acceptance Criteria Significant Test Data
To achieve repeatability in human subject testing,
the overall buoyancy and distribution of buoyancy
Design Max Min Left front buoyancy: _________ N
between the front and back of the RTD must be
maintained within a tight tolerance. Front 103 N 107 N 100 N Right front buoyancy: _________ N
The buoyancy of a new RTD may exceed the Buoyancy1
allowable tolerance range until the normal Back 46 N 48 N 45 N Total front buoyancy: _________ N
shrinkage or compression of the foam inserts Buoyancy
stabilizes. Until the buoyancies of the foam inserts Total back buoyancy: _________ N
have stabilized, buoyancy and distribution should Total 149 N 155 N 145 N
be checked at regular intervals (perhaps weekly), Buoyancy Total buoyancy: _________ N
and then at least monthly thereafter or whenever Buoyancy 69% 70.5% 67.5%
used for testing, whichever is longer (frequent use Buoyancy distribution: _________ % in
Distribution2 in front in front in front
may require more frequent checks). Only RTDs front
1
with buoyancies within tolerance should be used values at or corrected to standard temperature and
for certification testing. pressure
2
At the time of manufacture the left-to-right buoyancy distribution is calculated by dividing the front Make-up inserts added/removed:
distribution of buoyancy in the front inserts was buoyancy by the total buoyancy
adjusted to be within 1.3 N of each other. To
achieve this tolerance, thin layers of foam ("make
-up" inserts) may have been inserted between the After a full sheet of 6.5 mm thick foam is required in any one
front and inside front foam inserts. The test house of the four major areas, an inside front or back insert Foam inserts replaced:
may need to increase the size of these make-up probably needs to be replaced. If the front buoyancy is under
inserts from time to time to keep these parameters the minimum value, measure the buoyancy of the right and
within tolerance, or may need to add buoyancy to left sides so that the proper distribution of buoyancy (no
the back or collar inserts (or trim buoyancy, if the more than a 1.3 N difference) between the right and left front
back insert has not shrunk as anticipated). panels can be maintained. Comments:

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Comments/observations:

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This distance should be 489 ± 6 mm. Front panel length. __________ mm

Front panel length. Measure the distance from the
reference point to the bottom of the foam.
Pass Fail
This distance should be 550 ± 6 mm. Back panel length. __________ mm
Back panel length. Measure the distance from the
reference point to the bottom of the back panel.
Pass Fail

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[Link].3 Construction Validation – Fabric and Webbing Regulations: LSA Code [Link]; MSC.81(70) Annex 1; MSC.1/Circ.1470, 3
measurements
Test Procedure Acceptance Criteria Significant Test Data
This distance should be 342 ± 6 mm. Collar attachment location: __________ mm
Collar attachment location. To check the collar attachment
location, hold the RTD by the collar, keeping the collar
Pass Fail
level so the RTD hangs freely. Measure from the top back
edge of the foam down to the centre of the neck seam.
This distance should be 111 ± 6 mm. Webbing attachment to collar location: __________ mm
Webbing attachment to collar. To check the location of the
vertical webbing attachment to the collar, measure the
Pass Fail
distance from the edge of the foam (at the end opposite
from the zipper) to the front seams of the box-X stitching.
This distance should be 263 ± 6 mm. Webbing length: __________ mm
Webbing length (chest strap to collar attachment). To
check the length of the vertical webbing from the top of the
Pass Fail
chest strap to the attachment at the collar, measure the
inside distance between the box-X stitches located on the
chest strap (front panel) and on the underside of the collar.
This distance should be 1700 ± Finished waist belt assembly length: __________ mm
Finished waist belt assembly length. To check the finished
12 mm.
length of the waist belt assembly, measure the overall
Pass Fail
length with the buckle unfastened and the adjustments in
the full open position (maximum length). Lay the RTD on a
flat surface and measure the fully extended length of the
assembly. For consistency, measure the distance from
where the snap hook fastens in the D-Ring.

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measurements
Test Procedure Acceptance Criteria Significant Test Data
The circumference should be Finished neck size: __________ mm
Finished neck size. A suitably sized cone (such as a traffic
395 ± 6 mm.
cone) should be used to check the finished neck size. The
Pass Fail
cone should be rigid, have a slope of 8.5° ± 1.5°, and be
tall enough to allow the RTD to fit snugly. If a flexible cone
(such as a plastic traffic safety cone) is used it should be
filled with rigid foam, concrete, or similar substance to
make it rigid.
With both chest and waist belt buckles fastened and the
waist belt adjusted to the full open position, place the RTD
on the cone with just enough force so it will fit snug to the
cone, but not forcing it down.
Place a mark on both sides of the cone where the shoulder
seam contacts the cone. This mark may be used to
facilitate subsequent validations. Measure the
circumference around the cone at the mark.

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Manufacturer: ________ Date: Time: _

Reference test device Model: ____________________________________ Surveyor: ______________________________________________
(RTD) Lot/Serial Number: __________________________ Organization: ___________________________________________
[Link].1 Buoyancy calibration Regulations: LSA Code [Link]; MSC.81(70) Annex 3, Appendix
Test Procedure Acceptance Criteria Significant Test Data
To achieve repeatability in human subject Design Max Min
testing, the overall buoyancy and distribution
Front 63 N 65.4 N 60.6 N Left front buoyancy: _________ N
of buoyancy between the front and back of the
RTD must be maintained within a tight Buoyancy1
Right front buoyancy: _________ N
tolerance. Back 25 N 26.2 N 23.8 N
The buoyancy of a new RTD may exceed the Buoyancy Total front buoyancy: _________ N
allowable tolerance range until the normal Total 88 N 91.6 N 84.4 N
shrinkage or compression of the foam inserts Buoyancy Total back buoyancy: _________ N
stabilizes. Until the buoyancies of the foam
inserts have stabilized, buoyancy and Buoyancy 71.5% 73% 70% in Total buoyancy: _________ N
distribution should be checked at regular Distribution2 in front in front front
intervals (perhaps weekly), and then at least 1 Buoyancy distribution: _________ %
values at or corrected to standard temperature and pressure
monthly thereafter or whenever used for in front
2
testing, whichever is longer (frequent use may buoyancy distribution is calculated by dividing the front buoyancy
require more frequent checks). Only RTDs by the total buoyancy
with buoyancies within tolerance should be At the time of manufacture the left-to-right distribution of buoyancy
used for certification testing. Make-up inserts added/removed:
in the front inserts was adjusted to be within 1.3 N of each other.
To check buoyancy tolerances, foam inserts To achieve this tolerance, the layers were individually selected to
need to be removed from the device. Take achieve the cumulative insert buoyancy. If buoyancy of a new
care that all trapped air is removed when device exceeds the upper limits, one layer per compartment may
checking buoyancy and that layers are be altered or replaced to bring the unit into compliance. The test Foam inserts replaced:
maintained in their proper sequence when house may need to add make -up layers from time to time to
reinstalled (considerable effort would be maintain the front-to-back and side-to-side insert tolerances. If the
needed to remove entrapped air if testing the front buoyancy is under the minimum value, measure the
intact device). buoyancy of the right and left sides so that the proper distribution
of buoyancy (no more than a 1. 3 N difference) between the right Comments:
and left front panels can be maintained.

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Infant Lifejacket Manufacturer: ________ Date: Time: _

Reference test device Model: ____________________________________ Surveyor: ______________________________________________
(RTD) Lot/Serial Number: __________________________ Organization: ___________________________________________
[Link].1 Buoyancy calibration Regulations: LSA Code [Link]; MSC.81(70) Annex 3, Appendix
Test Procedure Acceptance Criteria Significant Test Data
To achieve repeatability in human subject
testing, the overall buoyancy and distribution
Design Max Min Left front buoyancy: _________ N
of buoyancy between the front and back of the
RTD must be maintained within a tight Front 42 N 44.4 N 39.6 N Right front buoyancy: _________ N
tolerance. Buoyancy1
The buoyancy of a new RTD may exceed the Back 29 N 30.2 N 27.8 N Total front buoyancy: _________ N
allowable tolerance range until the normal Buoyancy
shrinkage or compression of the foam inserts Total back buoyancy: _________ N
stabilizes. Until the buoyancies of the foam Total 71 N 74.6 N 67.4 N
inserts have stabilized, buoyancy and Buoyancy Total buoyancy: _________ N
distribution should be checked at regular Buoyancy 59.2 % 60.7 % 57.7 %
intervals (perhaps weekly), and then at least Buoyancy distribution: _________
Distribution2 in front in front in front
monthly thereafter or whenever used for % in front
1
testing, whichever is longer (frequent use may values at or corrected to standard temperature and pressure
require more frequent checks). Only RTDs 2
buoyancy distribution is calculated by dividing the front buoyancy by
with buoyancies within tolerance should be the total buoyancy
used for certification testing. Make-up inserts added/removed:
At the time of manufacture the left-to-right distribution of buoyancy in
the front inserts was adjusted to be within 1.3 N of each other. To
To check buoyancy tolerances, foam inserts achieve this tolerance, the layers were individually selected to achieve
need to be removed from the device. Take the cumulative insert buoyancy. If buoyancy of a new device exceeds
the upper limits, one layer per compartment may be altered or Foam inserts replaced:
care that all trapped air is removed when
replaced to bring the unit into compliance. The test house may need Comments:
checking buoyancy and that layers are
maintained in their proper sequence when to add make -up layers from time to time to maintain the front-to-back
reinstalled (considerable effort would be and side -to-side insert tolerances. If the front buoyancy is under the
needed to remove entrapped air if testing the minimum value, measure the buoyancy of the right and left sides so
intact device). that the proper distribution of buoyancy (no more than a 1.3 N
difference) between the right and left front panels can be maintained.

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2.3 IMMERSION SUITS AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT

2.3.1 IMMERSION SUITS (NON-INSULATED)

EVALUATION AND TEST REPORT

[Link] General data and specifications

[Link] Submitted drawings, reports and documents

[Link] Quality assurance

[Link] Visual inspection

[Link] Test subjects

[Link] Test with a lifejacket

[Link] Test clothing

[Link] Donning tests 1 & 2

[Link] Ergonomic test

[Link] Field of vision test

[Link] Flotation test

[Link] Righting test

[Link] Water ingress and jump test

[Link] Jump test

[Link] Leak test

[Link] Swimming and water emergence test

[Link] Oil resistance test

[Link] Alternative oil resistance test

[Link] Fire test

[Link] Temperature cycling test

[Link] Temperature cycling test – Test data

[Link] Buoyancy test

[Link] Strength test

[Link] Thermal protective test (General)

[Link] Thermal protective test (Continued)

[Link] Test sheets for temperatures during immersion tests

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2.3.1 IMMERSION SUITS (NON-INSULATED)

EVALUATION AND TEST REPORT

Manufacturer

Type

Date

Place

Surveyor’s name (printed)

Signature

Approving organization

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Manufacturer: ________ Date: Time: _

Construction Material: Additional equipment: Donning instructions:

Fabric produced by: Retro reflective material □ YES

produced by: Type: □ NO

Type:

Whistle produced
by (if fitted): Type:
Buoyant material
produced by:

Type: Life-line produced by (if fitted): Type

Light produced by (if fitted): Type:

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Manufacturer: ________ Date: Time: _

Submitted reports and documents

Status
Report/Document Revision No. & Title of report / document
No. date
Maintenance Manual -
Operations Manual -

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Manufacturer: ________ Date: Time: _

Manufacturers should be required to institute a quality control procedure Quality Assurance Manual:
to ensure that life-saving appliances are produced to the same standard
as the prototype life- saving appliance approved by the Administration and Description of System:
to keep records of any production tests carried out in accordance with the
Administration's instructions.

Quality Assurance System acceptable Yes No

Comments/Observations

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Manufacturer: ________ Date: Time: _

Non-insulated immersion suit should:

Passed Failed _____________
.1 be clearly marked with approval
information including the Administration
which approved it, date of manufacturer
and any operational restrictions;

.2 be provided with labels giving operating Passed __ Failed _

instructions, general information and
manufacturers details as appropriate;
and

.3 be fitted with retro-reflective tape. Be fitted with approved patches of retro-reflective Tape sizes (LXB)______
material with a total area of at least 400 cm 2 Total tape area________
distributed so as to be useful for search from air Does the suit automatically turn the wearer face up: -
and surface craft from all directions and Yes/No
with 100 cm2 on the back if the suit does not
automatically turn the wearer face up according to If No, tape area on back_______
resolution MSC.481(102).
Passed ______________ Failed _____________

Comments/Observations

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Manufacturer: ________ Date: Time: _

Does the non-insulated immersion suit cover the Passed ______________ Failed
whole body with the exception of the face? Be of an international or vivid reddish _____________
orange, or a comparably highly visible
Are the hands covered, or is the non-insulated colour on all parts where this will assist
immersion suit equipped with permanently attached detection at sea. Passed ______________
gloves? Failed______________

Are their arrangements to prevent excessive free air

in the legs?

Is the non-insulated immersion suit of highly visible Passed ______________ Failed

colour? ______________

Is the non-insulated immersion suit designed to be

worn without a lifejacket? Passed ______________ Failed
If yes ______________
Is the non-insulated immersion suit fitted with a light
complying with paragraph 2.2.3 of the LSA Code?

Is the non-insulated immersion suit fitted with a Passed ______________ Failed

whistle complying with paragraph [Link] of the ______________
LSA Code?

Fitted with releasable buoyant lifeline or other means Passed ______________ Failed
to secure it to a suit worn by another person in the ______________
water and provided with a suitable means to allow
rescuer to lift the wearer from the water into survival
or rescue craft. Passed ______________ Failed
______________

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Passed ______________ Failed

______________

Comments/Observations

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Manufacturer: ________ Date: Time: _

Comments/Observations

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Manufacturer: ________ Date: Time: _

Manufacturer of lifejacket:
Type:

Manufacturer of lifejacket: Type:

Comments/Observations
[Link] Test clothing Regulations: LSA Code II/[Link].1; MSC.81(70) 1/3.2.6 to 3.2.8
Test Procedure Acceptance Criteria Significant Test Data
The test subjects should wear a standard range Did all test subject use the specified test clothing
clothing consisting of

.1 underwear (short sleeved, short legged) □ YES

.2 shirt (long sleeved) □ NO
.3 trousers (not woollen) and woollen socks
.4 in addition to the clothing, the test subject
should wear two woollen pullovers during the Comments/Observations
thermal protective tests.
.5 If a suit is to be worn in conjunction with a
lifejacket, the lifejacket should be worn during
the thermal protective tests.

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Manufacturer: ________ Date: Time: _

Immersion suits Model: ____________________________________ Surveyor: ______________________________________________
(non-insulated) Lot/Serial Number: __________________________ Organization: ___________________________________________
[Link] Donning test (1) Regulations: LSA Code II/[Link].1; MSC.81(70) 1/3.1.3
Test Procedure Acceptance Criteria Significant Test Data
Following a demonstration, each test subject Each test subjects should be able to unpack, Donning time
should be able to unpack, don and secure the don and secure the immersion suit over their
immersion suit over their test clothing without test clothing (see [Link]) without assistance in Time Pass Fail
assistance in less than 2 min. This time should less than 2 min. This time should include the Subject No.1 sec
include the time to don any associated clothing, time to don any associated clothing, inflate any Subject No.2 sec
inflate any orally inflated chambers if fitted and orally inflated chambers if fitted, and don a Subject No.3 sec
don a lifejacket, if such is to be worn in conjunction lifejacket, if such is to be worn in conjunction Subject No.4 sec
with the immersion suit, and the test subjects with the immersion suit. Subject No.5 sec
should be able to don such lifejacket without Subject No.6 sec
assistance.
Comments/Observations

[Link] Donning test (2) Regulations: LSA Code I/[Link].1; MSC.81(70) 1/3.1.4
Test Procedure Acceptance Criteria Significant Test Data
The immersion suit should be capable of The test subject should be able to complete this task in Donning time at - 30°C
being donned in 5 min at an ambient 5 min. Time Passed Failed
temperature as low as -30oC. Before the Subject No.1 sec
donning test the packed immersion suit Subject No.2 sec
should be kept in a refrigerated chamber at Subject No.3 sec
a temperature of -30oC for 24 h. Subject No.4 sec
Subject No.5 sec
Subject No.6 sec

Comments/Observations

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Manufacturer: ________ Date: Time: _

All the test subjects were able to perform all duties

associated with abandonment, assist others and
operate a rescue boat:

☐YES ☐ NO
All the test subjects were able to climb up and
down a vertical ladder of 5 metre in length:
☐YES ☐ NO

Comments/Observations

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Manufacturer: ________ Date: Time: _

Immersion suits Model: ____________________________________ Surveyor: ______________________________________________
(non-insulated) Lot/Serial Number: __________________________ Organization: ___________________________________________
[Link] Field of vision test Regulations: LSA Code II/[Link].3; MSC.81(70) 1/3.1.6
Test Procedure Acceptance Criteria Significant Test Data
Each test subject should be The lateral field of vision should be at least Field of vision angle: ≥ 120°
seated with the head in a 120°.
Passed Failed
fixed position, and the lateral
field of vision measured. Subject No.1
Subject No.2
Subject No.3
Subject No.4
Subject No.5
Subject No.6
Comments/Observations
[Link] Flotation test Regulations: LSA Code II/[Link]; MSC.81(70) 1/3.1.7
Test Procedure Acceptance Criteria Significant Test Data
Mouth Freeboard Nose Light Postion ok?
With the test subject floating The test subject should float face-up with
Freeboard (Y/N)
at rest, wearing the suit in their mouths clear of the water by at least
conjunction with a lifejacket if 120 mm and be stable in that position. Subject No.1
required, the freeboard
The position of the lifejacket light should Subject No.2
should be measured from the
permit it to be visible over as great a Subject No.3
water surface to the nose or Subject No.4
segment of the upper hemisphere as is
mouth. Subject No.5
practicable. Subject No.6

Comments/Observations

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Manufacturer: ________ Date: Time: _

The test subjects in fresh water wearing Except where it has been demonstrated that the Passed Failed
either a non-insulated immersion suit or a non-insulated immersion suit will right the test subjects within Subject No.1 _________ _________
non-insulated immersion suit with a 5 s, the test subjects should each demonstrate that they can Subject No.2 _________ ________
lifejacket should each demonstrate that turn themselves from a face-down to a face-up position in Subject No.3 _________ ________
they can turn themselves from a face-down not more than 5 s. Subject No.4 _________ ________
to a face-up position in not more than 5 s. Subject No.5 _________ ________
Subject No.6 _________ ________
Comments/Observations

[Link] Water ingress and jump test Regulations: MSC.81(70) 1/3.1.9

Test Procedure Acceptance Criteria Significant Test Data

The test subjects should pre-wet their The difference in the combined mass of the test subject and Mass difference  500g
non-insulated immersion suit and then be the suit should not exceed 500 g.
weighed. Following a jump into the water Pass Fail
from a height sufficient to totally immerse Subject No.1 _________ ________
the body, each test subject should be Subject No.2 _________ ________
weighed again. Subject No.3 _________ ________
Subject No.4 _________ ________
Weighing should be performed on a Subject No.5 _________ ________
machine accurate to ± 100g. Subject No.6 _________
________

Comments/Observations

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Manufacturer: ________ Date: Time: _

Comments/Observations

[Link] Leak test Regulations: LSA Code II/[Link].1; MSC.81(70) 1/3.1.11

Test Procedure Acceptance Criteria Significant Test Data
The test subject should pre-wet the The ingress of water into the pre-wetted suit should not Indicate which alternative is used.
immersion suit and be weighed. The test exceed a mass of 200g. Alternative 1 Alternative 2
subject should then be instructed to do one
of the following: Water ingress  200g
Passed Failed
.1 a period of flotation in calm water of Subject No.1 _________ ________
1h; or Subject No.2 _________ ________
.2 swimming for 20 min for a distance of Subject No.3 _________ ________
at least 200 m Subject No.4 _________ ________
Subject No.5 _________ ________
The test subject should be weighed again Subject No.6 _________
after the task. ________

The weighing machine should be accurate Comments/Observations

to ± 100g.

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Manufacturer: ________ Date: Time: _

Immersion suits Model: ____________________________________ Surveyor: ______________________________________________
(non-insulated) Lot/Serial Number: __________________________ Organization: ___________________________________________
[Link] Swimming and water emergence test Regulations: LSA Code II/[Link].4; MSC.81(70) 1/3.1.12
Test Procedure Acceptance Criteria Significant Test Data
1) 25m swim and boarding without lifejacket.
All test subjects, each wearing a lifejacket All qualified test subjects should be able to board the liferaft
but not the suit, should attempt to swim or platform while wearing the non-insulated immersion suit. Passed Failed
25 m and board a liferaft or rigid platform Subject No.1 _________ ________
with its surface 300 mm above the water Subject No.2 _________ ________
surface. Subject No.3 _________ ________
Subject No.4 _________ ________
Test subjects who successfully complete Subject No.5 _________ ________
this task should also perform it wearing the Subject No.6 _________ ________
suit.
2) 25 m swim and boarding with suit
If designed to be used with a lifejacket, then
Passed Failed
non-insulated immersion suit should be
Subject No.1 _________ ________
tested with the subject also wearing a
Subject No.2 _________ ________
lifejacket. Subject No.3 _________ ________
Subject No.4 _________ ________
Subject No.5 _________ ________
Subject No.6 _________
________
3) 25 m swim and boarding with suit and a lifejacket,
if required

Passed Failed
Subject No.1 _________ ________
Subject No.2 _________ ________
Subject No.3 _________ ________
Subject No.4 _________ ________
Subject No.5 _________ ________
Subject No.6 _________
_______

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Comments/Observations

Manufacturer: ________ Date: Time: _

Comments/Observations

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Manufacturer: ________ Date: Time: _

In lieu of the test for oil resistance prescribed in Indicate which alternative is used.
[Link] either of the following tests may be Alternative 1 Alternative 2
conducted.
Water ingress  200g
After all apertures have been sealed, the After 1h in this position there should be no leakage Passed Failed
non-insulated immersion suit should be immersed exceeding a mass of 200g Subject No.1 _________ ________
for a period of 24 h under 100 mm head of diesel oil Subject No.2 _________ ________
at normal room temperature if necessary using Subject No.3 _________ ________
weights to keep suit submerged. Any surface oil Subject No.4 _________ ________
should then be wiped off and the non-insulated Subject No.5 _________ ________
immersion suit turned inside out. The suit should Subject No.6 _________
then be laid on a table suitable for collecting and _______
draining off any leakage and be supported at the
neck aperture by a suitable designed hanger. The Strength  150N Passed ______ Failed ______
suit should then be filled with water to neck level
which should be 300mm above the table. The seam strength should be not less than 150 N Passed ______ Failed ______

Representative samples of the exterior fabric and The samples should support a 1 m head of water.
seams should be immersed under 100mm head of
diesel oil for 24 h. After removal from the oil the The samples should successfully support 1 m head
samples should be wiped off before being subjected of water Comments/Observations
to the following tests:

.1 a hydrostatic test of a 1m water head; and

.2 a tensile test of representative seams.

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Manufacturer: ________ Date: Time: _

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Manufacturer: ________ Date: Time: _

.1 an 8 h exposure at a minimum
temperature of +65°C to be completed
in one day; and
.2 the specimens removed from the
warm chamber that same day and left
exposed under ordinary room
conditions at a temperature of
20°C ± 3°C until the next day;
.3 an 8 h exposure at a maximum
temperature of -30°C to be completed
the next day; and
.4 the specimens removed from the cold
chamber that same day and left
exposed under ordinary room
conditions at a temperature of
20°C ± 3°C until the next day.

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Manufacturer: ________ Date: Time: _

Immersion suits Model: ____________________________________ Surveyor: ______________________________________________
(non-insulated) Lot/Serial Number: __________________________ Organization: ___________________________________________
[Link] Temperature cycling test - Test Data Regulations: LSA Code I/1.2.1; MSC.81(70) 1/3.1.16
HOT CYCLE COLD CYCLE
Date In: Date Out: Date In: Date Out:
Cycle 1 Time In: Time Out: Time In: Time Out:
0 0
Temperature: C Duration: hours Temperature: C Duration: hours
Date In: Date Out: Date In: Date Out:
Cycle 2 Time In: Time Out: Time In: Time Out:
0 0
Temperature: C Duration: hours Temperature: C Duration: hours
Date In: Date Out: Date In: Date Out:
Cycle 3 Time In: Time Out: Time In: Time Out:
0 0
Temperature: C Duration: hours Temperature: C Duration: hours
Date In: Date Out: Date In: Date Out:
Cycle 4 Time In: Time Out: Time In: Time Out:
0 0
Temperature: C Duration: hours Temperature: C Duration: hours
Date In: Date Out: Date In: Date Out:
Cycle 5 Time In: Time Out: Time In: Time Out:
0 0
Temperature: C Duration: hours Temperature: C Duration: hours
Date In: Date Out: Date In: Date Out:
Cycle 6 Time In: Time Out: Time In: Time Out:
0 0
Temperature: C Duration: hours Temperature: C Duration: hours
Date In: Date Out: Date In: Date Out:
Cycle 7 Time In: Time Out: Time In: Time Out:
0 0
Temperature: C Duration: hours Temperature: C Duration: hours
Date In: Date Out: Date In: Date Out:
Cycle 8 Time In: Time Out: Time In: Time Out:
0 0
Temperature: C Duration: hours Temperature: C Duration: hours
Date In: Date Out: Date In: Date Out:
Cycle 9 Time In: Time Out: Time In: Time Out:
0 0
Temperature: C Duration: hours Temperature: C Duration: hours
Date In: Date Out: Date In: Date Out:
Cycle 10 Time In: Time Out: Time In: Time Out:
0 0
Temperature: C Duration: hours Temperature: C Duration: hours

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Manufacturer: ________ Date: Time: _

Passed_ Failed ___

Comments/Observations

[Link] Strength test Regulations: LSA Code II; MSC.81(70) 1/3.1.18

Test Procedure Acceptance Criteria Significant Test Data
The non-insulated immersion suit should
The non-insulated immersion suit should not be damaged Passed Failed
be immersed in water for a period of 2 min.
as a result of this test.
It should then be removed from the water
and closed in the same manner as when
worn by a person A force of not less than Comments/Observations
3200 N should be applied to the lifting loop
and a force of not less than 1350 N should
be applied to the parts other than the lifting

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loop for 30 min.

The non-inflated immersion suit may be cut

if necessary to accommodate to the test
device.

Vest-type lifejacket Yoke or over-the-head type lifejacket

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Manufacturer: ________ Date: Time: _

If human subjects are used, they should be medically examined

before being accepted for the tests. Each design of immersion suit
is to be tested by test subjects specified in [Link]

Where human subjects are used, the tests should always be

conducted under the supervision of physician. Emergency
resuscitation equipment should be available during all tests. For
safety reasons, ECG should be monitored during every test. Testing
should be stopped at the wish of the test subjects, or if the skin
temperature of hand, foot or lumbar region should fall below 10°C
for more than 15 minutes, or if the attending physician considers it
advisable.

When testing with human subjects, continuous body core

temperature (rectal temperature) and skin temperature of lumbar
region, both hands, calves, foot (foot instep) and heels, should be
measured. The accuracy of the measuring system should be
±0.2°C. Appropriate corresponding measurements should be taken
if a manikin is used in lieu of human subjects.

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Manufacturer: ________ Date: Time: _

Immersion suits Model: ____________________________________ Surveyor: ______________________________________________
(non-insulated) Lot/Serial Number: __________________________ Organization: ___________________________________________
[Link] Thermal Protective test (Continued) Regulations: LSA Code II/[Link].2; MSC.81(70) 1/3.2.9 & 3.2.10
Test Procedure Acceptance Criteria Significant Test Data
Same amount of water resulting from the water
Prior to tests, the same amount of water Following immersion each test subject's body core
ingress and jump test in paragraph [Link] should
resulting from the water ingress and jump temperature should not fall more than 2°C below the normal
be poured into the dry suit.
test in [Link] should be poured into the level of the subject's temperature.
dry suit worn over the dry test clothing Beginning End normal
specified in [Link] by the test subject lying of test of test temperature
down. Subject No.1
Subject No.2
Each test subject should wear a non- Subject No.3
insulated immersion suit previously Subject No.4
subjected to the jump test in [Link]. Subject No.5
Following a 1 h period of immersion, with Subject No.6
hands gloved, in circulating calm water at +
5° C, each test subject's body core Passed Failed ____________
temperature should not fall more than 2°C
below the normal level of the subject's Pick up a pencil and write after 1 h period of
temperature. immersion:

The non-insulated immersion suit should Subject No 1 YES NO

provide sufficient thermal protection to Subject No 2 YES NO
ensure that immediately on leaving the Subject No 3 YES NO
water after completion of the test Subject No 4 YES NO
prescribed above each test subject can Subject No 5 YES NO
pick up a pencil as specified in [Link] and Subject No 6 YES NO
write.
Passed Failed______________
Comments/Observations

See attached test sheets for temperatures during

the immersion tests.

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Manufacturer: ________ Date: Time: _

Skin temp at lumbar Skin temp at lumbar Skin temp at lumbar Skin temp at lumbar Skin temp at lumbar Skin temp at lumbar
region after 1 hr: region after 1 hr: region after 1 hr: region after 1 hr: region after 1 hr: region after 1 hr:

Skin temp at left hand after Skin temp at left hand Skin temp at left hand Skin temp at left hand Skin temp at left hand after Skin temp at left hand after
1 hr: after 1 hr: after 1 hr: after 1 hr: 1 hr: 1 hr:

Skin temp at right hand Skin temp at right hand Skin temp at right hand Skin temp at right hand Skin temp at right hand Skin temp at right hand
after 1 hr: after 1 hr: after 1 hr: after 1 hr: after 1 hr: after 1 hr:

Skin temp at calves after Skin temp at calves after Skin temp at calves Skin temp at calves Skin temp at calves after Skin temp at calves after
1 hr: 1 hr: after 1 hr: after 1 hr: 1 hr: 1 hr:

Skin temp at left Skin temp at left Skin temp at left Skin temp at left Skin temp at left Skin temp at left
foot (foot instep) foot (foot instep) foot (foot instep) foot (foot instep) foot (foot instep) foot (foot instep)
after 1 hr: after 1 hr: after 1 hr: after 1 hr: after 1 hr: after
1 hr:

Skin temp at right Skin temp at right Skin temp at right Skin temp at right Skin temp at right Skin temp at right
foot (foot instep) foot (foot instep) foot (foot instep) foot (foot instep) foot (foot instep) foot (foot instep)
after 1 hr: after 1 hr: after 1 hr: after 1 hr: after 1 hr: after 1 hr:

Skin temp at left heel after Skin temp at left heel Skin temp at left heel Skin temp at left heel Skin temp at left heel after Skin temp at left heel after
1 hr: after 1 hr: after 1 hr: after 1 hr: 1 hr: 1 hr:

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2.3.2 IMMERSION SUITS (INSULATED)

EVALUATION AND TEST REPORT

[Link] General data and specifications

[Link] Submitted drawings, reports and documents

[Link] Quality assurance

[Link] Visual inspection

[Link] Test subjects

[Link] Test with a lifejacket

[Link] Test clothing

[Link] Donning tests 1 & 2

[Link] Ergonomic test

[Link] Field of vision test

[Link] Flotation test

[Link] Righting test

[Link] Water ingress and jump test

[Link] Jump test

[Link] Leak test

[Link] Swimming and water emergence test

[Link] Oil resistance test

[Link] Alternative oil resistance test

[Link] Fire test

[Link] Temperature cycling test

[Link] Temperature cycling test - Test data

[Link] Buoyancy test

[Link] Strength test

[Link] Thermal protective test (General)

[Link] Thermal protective test (Continued)

[Link] Test sheets for temperatures during immersion tests

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2.3.2 IMMERSION SUITS (INSULATED)

EVALUATION AND TEST REPORT

Manufacturer

Type

Date

Place

Surveyor’s name (printed)

Signature

Approving organization

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Manufacturer: ________ Date: Time: _

Construction Material: Additional equipment: Donning instructions:

Fabric produced by: Retro reflective material

produced by: Type:
◻YES ◻NO

Type:

Whistle produced
by (if fitted): Type:
Buoyant material
produced by:

Type: Life-line produced by (if fitted): Type

Light produced by (if fitted): Type:

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Manufacturer: ________ Date: Time: _

Submitted reports and documents

Status
Report/Document Revision No. & Title of report / document
No. date
Maintenance Manual -
Operations Manual -

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Manufacturer: ________ Date: Time: _

Manufacturers should be required to institute a quality control procedure Description of System.

to ensure that life-saving appliances are produced to the same standard
as the prototype life- saving appliance approved by the Administration and
to keep records of any production tests carried out in accordance with the
Administration's instructions. Quality Assurance System acceptable Yes/No

Comments/Observations

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Manufacturer: ________ Date: Time: _

.1 be clearly marked with approval Passed _ Failed

information including the Administration
which approved it, date of manufacturer
and any operational restrictions;

.2 be provided with labels giving operating Passed _ Failed

instructions, general information and
manufacturers details as appropriate;
and

.3 be fitted with retro-reflective tape. Be fitted with approved patches of retro-reflective material Tape sizes (LXB)______
with a total area of at least 400 cm 2 distributed so as to be Total tape area________
useful for search from air and surface craft from all directions Does the suit automatically turn the wearer face up:
and with 100 cm2 on the back if the suit does not - Yes/No
automatically turn the wearer face up according to resolution
MSC.481(102). If No, tape area on back______

Passed _ Failed

Comments/Observations

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Manufacturer: ________ Date: Time: _

Does the immersion suit cover the whole Be of an international or vivid reddish orange, or a Passed ___________ Failed __________
body with the exception of the face? comparably highly visible colour on all parts where this will
assist detection at sea.
Are the hands covered, or is the Passed ___________ Failed __________
immersion suit equipped with permanently
attached gloves?
Passed ___________ Failed __________
Are their arrangements to prevent
excessive free air in the legs?
Passed ___________ Failed __________
Is the immersion suit of highly visible
colour? Passed ___________ Failed __________

Is the immersion suit designed to be worn

without a lifejacket?

If yes, Passed _ Failed

Is the immersion suit fitted with a light

complying with paragraph 2.2.3? Passed ___________ Failed __________

Is the immersion suit fitted with a whistle

complying with paragraph [Link] of LSA
Code?
Passed ___________ Failed __________
Fitted with releasable buoyant lifeline or
other means to secure it to a suit worn by
another person in the water & provided with
a suitable means to allow rescuer to lift the Comments/Observations
wearer from the water into survival or
rescue craft.

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Manufacturer: ________ Date: Time: _

[Link] Test with a lifejacket Regulations: LSA Code [Link]; MSC.81(70) 1/3.1.2
Test Procedure Acceptance Criteria Significant Test Data
If the suit is to be worn in conjunction with Manufacturer of lifejacket:
a lifejacket, the lifejacket should be worn
over the suit for the tests prescribed in
[Link] to [Link]. Type:

Manufacturer of lifejacket:

Type:

Manufacturer of lifejacket:

Type:

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Manufacturer: ________ Date: Time: _

Comments/Observations
[Link] Ergonomic Test Regulations: LSA Code II/[Link].2; MSC.81(70) 1/3.1.5
Test Procedure Acceptance Criteria Significant Test Data
When wearing the immersion suit, the test There should be no Restriction in walking, bending over or arm movement:
subjects should be able to: restriction in walking,
bending over or arm
◻YES ◻NO
.1 Climb up and down a vertical ladder movement. All the test subjects were able to pick up a pencil and write: ◻YES ◻NO
of at least 5 m in length; All the test subjects were able to put on the lifejacket without assistance:

.2 Perform all duties associated with

◻YES ◻NO
abandonment; and All the test subjects were able to perform all duties associated with abandonment, assist
others and operate a rescue boat: ◻YES ◻NO
.3 To pick up a pencil and write. The
diameter of the pencil should be All the test subjects were able to climb up and down a vertical ladder of 5 metre in
8-10 mm. length:
◻YES ◻NO
Comments/Observations

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Manufacturer: ________ Date: Time: _

Each test subject should be seated with the The lateral field of vision should be at least 120°. Field of vision angle  120°
head in a fixed position, and the lateral field
of vision measured. Passed Failed
Subject No.1 __________ ___________
Subject No.2 __________ ___________
Subject No.3 __________ ___________
Subject No.4 __________ ___________
Subject No.5 __________ ___________
Subject No.6 __________ ___________

Comments/Observations

[Link] Flotation test Regulations: LSA Code II/2. 3.1.1; MSC.81(70) 1/3.1.7
Test Procedure Acceptance Criteria Significant Test Data

With the test subject floating at rest, The test subject should float face-up with their mouths clear Mouth Nose
wearing the suit in conjunction with a of the water by at least 120mm and be stable in that position. Freeboard = Freeboard = 
lifejacket if required, the freeboard should Subject No.1 __________ ___________
For a buoyant insulated immersion suit worn without a
be measured from the water surface to the Subject No.2 __________ ___________
lifejacket, an auxiliary means of buoyancy such as an
nose or mouth. Subject No.3 __________ ___________
orally inflated bladder behind the wearer's head may be
Subject No.4 __________ ___________
used to obtain this freeboard, provided that the freeboard
Subject No.5 __________ ___________
obtained without the auxiliary means of buoyancy is at
Subject No.6 __________ ___________
least 50 mm.
The position of the lifejacket light should permit it to be Comments/Observations
visible over as great a segment of the upper hemisphere
as is practicable.

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Manufacturer: ________ Date: Time: _

The test subjects, in fresh water wearing Except where it has been demonstrated that the insulated Righting time =  5 s
either an immersion suit or an immersion suit immersion suit will right the test subjects within 5 s, the test Passed Failed
with lifejacket, should each demonstrate that subjects should each demonstrate that they can turn Subject No.1 __________ ___________
they can turn themselves from a face-down themselves from a face-down to a face-up position in not Subject No.2 __________ ___________
to a face-up position in not more than 5 s. more than 5 s. Subject No.3 __________ ___________
Subject No.4 __________ ___________
Subject No.5 __________ ___________
Subject No.6 __________ ___________

Comments/Observations

[Link] Water ingress and jump test Regulations: MSC.81(70) 1/3.1.9

Test Procedure Acceptance Criteria Significant Test Data

The test subjects should pre-wet their The difference in the combined mass of the test subject and Mass difference  500g
immersion suit and then be weighed. the suit should not exceed 500 g.
Following a jump into the water from a height Passed Failed
sufficient to totally immerse the body, each Subject No.1 __________ ___________
test subject should be weighed again. Subject No.2 __________ ___________
Subject No.3 __________ ___________
Weighing should be performed on a machine Subject No.4 __________ ___________
accurate to ± 100g. Subject No.5 __________ ___________
Subject No.6 __________ ___________

Comments/Observations

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Manufacturer: ________ Date: Time: _

The test subjects should jump with the suit and The immersion suit and its attachments should not be Passed Failed
lifejacket if required from a height of 4.5m vertically damaged or dislodged in any way. Subject No.1 __________ ___________
into the water. After the jump, the immersion suit Subject No.2 __________ ___________
and its attachments should be examined for The test subject should not be injured by the suit. Subject No.3 __________ ___________
damage or dislodging, and the test subject should Subject No.4 __________ ___________
be questioned concerning whether the suit caused Subject No.5 __________ ___________
any injury to the wearer. Subject No.6 __________ ___________
Comments/Observations

[Link] Leak test Regulations: LSA Code II/[Link].1; MSC.81(70) 1/3.1.11

Test Procedure Acceptance Criteria Significant Test Data

The test subject should pre-wet the immersion suit The ingress of water into the pre-wetted suit should Indicate which alternative is used.
and be weighed. The test subject should then be not exceed a mass of 200g. Alternative 1 Alternative 2
instructed to do one of the following:
Water ingress  200g
.1 a period of flotation in calm water of 1h; or Passed Failed
Subject No.1 __________ ___________
.2 swimming for 20 min for a distance of at least Subject No.2 __________ ___________
200 m Subject No.3 __________ ___________
Subject No.4 __________ ___________
The test subject should be weighed again after the Subject No.5 __________ ___________
task. Subject No.6 _________ ___________
Comments/Observations
The weighing machine should be accurate to 
100g.

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Manufacturer: ________ Date: Time: _

All test subjects, each wearing a lifejacket All qualified test subjects should be able to board the liferaft
but not the immersion suit, should attempt or platform while wearing the immersion suit. 1) 25m swim and boarding without lifejacket.
to swim 25 m and board a liferaft or rigid
platform with its surface 300 mm above the Pass Fail
water surface. Subject No.1 __________ ___________
Subject No.2 __________ ___________
Subject No.3 __________ ___________
Test subjects who successfully complete Subject No.4 __________ ___________
this task should also perform it wearing the Subject No.5 __________ ___________
immersion suit. Subject No.6 __________ ___________

If designed to be used with a lifejacket, then 2) 25 m swim and boarding with immersion suit
immersion suit should be tested with the
subject also wearing a lifejacket. Pass Fail
Subject No.1 __________ ___________
Subject No.2 __________ ___________
Subject No.3 __________ ___________
Subject No.4 __________ ___________
Subject No.5 __________ ___________
Subject No.6 __________ ___________

Comments/Observations

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Manufacturer: ________ Date: Time: _

Comments/Observations

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Manufacturer: ________ Date: Time: _

In lieu of the test for oil resistance Indicate which alternative is used.
prescribed in [Link] either of the Alternative 1 Alternative 2
following tests may be conducted.
Water ingress  200g
After all apertures have been sealed, the Pass Fail
immersion suit should be immersed for a Subject No.1 __________ ___________
period of 24 h under 100 mm head of diesel Subject No.2 __________ ___________
oil at normal room temperature if necessary After 1h in this position there should be no leakage Subject No.3 __________ ___________
using weights to keep suit submerged. Any exceeding a mass of 200g. Subject No.4 __________ ___________
surface oil should then be wiped off and the Subject No.5 __________ ___________
immersion suit turned inside out. The suit Subject No.6 __________ ___________
should then be laid on a table suitable for
collecting and draining off any leakage and Strength  150N Pass Fail
be supported at the neck aperture by a
suitable designed hanger. The suit should The samples should support a 1 m head of water
then be filled with water to neck level which
should be 300mm above the table. Pass _________ Fail _________
The samples should successfully support 1 m head
Representative samples of the exterior of water. Comments/Observations
fabric and seams should be immersed
under 100mm head of diesel oil for 24 h.
After removal from the oil the samples The seam strength should be not less than 150 N.
should be wiped off before being subjected
to the following tests:

.1 a hydrostatic test of a 1m water head

and

.2 a tensile test of representative seams

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.1 an 8 h exposure at a minimum
temperature of +65°C to be
completed in one day; and

.2 the specimens removed from the

warm chamber that same day and
left exposed under ordinary room
conditions at a temperature of 20°C
± 3°C until the next day;

.3 an 8 h exposure at a maximum
temperature of -30°C to be
completed the next day; and

.4 the specimens removed from the

cold chamber that same day and left
exposed under ordinary room
conditions at a temperature of 20°C
± 3°C until the next day.

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Manufacturer: ________ Date: Time: _

Passed_ Failed ___

Comments/Observations

[Link] Strength test Regulations: LSA Code; MSC.81(70) 1/3.1.18

Test Procedure Acceptance Criteria Significant Test Data
The immersion suit should be immersed in The immersion suit should not be damaged as a result of this Passed Failed__________
water for a period of 2 min. It should then test.
be removed from the water and closed in
the same manner as when worn by a Comments/Observations
person. A force of not less than 3200 N
should be applied to the lifting loop and a
force of not less than 1350N should be

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applied to the parts other than the lifting

loop for 30 min.

The immersion suit may be cut if necessary

to accommodate to the test device.

Vest-type lifejacket Yoke or over-the-head type lifejacket

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Manufacturer: ________ Date: Time: _

If human subjects are used, they should be medically examined

before being accepted for the tests. Each design of immersion suit
is to be tested by test subjects specified in [Link].

Where human subjects are used, the tests should always be

conducted under the supervision of physician. Emergency
resuscitation equipment should be available during all tests. For
safety reasons, ECG should be monitored during every test.
Testing should be stopped at the wish of the test subjects, if the
falling rate of the core temperature is more than 1.5ºC per hour
after the first half hour, if the skin temperature of the hand, foot or
lumbar region should fall below 10º C for more than 15 minutes,
or if the attending physician considers it advisable.

When testing with human subjects, continuous body core

temperature (rectal temperature) and skin temperature of lumbar
region, both hands, calves, foot (foot instep) and heels, should be
measured. The accuracy of the measuring system should be
±0.2°C. Appropriate corresponding measurements should be
taken if a manikin is used in lieu of human subjects.

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Manufacturer: ________ Date: Time: _

The immersion suit should provide sufficient thermal Subject No 1 YES NO
protection to ensure that immediately on leaving the Subject No 2 YES NO
water after a 1 hr period of immersion, with gloved Subject No 3 YES NO
hands, in water circulating at +5°C each test subject The test subjects should be able to pick up Subject No 4 YES NO
can pick up a pencil as specified in paragraph [Link] a pencil and write. Subject No 5 YES NO
and write. Subject No 6 YES NO
Passed Failed ________________
Alternatively, at the manufacturers' option, the ability
Pick up a pencil and write after 6 h period of immersion:
to pick up a pencil and write as specified in
paragraph [Link] above may be demonstrated See attached test sheets for temperatures
immediately after leaving the water upon completion during the immersion tests: Subject No 1 YES NO
of the above (6 hr) test. Subject No 2 YES NO
Subject No 3 YES NO
Comments/Observations Subject No 4 YES NO
Subject No 5 YES NO
Subject No 6 YES NO
Passed Failed ________________

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[Link] Thermal Protective test (Continued) Regulations: LSA Code II/[Link]; MSC.81(70) 1/, 3.2.11 & 3.2.12
Test Procedure Acceptance Criteria Significant Test Data

See attached test sheets for temperatures during the

immersion tests:

Comments/Observations

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Manufacturer: ________ Date: Time: _

Immersion suits Model: ____________________________________ Surveyor: ______________________________________________
(insulated) Lot/Serial Number: __________________________ Organization: ___________________________________________
[Link] Test sheets for temperatures during immersion Regulations: LSA Code II/[Link]; MSC.81(70) 1/, 3.2.11 & 3.2.12
tests
Rectal temp after 1 hr: Rectal temp after 2 hr: Rectal temp after 3 hr: Rectal temp after 4 hr: Rectal temp after 5 hr: Rectal temp after 6 hr:
Skin temp at lumbar Skin temp at lumbar region Skin temp at lumbar region Skin temp at lumbar Skin temp at lumbar Skin temp at lumbar
Subject 1 region after 1 hr : after 2 hr: after 3 hr : region after 4 hr : region after 5 hr: region after 6 hr :
Skin temp at left hand Skin temp at left hand after Skin temp at left hand after Skin temp at left hand Skin temp at left hand Skin temp at left hand
after 1 hr: 2 hr: 3 hr: after 4 hr: after 5 hr: after 6 hr:
Skin temp at right hand Skin temp at right hand after Skin temp at right hand after Skin temp at right hand Skin temp at right hand Skin temp at right hand
after 1 hr: 2 hr: 3 hr: after 4 hr: after 5 hr: after 6 hr:
Skin temp at calves after Skin temp at calves after Skin temp at calves after Skin temp at calves after Skin temp at calves after Skin temp at calves after
1 hr: 2 hr: 3 hr: 4 hr: 5 hr: 6 hr:
Skin temp at left foot Skin temp at left foot (foot Skin temp at left foot (foot Skin temp at left foot (foot Skin temp at left foot Skin temp at left foot
(foot instep) after 1 hr: instep) after 2 hr: instep) after 3 hr: instep) after 4 hr: (foot instep) after 5 hr: (foot instep) after 6 hr:
Skin temp at right foot Skin temp at right foot (foot Skin temp at right foot(foot Skin temp at right Skin temp at right Skin temp at right foot
(foot instep) after 1 hr: instep) after 2 hr: instep) after 3 hr: foot(foot instep) after foot(foot instep) after (foot instep) after 6 hr:
Skin temp at left heel Skin temp at left heel after Skin temp at left heel after 4 hr: 5 hr: Skin temp at left heel
after 1 hr: 2 hr: 3 hr: Skin temp at left heel after Skin temp at left heel after 6 hr:
4 hr: after
5 hr:
Rectal temp after 1 hr: Rectal temp after 2 hr: Rectal temp after 3 hr: Rectal temp after 4 hr: Rectal temp after 5 hr: Rectal temp after 6 hr:
Skin temp at lumbar Skin temp at lumbar region Skin temp at lumbar region Skin temp at lumbar Skin temp at lumbar Skin temp at lumbar
region after 1 hr : after 2 hr : after 3 hr : region after 4 hr : region after 5 hr : region after 6 hr :
Skin temp at left hand Skin temp at left hand after Skin temp at left hand after Skin temp at left hand Skin temp at left hand Skin temp at left hand
Subject 2 after 1 hr: 2 hr: 3 hr: after 4 hr: after 5 hr: after 6 hr:
Skin temp at right hand Skin temp at right hand after Skin temp at right hand after Skin temp at right hand Skin temp at right hand Skin temp at right hand
after 1 hr: 2 hr: 3 hr: after 4 hr: after 5 hr: after 6 hr:
Skin temp at calves after Skin temp at calves after Skin temp at calves after Skin temp at calves after Skin temp at calves after Skin temp at calves after
1 hr: 2 hr: 3 hr: 4 hr: 5 hr: 6 hr:
Skin temp at left foot Skin temp at left foot (foot Skin temp at left foot (foot Skin temp at left foot (foot Skin temp at left Skin temp at left foot
(foot instep) after 1 hr: instep) after 2 hr: instep) after 3 hr: instep) after 4 hr: foot(foot instep) after 5 (foot instep) after 6 hr:
Skin temp at right foot Skin temp at right foot (foot Skin temp at right foot (foot Skin temp at right foot hr: Skin temp at right foot
(foot instep) after 1 hr: instep) after 2 hr: instep) after 3 hr: (foot instep) after Skin temp at right foot (foot instep) after 6 hr:
Skin temp at left heel Skin temp at left heel after Skin temp at left heel after 4 hr: (foot instep) after 5 hr: Skin temp at left heel
after 1 hr: 2hr: 3 hr: Skin temp at left heel after Skin temp at left heel after 6 hr:
4 hr: after 5 hr:

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Manufacturer: ________ Date: Time: _

Immersion suits Model: ____________________________________ Surveyor: ______________________________________________
(insulated) Lot/Serial Number: __________________________ Organization: ___________________________________________
[Link] Test sheets for temperatures during Regulations: LSA Code II/[Link]; MSC.81(70) 1/, 3.2.11 & 3.2.12
immersion tests (continued)
Rectal temp after 1 hr: Rectal temp after 2 hr: Rectal temp after 3 hr: Rectal temp after 4 hr: Rectal temp after 5 hr: Rectal temp after 6 hr:
Skin temp at lumbar Skin temp at lumbar region Skin temp at lumbar region Skin temp at lumbar Skin temp at lumbar Skin temp at lumbar
Subject 3 region after 1 hr : after 2 hr : after 3 hr : region after 4 hr : region after 5 hr : region after 6 hr :
Skin temp at left hand Skin temp at left hand after Skin temp at left hand after Skin temp at left hand Skin temp at left hand Skin temp at left hand
after 1 hr: 2 hr: 3 hr: after after 5 hr: after 6 hr:
Skin temp at right hand Skin temp at right hand after Skin temp at right hand after 4 hr: Skin temp at right hand Skin temp at right hand
after 1 hr: 2 hr: 3 hr: Skin temp at right hand after 5 hr: after 6 hr:
Skin temp at calves after Skin temp at calves after Skin temp at calves after after 4 hr: Skin temp at calves after Skin temp at calves after
1 hr: 2 hr: 3 hr: Skin temp at calves after 5 hr: 6 hr:
Skin temp at left foot Skin temp at left foot (foot Skin temp at left foot (foot 4 hr: Skin temp at left foot Skin temp at left foot
(foot instep) after 1 hr: instep) after 2 hr: instep) after 3 hr: Skin temp at left foot (foot instep) after 5 hr: (foot instep) after 6 hr:
Skin temp at right foot Skin temp at right foot (foot Skin temp at right foot (foot (foot instep) after 4 hr: Skin temp at right Skin temp at right
(foot instep) after 1 hr: instep) after 2 hr: instep) after 3 hr: Skin temp at right foot(foot instep) after foot(foot instep) after
Skin temp at left heel Skin temp at left heel after Skin temp at left heel after foot(foot instep) after 4 hr: 5 hr: 6 hr:
after 1 hr: 2 r: 3 hr: Skin temp at left heel Skin temp at left heel
Skin temp at left heel after after 5 hr: after 6 hr:
4 hr:
Rectal temp after 1 hr: Rectal temp after 2 hr: Rectal temp after 3 hr: Rectal temp after 4 hr: Rectal temp after 5 hr: Rectal temp after 6 hr:
Skin temp at lumbar Skin temp at lumbar region Skin temp at lumbar region Skin temp at lumbar Skin temp at lumbar Skin temp at lumbar
region after 1 hr : after 2 hr : after 3 hr : region after 4 hr : region after 5 hr : region after 6 hr :
Skin temp at left hand Skin temp at left hand after Skin temp at left hand after Skin temp at left hand Skin temp at left hand Skin temp at left hand
Subject 4 after 1 hr: 2 hr: 3 hr: after after 5 hr: after 6 hr:
Skin temp at right hand Skin temp at right hand after Skin temp at right hand after 4 hr: Skin temp at right hand Skin temp at right hand
after 1 hr: 2 hr: 3 hr: Skin temp at right hand after 5 hr: after 6 hr:
Skin temp at calves after Skin temp at calves after Skin temp at calves after after 4 hr: Skin temp at calves after Skin temp at calves after
1 hr: 2 hr: 3 hr: Skin temp at calves after 5 hr: 6 hr:
Skin temp at left foot Skin temp at left foot (foot Skin temp at left foot (foot 4 hr: Skin temp at left foot Skin temp at left foot
(foot instep) after 1 hr: instep) after 2 hr: instep) after 3 hr: Skin temp at left foot (foot instep) after 5 hr: (foot instep) after 6 hr:
Skin temp at right foot Skin temp at right foot (foot Skin temp at right foot(foot (foot instep) after 4 hr: Skin temp at right Skin temp at right
(foot instep) after 1 hr: instep) after 2 hr: instep) after 3 hr: Skin temp at right foot(foot instep) after foot(foot instep) after
Skin temp at left heel Skin temp at left heel after Skin temp at left heel after foot(foot instep) after 5 hr: 6 hr:
after 1 hr: 2hr: 3 hr: 4 hr: Skin temp at left heel Skin temp at left heel
Skin temp at left heel after after after
4 hr: 5 hr: 6 hr:

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Manufacturer: ________ Date: Time: _

Immersion suits Model: ____________________________________ Surveyor: ______________________________________________
(insulated) Lot/Serial Number: __________________________ Organization: ___________________________________________
[Link] Test sheets for temperatures during Regulations: LSA Code II/[Link]; MSC.81(70) 1/, 3.2.11 & 3.2.12
immersion tests (continued)
Rectal temp after 1 hr: Rectal temp after 2 hr: Rectal temp after 3 hr: Rectal temp after 4 hr: Rectal temp after 5 hr: Rectal temp after 6 hr:
Skin temp at lumbar Skin temp at lumbar region Skin temp at lumbar region Skin temp at lumbar Skin temp at lumbar Skin temp at lumbar
Subject 5 region after 1 hr : after 2 hr : after 3 hr : region after 4 hr : region after 5 hr : region after 6 hr :
Skin temp at left hand Skin temp at left hand after Skin temp at left hand Skin temp at left hand Skin temp at left hand
after 1 hr: Skin temp at left hand after 3 hr: after after 5 hr: after 6 hr:
Skin temp at right hand 2 hr: Skin temp at right hand after 4 hr: Skin temp at right hand Skin temp at right hand
after 1 hr: Skin temp at right hand 3 hr: Skin temp at right hand after 5 hr: after 6 hr:
Skin temp at calves after after 2 hr: Skin temp at calves after after 4 hr: Skin temp at calves after Skin temp at calves after
1 hr: Skin temp at calves after 3 hr: Skin temp at calves after 5 hr: 6 hr:
Skin temp at left foot 2 hr: Skin temp at left foot (foot 4 hr: Skin temp at left foot Skin temp at left foot
(foot instep) after 1 hr: Skin temp at left foot (foot instep) after 3 hr: Skin temp at left foot(foot (foot instep) after 5 hr: (foot instep) after 6 hr:
Skin temp at right foot instep) after 2 hr: Skin temp at right foot (foot instep) after 4 hr: Skin temp at right Skin temp at right foot
(foot instep) after 1 hr: Skin temp at right foot(foot instep) after 3 hr: Skin temp at right foot(foot instep) after (foot instep) after 6 hr:
Skin temp at left heel instep) after 2 hr: Skin temp at left heel after foot(foot instep) after 5 hr: Skin temp at left heel
after 1 hr: Skin temp at left heel after 3 hr: 4 hr: Skin temp at left heel after 6 hr:
2 hr: Skin temp at left heel after after 5 hr:
4 hr:
Rectal temp after 1 hr: Rectal temp after 2 hr: Rectal temp after 3 hr: Rectal temp after 4 hr: Rectal temp after 5 hr: Rectal temp after 6 hr:
Skin temp at lumbar Skin temp at lumbar region Skin temp at lumbar region Skin temp at lumbar Skin temp at lumbar Skin temp at lumbar
region after 1 hr : after 2 hr: after 3 hr : region after 4 hr : region after 5 hr : region after 6 hr :
Skin temp at left hand Skin temp at left hand after Skin temp at left hand Skin temp at left hand Skin temp at left hand
Subject 6 after 1 hr: Skin temp at left hand after 3 hr: after after 5 hr: after 6 hr:
Skin temp at right hand 2 hr: Skin temp at right hand after 4 hr: Skin temp at right hand Skin temp at right hand
after 1 hr: Skin temp at right hand 3 hr: Skin temp at right hand after 5 hr: after 6 hr:
Skin temp at calves after after Skin temp at calves after after 4 hr: Skin temp at calves after Skin temp at calves after
1 hr: 2 hr: 3 hr: Skin temp at calves after 5 hr: 6 hr:
Skin temp at left foot Skin temp at calves after Skin temp at left foot (foot 4 hr: Skin temp at left foot Skin temp at left foot
(foot instep) after 1 hr: 2 hr: instep) after 3 hr: Skin temp at left foot (foot (foot instep) after 5 hr: (foot instep) after 6 hr:
Skin temp at right foot Skin temp at left foot (foot Skin temp at right foot (foot instep) after 4 hr: Skin temp at right foot Skin temp at right
(foot instep) after 1 hr: instep) after 2 hr: instep) after 3 hr: Skin temp at right (foot instep) after 5 hr: foot(foot instep) after
Skin temp at left heel Skin temp at right foot (foot Skin temp at left heel after foot(foot instep) after Skin temp at left heel 6 hr:
after 1 hr: instep) after 2 hr: 3 hr: 4 hr: after 5 hr: Skin temp at left heel
Skin temp at left heel after Skin temp at left heel after after 6 hr:
2hr: 4 hr:

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2.4 ANTI-EXPOSURE SUITS

EVALUATION AND TEST REPORT

2.4.1 General data and specifications

2.4.2 Submitted drawings, reports and documents
2.4.3 Quality assurance
2.4.4 Visual inspection
2.4.5 Test subjects
2.4.6 Test with a lifejacket
2.4.7 Test clothing
2.4.8 Donning tests 1 & 2
2.4.9 Ergonomic test
2.4.10 Field of vision test
2.4.11 Flotation test
2.4.12 Righting test
2.4.13 Water ingress and jump test
2.4.14 Jump test
2.4.15 Leak test
2.4.16 Swimming and water emergency test
2.4.17 Oil resistance test
2.4.18 Alternative oil resistance test
2.4.19 Fire test
2.4.20 Temperature cycling test
2.4.21 Temperature cycling test – Test data
2.4.22 Buoyancy test
2.4.23 Strength test
2.4.24 Thermal protective test (General)
2.4.25 Thermal protective test (Continued)
2.4.26 Test sheets for temperatures during immersion tests

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2.4 ANTI-EXPOSURE SUITS

EVALUATION AND TEST REPORT

Manufacturer

Type

Date

Place

Surveyor’s name (printed)

Signature

Approving organization

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Manufacturer: ________ Date: Time: _

Construction Material: Additional equipment: Donning instructions:

Fabric produced by: _____________________ Retro reflective material: YES  NO YES  NO

Type: _________________________________ Whistle produced: YES  NO

Life-line: YES  NO
Buoyant material
produced by: ___________________________
Light: YES  NO

Type: _________________________________

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Manufacturer: ________ Date: Time: _

Anti-exposure suits Model: ____________________________________ Surveyor: ______________________________________________
Lot/Serial Number: __________________________ Organization: ___________________________________________
2.4.2 Submitted drawings, reports and documents
Submitted drawings and documents
Status
Drawing No. Revision No. & Title of drawing
date

Submitted reports and documents

Status
Report/Document Revision No. & Title of report / document
No. date
Maintenance Manual -
Operations Manual -

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Manufacturer: ________ Date: Time: _

Manufacturers should be required to institute a quality control procedure Quality Assurance Manual: -
to ensure that life-saving appliances are produced to the same standard
as the prototype life-saving appliance approved by the Administration Description of System.
and to keep records of any production tests carried out in accordance
with the Administration's instructions.

Quality Assurance System

acceptable Yes/No

Comments/Observations

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Manufacturer: ________ Date: Time: _

Anti-Exposure suit should:

Be clearly marked with approval information Passed Failed

including the Administration which
approved it, date of manufacturer and any
operational restrictions.

Be provided with labels giving servicing Passed Failed

details and intervals between servicing,
operating instructions, general information
and manufacturers details.

Be fitted with retro-reflective tape. Be fitted with approved patches of retro-reflective material Type of retro-reflective tape: _________
with a total area of at least 400 cm 2 distributed so as to be Tape sizes (LXB)______
useful for search from air and surface craft from all Total tape area________
directions and with 100 cm2 on the back if the suit does not Does the suit automatically turn the wearer face
automatically turn the wearer face up according to up: - Yes/No
resolution MSC.481(102).
If No, tape area on back_______

Passed Failed

Comments/Observations

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2.4.4 Visual Inspection (continued) Regulations: LSA Code I/1.2.2, II/[Link]

Test Procedure Acceptance Criteria Significant Test Data

Covers the whole body except where the Administration so Passed __________ Failed __________
Is the anti-exposure suit of highly visible
permits, the feet; covering for the hands and head may be
colour?
provided by separate gloves and a hood, both of which shall
be permanently attached to the suit.
Is the anti-exposure suit designed to be
Passed __________ Failed __________
worn without a lifejacket?
Be of international or vivid reddish orange, or a comparably
If yes,
highly visible colour on all parts where this will assist detection
at sea. Passed __________ Failed __________
Is the anti-exposure suit fitted with a light
complying with paragraph 2.2.3 of LSA
Code?
YES NO
Is the anti-exposure suit fitted with a whistle
complying with paragraph [Link] of LSA
Code?

Is the anti-exposure suit specified as must Passed Failed

be worn in conjunction with a lifejacket?

Is the anti-exposure suit equipped with a Passed Failed

pocket for a portable VHF telephone?
Passed __________ Failed __________

Passed Failed

Comments/Observations

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Manufacturer: ________ Date: Time: _

At least six able-bodied persons both male

and females of the following heights and
Male/Female Height Weight
weights should be used. At least one and Height Weight
Subject No.1 _________ ______ ______
not more than two of the persons should
Subject No.2 _________
be females with not more than one female 1.40m - 1.60m; 1 person under 60kg
______ ______ Subject
in the same height range. 1 person over 60kg
No.3 _________ ______ ______
Subject No.4 _________ ______ ______
1.60m - 1.80m 1 person under 70kg
Subject No.5 _________ ______ ______
1 person over 70kg
Subject No.6 _________ ______ ______
over 1.80m 1 person under 80kg
Comments/Observations
1 person over 80kg

2.4.6 Test with a lifejacket Regulations: LSA Code II/[Link]; MSC.81(70) 1/3.1.2
Test Procedure Acceptance Criteria Significant Test Data

If the anti-exposure suit is to be worn in

Manufacturer of lifejacket: _______________________
conjunction with a lifejacket, the lifejacket
Type: ________________________________________
should be worn over the anti-exposure
Manufacturer of lifejacket: _______________________
suit for the tests prescribed in 2.4.8 to
Type: ________________________________________
2.4.16.
Manufacturer of lifejacket: _______________________
Type: ________________________________________

Comments/Observations

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Manufacturer: ________ Date: Time: _

.1 underwear (short sleeved, short YES NO

legged)
.2 shirt (long sleeved) Comments/Observations
.3 trousers (not woollen) and woollen
socks
.5 If a suit is to be worn in conjunction
with a lifejacket, the lifejacket should
be worn during the thermal protective
test.

2.4.8 Donning test (1) Regulations: LSA Code II/[Link].4; MSC.81(70) 1/3.1.3
Test Procedure Acceptance Criteria Significant Test Data
It can be unpacked and donned without
Following a demonstration, the test subjects should be able Donning time with normal clothing
assistance within 2 min, taking into
to unpack, don and secure the anti-exposure suit over their Time Pass Fail
account test clothing 2.4.7 and a lifejacket
test clothing (see 2.4.7) without assistance in less than 2 Subject No.1 _______ sec _______
if the anti-exposure suit is to be worn in
min. This time should include the time to don any _______
conjunction with a lifejacket.
associated clothing, inflate any orally inflated chambers if Subject No.2 _______ sec _______
fitted, and don a lifejacket, if such is to be worn in _______
conjunction with the anti-exposure suit. Subject No.3 _______ sec _______
_______
Subject No.4 _______ sec _______
_______
Subject No.5 _______ sec _______
_______

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Subject No.6 _ sec _

_______

Comments/Observations

Manufacturer: ________ Date: Time: _

Comments/Observations

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Manufacturer: ________ Date: Time: _

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Manufacturer: ________ Date: Time: _

2.4.11 Flotation test Regulations: LSA Code; MSC.81(70) 1/3.1.7

Test Procedure Acceptance Criteria Significant Test Data

When wearing the anti-exposure suit, in With lifejacket Without lifejacket

conjunction with a lifejacket if required, the test
Freeboard Mouth Nose Mouth Nose
subject should float face-up with their mouths
(mm) (mm) (mm) (mm)
clear of the water by at least 120mm and be
Subject No.1 _______ _______ _______ ________
stable in that position. The freeboard should be
Subject No.2 _______ _______ _______ ________
measured from the water surface to the nose and
Subject No.3 _______ _______ _______ ________
mouth with the test subject at rest. The freeboard
Subject No.4 _______ _______ _______ ________
of the anti-exposure suit without a lifejacket
Subject No.5 _______ _______ _______ ________
should be at least 50 mm.
Subject No.6 ________ _______ _______ ________
The position of the lifejacket light should permit it
Comments/Observations
to be visible over as great a segment of the upper
hemisphere as is practicable.

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Manufacturer: ________ Date: Time: _

Subject No.5 ________ _ ___

Subject No.6 ________ _ ___

Comments/Observations
2.4.13 Water ingress and jump test Regulations: MSC.81(70) 1/3.1.9
Test Procedure Acceptance Criteria Significant Test Data
The test subjects should pre-wet their The difference in the combined mass of the test Mass difference  500g
Anti-Exposure suit and then be weighed. subject and the suit should not exceed 500 g.
Following a jump into the water from a Pass Fail
height sufficient to totally immerse the Subject No.1 _________ __________
body, each test subject should be weighed Subject No.2 _________ __________
again. Subject No.3 _________ __________
Subject No.4 _________ __________
Weighing should be performed on a Subject No.5 _________ __________
machine accurate to ± 100g. Subject No.6 _________ __________
Comments/Observations

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Manufacturer: ________ Date: Time: _

The test subjects should jump with the The Anti - Exposure suit and its attachments should not be Pass Fail
Anti-Exposure suit and lifejacket if damaged or dislodged in any way. Subject No.1 _________ __________
required from a height of 4.5m vertically Subject No.2 _________ __________
into the water. After the jump, the anti- The test subject should not be injured by the suit. Subject No.3 _________ __________
exposure suit and its attachments should Subject No.4 _________ __________
be examined for damage or dislodging, The light, if fitted, should not injure the test subject. Subject No.5 _________ __________
and the test subject should be questioned Subject No.6 _________ __________
concerning whether the suit caused any
injury to the wearer. Comments/Observations

2.4.15 Leak test Regulations: LSA Code II/[Link]; MSC.81(70) 1/3.1.11

Test Procedure Acceptance Criteria Significant Test Data
The test subject should pre-wet the
The ingress of water into the pre-wetted suit should not Indicate which alternative is used.
anti-exposure suit and be weighed. The
exceed a mass of 200g. Alternative 1 Alternative 2
test subject should then be instructed to
do one of the following:
Water ingress  200g
.1 a period of flotation in calm water of 1h; Pass Fail
or Subject No.1 _________ __________
Subject No.2 _________ __________
.2 swimming for 20 min for a distance of Subject No.3 _________ __________
at least 200 m Subject No.4 _________ __________
Subject No.5 _________ __________
The test subject should be weighed again Subject No.6 _________ __________
after the task.
Comments/Observations
The weighing machine should be accurate
to  100g.

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Manufacturer: ________ Date: Time: _

Anti-exposure suits Model: ____________________________________ Surveyor: ______________________________________________
Lot/Serial Number: __________________________ Organization: ___________________________________________
2.4.16 Swimming and water emergent test Regulations: LSA Code II/[Link].3 MSC.81(70) 1/3.1.12
Test Procedure Acceptance Criteria Significant Test Data
All test subjects, each wearing a lifejacket
All qualified test subjects should be able to board the liferaft
but not the anti-exposure suit, should
or platform while wearing the anti-exposure suit. 1) 25m swim and boarding without lifejacket.
attempt to swim 25 m and board a liferaft
or rigid platform with its surface 300 mm
Pass Fail
above the water surface.
Subject No.1 _________ __________
Subject No.2 _________ __________
Subject No.3 _________ __________
Test subjects who successfully complete
Subject No.4 _________ __________
this task should also perform it wearing the
Subject No.5 _________ __________
anti-exposure suit.
Subject No.6 _________ __________
If designed to be used with a lifejacket,
then anti-exposure suit should be tested
2) 25 m swim and boarding with immersion suit
with the subject also wearing a lifejacket.
Pass Fail
Subject No.1 _________ __________
Subject No.2 _________ __________
Subject No.3 _________ __________
Subject No.4 _________ __________
Subject No.5 _________ __________
Subject No.6 _________ __________

Comments/Observations

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Manufacturer: ________ Date: Time: _

Comments/Observations

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The suit should then be filled with water to neck The seam strength should be not less than 150 N. Strength  150N Pass _______ Fail ______
level which should be 300mm above the table.
The samples should support a 1 m head of water
Representative samples of the exterior fabric
and seams should be immersed under 100mm The samples should successfully support 1 m head Pass _______ Fail ______
head of diesel oil for 24 h. After removal from of water.
the oil the samples should be wiped off before
being subjected to the following tests: - Comments/Observations

.1 a hydrostatic test of a 1m water head and

.2 a tensile test of representative seams

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Manufacturer: ________ Date: Time: _

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Manufacturer: ________ Date: Time: _

.1 an 8 h exposure at a minimum
temperature of +65°C to be
completed in one day; and

.2 the specimens removed from the

warm chamber that same day and
left exposed under ordinary room
conditions at a temperature of 20°C
± 3°C until the next day;

.3 an 8 h exposure at a maximum
temperature of -30°C to be
completed the next day; and

.4 the specimens removed from the

cold chamber that same day and
left exposed under ordinary room
conditions at a temperature of 20°C
± 3°C until the next day.

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Manufacturer: ________ Date: Time: _

Date In: Date Out: Date In: Date Out:

Cycle 7 Time In: Time Out: Time In: Time Out:
0 0
Temperature: C Duration: hours Temperature: C Duration: hours
Date In: Date Out: Date In: Date Out:
Cycle 8 Time In: Time Out: Time In: Time Out:
0 0
Temperature: C Duration: hours Temperature: C Duration: hours
Date In: Date Out: Date In: Date Out:
Cycle 9 Time In : Time Out: Time In: Time Out:
0 0
Temperature: C Duration: hours Temperature: C Duration: hours
Date In: Date Out: Date In: Date Out:
Cycle 10 Time In: 0
Time Out: Time In:
0
Time Out:
Temperature: C Duration: hours Temperature: C Duration: hours

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Comments/Observations
2.4.23 Strength test Regulations: LSA Code II; MSC.81(70) 1/3.1.18
Test Procedure Acceptance Criteria Significant Test Data
The anti-exposure suit should be The anti-exposure suit should not be damaged as a result Passed Failed
immersed in water for a period of 2 min. It of this test.
should then be removed from the water
and closed in the same manner as when Comments/Observations
worn by a person. A force of not less than
3200 N should be applied to the lifting loop
and a force of not less than 1350 N should
be applied to the parts other than the lifting
loop for 30 min.

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The anti-exposure suit may be cut if

necessary to accommodate the test
device.

Vest-type lifejacket Yoke or over-the-head type lifejacket

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Manufacturer: ________ Date: Time: _

Anti-exposure suits Model: ____________________________________ Surveyor: ______________________________________________
Lot/Serial Number: __________________________ Organization: ___________________________________________
2.4.24 Thermal protective test (General) Regulations: LSA Code II/2.4.2; MSC.81(70) 1/3.2.1 – 3.2.5
Test Procedure Acceptance Criteria Significant Test Data
The thermal protective qualities may be measured using a
thermal manikin, when such a method is required by an Comments/Observations
Administration and has been demonstrated to provide test
results which correlate satisfactorily in all aspects to test
results using human subjects.
If human subjects are used, they should be medically
examined before being accepted for the tests. Each design of
immersion suit is to be tested by test subjects specified in
2.4.5
Where human subjects are used, the tests should always be
conducted under the supervision of physician. Emergency
resuscitation equipment should be available during all tests.
For safety reasons, ECG should be monitored during every
test. Testing should be stopped at the wish of the test
subjects, if the falling rate of the core temperature is more than
1.5° C per hour after the first half hour. or if the skin
temperature of hand, foot or lumbar region should fall below
10° C for more than 15 minutes, or if the attending physician
considers it advisable.
When testing with human subjects, continuous body core
temperature (rectal temperature) and skin temperature of
lumbar region, both hands, calves, foot (foot instep) and
heels, should be measured. The accuracy of the measuring
system should be +/- 0.2°C. Appropriate corresponding
measurements should be taken if a manikin is used in lieu of
human subjects.
Prior to tests, the same amount of water resulting from the
jump test in paragraph 2.4.15 should be poured into the dry
suit worn over the dry test clothing specified in 2.4.7 by the
test subject lying down.

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Manufacturer: ________ Date: Time: _

Each test subject should wear an anti- Same mass of water which was the result from test 2.4.15, should
exposure suit previously subjected to the be poured into the immersion suit
water ingress and jump test in paragraph Same mass of water which was the result Beginning End Normal
2.4.13. Following a 1 h period of from test 2.4.15, should be poured into the of test of test temperature
immersion, with hands gloved and hood immersion suit. Subject No 1 ____________ _________ _________
donned, in circulating calm water at + 5°C, Subject No.2 ____________ _________ _________
each test subject's body core temperature Subject No.3 ____________ _________ _________
should not fall more than 2°C below the Subject No.4 ____________ _________ _________
normal level of the subject's temperature. See attached test sheets for temperatures Subject No.5 ____________ _________ _________
during the immersion tests: Subject No.6 ____________ _________ _________
Immediately on leaving the water after Comments/Observations Passed _______________ Failed _____________
completion of the test prescribed in 2.4.24
each test subject should be able to pick up Pick up a pencil and write after 1 h period of immersion:
a pencil as specified in paragraph 2.4.9 Subject No 1 YES NO
and write. Subject No 2 YES NO
Subject No 3 YES NO
The anti-exposure suit should be so Subject No 4 YES NO
constructed, that when worn as marked, Subject No 5 YES NO
the suit continues to provide sufficient Subject No 6 YES NO
thermal protection following one jump into Passed _______________ Failed _____________
the water which totally submerges the test
subject and should ensure that when it is Pick up a pencil and write after 6 h period of immersion:
worn in calm water at a temperature of Subject No 1 YES NO
5°C, the test subject's body core Subject No 2 YES NO
temperature does not fall at a rate of more Subject No 3 YES NO
than 1.5°C per hour, after the first 0.5 h. Subject No 4 YES NO
Subject No 5 YES NO
Subject No 6 YES NO

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2.4.25 Thermal Protective test (Continued) Regulations: LSA Code II/2.4.2; MSC.81(70) 1/3.2.13, 3.2.14
Test Procedure Acceptance Criteria Significant Test Data
Passed _______________ Failed _____________

See attached test sheets for temperatures during the immersion

tests:

Comments/Observations

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Manufacturer: ________ Date: Time: _

SUBJECT 1 SUBJECT 2 SUBJECT 3 SUBJECT 4 SUBJECT 5 SUBJECT 6

Rectal temp after 1 hr: Rectal temp after 1 hr: Rectal temp after 1 hr: Rectal temp after 1 hr: Rectal temp after 1 hr: Rectal temp after 1 hr:

Skin temp at lumbar Skin temp at lumbar Skin temp at lumbar Skin temp at lumbar Skin temp at lumbar Skin temp at lumbar
region after 1 hr : region after 1 hr : region after 1 hr : region after 1 hr : region after 1 hr : region after 1 hr :

Skin temp at left hand after Skin temp at left hand after Skin temp at left hand Skin temp at left hand Skin temp at left hand after Skin temp at left hand after
1 hr: 1 hr: after 1 hr: after 1 hr: 1 hr:
1 hr:
Skin temp at right hand after Skin temp at right hand Skin temp at right hand Skin temp at right hand after Skin temp at right hand after
1 hr: after after Skin temp at right hand 1 hr: 1 hr:
1 hr: 1 hr: after
Skin temp at calves after 1 hr: Skin temp at calves after Skin temp at calves after
1 hr: Skin temp at calves after Skin temp at calves after 1 hr: 1 hr:
1 hr: 1 hr: Skin temp at calves after
Skin temp at left foot 1 hr: Skin temp at left foot Skin temp at left foot
(foot instep) after 1 hr: Skin temp at left foot Skin temp at left foot (foot instep) after 1 hr: (foot instep) after 1 hr:
(foot instep) after 1 hr: (foot instep) after 1 hr: Skin temp at left foot
Skin temp at right foot (foot instep) after 1 hr: Skin temp at right foot Skin temp at right foot
(foot instep) after 1 hr: Skin temp at right foot Skin temp at right foot (foot instep) after 1 hr: (foot instep) after 1 hr:
(foot instep) after 1 hr: (foot instep) after 1 hr: Skin temp at right foot
Skin temp at left heel after (foot instep) after 1 hr: Skin temp at left heel after Skin temp at left heel after
1 hr: Skin temp at left heel after Skin temp at left heel 1 hr: 1 hr:
1 hr: after Skin temp at left heel
1 hr: after Did the wearer's body core Did the wearer's body core
Did the wearer's body core
Did the wearer's body 1 hr: temperature fall at a rate temperature fall at a rate
temperature fall at a rate
core temperature fall at a Did the wearer's body more than 1,5ºC per hour, more than 1,5ºC per hour,
more than 1,5ºC per hour,
rate more than 1,5ºC per core temperature fall at Did the wearer's body after the first 0,5 h? after the first 0,5 h?
after the first 0,5 h?
hour, after the first 0,5 h? a rate more than 1,5ºC core temperature fall at
per hour, after the first a rate more than 1,5ºC  Yes  No  Yes  No
 Yes  No per hour, after the first
 Yes  No 0,5 h?
 Yes  No 0,5 h?
 Yes  No

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2.5 THERMAL PROTECTIVE AIDS

EVALUATION AND TEST REPORT

2.5.1 General data and specifications

2.5.2 Submitted drawings, reports and documents

2.5.3 Quality assurance

2.5.4 Visual inspection

2.5.5 Fabric test – Water resistance

2.5.6 Fabric test – Thermal conductance

2.5.7 Temperature cycling test

2.5.8 Test subjects

2.5.9 Test clothing

2.5.10 Donning test 1

2.5.11 Donning test 2 at low temperature

2.5.12 Discarding test

2.5.13 Oil resistance test

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EVALUATION AND TEST REPORT

Manufacturer

Type

Date

Place

Surveyor’s name (printed)

Signature

Approving organization

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Manufacturer: ________ Date: Time: _

Fabric manufactured by: YES  NO

Type:

Is the TPA of highly visible colour? YES  NO

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Manufacturer: ________ Date: Time: _

Submitted reports and documents

Status
Report/Document Revision No. & Title of report / document
No. date
Maintenance Manual -
Operations Manual -

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Manufacturer: ________ Date: Time: _

Manufacturers should be required to institute a quality control procedure Description of System.

to ensure that life-saving appliances are produced to the same standard
as the prototype life-saving appliance approved by the Administration and
to keep records of any production tests carried out in accordance with the
Administration's instructions. Quality Assurance System acceptable: Yes/No

Comments/Observations

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Manufacturer: ________ Date: Time: _

If provided with arms, are the hand

covered, or are permanently attached
gloves provided?

Be clearly marked with approval

information including the Administration
which approved it, date of manufacture and
any operational restrictions. Be provided
with labels giving servicing details and
intervals between servicing, operating
instructions, general information and
manufacturer's details.

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Manufacturer: ________ Date: Time: _

Test method used:

Comments/Observations

2.5.6 Fabric test - Thermal conductance Regulations: LSA Code II/2.5.1; MSC.81(70) 1/3.3.2
Test Procedure Acceptance Criteria Significant Test Data
The thermal conductance of the fabric of The fabric should have a thermal conductance of not more Passed Failed
which the thermal protective aid is than 7800 W/m²K and shall be so constructed that, when
manufactured should be measured. used to enclose a person, it shall reduce both the convective
and evaporative heat loss from the wearer's body.
All data is to be attached here.

Comments/Observations

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Manufacturer: ________ Date: Time: _

.1 an 8 h exposure at a minimum Comments/Observations

temperature of +65°C to be
completed in one day; and

.2 the specimens removed from the

warm chamber that same day and
left exposed under ordinary room
conditions at a temperature of 20°C
± 3°C until the next day;

.3 an 8 h exposure at a maximum
temperature of -30°C to be
completed the next day; and

.4 the specimen removed from the cold

chamber that same day and left
exposed under ordinary room
conditions at a temperature of 20°C
± 3°C until the next day;

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Manufacturer: ________ Date: Time: _

Thermal protective aids Model: ____________________________________ Surveyor: ______________________________________________
Lot/Serial Number: __________________________ Organization: ___________________________________________
2.5.7 Temperature cycling test – Test data Regulations: LSA Code I/[Link]; MSC.81(70) 1/3.3.3
HOT CYCLE COLD CYCLE
Date In: Date Out: Date In: Date Out:
Cycle 1 Time In: Time Out: Time In: Time Out:
0 Duration: hours 0 Duration: hours
Temperature: C Temperature: C
Date In: Date Out: Date In: Date Out:
Cycle 2 Time In: Time Out: Time In: Time Out:
0 Duration: hours 0 Duration: hours
Temperature: C Temperature: C
Date In: Date Out: Date In: Date Out:
Cycle 3 Time In: Time Out: Time In: Time Out:
0 Duration: hours 0 Duration: hours
Temperature: C Temperature: C
Date In: Date Out: Date In: Date Out:
Cycle 4 Time In: Time Out: Time In: Time Out:
0 Duration: hours 0 Duration: hours
Temperature: C Temperature: C
Date In: Date Out: Date In: Date Out:
Cycle 5 Time In: Time Out: Time In: Time Out:
0 Duration: hours 0 Duration: hours
Temperature: C Temperature: C
Date In: Date Out: Date In: Date Out:
Cycle 6 Time In: Time Out: Time In: Time Out:
0 Duration: hours 0 Duration: hours
Temperature: C Temperature: C
Date In: Date Out: Date In: Date Out:
Cycle 7 Time In: Time Out: Time In: Time Out:
0 Duration: hours 0 Duration: hours
Temperature: C Temperature: C
Date In: Date Out: Date In: Date Out:
Cycle 8 Time In: Time Out: Time In: Time Out:
0 Duration: hours 0 Duration: hours
Temperature: C Temperature: C
Date In: Date Out: Date In: Date Out:
Cycle 9 Time In: Time Out: Time In: Time Out:
0 Duration: hours 0 Duration: hours
Temperature: C Temperature: C
Date In: Date Out: Date In: Date Out:
Cycle 10 Time In: Time Out: Time In: Time Out:
0 Duration: hours 0 Duration: hours
Temperature: C Temperature: C

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Manufacturer: ________ Date: Time: _

For these tests a group of at least six test Test subject range: Comments/Observations
subjects of different ages, both male and
female in the large, medium and small size Height Weight Male/Female Height Weight
range should be selected. 1.4 m – 1.6 m 1 person under 60 kg Subject 1 __________ _________ _________
1 person over 60 kg Subject 2 __________ _________ _________
1.6 m – 1.8 m 1 person under 70 kg Subject 3 __________ _________ _________
1 person over 70 kg Subject 4 __________ _________ _________
over 1.8 m 1 person under 80 kg Subject 5 __________ _________ _________
1 person over 80 kg Subject 6 __________ _________ _________

2.5.9 Test clothing Regulations: LSA Code II/2.5; MSC.81(70) 1/3.3.5, 3.2.6 & 3.2.8
Test Procedure Acceptance Criteria Significant Test Data
The test subjects should wear a standard
Did all test subject use the specified test clothing
range clothing consisting of
YES NO
.1 underwear (short sleeved, short legged)
.2 shirt (long sleeved)
.3 trousers (not woollen) and woollen Comments/Observations
socks
.4 in addition to the clothing, the test
subjects should wear two woollen
pullovers during the tests prescribed in
2.5.10; 2.5.11 and 2.5.12.

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Manufacturer: ________ Date: Time: _

Comments/Observations

2.5.11 Donning test (2) at low temperature Regulations: LSA Code II/2.5.3; MSC.81(70) 1/3.3.7
Test Procedure Acceptance Criteria Significant Test Data
The thermal protective aid should be
The test subjects should be able to successfully unpack TimePassed Failed
capable of being unpacked and donned at
and don the thermal protective aid without assistance in
an ambient temperature of -30°C. Before
a survival craft or rescue boat. Subject No.1 _______ sec ________ ________
the donning test the thermal protective aid
Subject No.2 _______ sec ________ ________
should be kept in a refrigerated chamber at
Subject No.3 _______ sec ________ ________
a temperature of -30°C for 24 h.
The thermal protective aid shall function properly Subject No.4 _______ sec ________ ________
throughout an air temperature range of -30°C to +20°C. Subject No.5 _______ sec ________ ________
Subject No.6 _______ sec ________ ________

Comments/Observations

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Manufacturer: ________ Date: Time: _

Comments/Observations

2.5.13 Oil resistance test Regulations: LSA Code I/[Link]; MSC.81(70) 1/3.3.9
Test Procedure Acceptance Criteria Significant Test Data
After all its apertures have been sealed, a
After this test the thermal protective aid should show no Is the thermal conductance of the thermal protective aid
thermal protective aid should be immersed
signs of damage, such as shrinking, cracking, swelling, not more than 7800 W/m² K?
under 100 mm head of diesel oil for 24 h.
dissolution or change of mechanical qualities. The
thermal conductance should be not more than YES
The surface oil should then be wiped off
7800 W/m² K. NO
and it should be established the thermal
conductance of the material.
Is there any sign of damage, such as shrinking,
cracking, swelling, dissolution or change of mechanical
qualities?

YES
NO

Comments/Observations

___________

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