LIFESAVING EQUIPMENT MARKINGS
APPLIES TO: ALL COMMERCIAL FISHING VESSELS
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REQUIREMENTS:
* Immersions Suit retroreflective material recommended amount/placement
is found in NVIC 1-87.
** Only markings provided by the manufacturer/servicing facility is
required.
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STANDARD:
-Block CAPITAL letters must be used to mark all lifesaving equipment.
-PFD's must be marked with one of the following:
-Name of vessel (or State Number for unnamed State
Registered Vessels).
-Name of owner of PFD.
-Name of person assigned to wear the PFD.
-EPIRB's must be marked with the name of vessel or State Number for
unnamed State Registered Vessels.
-Retroreflective markings will be applied as appropriate.
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INSTRUCTORS NOTES:
-Some marking materials may damage PFD's. Care should be given to
follow manufacturer's instructions regarding the marking of these
devices.
-Type I material is flexible and used for items such as PFD's.
-Type II material is more rigid and used for exposed items like
lifeboats.
-IMO Resolution A.658(16) provides guidelines on retro reflective
material placement. Provide a visual aid showing proper retro
placement.
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REFERENCES: 46 CFR 28.135, IMO Resolution A.658(16), NVIC 1-87
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