Life Saving Equipment Regulations

114 (1) Every ship shall carry maintenance manuals for life saving equipment that contain the following information from the equipment manufacturers:

• (a) maintenance and repair instructions;

• (b) schedules for periodic maintenance;

• (c) diagrams of lubrication points with recommended lubricants;

• (d) lists of replaceable parts;

• (e) if available, up-to-date lists of suppliers of spare parts; and

• (f) logs for the records of inspection and maintenance.

(2) The maintenance manuals shall be

• (a) drafted in easily understood terms; and

• (b) made available

  • (i) in English and French, and

  • (ii) in sufficient numbers to provide easy access to all crew members.

(3) Maintenance of life saving equipment shall be carried out in accordance with the instructions in the manuals referred to in subsection (1).