UI SC213 (Rev.1) has been established as an interpretation of SOLAS Reg.III/31.1.4, III/7.2.1.2, III/11.4, III/11.7 and III/16.7. And, a part of ClassNK Technical Information No.TEC-0684, "UI SC213 for non-Japanese flag ships" issued on 7 December 2006 has been modified for use of knotted rope.
Rev.1 of this UI is implemented for ships contracted for construction on or after 1 July 2008.


This UI interprets liferafts required by SOLAS Reg.III/31.1.4 shall be regarded as "remotely located survival craft" with regard to SOLAS Reg.III/7.2.1.2. And it says the area where these remotely located survival crafts are stowed shall be provided with:

1. a minimum number of 2 lifejackets and 2 immersion suits;
2. adequate means of illumination, either fixed or portable, which shall be capable of illuminating the life raft stowage position as well as the area of water into which the life raft should be launched. Portable lights, when used, shall have brackets to permit their positioning on both sides of the vessel; and
3. an embarkation ladder or other means of embarkation enabling descent to the water in a controlled manner* as per SOLAS Reg.III/11.7.
* Knotted rope is not acceptable as "other means of embarkation".



For any questions about the above, please contact:

NIPPON KAIJI KYOKAI (ClassNK)
Material and Equipment Department, Administration Center, Head Office
Address: 4-7 Kioi-cho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 102-8567, Japan
Tel.: +81-3-5226-2020
Fax: +81-3-5226-2057
E-mail: eqd@classnk.or.jp