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(xviii) a waterproof electric torch suitable for signalling in the Morse Code 

 together with one spare set of batteries and one spare bulb in a 

 waterproof container; 



(xix) a daylight-signalling mirror of an approved type; 



(xx) a jack-knife fitted with a tin opener to be kept attached to the boat 

 with a lanyard; 



(xxi) two light buoyant heaving lines; 



(xxii) a manual pump of an approved type; 



(xxiii) a suitable locker for stowage of small items of equipment; 



(xxiv) one whistle or equivalent sound signal; 



(xxv) one set of fishing tackle; 



(xxvi) one approved cover of a highly visible colour capable of protecting 

 the occupants against injury by exposure; and 



(xxvii) one copy of the illustrated table of life-saving signals referred to in 

 Regulation* 16 of Chapter V. 



(b) In the case of ships engaged on voyages of such duration that in the 

 opinion of the Administration the items specified in sub-paragraphs (vi), 

 (xii), (xix), (xx) and (xxv) of paragraph (a) of this Regulation are unnecessary, 

 the Administration ma|y allow them to be dispensed with. 



(c) Notwithstanding the provisions of paragraph (a) of this Regulation, 

 motor lifeboats or other approved mechanically propelled lifeboats need not 

 carry a mast or sails or more than half the complement of oars, but they shall 

 carry two boat hooks. 



(d) All lifeboats shall be fitted with suitable means to enable persons in 

 the water to climb into the lifeboat. 



(e) Every motor lifeboat shall carry portable fire-extinguishing equipment 

 of an approved type capable of discharging froth or other suitable substance 

 for extinguishing oil fires. 



Regulation 12 



Security of Lifeboat Equipment 



All items of lifeboat equipment, with the exception of the boat hook which 

 shall be kept free for fending off purposes, shall be suitably secured within 

 the lifeboat. The lashing shall be carried out in such a manner as to ensure 

 the security of the equipment and so as not to interfere with the lifting hooks 

 or to prevent ready embarkation. All items of lifeboat equipment shall be 

 as small and light in weight as possible and shall be packed in suitable and 

 compact form. 



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