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ISO 9650
1. General
1.1 Repairs to fabrics normally consist of patching the damage with fabric
patches. The patching fabric must be the same type of material as the item
under repair (e.g. PVC material must be replaced with PVC material).
(Please refer to IPL for part number).
1.2 When marking fabrics, use wax (e.g. Chinagraph) crayon. If a ‘major’ repair
is carried out record the repairs on the liferaft log card.
1.3 RAFT CONDEMNATION PROCEDURE: If a raft has been condemned, it
must be damaged further so that it cannot be used.
The raft identification label should be separated from the raft and returned
with a completed condemnation form, to the manufacturer.
All remaining material must be disposed of according to the local legislation.
The TABLE below lists a number of possible reasons, although further
reasons may exist. A raft is condemned if:
POSSIBLE CAUSES OF LIFERAFT CONDEMNATION
Leakage - beyond economical repair
Wear/chafing
Condemned after vessel casualty
Damaged by strong heat (e.g. f re)
Vandalism
Damage by mold
NAP test - NEGATIVE
Floor Seam test - NEGATIVE
Separation of adhesive seams
Raft condemnation
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