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LSA Code Course: Lifebuoys – Marine Courses Center

Looking to understand lifebuoys in depth as per the Life-Saving Appliances (LSA) Code? This course from Marine Courses Center provides essential insights for maritime students and professionals. Whether you’re a Deck Cadet, Officer of the Watch (OOW), Third Mate, Second Mate, or Chief Mate, this course equips you with the knowledge to master the LSA Code requirements for lifebuoys and advance your maritime career.

What You’ll Learn in the LSA Code Course: Lifebuoys

Key Topics Covered:

1. General Requirements of Lifebuoys
   • Outer diameter: Maximum 800 mm; Inner diameter: Minimum 400 mm.
   • Constructed of inherently buoyant materials without reliance on air compartments or loose materials.
   • Support at least 14.5 kg of iron in fresh water for 24 hours.
   • Minimum weight: 2.5 kg.
   • Fire-resistant for 2 seconds in flames.
   • Drop resistance: Withstand a fall from 30 meters or its stowed height without damage.
   • Equipped with a grabline: Minimum 9.5 mm thick and 4 times the buoy’s outer diameter in length.
2. Types of Lifebuoys
   • Overview of different lifebuoy designs and their specific applications.
   • Features such as self-igniting lights and self-activating smoke signals for enhanced visibility and safety.
3. Number of Lifebuoys Required
   • General Cargo Ships: Understand the regulations for the required number of lifebuoys based on vessel size and type.
   • Passenger Ships: Learn about the increased requirements due to higher passenger capacity.
4. Self-Igniting Lights and Smoke Signals
   • Self-Igniting Lights:
     • Water-resistant.
     • Emit white light continuously or flash at 50-70 times per minute for at least 2 hours.
   • Self-Activating Smoke Signals:
     • Emit visible smoke for at least 15 minutes.
     • Resistant to swamping and capable of emitting smoke even when submerged for 10 seconds.
5. Buoyant Lifelines
   • Non-kinking design.
   • Minimum diameter: 8 mm.
   • Breaking strength of at least 5 kN.

Why Enroll in This Course?

This course is designed to provide practical, exam-focused materials created by maritime experts. With Marine Courses Center, you’ll gain the confidence and skills to excel in your maritime career and ensure compliance with international safety standards.

Requirements to Join the Course:

• A reliable internet connection.
• Access to a laptop, PC, or smartphone.
• Focus and dedication: Lectures can be watched twice but cannot be downloaded.
• Be prepared for a quiz, requiring a minimum score of 80% to progress to the next lecture.

Who Should Enroll?

This course is ideal for:

• Maritime students starting their education.
• Deck Cadets, OOW, and Third Mates building foundational knowledge of the LSA Code.
• Second Mates and Chief Mates preparing for exams or practical application.

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Enroll today and take the first step toward mastering lifebuoys under the LSA Code!