Lifeboat Markings and Construction

Lifeboat Markings

•3” letters on the bow for Vessel Name and boat number

•Capacity based on 10 cubic ft/Person and average weight of 165lbs TSGB: # 1,2 53 persons # 3,4 55 persons # 5,6 69 persons

•Port of Registry

Lifeboat Numbering

•Odd numbers for Starboard side

•Even Numbers for Port side

•Applicable to spaces and equipment

Open Lifeboat

•Double Ended

•Fiberglass construction

•International Orange

•Rottmer Releasing System White Stripe Highlight

•Engine in after ½-1/3

Side View

Side View Inverted

Strakes

Midship Cut Away

Automatic Lifeboat DrainsInside and out Lifeboat 1

Monomoy Style

Simple Steering