IACS UI SC213 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 on August 2006. This UI is implemented for ships contracted for construction on or after 1 January 2007.

This UI interprets life rafts, if located at aft/forward end of the ship and at a distance more than 100 m from the closest survival craft, as 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. At least 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
3. An embarkation ladder or other means of embarkation enabling descent to the water in a controlled manner (e.g. knotted rope) as per SOLAS Reg.III/11.7.


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