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VIQ7 / items 5.30 : Propeller guard. Each propeller on a lifeboat must be fitted with a propeller guard with a maximum opening of 76 mm (3 in) on all sides on which a person is likely to be exposed. (46 CFR 160.135.7(10)) Is operator requested to contact flag and or Class in order to fit lifeboat propeller with safe guard ? |
I have to work on similar issue: our LB has guard but its openings are more than 3 in. The guard is not from original design, installed by crew. No extra cert available for it. Anual inspection cert does not include items about the guard. I requested office permission to modify the guard prior SIRE. Will update on this. My oppinion: the guard to be installed/modified and the next Class survey will cover this as no LB functionality restricted or altered.