Any suitable packaging is authorized, provided the general provisions of 4.1.1 and 4.1.3 are met, except that packagings need not conform to the requirements of Part 6.

NOTE: The packagings authorized may exceed a net mass of 400 kg (see 4.1.3.3).

When the life saving appliances are constructed to incorporate or are contained in rigid outer weatherproof casings (such as for lifeboats), they may be carried unpackaged.


Additional requirements

1. All dangerous substances and articles contained as equipment within the appliances shall be secured to prevent inadvertent movement and in addition:

(a) Signal devices of Class 1 shall be packed in plastics or fibreboard inner packagings;

(b) Non-flammable, non-toxic gases shall be contained in cylinders as specified by the competent authority, which may be connected to the appliance;

(c) Electric storage batteries (Class 8) and lithium batteries and sodium ion batteries (Class 9) shall be disconnected or electrically isolated and secured to prevent any spillage of liquid; and

(d) Small quantities of other dangerous substances (for example in Classes 3, 4.1 and 5.2) shall be packed in strong inner packagings.

2. Preparation for transport and packaging shall include provisions to prevent any accidental inflation of the appliance.