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 provisions 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 transported unpackaged.

Additional provisions:

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) gases (class 2.2) 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.