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Safety At Sea - 3/17/2007 Minutes - ISAF Revisions



2006 ISAF Submission Process
 3.14.6 c) Lifeline Minimum Diameters, Required Materials, Specifications

Submissions are now invited for the 2006 ISAF Annual Conference. Please note the submission deadline is 1ST AUGUST 2006.

The attached Submission form should be completed and return to the ISAF office via email: secretariat@isaf.co.uk or by fax: + 44 2380 635 789.

Notes for completing the Submission form

In accordance with ISAF Regulation 1.1, submissions can only be accepted from Member National Authorities (MNAs), International Class Associations, Committee Chairmen, the ISAF President and/or the Executive Committee.  Recognised Class Associations may make submissions to change their class rules.

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For further information on the ISAF submissions process please contact Vicky Jinks        on + 44 23 80 63 51 11 or email secretariat@isaf.co.uk.

Title:  3.14.6 c) Lifeline Minimum Diameters, Required Materials, Specifications

Subtitle:  ISAF Special Regulations, Section 3 – Structural Features, Stability and Fixed Equipment
Offshore Committee
Special Regulations Sub-committee

A submission from the A submission from the UNITED STATES SAILING ASSOCIATION

     

Proposal:

3.14.6 c) A taut lanyard of synthetic rope may be used to secure lifelines provided the gap it closes does not exceed 100 mm (4 in). This lanyard shall be replaced annually at a minimum.

Current Position:

3.14.6 c) A taut lanyard of synthetic rope may be used to secure lifelines provided the gap it closes does not exceed 100 mm (4 in).

Reason:

ISAF has sent an announcement out in recent years making sailors aware of known failures of these lanyards. We have seen these same failures in the U.S. UV degradation, wear and tear, and even sharp weld edges have caused these lanyards to fail. Regular maintenance would remove UV degradation, wear and tear and would let sailors know by inspection that they have a sharp edge cutting their line if required to replace annually.

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