Eebd Solas Requirements，those You Should Know

Based on the unified interpretation of SOLAS 74 II-2, Section 13, FSS Code, Chapter 3, Section 2.2, and IMO Circular MSC/Circ.1081, you should know the key points regarding the effective date, technical specifications, total number of lifeboats equipped, placement location, and specific lifeboat requirements of EEBDs.

I. Effective Date of the Regulations

New Ships: Ships built on or after July 1, 2002, are required to have EEBDs installed upon completion of construction.

Existing Older Ships: Ships undergoing their first annual/interim/special inspection after July 1, 2002, must have all EEBDs installed; no exemptions are available.

Scope of Application: All ocean-going cargo ships, passenger ships, and FPSO offshore platforms requiring an Equipment Safety Certificate (MODU Code equivalent to SOLAS).

II. FSS Code Mandatory Technical Performance Standards for EEBD

Effective Operating Time: Minimum ≥ 10 minutes; current market mainstream is 15 minutes.

Structural Configuration: Fully enclosed flame-retardant hood, transparent fireproof observation window, cylinder pressure gauge, low-pressure audible and visual alarm whistle

Cylinder Medium: Compressed air cylinder, rated working pressure 21MPa;

Breathing resistance, flame retardancy, high temperature resistance, and salt spray resistance have passed IMO type testing.

III. Minimum Equipment Quantities for Cargo/Passenger Ships

1. Ordinary Ocean-going Cargo Ships

Living Area: At least 2 EEBDs

Spare Reserve: 1 additional spare EEBD (for training and replacing expired equipment)

General Rule: ≤10 EEBDs on board, 1 spare; 11-20 EEBDs, 2 spares; >20 EEBDs, 10% spares, maximum 4 spares

2. Passenger Ships

Passenger Capacity ≤36: ≥2 EEBDs per main vertical section, 2 spares for the entire ship

Passenger Capacity >36: ≥4 EEBDs per main vertical section, 2 spares for the entire ship

Small independent staircases and main vertical sections without dangerous cabins at the bow and stern may be exempt from some equipment requirements.

IV. SOLAS Lifeboat Mandatory Requirements

Each fully enclosed lifeboat must have at least two EEBDs installed.

Usage Scenarios: Fire on ship deck, dense smoke in boarding passageways, smoke infiltration due to malfunction of external sprinklers.

V. Placement Location

Storage Location: Prominent, unobstructed, and easily accessible; placed along escape routes; do not lock or obstruct with debris.

Note: Use the IMO's standard luminous green EEBD sign, visible in dark, smoky environments.