# The Fishing Vessels (Safety Provisions) Rules 1975, Article 92: Rations for lifeboats


(1) Every lifeboat carried in any vessel to which these Rules apply shall be provided with at least 3 litres of fresh water for each person whom it is deemed fit to accommodate, or at least 2 litres of fresh water for each such person together with a desalting apparatus capable of providing at least 1 litre of drinking water for each such person and in either case the total quantity of water shall be increased as far as is practicable;
provided that this Rule shall not apply to any lifeboat which is carried as an alternative to a Class C boat.
(2) In every such lifeboat the water shall be kept in suitable containers and there shall be provided at least one dipper, which shall be attached to the containers by a lanyard, and three rust-proof drinking vessels (one graduated in 10, 20 and 50 cc) provided that a container of not more than 2 litre capacity shall not be required to be provided with a dipper. The water shall be frequently changed so as to ensure that it is always clean and fit for drinking.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1975/330/article/92 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/fishing-vessels-safety-provisions-rules-1975/article-92
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