Location of Lifejacket Stowage

CLIA's oceangoing members have adopted this additional policy to reflect best practices for the stowage of lifejackets onboard newly-constructed cruise ships.  Under this policy, a number of lifejackets equal to or greater than the number required onboard under the relevant international and flag State regulations, are to be stowed in close proximity to either muster stations or lifeboat embarkation points, and be readily available for use in case of emergency.  Implementation of this policy will continue to result in spare lifejackets being carried in excess of the number required by the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS).

For the purpose of this policy, “newly-constructed cruise ships” are defined as those cruise ships for which the building contract is placed on or after July 1, 2013.

CLIA is the world's largest cruise industry trade association and is dedicated to the promotion of a safe and secure cruise ship environment. CLIA is composed of cruise lines serving North and South America, Europe, Asia, and Australasia for whom the safety of guests and crew has no higher priority. With the advice and consent of its membership, CLIA advances policies intended to enhance shipboard safety, in some cases calling for best practices in excess of existing legal requirements.