2.7.16 Porthole deadlights

In the event of adverse weather conditions, the portlights and portholes deadlights must be fitted in accordance with the captain’s instructions.

Portlight deadlights
Each crew cabin must contain a deadlight for each portlight.
Deadlights should be stored in a recognisable area and readily accessible.

Porthole deadlights
VIP and guest cabins are provided with large deadlights located beneath the bed.
Deadlights must be installed on the portholes of heads and cabins.

To install the deadlights, proceed as follows:

• Remove the protection cups on the anchoring points of the porthole frame;
• Remove the deadlights from their containers;
• Install the deadlights as per the instructions (each deadlight is labelled);
• Secure the deadlights with the bolts provided in each cabin.