33 C.F.R. § 149.312 What are the launching equipment requirements for inflatable liferafts?
Title 33 - Navigation and Navigable Waters
(a) Each inflatable liferaft, not intended for davit launching, must be capable of rapid deployment. (b) Each davit-launchable liferaft must have the following launching equipment at each launching station: (1) A launching device approved under approval series 46 CFR 160.163; and (2) A mechanical disengaging apparatus approved under the approval series 46 CFR 160.170. (c) The launching equipment must be operative, both from the liferaft and from the deepwater port. (d) Winch controls must be located so that the operator can observe the liferaft launching. (e) The launching equipment must be arranged so that a loaded liferaft does not have to be lifted before it is lowered. (f) Not more than two liferafts may be launched from the same set of launching equipment.
Title 33: Navigation and Navigable Waters
PART 149—DEEPWATER PORTS: DESIGN, CONSTRUCTION, AND EQUIPMENT
Subpart C—Lifesaving Equipment
Manned Deepwater Port Requirements
§ 149.312 What are the launching equipment requirements for inflatable liferafts?
