46 C.F.R. § 160.040-2 Type and size.
Title 46 - Shipping
(a) Impulse-projected rocket type line-throwing appliances required by this subpart shall be of a type consisting essentially of a pistol or launcher, which can be hand held and hand directed, or suitably supported and hand directed. (b) Impulse-projected rocket type line-throwing appliances shall weigh (complete with one rocket, bridle, and leader) not to exceed 16 kg (35 lb.) and shall be of a size easily manageable by one person. (c) Alternate arrangements which meet the performance requirements of this subpart will be given special consideration. Line-throwing appliances meeting the requirements of MIL-L-45505 Type I will be considered as meeting the requirements of this subpart subject to approval of the Commandant.
Title 46: Shipping
PART 160—LIFESAVING EQUIPMENT
Subpart 160.040—Line-Throwing Appliance, Impulse-Projected Rocket Type (and Equipment)
§ 160.040-2 Type and size.
