46 C.F.R. § 169.517 Rescue boat.
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All vessels certificated for exposed or partially protected waters service must have a suitable motor rescue boat, except when a motor lifeboat is provided or when, in the opinion of the Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection, the vessel is of such design and operating characteristics that the vessel itself provides a satisfactory man overboard rescue platform.
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PART 169—SAILING SCHOOL VESSELS
Subpart 169.500—Lifesaving and Firefighting Equipment
Primary Lifesaving Equipment
§ 169.517 Rescue boat.

