Code of Federal Regulations (Last Updated: November 8, 2024) |
Title 33 - Navigation and Navigable Waters |
Chapter I - Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security |
SubChapter NN - Deepwater Ports |
Part 149 - Deepwater Ports: Design, Construction, and Equipment |
Subpart C - Lifesaving Equipment |
Manned Deepwater Port Requirements |
§ 149.308 - What are the requirements for liferafts?
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§ 149.308 What are the requirements for liferafts?
(a) Each liferaft must be an inflatable liferaft approved under approval series 160.151, or a rigid liferaft approved under approval series 160.118.
(b) Except as under § 149.305(b) of this subpart, each inflatable or rigid liferaft, boarded from a deck that is more than 4.5 meters (14.75 feet) above the water, must be davit-launched or served by a marine evacuation system complying with § 149.309 to this subpart.