§ 149.524 - Launching equipment for lifeboats.

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(a) Each PPC must have the following launching equipment for each lifeboat required by § 149.521:

(1) A winch that is approved under 46 CFR 160.015 and that has a grooved drum with only one layer of wire.

(2) Mechanical disengaging apparatus that is approved under 46 CFR 160.033.

(3) Davits that are approved under 46 CFR 160.032.

(4) Load bearing components that meet the requirements in 46 CFR 94.33-5 (a), (c), (d), and (e) and 46 CFR 94.33-10.

(b) If a lifeboat is mounted more than 30 feet above mean low water, the launching equipment for the lifeboat must be capable of operation from the lifeboat and from the PPC.

                    
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