§ 149.525 - Launching equipment for inflatable life rafts.

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- 02-12799. Notice of proposed rulemaking. 02-12799. Deepwater Ports

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(a) Each PPC must have enough of the following inflatable life raft launching equipment to launch all of the life rafts required by § 149.521 within 20 minutes:

(1) Winches that are approved by the Commandant.

(2) Mechanical disengaging apparatus that is approved by the Commandant.

(3) Davits that are approved by the Commandant.

(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) Launching equipment for an inflatable life raft must be capable of being operated from the life raft and from the PPC.

(c) No more than two rafts may be launched from each launching station.

                    
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